Growing up in a small town (Berkåk, Norway), Astrid got into music at an early age and at six she started to play the piano. Not long after she was also playing several instruments, in addition to sing and write songs. At the age of 16 she participated in the Norwegian version of Pop Idol in 2013. During her time in the competition, she released her single "Shattered" as Astrid Smeplass. The single was written by her, Lars K. Hushoft and Melanie Fontana. "Shattered" has been streamed over 5 million times and sold to gold in just one week. It is therefore the most popular single from the last five finalists. Astrid got signed to Playroom Artist after placing as number five in Pop Idol. She released her first single 2AM under her new artist image at the age of 18 on Universal Music. "2AM" was released in the USA in 2015. She also released a cover-version of the single FourFiveSeconds which has been doing well on radio in Norway in 2015.
In 2015 she featured the Canadian artist Shawn Mendes on the song Air on his album Handwritten that placed at number 1 in the Billboard 200 chart in April 2015.
Astrid released her track “Hyde” produced by the raging popular Lido (The Weeknd, Alt-J, Bastille, Banks) and co-produced by the Swedish duo Cal Maui & Blisse. The track was premiered on Fader Magazine and represents the first new music from Astrid S since her debut hit single “2AM” and her appearance on Avicii’s July 2015 “Waiting For Love” remix EP.
Astrid won her first MTV EMA award as Best Norwegian Act, got two out of four awards at P3 Gull and was nominated for Best Song (“2AM”) at the Norwegian Grammy Awards.
During the winter, she has been working on finalizing her highly anticipated debut EP, which is due out this spring (May 20). Meanwhile, the latest single, Matoma x Astrid S - “Running Out,” has been picking up traction across the world and has passed 50 million streams on Spotify alone.
Astrid S is signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing as one of their youngest songwriters.
I Do
Astrid S Lyrics
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Is it the room that looks the same?
The conversations?
'Cause I thought I heard your name
Or just illusions?
Somehow, I just can't explain
What reminds me of you
Is it really you I'm missing
Or just somebody?
I think I've got mixed feelings
With Bacardi
Somehow I just can't explain
'Cause I don't want me to want you
Oh, I try not to think about what she's like
And I try not to wonder where you've been
And I try to have a drink, toss it back, I don't wanna think
I really try not to miss you, but in the end
I do
I do
I do
I do
It's getting late and
People heading off
Neighbors complainin'
And the music stops
But here I'm waiting
For you to show up
Like that would happen, mm-hm
I can't remember
The reasons we broke up
I just remember (I just remember)
All of the good stuff
So can I call you (can I call you)
So you can remind me
Why we ended it
Oh, I try not to think about what he's like
And I try not to wonder where you've been
And I try to have a drink, toss it back, I don't wanna think
I really try not to miss you, but in the end
I do
I do (oh)
I do
I do (ooh)
I do
I do
I do
I do
The party's over
And I'm scared to feel the same way
When I wake up
When I'm sober and it's Sunday
Will I miss you
When I'm lonely in my bed?
Or will I feel like
I'll be okay?
In Astrid S's song I Do, the singer expresses mixed feelings toward an old flame. The lyrics suggest that the singer's thoughts are fixated on this person despite being unsure if they miss them or simply miss the idea of having someone in their life. The first few lines of the song pose a series of questions to the listener. Is it the people or the room that reminds the singer of this person? Is it their conversations or just illusions? The singer is unable to answer these questions but continues to struggle with the idea of missng someone they are not sure they should.
The second verse begins with the question of whether or not the singer is "lonely." They then begin to question if it is actually the person they are missing or just the idea of having someone around. The singer suggests that alcohol has complicated their feelings and that they are unable to explain them outright. They then segue into the chorus where they say they are trying not to think about their ex and what they are doing without them. However, despite the precautions, they still seem to miss them in the end.
The song's bridge sheds some light on why the singer might have contradictory feelings towards their ex. They say they only remember the good things about their relationship and that they want to call their ex to remind themselves why they broke up. The song ends with the singer reflecting on the possibility of still missing their ex and the fear that brings them. They question if they will still feel the same without alcohol and on a day when they are not surrounded by people.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it the people?
Wondering if something or someone is triggering her memories of a past lover
Is it the room that looks the same?
Thinking if the physical surroundings are reminding her of her ex
The conversations?
Reflecting whether the topics of conversation and interaction are sparking memories
'Cause I thought I heard your name
She thinks she might have heard his name mentioned, causing her to reminisce
Or just illusions?
Wondering if she's just imagining things and she's not really over him yet
Somehow, I just can't explain
Feeling inexplicably drawn to thoughts of him
What reminds me of you
Contemplating what specific things trigger her memories
Am I lonely?
Questioning her emotions and whether her feelings are a result of loneliness
Is it really you I'm missing
Asking herself if she genuinely misses her ex
Or just somebody?
