The duo debuted in 2011 with the single "X", which can be seen as a parody of the typical American love ballads. The following single "Äckligt" (Disgusting) was released in December 2011.
Singel
Ansiktet Lyrics
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För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
För du får mig att önska att-att-att-att-a-a-a-att
För du får mig att önska att jag vore (yeah) singel
Vore, vore singel, ooh
Håller nån i handen när jag ser dig där i vimlet
Och jag fryser till som om det vore mitt i vintern
Vore, vore singel, vore, vore singel
Det känns som om någon har lagt nånting i drinken
Och jag faller som när arborister fäller timmer
För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
Vore, vore singel, vore, vore singel
Ooooh, tänk om du kan ändra mig
Och allt blir som du tänker dig, yeah
Du har mig lindad som en ring runt ditt finger
Ooooh, jag orkar inte kämpa mer
Allting vore enklare, yeah
Om jag vore singel, vore, vore singel
För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
För du får mig att önska att-att-att-att-a-a-a-att
För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
Vore, vore singel, vore, vore singel
The lyrics of Ansiktet's song "Singel" describe the struggle of being in a relationship with someone who has a powerful hold over you, making you wish you were single. The song starts by pointing out how this person makes the singer wish they were not in a relationship because of the way they feel when they see them while they are holding someone else's hand in the crowd. The person's presence freezes them like it's the middle of winter, making them question their relationship status.
The second verse takes it a step further, with the singer feeling like someone has spiked their drink when they are around this person. The lyrics go on to say that they are falling like a tree being cut down since this person has so much control over them. The chorus repeats the theme of the song, with the singer wishing they were single because of how much power this person has over them.
The bridge of the song sees the singer almost pleading with this person, wondering if they can change them and make things work. They admit to being completely wrapped around this person's finger, but also confess that they can't keep fighting for something that's so hard when everything would be easier if they were single.
Overall, "Singel" is a powerful song that deals with the struggle of being in a relationship that feels like it's too hard to maintain. The singer longs to be free from the grips of someone who has control over them while still wanting to work things out with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ooh
The song begins with an excited exclamation to set the mood.
För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
The singer admits that being around the person they desire makes them wish they were single again.
För du får mig att önska att-att-att-att-a-a-a-att
The repetition of sounds in this line shows the frustration and longing for being single again.
Vore, vore singel, ooh
The chorus repeats the desire to be single, emphasizing the need to break away from the current relationship.
Håller nån i handen när jag ser dig där i vimlet
Seeing their crush with someone else at a social gathering makes the singer feel left out and alone.
Och jag fryser till som om det vore mitt i vintern
The emotional impact of seeing their crush with someone else is so strong that the singer feels physically cold as a result.
Det känns som om någon har lagt nånting i drinken
The singer feels like something is controlling their behavior and emotions, likening it to being drugged.
Och jag faller som när arborister fäller timmer
The feeling of losing control is compared to a tree being cut down by a skilled arborist, falling without any resistance.
Ooooh, tänk om du kan ändra mig
The singer wonders if their crush has the power to change them and the way they feel about being in a relationship.
Och allt blir som du tänker dig, yeah
The singer is willing to change themselves in order to be with their crush, hoping that it will lead to a happy ending.
Du har mig lindad som en ring runt ditt finger
The singer admits that their crush has complete control over them, as if they are wrapped around their finger like a ring.
Ooooh, jag orkar inte kämpa mer
After feeling powerless and controlled, the singer is tired of fighting and struggling to maintain the relationship.
Allting vore enklare, yeah
The singer believes that life would be easier if they were single again and not trapped in a complicated relationship.
Om jag vore singel, vore, vore singel
The chorus repeats the longing to be single again, emphasizing the desire to break free and start fresh.
För du får mig att önska att jag vore singel
The song concludes with a repetition of the main idea: being around the person they desire makes the singer wish they were single again.
Vore, vore singel, vore, vore singel
The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the strong desire to be single again and break free from the current relationship.
Writer(s): HERBERT MUNKHAMMAR, MAGNUS LIDEHALL, ERIK NORDSTROM, JACOB LUDVIG OLOFSSON
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.