Hot off the back of releasing her latest studio album ‘Contra’ in October last year, Swedish singer-songwriter Cajsa Siik stepped into 2015 with the announcement of three new singles, “Follow You Down” (as featured on Criminal Minds), “State Of Low” (as featured on The Royals) and “Change Of Heart”
With ‘Contra’ receiving unanimous acclaim from the likes of Noisey, NME and BBC 6Music, Cajsa Siik has now looked to cement herself as one of the standout voices for the year ahead. While ‘State Of Low’ showcased the effervescent side to her production, ‘Change Of Heart’ aimed to challenge her vocally. Together giving a retrospective feel to her sound as a whole.
With comparisons to fellow Scandinavian’s Lykke Li and Robyn, Cajsa Siik’s transcendent voice, accompanied by ethereal and harmonious production, has helped her stand out from the so-so vocalists of today, and enabled her to gather a solid fanbase at home and abroad.
Media has been all in favor of Siik’s latest releases with pieces in Q Magazine, MTV Iggy, Nylon Magazine, The Guardian and BBC6 Music to mention a few. Cajsa also got her own 30 minute radio special on national Swedish radio – that alone tells us something about her current status in native Sweden.
Giant
Cajsa Siik Lyrics
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Will I ever fall into those arms
Again?
Save some of it for later
A warning I went south to figure out
Blame it on you
Go faster on the freeway
I did it all for love
I said come
Flowers are waiting
I'll teach you how to dance this one away
Things are getting smaller around
I'm the one that grows
One day I'll be a giant
Tired and old
Tell me what do you believe in
I walk all over you to feel it
I want to taste that freedom
We no longer know
And we don't have to say we're sorry
I don't have to say I'm sorry
Come let us chase all these shadows away
Wake, wake I might be dreaming
An angel touched my hair and went away
With love
Stars spread across the ceiling
No one's god is knocking on my door
Whiskey on my breath, speaking
Birds, they never cry, baby
I guess this is the place where the sad people go
Tell me what do you believe in
I walk all over you to feel it
I want to taste that freedom
We no longer know
And we don't have to say we're sorry
I don't have to say I'm sorry
Come let us chase all these shadows away
Blame it on the moonlight for now
(Oooh x4)
The lyrics of Cajsa Siik's "Giant" seem to be about a past love or relationship that has ended. The first lines, "Mine, my forever after / Will I ever fall into those arms / Again?" hint at a longing for a lost love. The singer then speaks of "going south to figure out" and "blaming it on you," indicating that the relationship ended poorly, and the singer may hold some resentment towards the person they were with. The next verse mentions driving fast on the freeway and being told to slow down, perhaps symbolizing a need to slow down and re-examine what went wrong in the relationship. The bridge of the song brings up questions about faith and freedom, with the singer walking all over someone else to feel it. There seems to be a desire for freedom and the ability to chase shadows away. The final lines, "Blame it on the moonlight for now," again hint at a desire to avoid taking responsibility for the breakup and perhaps an unwillingness to move on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Mine, my forever after
I thought I found a love that would last forever
Will I ever fall into those arms
I wonder if I'll ever feel safe and loved in someone's embrace again
Again?
I'm not sure if I'll ever have that kind of love again
Save some of it for later
I hope there's more love to come, outside of what I've already experienced
A warning I went south to figure out
I had to go on a journey to discover that warning signs were there all along
Blame it on you
I put the blame on you for not seeing the warning signs earlier
Go faster on the freeway
You told me to hurry, even though it wasn't safe
You told me to slow down
You advised me to take it easy and not rush
I did it all for love
I made a dangerous choice because I thought it was for love
I said come
I invited you to join me on this emotional journey
Flowers are waiting
There's still hope for a better future if we work together
I'll teach you how to dance this one away
I'll show you how to move past these troubles and find joy together
Things are getting smaller around
The world seems to be closing in on me
I'm the one that grows
I'm the only one who seems to be changing and growing in this relationship
One day I'll be a giant
Someday I'll be strong enough to overcome all these obstacles
Tired and old
But it's going to take a lot of effort and time to get there
Tell me what do you believe in
I want to know what you're passionate about and what matters to you
I walk all over you to feel it
I sometimes take advantage of your love to find my own sense of purpose
I want to taste that freedom
I'm searching for a sense of freedom and independence that I no longer have
We no longer know
We've lost track of what we once believed in and hoped for
And we don't have to say we're sorry
I don't want to keep apologizing for wanting more in life
I don't have to say I'm sorry
I'm allowed to have my own dreams and goals in this relationship
Come let us chase all these shadows away
Let's work together to overcome our doubts and fears
Wake, wake I might be dreaming
Sometimes I wonder if everything that's happened is actually real
An angel touched my hair and went away
I've had moments where I felt like something mystical was guiding me
With love
And sometimes that mystical force feels like it's full of love and warmth
Stars spread across the ceiling
Sometimes I look up at the sky and feel so small and insignificant
No one's god is knocking on my door
I'm not sure what I believe in, but I'm not waiting for a higher power to save me
Whiskey on my breath, speaking
I've been drinking and talking, maybe revealing more than I should
Birds, they never cry, baby
Nature seems so serene and peaceful, unlike the chaos of human emotions
I guess this is the place where the sad people go
But sometimes it feels like sadness is the only thing left to grasp on to
Blame it on the moonlight for now
For now, I'm willing to blame my emotional turmoil on something outside of myself
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.