Anette Olzon (married name Anette Blyckert, born on June 21, 1971) is a Swe… Read Full Bio ↴Anette Olzon (married name Anette Blyckert, born on June 21, 1971) is a Swedish musician and former lead singer of Finnish symphonic power metal band Nightwish, 2007 to 2012. She recorded two full-length albums with Nightwish, Dark Passion Play (2007) and Imaginaerum (2011). Olzon was previously the vocalist of the Swedish band Alyson Avenue, and did backing vocals for the Swedish band Cloudscape. She has released demos from a planned solo career, and in October 2012 confirmed that she plans to release a solo album (source).

Anette performed guest vocals for Swallow the Sun's 2012 song Cathedral Walls, on the album Emerald Forest and the Blackbird. After leaving Alyson Avenue, Anette featured in harmonies on their 2011 album Changes. She was also a guest vocalist in the song October and April by The Rasmus. It was released as a single in 2009, promoting their best-of album Best Of The Rasmus 2001-2009.

Anette has her own website, and regularly updated her blog throughout her time with Nightwish.
http://www.anette-olzon.com

Biography

"I was raised in a musical family and I've been singing since childhood. My mom also forced me to play the oboe for 8 years! I toured constantly with my mom and her band in my childhood, sometimes I even sang on stage with them." - Anette, from her website.

After she turned 13, she started competing in several talent shows. She joined her first real band when she was just 17, in which they performed covers. After that band, Anette joined Alyson Avenue, first just as a studio singer, then later as their leading lady. They released two albums together.

At the age of 21, she played the leading role in a rock opera/musical called "Gränsland" in Helsingborg. After that, she got in to the Balettakademien in Gothenburg. She had been in several other bands over the years, sung in choirs, done studio work for various projects and occasionally been a wedding singer.

In her earlier days she took singing lessons at the Copenhagen Music Conservatory in Helsingör, Denmark with a private teacher. She takes lessons from a private teacher at the Malmö Music University and also uses the book and CD from vocal coach Cathrine Sadolin.

Hear Me
Anette Olzon Lyrics

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So little time and I'm falling
I hear you breathe when I'm falling
Can you save me?

Hear me I'm calling your name
O-o-o-oh
Clear me from feeling the shame
Let go!

No ease in my mind but I'm learning
Making a change and I'm learning
If you show me

Hear me I'm calling your name
O-o-o-oh
Clear me from feeling the shame
Let go – don't even wanna know

Feel don't even know what's real – no more
So hard to play a role of someone in control
So cold
Left there on my own

Can you save me?
Hear me!

So hear me I'm calling your name
O-o-o-oh

Clear me from feeling the shame
Let go!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Anette Olzon's song "Hear Me" depict feelings of vulnerability and desperation as the singer struggles to keep up with life's demands. The first verse expresses the idea that time is running out and the singer is on the verge of falling apart. The second line emphasizes the need for a crutch to cling onto, represented by the sound of the person's breathing. The singer then calls out for help, hoping to be saved from her predicament.

In the chorus, the singer's plea for help becomes more urgent as she repeats her call for the listener to hear her. She is looking for assistance in freeing herself from the shame and guilt that she feels. However, she acknowledges that the solution isn't easy, but she is willing to learn and make a change if someone can show her the way.

The bridge emphasizes the singer's struggle to keep up the façade of control, despite feeling overwhelmed and confused. The line "feel don't even what's real" highlights the struggle to distinguish between reality and false perceptions. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of being heard and saved from her distress.

Line by Line Meaning

So little time and I'm falling
I feel like time is running out and everything is spiraling downwards.

I hear you breathe when I'm falling
I find comfort in knowing that someone is present with me even when things are tough.

Can you save me?
I am in a desperate situation and need help from someone.

Hear me I'm calling your name O-o-o-oh
I am reaching out and calling for someone to help and support me.

Clear me from feeling the shame Let go!
I want to release myself from the feelings of guilt and shame I am dealing with.

No ease in my mind but I'm learning
I am struggling to find peace in my mind but I am trying to learn and grow from my experiences.

Making a change and I'm learning
I am making the effort to make positive changes in my life and learn from my mistakes.

If you show me
I need guidance and support from someone to help me navigate through my struggles.

Let go – don't even wanna know
I am ready to let go of the pain and move on. I don't want to dwell on the past anymore.

Feel don't even know what's real – no more
I don't even know what's real or what to trust anymore because of my struggles.

So hard to play a role of someone in control
It's difficult for me to act like I'm in control of my life when in reality, things feel chaotic and overwhelming.

So cold
I feel isolated and alone in dealing with my struggles.

Left there on my own
I am feeling abandoned and left to deal with my problems by myself.

Can you save me?
I am still in need of help and support from someone.

Hear me!
I am pleading for someone to listen to me and help me through my difficulties.

So hear me I'm calling your name O-o-o-oh
I am still reaching out and calling out for help from someone.

Clear me from feeling the shame Let go!
I am still seeking to release myself from the guilt and shame I am carrying with me.

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