She released her début album Somebody Outside in 2004. The Swedish Grammy jury awarded her as Best Newcomer of the year, and was nominated for Best Female Artist, Best Lyricist and Best Songwriter of 2005. She also won the P3 Gold award for Best Newcomer 2004.
For her second album, Separation Road released on September 27, 2006, she was awarded Best Female Artist and Best Lyricist of the Swedish Grammy jury, again she was nominated for Best Songwriter and Best Album. She received the award for Best Female Artist at the Swedish National Radio's P3 Gold Awards the same year.
Her début US album, Halfway to Fivepoints, was released on April 22, 2008.
"To Be Gone", "My Secret", "Girl Laying Down", "Today is A Good Day", and "Shoreline" (a Broder Daniel cover) remain her most popular songs.
Her song, "Quiet Night" was used in the second series of the Swedish version of Wallander starring Krister Henriksson.
''Words of Love'' featured in gameplay Silent hill:Downpour.
On December 18, 2009, her song "No, I Don't Remember" was featured on an episode of Dollhouse entitled "The Attic." This song was featured in July 2010 on a new DLC episode, for the Xbox 360 videogame Alan Wake, entitled "The Signal".
Her latest album, Leaving on a Mayday, was released on August 11, 2009. The album won Album of the Year at the 2009 Swedish Grammy Awards along with the award for Best Female Artist.
02 Damaged ones
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
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Endless need like a burning sun
Burns like you, my damaged one
On my knees in a faceless crowd
We go blind when the stakes are high
I'm on my knees, can you see me now?
Whatever you do don't leave me tonight
Maybe we are the damaged ones
Endless need like a burning sun
Burns like you, my damaged one
You and I in a shameless state
I want you so badly you know that it's a pain to wait
What keeps you from moving, are you afraid to be loved?
See how my hands shake, I was raised on it like a drug
Maybe we are the damaged ones
Endless need like a burning sun
Burns like you, my damaged one
It's you or none, my damaged one
It's you or none, my damaged one
Anna Ternheim's song "Damaged Ones" is a poignant and emotionally raw piece that speaks to the feelings of vulnerability and longing in a relationship. The opening lines "Maybe we are the damaged ones, Endless need like a burning sun" sets the tone for the song, suggesting that the characters in the song are struggling with their own insecurities and emotional turmoil. As the song progresses, we are given a glimpse into the mind of the singer who is "on their knees in a faceless crowd" searching for some kind of connection with their lover. The lines "I'm on my knees, can you see me now? Whatever you do don't leave me tonight" showcases the desperation they feel, a need for assurance of the relationship.
The chorus of the song serves as a refrain, repeating the mantra that both characters may be damaged, but they are each other's damaged one. In the second verse, we see the singer struggling with their desire for their lover, "You and I in a shameless state, I want you so badly you know that it's a pain to wait" they are quite literally consumed by their passion. Their vulnerability is apparent as they ask their lover what's keeping them back from taking things to the next level, "What keeps you from moving, are you afraid to be loved? See how my hands shake, I was raised on it like a drug."
In "Damaged Ones," Anna Ternheim has crafted a song that is both relatable and insightful. Many people can relate to the feelings of insecurity and vulnerability when in a relationship, and the power of the song's lyrics captures those emotions with precision.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we are the damaged ones
There is a possibility that we are the ones who have been hurt and broken.
Endless need like a burning sun
Our craving for love and companionship is like the never-ending heat and warmth of the sun.
Burns like you, my damaged one
My injured and broken heart feels an intense, painful sensation because of you who are also wounded.
On my knees in a faceless crowd
I feel helpless and insignificant amidst a vast and unknown multitude of people.
We go blind when the stakes are high
When it matters most, we are easily blinded and unsure of what to do or say.
I'm on my knees, can you see me now?
I am vulnerable and exposed, asking if you can notice my presence in this world.
Whatever you do don't leave me tonight
Please don't abandon me tonight, or else I will feel alone and scared.
You and I in a shameless state
We are shamelessly indulging in our desires and passions without regard for what others may think.
I want you so badly you know that it's a pain to wait
I desire and long for you to the point of experiencing pain and discomfort in waiting for you.
What keeps you from moving, are you afraid to be loved?
I wonder why you are hesitant or reluctant to reciprocate my love and affection.
See how my hands shake, I was raised on it like a drug
My hands tremble and shiver because I was brought up to crave and need love like a drug addiction.
It's you or none, my damaged one
If it's not you, then I don't want anyone else. You're the only one I want, despite both of us being broken and hurt.
It's you or none, my damaged one
If it's not you, then I don't want anyone else. You're the only one I want, despite both of us being broken and hurt.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNA TERNHEIM
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