Anna Lovisa Johnsson (born October 4th, 1977 in Gothenburg, Sweden), previo… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Lovisa Johnsson (born October 4th, 1977 in Gothenburg, Sweden), previously known as Ana, is a singer-songwriter, best known for her song "We Are". Her longplay disc Cuz I Can appeared in April 2004 in Sweden. However, her worldwide debut The Way I Am was released some months later. Little Angel was released in 2006.

She became fed up with school and went to the US as an exchange student. She took up skiing as a hobby and is now a semi-professional snowboard artist. She competed and travelled around the US, and at one point she came in 5th and 6th place in a championship in 1996. Eventually she went back to Sweden in 2001, finished high school and started working at various jobs.

Her singing talents started when she was a teenager and became a singer of coverband @groove and moved to Karlstad.

But her big break started when she heard about the first season of Popstars in Sweden and decided to give it a go. She succeeded in the final and Ana, Jenny Karolina, Kristina Bergfoth, Malin Catharina Olsson and Susanna Emily Anna Patoleta formed the band Excellence. They were a huge success, sold many albums and completed a sold out tour.

However, [artist[Excellence[/artist] wasn't Ana's style of music and left the band. She continued her music career as a solo artist. In the autumn of 2003, she released "The Way I Am" on the radio and it developed into a radio hit in Sweden and Germany and it gave her a nomination for the 2004 NRJ Awards in Stockholm. She released her debut album Cuz I Can in 2004 soon after. This album was only released in Sweden.

She was approached by the head of Colombia Tristar during a cruise and was invited to contribute a song to the soundtrack of Spider-Man 2. The song was called "We Are" and it became the first single to come off the soundtrack and was released worldwide. It became a big hit and she released the album The Way I Am. The album was followed by the singles Don't Cry For Pain and Coz I Can

Ana recorded a new album in the mean time which was released in 2006. The first single, " Days Of Summer", was released in July 2006. The album, Little Angel (October 2006), was preceded by the second single called "Exception", which is the theme song to the Swedish thriller movie Exit. Johnsson also recorded a song with Finnish rockband Bleak for the soundtrack for the Finnish-Chinese film Jadesoturi (Jade Warrior) called "Fate". It became one of the most played songs on the radio in Finland and got the NRJ award for Best Nordic Song in 2007. "Catch Me If You Can", the album's third single, also was the official theme for the 2007 Alpine World Ski Championships. In February 2007 Johnsson released the album in Japan resulting into sales over 20,000.

Coming Out Strong
Ana Johnsson Lyrics

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It's strange how everything changed
Through your eyes the colors were fading
You've tried, you can't see the world the same
It's cold falling down, like a shadow on the ground

Follow me and I'll take you somewhere lighter than you've been
Come with me, I won't let you fall apart, not again
And it's been so long, just barely holding on

We're coming out strong

Hey, you're smiling again
Leave the scars, the future is waiting
You've tried but you can't escape yourself
It's cold coming down, like a shadow in the crowd

Follow me and I'll take you somewhere lighter than you've been
Come with me, I won't let you fall apart, not again
And it's been so long, just barely holding on
We're coming out strong

Don't you let yourself down
Just throw all that old shit out
Here's the rest of your life
And it's starting now

Follow me and I'll take you someplace lighter than you've been
Come with me, I won't let you fall apart, no never again
And it's been so long, just barely holding on
We're coming out strong

Follow me and I'll take you somewhere lighter than you've been
Come with me, I won't let you fall apart, never again
And it's been so long, just barely holding on
We're coming out strong

We'll be coming out strong

We'll be coming out strong
We're coming out strong

Overall Meaning

The song "Coming Out Strong" by Ana Johnsson is a powerful anthem that speaks to those who have been through a difficult time and are ready to come out the other side stronger than ever. The opening lines capture the feeling of being lost and unable to see the beauty in the world. The singer has been through a tough time and has lost hope, but the singer of the song is urging them to follow them to a better place where the colors are brighter.

The chorus is a message of hope and encouragement for the listener. The singer is telling them that they won't let them fall apart again, and that they are coming out strong. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song creates a sense of strength and resolve. The bridge of the song is a call to action, urging the listener to throw out their old baggage and embrace the rest of their life, starting now. The final repetition of "We're coming out strong" strengthens the message of the song and leaves the listener feeling empowered and uplifted.

Line by Line Meaning

It's strange how everything changed
The perspective of the singer has shifted and they find it odd how things have altered from a new point of view.

Through your eyes the colors were fading
The singer sees things differently through the eyes of someone else and finds that it changes how they perceive things around them.

You've tried, you can't see the world the same
Despite efforts to see things the same as before, the perspective of the singer has been permanently altered.

It's cold falling down, like a shadow on the ground
The artist feels a cold feeling of weight or sadness pressing down on them, like a shadow on the ground.

Follow me and I'll take you somewhere lighter than you've been
The artist offers help and guidance to someone who needs it, and promises to take them to a brighter, more positive place.

Come with me, I won't let you fall apart, not again
The singer promises to protect someone from falling apart emotionally or physically, as they may have done in the past.

And it's been so long, just barely holding on
The singer has been struggling for a while and just barely managing to keep going through tough times.

We're coming out strong
Despite previous struggles, the artist and their companion are now emerging from the other side with strength and resilience.

Hey, you're smiling again
The artist notices that their companion has found happiness or positivity again, which makes them feel good as well.

Leave the scars, the future is waiting
The artist encourages their companion to move beyond their past and focus on the potential of the future, instead of being held back by past scars or wounds.

You've tried but you can't escape yourself
The singer acknowledges that their companion has attempted to change or leave behind certain aspects of themselves, but ultimately they cannot escape who they truly are.

It's cold coming down, like a shadow in the crowd
The sense of darkness or sadness is still prevalent for the artist, but now it feels like it's unfolding in the midst of a large crowd or society.

Don't you let yourself down
The singer reminds their companion not to lose hope or feel defeated, and to keep moving forward despite past struggles.

Just throw all that old shit out
The singer instructs their companion to let go of any negative or toxic thoughts, habits, or emotions that are holding them back, in order to move forward positively.

Here's the rest of your life
The singer encourages their companion to take ownership of their life and recognize that they have a future ahead of them.

And it's starting now
The artist emphasizes that the beginning of a new life and a fresh start is happening right now, in the present moment.

We'll be coming out strong
The repeated phrase at the end emphasizes the strength and resilience of the artist and their companion, as they emerge from past difficulties and look towards a brighter future.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB, ANNA LOVISA JONSSON, TOMI KRISTIAN MALM

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