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.
Lovers Dream
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
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If there's room beneath your feet
See, I left my home
I couldn't get used to living alone
Put me to rest
Lay your head on my chest
Hold my hand when you leave
Just to see how you say goodbye
Maybe I could be yours
Maybe you could be mine
God, I waited so long
Maybe my time has come
To walk by your side
Please put me at ease
Now my soul is ready for peace
Give me the lover's curse
Now I am ready for you
My rebel, my hope
Maybe I could be yours
Maybe you could be mine
God, I waited so long
Maybe my time has come
To walk by your side
Maybe I could be yours
(Maybe I could be yours)
Maybe you could be mine
Maybe I could be yours
God, I waited so long
To walk by your side
God, I waited so long
To walk by your side
The song "Lover's Dream" by Anna Ternheim is a melancholic love ballad that addresses the desire for companionship and the longing for a deeper connection with another person. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a lonely person who yearns for love and is willing to surrender to their lover, even if that means giving up their own independence.
The opening lines, "Please put me to sleep if there's room beneath your feet, see I left my home, I couldn't get used to living alone," set the tone of the song. The singer is desperately seeking refuge in the company of someone they love. The following line, "Put me to rest, lay your head on my chest, hold my hand when you leave," portrays a person seeking comfort and security in their lover's affection, wanting them to stay close both physically and emotionally.
The line, "Don't wake me up just to see how you say goodbye," suggests that this person is in a state of vulnerability and would rather hold onto the illusion of companionship and love instead of facing reality. In the chorus, the lyrics "Maybe I could be yours, maybe you could be mine, God, I waited so long, maybe my time has come to walk by your side" emphasizes the singer's desire to be in a relationship and find their life partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Please put me to sleep
I am longing for a deep slumber and seeking your help to achieve that.
If there's room beneath your feet
I am asking if there's any space for me to lie down near you.
See, I left my home
I abandoned the place I used to live in, maybe because of loneliness.
I couldn't get used to living alone
I found it hard to live by myself, and it made me crave companionship.
Put me to rest
I want to fall asleep, and I hope you can help me with that.
Lay your head on my chest
I want you to rest your head on my chest to hear my heartbeat and feel close to me.
Hold my hand when you leave
I want to feel your touch even after you leave me.
Don't wake me up
Please don't disturb my sleep, even if you need to go away.
Just to see how you say goodbye
I don't want to hear your goodbye, I want to remain asleep and avoid the pain of separation.
Maybe I could be yours
I am hoping that we can be together in a romantic relationship.
Maybe you could be mine
I think that you would be a suitable partner for me, and I hope you feel the same.
God, I waited so long
I have been longing for love and partnership for a significant amount of time.
Maybe my time has come
I am hoping that my wish to find the right partner has finally come true.
To walk by your side
I want to be with you and spend my life by your side, as a loving partner.
Please put me at ease
I am looking for peace of mind and hoping that being with you will provide me with that.
Now my soul is ready for peace
I feel ready to enter a relationship and find peace in my heart and mind.
Give me the lover's curse
I am willing to take the risk of falling in love with you, and I hope you will feel the same way.
Now I am ready for you
I feel prepared to start a relationship with you and take on the challenges that come with it.
My rebel, my hope
I see you as someone who can break the norms and be my partner and my hope for a happy life.
God, I waited so long
Again, I express my longing for love and partnership that I have had for so long.
To walk by your side
I repeat my wish to be with you and share my life with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA TERNHEIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yog101
i love this song, anna's and fyfe's voices compliment each others so well.
Racc00n
Very well performed, both the clip and the music. Good job!
Michelle Pinsky
i love her music and this video it was so geniously beautiful thanks for sharing ;) more people need to know about her
HBhannahbrown
Can't stop listening to this song. I'm in love.
Silke S.
2:18 my favorite part. Who would give this a thumbs down?!
gloeckchen93
I love that video. I love their voices! (especially Fyfe's. ;) )
ShorelineMars
I adore this song <3
Monica Trevas
an outstanding match of music, coreography and videography. I'd love to find the duet version of this song. Does it exist in a sound recording?
maha77
wow i love his voice.
MyCrazyRockingWorld
Love the song. Like Guillemots as well. That was a great music video. Thanks for putting this up!