Amy's second album "Still me Still now" sold gold before it was in the shops. "Don't cry your heart out", "Big guns" and "It can only get better" are the albums singles. Amy's third album, "Music In Motion", was released 28th of November. A single called "Is It Love?" was released 26th of September 2007.
Amy was the youngest participant ever on Melodifestivalen when she made the Final of the 2008 edition. She was 15 at the time and could enter Melodifestivalen as she would've been 16 by the time that she would have performed at Eurovision. Amy finished 8th out of 10 in the Melodifestivalen final.
Amy's family consists of father Lee from the UK, Swedish mother Chrisbeth and her three sisters Lisa, Danielle and Holly. Amy's dogs are named Penny and Pixie. Amy was host for the children's tv-show "Bulldog" 2011-2015.
She wrote and starred as the lead role in the Tv-series "Thunder in my heart". The show won Kristallen as best "young drama series" in 2023.
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Welcome To The City
Amy Diamond Lyrics
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You'll become number one with a witty tongue
We praise the young
Have a ball, have it all, do whatever
Hit the wall, get the call and you better pay
There's no other way
Throw your pennies in a wishing well
Thunder, lightning, ain't that kinda frightening
Saints and sinners on the road to fame
You ain't no winner 'til we know your name
Black white flashlight show me what you got
[Chorus]
Have a good bite out of the city
Take a long, cold look at the world
You might crash, burn
Either way, you'll learn
Good bite out of the city
Free your mind, your behind's gonna follow
Do the crime, do the time when tomorrow comes
We're the pretty ones
Shop around, settle down, get a job, be a slob
What you get, what you give's your prerogative
That's how we live
Throw your pennies in a wishing well
Might get heaven and you might get hell
Black white flashlight, show me what you got
[Chorus]
Show and prove
Do
Welcome To The City by Amy Diamond is a song that speaks about the excitement, fear, and thrill of moving into the city. The lyrics describe the city as a place where you can become number one with a witty tongue, but only after hitting the wall and getting the call to pay for your mistakes. The song is full of contrasts, starting from the first line where Diamond congratulates the listener for succeeding in getting to the city, but then warns them about the challenges that come with that achievement.
The chorus encourages the listener to take a good bite out of the city and take a long, cold look at the world. Diamond reminds us that we might crash and burn, but either way, we'll learn something from the experience. The lyrics suggest that success in the city requires being both pretty and ready to show and prove your talent. The song ends with a reference to the black and white flashlight, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the harsh scrutiny that city dwellers face.
Overall, Welcome To The City presents a realistic and nuanced view of city life that acknowledges both the opportunities and the challenges. The song encourages listeners to embrace the city's energy, but also to be aware of the costs of that energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Well done, welcome to the city
Congratulations on arriving in the city
You'll become number one with a witty tongue
You will be successful if you are clever with your words
We praise the young
We admire and celebrate youthfulness
Have a ball, have it all, do whatever
Enjoy yourself, have everything you want, do whatever you please
Hit the wall, get the call and you better pay
If you encounter obstacles, you must be able to handle them and pay the price for success
There's no other way
This is the only path to success
Throw your pennies in a wishing well
Make a wish and hope it will come true
Might get heaven and you might get hell
Your wish may come true or it may turn out to be a disaster
Thunder, lightning, ain't that kinda frightening
The world can be scary and unpredictable
Saints and sinners on the road to fame
Both good and bad people can become famous
You ain't no winner 'til we know your name
You aren't successful until people recognize you and know who you are
Black white flashlight show me what you got
Impress us with your talent and skills, regardless of your background
Have a good bite out of the city
Enjoy what the city has to offer
Take a long, cold look at the world
Take a serious and objective view of the world
You might crash, burn
You may fail or face obstacles
Either way, you'll learn
You will gain knowledge and experience no matter what happens
Free your mind, your behind's gonna follow
If you have a positive attitude, your actions will follow
Do the crime, do the time when tomorrow comes
Face the consequences of your actions and take responsibility for them
We're the pretty ones
We are the attractive and glamorous people
Shop around, settle down, get a job, be a slob
Explore your options, choose a stable lifestyle, work hard or be lazy, it's your choice
What you get, what you give's your prerogative
It's up to you to decide what you want and what you're willing to give in return
That's how we live
This is our way of life
Show and prove
Demonstrate your abilities and justify your claims
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gustav Robert Jonsson, Markus Sephermanesh, Tommy Tysper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lawlipop Ryuzaki
I usually don't listen to this kind of music but I actually really like this. For a kid, she had a powerful and sweet voice. I like it a lot.
greenery13
i remember listening to this on repeat on the loudest audio setting on my earphones. absolutely loved it and still do.
Gdominikk
uwielbiam te piosenkę ;]
Anisty
Ja tez, po 20 latach ☺️
Samantha Bourne
I became obsessed with this song through YOHIO's rock cover bu the original is really good too! Especially for someone who was so young when she sang this
nycgirlxx
if this was on spotify i’d be unstoppable
FinalVictory
It is
SnortHorn
I've been in love with this song for like 2 years!
Genevieve
i love the lyrics in this song
HalfxBloodxSkull
Love This Song!!