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.
Terrified
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
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Never say the word but our eyes always do
My head explodes and my mind's a mess
And I'm dying to move like young boys do
No one I'll rather be with than you
Away with the bothers and the saddest of news
Sober or not, high and down below
You see me like no one saw me before
You see me like no one saw me before
And this part terrifies me so
No one makes me free like you make me
I speak my mind, I'm honest and I'm cruel
I lay out my cards, I'm a joke, I'm a fool
But the beast in me sleeps oh so peacefully, oh so peacefully
You see me like no one saw me before
You see me like no one saw me before
You see me like no one saw me before
You see me like no one saw me before
The lyrics of Anna Ternheim's "Terrified" reflect the intensity and vulnerability of a romantic relationship. The opening lines express the singer's deep desire to be with their partner above anyone else, even though they have never explicitly stated how they feel. The lines, "Never say the word but our eyes always do," suggest that their emotions are conveyed in nonverbal ways. This idea is reinforced later in the song when the singer admits that their partner sees them like no one else ever has - this creates vulnerability, fear, and uncertainty in the singer's mind.
The lyrics also reveal the complicated nature of the relationship. While the singer feels liberated and free when they are with their partner, they also acknowledge that they can be cruel and foolish at times. The line, "I'm a joke, I'm a fool," suggests a lack of confidence in the singer's self-worth. Despite this, the singer highlights that their partner brings out the best and the worst in them, and that the beast within them sleeps peacefully when they are together.
The chorus of the song reinforces the conflict within the singer. While they want to be seen in a new light by their partner, they are also fearful of being exposed and vulnerable. The line, "You see me like no one saw me before, and this part terrifies me so," suggests that the singer is scared of being completely exposed. The repetition of the line, "You see me like no one saw me before," highlights the transformative power of love and the importance of a deep emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
No one I'll rather be with than you
I don't want to be with anyone else but you
Never say the word but our eyes always do
We don't need to say anything because we understand each other through our eyes
My head explodes and my mind's a mess
You make me feel so overwhelmed and confused in a good way
And I'm dying to move like young boys do
I want to be carefree and move freely like a young boy without any worry
Away with the bothers and the saddest of news
When I'm with you, I forget about all my problems and the terrible news of the world
Sober or not, high and down below
Whether I'm sober or not, whether I'm emotionally up or down, you're always the one I want to be with
Days you know but nothing flows
There are days when I feel stuck and can't get anything done, but being with you makes me feel like everything is okay
You see me like no one saw me before
You understand me in a way that no one else ever has
You see me like no one saw me before
You see me for who I truly am, even the parts of me that scare me
And this part terrifies me so
The fact that you understand me so deeply can be scary because it makes me vulnerable
No one makes me free like you make me
Being with you makes me feel free and like I can truly be myself
I speak my mind, I'm honest and I'm cruel
With you, I can be completely honest, even if it means being cruel sometimes
I lay out my cards, I'm a joke, I'm a fool
I show you all the different sides of me, even the silly and foolish parts
But the beast in me sleeps oh so peacefully, oh so peacefully
Even though I have a wild and untamed side, being with you makes me feel calm and at peace
You see me like no one saw me before
You truly see me and understand me in a way that no one else ever has
You see me like no one saw me before
You see the real me, even when I'm not at my best
You see me like no one saw me before
You understand me in a way that is both scary and beautiful
You see me like no one saw me before
Being with you makes me feel truly seen and understood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA TERNHEIM
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No one I'll rather be with than you
Never say the word, but our eyes always do
My head explodes and my mind's a mess
And I'm dying to move like young boys do
No one I'll rather be with than you
Away with the bothers and the saddest of news
Sober or not, high and down below, days you know
But nothing flows
You see me, like no one, saw me before
You see me, like no one, saw me before
And this part terrifies me so
No one makes me free like you make me
I speak my mind, I'm honest and I'm cruel
I lay out my cards, I'm a joke, I'm a fool
But the beast in my sleeps oh so peacefully
Oh so peacefully
You see me, like no one, saw me before
You see me, like no one, saw me before
You see me, like no one, saw me before
You see me, like no one, saw me before
@gugita14
Behind Her Eyes brought me here 😊
@lafamiliaquirozortiz7854
Same
@daan2561
Me too
@CraziestDiamonds
Yep
@Dels1978
Same same
@maxagadir
same
@Brandonboydluvr
Ugh i can’t wait to feel this again. Behind her eyes brought me here 😌
@tugbadansmaz5793
No one makes me free like you make me
You see me, like no one, saw me before
I need that kind of person :) Behind Her Eyes brought me here
@darlenejosephjones1428
OMG! To have this feeling again! I'm 65, and it's like, when u reach a certain age, ALL of this...these FEELINGS, are supposed to disappear! No longer for you! It's SO NOT TRUE!
@cautes
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard ❤️