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.
Make It On My Own
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
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In the shape of a black boot aiming for his had
They said; watch it woman, get out of here, save your tears
Save your tears for a white love who deserves your prayers
You don't need matches to make something burn
Left me your ashes and walked away
All I can think of is how to get back
I make it on my own,
Make it on my own again
Baby's gone
I'm on my own again
I make it on my own,
Make it on my own again
Baby's gone
I'm on my own again
My baby's gone, running down the street like a wild horse
I said watch out my love, watch out! Baby turned his head
Just in time to feel the breeze across his face
Of the first blow
That night the sky turned white
You don't need matches to make something burn
Left me your ashes and walked away
All I can think of is how to get back
Taking it day by day ...
I make it on my own,
Make it on my own again
Baby's gone
I'm on my own again
I make it on my own,
Make it on my own again
Baby's gone
I'm on my own again
I make it on my own,
Make it on my own again
Baby's gone
I'm on my own again
The lyrics of Anna Ternheim's "Make It On My Own" describe a woman who is dealing with the aftermath of a bad breakup. Her "baby" has left her, possibly because he was involved with some dangerous activities ("in the shape of a black boot aiming for his head"). The singer is warned to leave and not waste her emotions on someone who does not deserve her affections.
The use of fire as a metaphor throughout the song is particularly striking. The line "you don't need matches to make something burn" could be interpreted as a warning that intense emotions can become destructive if not controlled. Her ex-lover has left only ashes in his wake, a symbol of the destruction he has wrought upon her life. Despite her sadness, the singer is determined to move forward and make it on her own.
Overall, "Make It On My Own" is a meditation on strength and moving on after a difficult experience. It is a song about resilience, as the singer faces the challenges of life without the crutch of her former partner. The metaphor of fire speaks to the power that emotions can have in our lives, both positive and negative - but, ultimately, it is up to us to harness that power and use it to fuel our own strength.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's gone, gone into a bad dream
My significant other has departed from me and is lost in a troubling situation
In the shape of a black boot aiming for his head
They were violently attacked and this memory consumes me
They said; watch it woman, get out of here, save your tears
People advised me to leave the relationship before it was too late and not waste my emotions on someone undeserving
Save your tears for a white love who deserves your prayers
I should not cry over my lost love but instead save it for someone who will treat me right
You don't need matches to make something burn
Small actions can cause great damage
Left me your ashes and walked away
You left me with nothing but the remains of what used to be our relationship
All I can think of is how to get back
My desire to go back to the way things were is all-consuming
Taking it day by day ...
I am trying to cope with this loss and move forward one day at a time
I make it on my own,
I am capable of succeeding on my own
Make it on my own again
I have been in this position before and I will overcome it again
Baby's gone
My love has departed
I'm on my own again
I am alone once more but I will persevere
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@taichisuzuki1207
I love this song. Makes you feel so victorious as if you've just gone through/going through a really hard struggle and made it out all by yourself. Putting it all behind you.
@BenLink
I love all of her music but an upbeat song is a great change every once and a while. Great stuff Anna. Love it!
@draathelvete8332
"That night sky turned white". Brilliant.
@2010Blondy2010
der beste Song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Noarenne
Love this song!
@marichie77
LOve this song, you are awsome!!! I hope it would be in Spotify!!
@BeautifulLosersMusic
Proud to be Swedish and i can't wait for her new album to be released
@ericsartanahorner
Wow, new fan here. Great voice, true artistic feel <3
@rosskstar
gooten stuffen!!
@herwardtestrote5336
Beliefe is an beautifil armour