She also auditioned for Idol 2008, and received some media attention after being mocked by the judges. In 2020, Jakobs composed and performed the song "Weight of the World" which became the soundtrack for the HBO Nordic series Björnstad. She participated in Melodifestivalen 2021 as a songwriter for the song ”Best of Me” performed by Efraim Leo.
In 2022, Jakobs went solo and participated in Melodifestivalen 2022, with the song "Hold Me Closer" which qualified for the final and later won with 146 points. She will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin.
Weight of the World
Cornelia Jakobs Lyrics
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Could we at least pretend?
You know I′ll be here
Odds are against us now
No time is wasted time
For you I can put myself aside
So long until then
I feel the weight of the world
I feel the weight of the world
Feel your body fade away now
While I get lost in the weight of the world
Draw in future places
To help me numb the pain
'Cause I know soon we′ll co-exist
You will be finding me
Under the old birch trees
Passionately, patiently I wait
Feel the weight of the world
I feel the weight of the world
Feel how you're fighting every war now
But don't you get lost in the weight of the world
Through all these times we′ve seen the signs
But you′re afraid to feel alive
How can I walk away?
How the hell can I walk away? (Walk away, walk away)
I put my soul out on my sleeve
I gave you truths I've buried deep
How could you walk away?
How the hell can you walk away?
Feel the weight of the world
Feel the weight of the world
Feel the weight of the world
I feel the weight of the world
I feel the weight of the world
Feel the weight of the world
We got lost in the weight of the world
The song "Weight of the World" by Cornelia Jakobs is about the struggle of dealing with a complicated relationship that may not have a future, but the desire to hold on to hope and at least pretend that everything is okay until they see each other again. The singer expresses her feelings of being burdened and weighed down with the responsibility of keeping the relationship alive. She acknowledges that the odds are against them, but she is willing to set aside her needs and put herself second to keep the other person in her life.
She copes with the pain of the situation by imagining a future where they will co-exist happily and be able to escape the overwhelming feeling of the present. The singer expresses a theme of loss and the fear of being alone through the lyrics "feel your body fade away now, while I get lost in the weight of the world" and "passionately, patiently, I wait." The song ends with a sense of resignation and the realization that they had gotten lost in trying to hold on to what was ultimately not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Will I see you again?
Expressing the desire to know whether they will meet again
Could we at least pretend?
Asking to act like they will meet again, even if it's just a pretence
You know I'll be here
Assuring that they'll be present, even though the odds are against them
Odds are against us now
Stating that the chances of meeting again are slim
No time is wasted time
Believing that every moment spent together is precious and not wasted, even if it's for a short time
For you I can put myself aside
Being able to selflessly prioritize the other person's needs over one's own
So long until then
Saying goodbye until they meet again, without knowing when that will be
I feel the weight of the world
Expressing the emotional burden of the uncertainty they face about their future
Feel your body fade away now
Feeling the physical absence of the other person
While I get lost in the weight of the world
Being overwhelmed by the emotions and uncertainties of their situation
Draw in future places
Imagining a future where they can be together and finding solace in that thought
To help me numb the pain
Using the idea of a future together as a coping mechanism to deal with the pain of separation
'Cause I know soon we'll co-exist
Having faith that they'll be able to be together in the near future
You will be finding me
Believing that the other person will come searching for them
Under the old birch trees
Imagining a specific place where they'll be reunited
Passionately, patiently I wait
Describing the intensity of their longing and their willingness to wait for their reunion
Feel how you're fighting every war now
Acknowledging the other person's difficult situation and the struggles they're going through
But don't you get lost in the weight of the world
Admonishing the other person to not lose themselves in the emotional burden they're facing
Through all these times we've seen the signs
Recalling the moments when they felt they were meant to be together
But you're afraid to feel alive
Recognizing the fear preventing the other person from taking a chance on their relationship
How can I walk away?
Questioning how they could ever give up on their connection
How the hell can I walk away?
Expressing frustration and disbelief at the thought of letting go
I put my soul out on my sleeve
Being open and vulnerable with the other person, giving them access to their deepest emotions
I gave you truths I've buried deep
Giving the other person the most authentic version of themselves, often hidden from others
How could you walk away?
Saddened and hurt by the other person leaving when they gave their all to the relationship
Feel the weight of the world
Feeling the emotional turmoil when things don't go as planned
We got lost in the weight of the world
Being consumed by the challenges and uncertainties of their relationship
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jellislee
Finally the long version on YT. Thank you so much. I love this song and I love Cornelia.
@adrianelias2365
I love Cornelia's music. Hold Me Closer was my favorite song at Eurovision 2022.
@maupirro
I love her!!
@vkuzs
thank u!