Considering if she's merely missing having someone in her life, regardless of who it is
I think I've got mixed feelings
Confessing that she's uncertain about how she truly feels
With Bacardi
Indicating she's been drinking, possibly to forget or numb her emotions
Somehow I just can't explain
Feeling inexplicably drawn to thoughts of him
'Cause I don't want me to want you
Admitting to herself that she doesn't want to have feelings for him anymore
Oh, I try not to think about what she's like
Trying to avoid thoughts about her ex's new partner
And I try not to wonder where you've been
Restraining herself from contemplating her ex's whereabouts
And I try to have a drink, toss it back, I don't wanna think
Attempting to drown her thoughts and feelings with alcohol
I really try not to miss you, but in the end
Despite her efforts, she can't help but miss him
I do
Admitting she does indeed miss him
It's getting late and
Realizing the time is passing and she's still alone
People heading off
Noting others are leaving and the party is ending
Neighbors complainin'
Hearing complaints from neighbors suggests the party is going too long
And the music stops
Recognizing that the party is officially over
But here I'm waiting
Although the party is over, she's still waiting for her ex to arrive
For you to show up
Wanting her ex to come back to the party and see her
Like that would happen, mm-hm
Realizing that her ex isn't likely to come back and she's waiting in vain
I can't remember
Having a tough time recalling the reasons for their breakup
The reasons we broke up
Reiterating that they are no longer together
I just remember (I just remember)
Acknowledging that she can only recall the good times and not the bad
All of the good stuff
Reminiscing about how great they were as a couple
So can I call you (can I call you)
Wondering if she can reach out to her ex
So you can remind me
Asking him to refresh her memory about why they ended things
Why we ended it
Seeking closure and understanding
The party's over
Realizing the festivities are over and it's time to go home
And I'm scared to feel the same way
Admitting that she's afraid to feel the same level of heartache again
When I wake up
Concerned about how she'll feel when she wakes up tomorrow
When I'm sober and it's Sunday
Observing that tomorrow is a sobering day as it's Monday
Will I miss you
Questioning if she'll still miss him tomorrow
When I'm lonely in my bed?
Thinking she might feel lonely and long for companionship
Or will I feel like
Inquiring whether she'll finally be over him
I'll be okay?
Wondering if she'll be able to move on and be alright
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Astrid Smeplass, Jakob Gustav Hazell, Julia Karlsson, Svante Clas Halldin, Tia Scola
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ruwen.S
Is it the people?
Is it the room that looks the same?
The conversations?
'Cause I thought I heard your name
Or just illusions?
Somehow, I just can't explain
What reminds me of you
Am I lonely?
Is it really you I'm missing
Or just somebody?
I think I've got mixed feelings
With Bacardi
Somehow I just can't explain
'Cause I don't want me to want you
Oh, I try not to think about what she's like
And I try not to wonder where you've been
And I try to have a drink, toss it back, I don't wanna think
I really try not to miss you, but in the end
I do
I do
I do
I do
It's getting late and
People heading off
Neighbors complainin'
And the music stops
But here I'm waiting
For you to show up
Like that would happen, mm-hm
I can't remember
The reasons we broke up
I just remember (I just remember)
All of the good stuff
So can I call you (can I call you)
So you can remind me
Why we ended it
Oh, I try not to think about what he's like
And I try not to wonder where you've been
And I try to have a drink, toss it back, I don't wanna think
I really try not to miss you, but in the end
I do
I do (oh)
I do
I do (ooh)
I do
I do
I do
I do
The party's over
And I'm scared to feel the same way
When I wake up
When I'm sober and it's Sunday
Will I miss you
When I'm lonely in my bed?
Or will I feel like
I'll be okay?
@cookiecrxmbles1668
Astrid S is so underrated, she deserves more recognition for her music!
We love you Astrid!
@xara_ninanile
Cookie Sprinkles
Such a boy is still my fave song of hers😊 And I love this song and this collaboration 😌✨♥️
Please checkout *This dream by ninanile*. It’s a song I wrote about wanting a forever kind of love. I hope you’ll like it and share it.
@jpslim7279
Cookie Sprinkles she’s rated very highly with me.
@cookiecrxmbles1668
@@xara_ninanile I'll be sure to check it out, thanks for telling me! <3
I have to say "I Do" is my new favourite song from Astrid S, I liked "Such a boy" but I loved "Doing to me" the most before this song. Astrid S has such an angelic voice, it's truly amazing.
@moodyyasin4067
And we love Brett young! He is so cute
@nevaehguerrero3757
I just posted that she was underrated on twitter 😂
@chimiem1742
"Am I lonely? Is it really you I'm missing or just somebody...."
Felt that deep in my soul.
@purpleeatings6551
When I listen to this song, I feel nostalgic, sad, yet a bit refreshed at the same time. I kind of feel as if I'm standing on top of a hill and I can see a beautiful landscape covered with flowers of all colours. I feel happy that I get to see something amazing, but I can't help but think that maybe it would have been better if he was there with me.
@grammarplease5414
Purple Eatings beautiful!
@lammyphuong2627
I also think about this scenery!