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.
My Secret
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
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Some would say that you won't find love that way
The best days are not planned by common sense
By lack of time
You just happen to be where everything feels fine
It's a new secret I have found
I'm no longer in command, and people say
I'm off solid ground and you're to blame
But they don't understand, people never do
It's confusing, I don't expect them to
It's a new secret I have found
Today must have been one of the strangest days
I found a place where I could stay
And people say that it will kill me,
But they don't understand
People never do, but it makes sense to me
To be senseless to change my plans for you
It's a new secret I have found
And I'm off solid grounds for you
The opening lyrics of Anna Ternheim's song My Secret give a sense of a day full of unexpected twists and turns, perhaps even chaotic in nature. The singer seems to suggest that such disarray can sometimes lead to positive and memorable experiences, and that love may unexpectedly come about in these moments. The best moments, according to the singer, are those that aren't meticulously planned, but those that occur spontaneously and naturally.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they have made a decision to change their priorities due to a new secret they have found. This decision seems to involve ceding control and allowing another person to take precedence in their life. The singer acknowledges that this may be seen as risky or foolish by others, but to them it makes sense to change plans for this individual.
My Secret is a song that speaks to the unpredictable nature of life and love. It suggests that true happiness and fulfillment may be found in moments that deviate from the norm, and that making bold decisions that challenge societal expectations can lead to greater personal satisfaction. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, inviting the listener to consider their own willingness to take risks and pursue what truly makes them happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Today must have been one of the strangest days
Today was an odd and unusual day
Some would say that you won't find love that way
People think you can't find love in this way
The best days are not planned by common sense
The best days happen spontaneously
By lack of time
Due to limited time
You just happen to be where everything feels fine
You find yourself in a place where everything feels good
It's a new secret I have found
I have discovered something new
From today I'll change my priorities around
I will rearrange my priorities starting today
I'm no longer in command, and people say
I'm no longer in control and people criticize me for it
I'm off solid ground and you're to blame
You're the reason why I'm not stable
But they don't understand, people never do
However, people rarely comprehend
It's confusing, I don't expect them to
It's complicated, so I don't anticipate their understanding
Today must have been one of the strangest days
Today was exceptionally unusual
I found a place where I could stay
I discovered a place where I could linger
And people say that it will kill me,
However, people warn me that it will be harmful
But they don't understand
Though, they don't comprehend
People never do, but it makes sense to me
People usually don't, but it makes sense to me
To be senseless to change my plans for you
It's irrational to alter my plans for you
It's a new secret I have found
I discovered something new
And I'm off solid grounds for you
For you, I'm not firm and stable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA TERNHEIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hassinnundah8081
Amazing song and voice. Love your work.
@alekpomichowski3921
I loved this song for a long time,but from about two weeks it sings my truth,so I love it even more:) Thank you Anna
@MyTHIB
Cette chanson ... je l'écoute depuis tellement d'années... Anna est, pour moi, au dessus de tout.
Je l'ai découverte par chance, avec I'll follow you tonight, l'ai aimée instantanément et conservée comme un trésor et partagée uniquement avec des personnes qui la méritent à mon sens.
@philsaunders5009
She has a very special sound. Love it.
@TheJumpstyleShuffle
this is....beautiful
@liptonius
Amazing !
@MUSICTOMUSIC
So beautiful, thanks a lot:)))
@AthIGulfan2012
THAAAAAAnKS A LOT FOR THE SHARE!!!!! WUNDERFUL!!! YOU SAVE MY DAY!!!
@Gimalay
Oh, my god... long lost memories.. Thank you.
@TheDarkRose1
She's a new secret I have found...