She was discovered by Club 8's, Johan Angergård, while only 15 years old after he heard some demos she had recorded with Club 8's touring drummer.
She was promptly signed to Angergård's label, Labrador, and started recording tracks with, The Mary Onettes, Philip Ekström, at the producer's desk. She released her first single House in June 2011. Her self-titled debut, was released in 2012 and peaked at #16 in Sweden.
In 2014 she was a member of Vo PAM, but recommenced solo work in 2016 with the release of tracks Rush and Wednesday.
Before
Amanda Mair Lyrics
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There must be good in me somewhere
Heaven told me to try my best
Do you believe this?
Do you believe this?
Love is here to stay.
heaven knows someone to be with
heaven knows its hard to let me go
and we're meant to be forever near
I've loved you before
you loved me before
I know my way with words or wine
Will make you hurt enough, your beautiful lies
There is always every battle
do you believe this?
do you believe this?
Love is here to stay
heaven knows someone to be with
heaven knows its hard to let me go
we are meant for one another
and we're meant to be forever near
I've loved you before
You loved me before
I believe in, you believe in love.
i believe in, you believe in love
I believe in, you believe in love.
I believe in, you believe in love.
heaven knows someone to be with
heaven knows its hard to let me go
we are meant for one another
and we're meant to be forever near
I've loved you before
you loved me before
I've loved you before
You loved me before
The lyrics in Amanda Mair’s song “Before” are reflective of a person seeking to reconcile with their past mistakes and trying to believe in themselves. The first line, “There is good in me I swear,” indicates the singer recognizing that they are flawed but not entirely bad. The next line, “There must be good in me somewhere,” shows a level of doubt in the singer's ability to change.
The following lines shift to the idea of heaven telling the singer to put in their best effort, which could be interpreted as a higher power, or perhaps the singer's own conscience, urging them to do better. The repetition of “Do you believe this?” shows the desire for affirmation from outside sources. The chorus emphasizes the importance of love, and how it is permanent and meant to be. The repetition of “Heaven knows someone to be with” highlights the importance of finding that special person, and how it is not easy to let go once found.
The verse following the chorus repeats the idea of battles and the need to believe in love. The song ends with a repetition of the idea that the two people in the relationship have loved each other before, emphasizing the idea of fate and a sense of familiarity.
Line by Line Meaning
There is good in me I swear
I'm a good person, and I promise that's true
There must be good in me somewhere
I may not always feel it, but I know deep down there is goodness in me
Heaven told me to try my best
I feel like I have a higher purpose, and I'm striving to fulfill it
Do you believe this?
Do you trust that what I'm saying is genuine?
Love is here to stay.
I believe in the power of love and that it will always endure
heaven knows someone to be with
I think there is a divine match for me out there
heaven knows its hard to let me go
I understand that I can be difficult to separate from
we are meant for one another
I feel like we have a special connection that goes beyond the ordinary
and we're meant to be forever near
I hope that our bond will be unbreakable
I've loved you before
I feel like I have known you intimately in a past life or another realm
you loved me before
I sense that you have a deep understanding and affection for me as well
I know my way with words or wine
I can be persuasive or seductive, depending on the situation
Will make you hurt enough, your beautiful lies
I'm aware that sometimes people are dishonest, and I know how to reveal those false statements enough to cause pain
There is always every battle
Life is a constant struggle, and we must be prepared for the challenges it presents
I believe in, you believe in love.
I have faith that you share my belief in the power of love
I've loved you before
I feel like I have a deep connection with you that extends beyond this current lifetime
You loved me before
I believe that you also have a strong affinity for me that transcends time and space
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.