Name Origin
Desirée chose the name "Bambee" as a reference to her eyes, as people often told her they are comparable to the eyes of "Bambi" from Disney's famous animated film. Originally, Desirée had considered using the name Bambi but changed the spelling to avoid copyright issues.
History / Brief Biography
Desirée discovered the wonderment of pop music at the age of two, and has kept the style and glamour of the pop-beat till today. All through her school years, Desirée frequently initiated pupils’ performances with herself in the leading parts. Desirée performed in such musicals as "The Sound Of Music" and "Les Miserables," and her talent as a performer continued to grow.
Desirée was working for the youth department in a national radio station when she first reached out for stardom. One day, a producer asked her if she wanted to sing the chorus for a song. Grabbing the opportunity, “Candy Girl” became the result. She decided to release the song as a single and signed on to Scandinavian Records. Now she needed a name. She got in touch with her good friend and singer, Shortcut, and they had a name brain-storming for Desirée. The first thing to strike his mind was Bambi. She made him think of Disney's famous deer animal character, because of her big, blue, innocent eyes. Des loved the idea of Bambi, but made a small change to Bambee, because of Disney's copyright laws.
It was a huge and daring step for Desirée to take the plunge as Bambee, but she hasn't regretted it since. She probably had to fight harder than anyone to enter the play lists; expecting special treatment or any other benefit from her position would overrate her power - and underestimate the integrity of the radio jockeys. Supported by public demand, she traveled to major cities, and performed in small clubs all over Norway and Scandinavia. She was a part of a cross-country festival tour, arranged by national media and broadcast live on TV. She also starred in the Radio 1 Big City event and was invited to host the prestigious Radio 1 Music Awards show.
The lack of limits had become one of Bambee's most powerful forces. She was confident in her career, proud of her appearance, and happy with the success she had achieved. Equally important is the touch of self-irony that allows Bambee to keep the artist in her, out of her private life. Sometimes it is necessary to separate the two, but a brief glance into her wardrobe (similar to the costume stock at any major theatre) makes you doubt her efforts to keep them apart. Either way, she is a creative and charming personality - neat, sweet and talented. She loves to play TV-games in her spare time and she is very keen when she is playing. It happens so often that she plays till late night. Her favourite game is Resident Evil.
In The End
Linnea Handberg, also known as Miss Papaya, is the secret artist behind Bambee. Together with Honeycutt and Left Hand Productions, Linnea wrote all of Bambee's songs, including the number one hits "Bumble Bee" and "Spaceman".
A third album for Bambee was planned, and Linnea had even written a number of demos for the album. However, by this time Linnea was growing tired of being 'cheesy' and decided to move on from writing bubblegum dance styled music. She no longer had the interest in bubblegum music that she did in 1998, and she felt that the world would mature and bubblegum would eventually move out of the spotlight. She began working on a solo career as a pop singer.
As a consequence, both the Bambee and Miss Papaya projects were abandoned, and since 2001, no new material has been released by Bambee.
Seventeen
Bambee Lyrics
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We sit together in the calm
Of the summer breeze
I move a little closer
And I slip my arm in yours
The sun shine bright upon the ocean waters
There until the glow of the evening
And hold me tight in your arms
Tell me that you love me too
Knowing that you care
Makes me feel alive
Underneath the summer sky
We sit in silence in the warmth of the middaysun
With my head upon your shoulder
I melt into your embrace
The birds fly high above the ocean waters
There until the hush of the evening
Take me up like the tide
I'll always stay by your side
Love me the way I love you
Knowing that you care
Makes me feel alive
Our love is deeper than the ocean waters
Kiss me till the turn of the evening
Like the sand needs the sea
Your heart belongs here with me
Love me like I love you
Knowing that you love me (know you love me)
I feel so alive (and may my dreams come true)
Knowing that you love me (uhhhhhhhh)
I feel so alive (just you and me)
Knowing that you love me (know you love me)
I feel so alive (and may my dreams come true)
Knowing that you love me (uhhhhhhhh)
I feel so alive (uh-uhhhhhh)
The first verse of "Seventeen" by Bambee sets the scene for a romantic day by the seaside. The couple sits together on the shore, enjoying the calm summer breeze. As they grow closer, the singer slips her arm into her partner's, indicating a physical connection. The second verse describes another moment of intimacy, as they sit in silence, the singer leaning into her partner's embrace with her head upon his shoulder. The birds fly high above them, and both the ocean and the love between them run deep. The chorus repeats the sentiments that are already clear: knowing that her partner cares for her, loves her in return, makes her feel alive. The singer longs for this love to last forever and for her dreams to come true.
Overall, "Seventeen" is a song that celebrates young love and the joy that it brings early in life. The setting evokes a sense of carefree youth, with the singer's use of the phrase "seventeen" perhaps meant to connote a time of life when love feels fresh and hopeful. The poetry of the verses is straightforward and sensory, evoking the warmth of the sun, the sound of the ocean, and the tender touch of a lover. By repeating the phrases "love me like I love you" and "knowing that you care makes me feel alive," Bambee emphasizes that the simple presence and affection of the singer's partner is enough to bring her happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
All upon the shore
We are on the beach
We sit together in the calm
We are sitting silently in peace
Of the summer breeze
The air is blowing softly
I move a little closer
I am getting closer to you
And I slip my arm in yours
I am holding onto you
The sun shine bright upon the ocean waters
The sun is shining on the sea
There until the glow of the evening
The sun is setting
Sweep me up like the waves
Take me away like the tide
And hold me tight in your arms
Hold me close to you
Tell me that you love me too
Say that you also love me
Knowing that you care
I feel loved and cared for
Makes me feel alive
It brings me to life
Underneath the summer sky
We are under the sky
We sit in silence in the warmth of the middaysun
We are sitting silently in the heat of the sun
With my head upon your shoulder
I am resting my head on your shoulder
I melt into your embrace
I am surrendering to your hug
The birds fly high above the ocean waters
Birds are flying in the sky above the sea
There until the hush of the evening
Until the evening becomes quiet
Take me up like the tide
Sweep me away like the tide
I'll always stay by your side
I will always be here with you
Love me the way I love you
Love me with the same intensity that I love you
Our love is deeper than the ocean waters
Our love is stronger than the sea
Kiss me till the turn of the evening
Kiss me until the evening ends
Like the sand needs the sea
Just like sand and sea belong together
Your heart belongs here with me
Your heart is meant to be with me
Knowing that you love me
Being aware that you love me
I feel so alive
It makes me feel full of life
Just you and me
Only the two of us
And may my dreams come true
I hope my dreams will come true
uhhhhhhhh
Vocalization
uh-uhhhhhh
Vocalization
Contributed by Miles D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.