Charlotte Perrelli is a Swedish singer and occasional television host, perhaps most famous for winning the 1999 Melodifestivalen and subsequently that year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Take Me to Your Heaven". Since then she has released six singles and five albums. Perrelli once again won Melodifestivalen 2008 and represented Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her disco song "Hero". She is one of Sweden's most popular female singers, often performing at Sweden's top shows. Throughout her career, she has worked with different types of music, ranging from dansband and schlager, via modern pop, to soulful ballads and jazz melodies.
Perrelli is married to Stockholm-based Italian restaurateur Nicola Ingrosso, brother of Emilio Ingrosso who was married to another Swedish singer Pernilla Wahlgren in the 1990s. Following a feud with the rest of the family, Charlotte and Nicola decided to change both of their last names to Perrelli. They reside in Stockholm with their two sons. In June 2008 the couple officially announced that they were taking a break in their relationship. It had been speculated for some time in the Swedish media that their relationship was on the rocks. It is believed that Charlotte's heavy workload was a contributing factor to the couple's split.[2][3] This was later denied by both Nicola and Charlotte, the couple stated they was just taking a break from each other but were still very much in love.
Eurovision Song Contest 1999 - Jerusalem
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Charlotte Nilsson
Song title: Take Me To Your Heaven
Song writer(s): Gert Lengstrand
Song composer(s): Lars Diedricson
Sang in Position: 15
Final Position: 1
Total Points: 163
In 1999, the long-standing rule that each country had to sing in one of its own national languages was abolished, and it was also decided that France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, as the highest-paying European Broadcasting Union subscribers, would automatically be allowed to participate every year, irrespective of their five-year point average. Also, the requirement of an orchestra was optional.
The Israeli broadcaster chose not to use an orchestra, which meant that for the first time in the history of the contest, all entries would perform using a backing track. This change was criticized by two-time Eurovision Song Contest winner Johnny Logan, who commented that the contest turned into "karaoke". Latvia wanted to take part this year, but the country withdrew at a late stage, giving the opportunity to Hungary, but Hungarian TV didn't except the offer either, so the 23rd spot was given to Portugal. Finland, Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Switzerland stayed at home.
The Lithuanian delegation was trying to keep its budget problems under control and they were allowed to arrive at the Eurovision Song Contest venue a day later than everyone else to save costs. The Cypriot song by Marlain had been one of the favorites to win the contest, so many experts were shocked when the song just got 2 points altogether, both from the United Kingdom televote. The Croatian entry Maria Magdalena was sanctioned after the contest, as it used synthesized male backing vocals despite the rule stating that all vocals would have to be performed live on stage. Croatia lost 33% of their points, giving it a lower five-year average.
The Swedish delegation was very surprised about their victory of Charlotte Nilsson's Take Me To Your Heaven. Had the song in Sweden been seen as old-fashioned, the European televoters thought differently and saw the song as a charming hommage to the ABBA-sound. Sweden's win was endangered by the Icelandic and German songs during the voting, but when the Bosnian jury gave Sweden its 12 points while ignoring Iceland completely, it was clear that Sweden would be the winner of the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest.
When the winner of the 1998 contest, Dana International, was about to hand over the trophy to Charlotte, she fell down on stage in her stilettos causing a security alert in the hall.
Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Semi-Final (2) - Belgrade
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Charlotte Perrelli
Song title: Hero
Composer(s) Fredrik Kempe & Bobby Ljunggren
Lyrics writer(s) Fredrik Kempe
Sang in Position: 2
Final Position: 10
Total Points: 54
Eurovision Song Contest 2008 GRAND-FINAL - Belgrade
Sang in Position: 15
Final Position: 18
Total Points: 47
Not Alone
Charlotte Perrelli Lyrics
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When you don't feel brave at all
The strength you have within can stop your fall.
I feel magic
That surrounds every part of you soul
The love you keep within can make you whole.
Let me help you
I am with you tonight.
Chorus:
You're not alone
Turn your head, I am walking beside you.
You're not alone
I am here just to carry you home.
A helping hand for you to go on.
I believe in you even if you don't.
You're not alone.
I see beauty
When the flaws are all that you see
The miracle in you is all you need.
I feel sorrow
And your pain seems to cloud every day
But a healing heart can still show you the way.
Chorus:
You're not alone
Turn your head, I am walking beside you.
You're not alone
I am here just to carry you home.
A helping hand for you to go on.
I believe in you even if you don't.
You're not alone.
Let me comfort you
Let me help you through the clouds.
I am holding you now
Got your back
And I'll help you to fight.
Chorus:
You're not alone
Turn your head, I am walking beside you.
You're not alone
I am here just to carry you home.
A helping hand for you to go on.
I believe in you even if you don't.
You're not alone.
Turn your head, I am walking beside you.
You're not alone
I am here just to carry you home.
A helping hand for you to go on.
I believe in you even if you don't.
You're not alone.
The song "Not Alone" by Charlotte Perrelli is a beautiful ballad about being there for someone who is feeling down and reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. The first verse talks about seeing courage in someone who may not feel brave at all, and how the strength within can prevent them from falling. The second verse talks about seeing beauty even in someone's flaws, and how a healing heart can still show them the way even when they are in pain. The chorus is an uplifting reminder that the singer is there to walk beside the person and help carry them home when they feel lost.
The song appears to be about a personal relationship between two people, possibly between friends or even a romantic couple. The singer expresses her desire to comfort and help the other person through their struggles by holding them and having their back. The lyrics also suggest that the person may not have faith in themselves even though the singer believes in them, and wants to remind them that they are not alone.
Overall, "Not Alone" is a touching song about the power of friendship and support, and how having someone to lean on during difficult times can make a huge difference in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I see courage
I see bravery within you
When you don't feel brave at all
Even when you don't feel brave, I see it in you
The strength you have within can stop your fall.
You have the strength to face anything and overcome it
I feel magic
I sense something special within you
That surrounds every part of your soul
It's a quality that permeates your entire being
The love you keep within can make you whole.
Love has the power to heal and make you feel complete
Let me help you
Allow me to assist you
I am with you tonight.
I am here for you right now
Chorus:
Refrain
You're not alone
You are not by yourself
Turn your head, I am walking beside you.
Look beside you, I am here to support you
I am here just to carry you home.
I am here to help you through difficult times
A helping hand for you to go on.
I am here to assist you in moving forward
I believe in you even if you don't.
I have faith and confidence in you, even if you don't feel the same way
You're not alone.
You have someone who cares about you
I see beauty
I see the beauty inside of you
When the flaws are all that you see
You may focus on your faults, but there is more to you
The miracle in you is all you need.
You are capable of great things, you just need to believe in yourself
I feel sorrow
I empathize with your pain
And your pain seems to cloud every day
Your suffering can make it difficult to see the good in life
But a healing heart can still show you the way.
Despite your pain, you can find hope and healing within yourself
Let me comfort you
Allow me to provide you with comfort
Let me help you through the clouds.
I want to assist you in navigating through difficult times
I am holding you now
I am here to support you
Got your back
I am here to help and support you
And I'll help you to fight.
I will stand by your side and help you fight any battles you face
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Hastings
Echt Fantastisch!
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