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.
When Tomorrow Comes
Anna Ternheim Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Shades of sleep have driven you away.
The moon is pale outside
And you are far from here
Breathing shifts your careless head
Untroubled by the chaos of our lives
Another day, another night
And you know that I'm gonna be the one
Who'll be there
When you need someone to depend upon
When tomorrow comes
Last night while you were lying in my arms
I was wondering where you were
You know you looked just like a baby
Fast asleep in this dangerous world
Every star was shining brightly
Like a million years before
We were feeling very small
Underneath the universe
And you know that I'm gonna be the one
Who'll be there
When you need someone to depend upon
When tomorrow comes
And you know that I'm gonna be the one
Who'll be there
When you need someone to depend upon
When tomorrow comes
When tomorrow comes
When tomorrow comes
Wait 'til tomorrow comes
The lyrics of Anna Ternheim's song "When Tomorrow Comes" convey a sense of longing and reassurance. The opening lines set a dream-like atmosphere, with the singer observing the person they care for slipping into sleep. The moon's pale light outside emphasizes the feeling of distance and separation. The following lines, "Breathing shifts your careless head/Untroubled by the chaos of our lives" contrast the peaceful state of sleep with the chaos and uncertainty of waking life.
Despite these challenges, the singer promises to be the one who will be there when the person they care for needs someone to depend on. The repetition of the phrase "When tomorrow comes" reinforces the idea of uncertainty and a need for reassurance, as tomorrow holds unknown challenges.
The second verse emphasizes the vastness of the universe when the couple is lying together. Despite feeling small, the stars shining give a sense of hope and wonder. While the person the singer is addressing seems vulnerable, as they look like a baby asleep in a dangerous world, the singer finds comfort in their presence and in being able to provide support.
Overall, the lyrics of the song speak to a deep connection between two people and the need for reassurance and support in uncertain times.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath your dreamlit eyes
Your eyes are closed as you sleep, lost in a dream.
Shades of sleep have driven you away.
Sleep has taken you away from the present moment and into another world.
The moon is pale outside
The moon outside appears pale or faint.
And you are far from here
Your body may be present, but your mind is not, as you are lost in your dreams.
Breathing shifts your careless head
Your breaths cause your head to shift slightly in a carefree, relaxed manner.
Untroubled by the chaos of our lives
Your state of sleep keeps you unbothered by the chaos and turmoil of everyday life.
Another day, another night
Time passes as days and nights come and go.
Has taken you again my dear
You have once again succumbed to the dream world, leaving reality behind.
And you know that I'm gonna be the one
You can trust that I will be there for you.
Who'll be there
I will be present and available for you.
When you need someone to depend upon
I will offer myself as a dependable source of support when you require it.
Last night while you were lying in my arms
While we were embraced in each other's arms the previous night,
I was wondering where you were
I was curious about your state of mind and where your thoughts were wandering.
You know you looked just like a baby
Your sleeping form was reminiscent of that of an infant, vulnerable yet peaceful.
Fast asleep in this dangerous world
You were soundly asleep in the midst of a world that can be dangerous and unpredictable.
Every star was shining brightly
The sky was filled with bright, visible stars.
Like a million years before
These same stars have shone for millions of years, bringing continuity to the universe.
We were feeling very small
In the midst of the vast universe, we were experiencing feelings of insignificance and humility.
Underneath the universe
We were existing under the grandness of the universe, a small fraction of its vastness.
Wait 'til tomorrow comes
We will have to wait until the upcoming day arrives to see what it brings, and to deal with everything that happens then.
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.