Extensive touring in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the UK lays the foundation for what is predicted to be a long and successful music career.
With her crystal voice, ranging from raw and powerful to intimate and soft, Dagny describes her music as an “emotional rollercoaster” with playful peaks and melancholic drops, “just as life itself” she says. Her greatest love is performing, and to the stage she brings her intimate lyrics, harmonies and feelings, blended in a modern folk/pop blender filled with everything from darkness to eternal optimism.
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Dagny Lyrics
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Right now
You got me feeling like I can't believe I let you go
I've been alone so long
And now I wonder what the hell we were thinking of
Oh I can't believe I kid myself again, again
Now I'm letting go
I've been fearing this too long
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
I understand, understand
I been feeling it so long
I'm flying when I'm in your arms
I'm burning up, burning up
Feeling like I kid myself, kid myself again
Yeah
Think fast
Don't let the speed of sound leave you feeling paralyzed
Slow down
'Cause your words are saying something different than your eyes
Oh, if only we could make it so we didn't have to try so hard
To stay in time again
Show me how, show me how
And you will leave me wanting more
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
I understand, understand
I been feeling it so long
I'm flying when I'm in your arms
I'm burning up, burning up
Feeling like I kid myself, kid myself again
Yeah
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
I understand, understand
I been feeling it so long
I'm flying when I'm in your arms
I'm burning up, burning up
Feeling like I kid myself, kid myself again
Yeah
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
I understand, understand
I been feeling it so long
I'm flying when I'm in your arms
I'm burning up, burning up
Feeling like I kid myself, kid myself again
Yeah
In this song, Dagny reflects on her past relationship and the regret that comes with losing someone she loved. The opening lines express her disbelief at having let this person go and her realization that she has been alone for too long. The chorus features the phrase 'backbeat, counting time', which is a musical term used when musicians are counting the time signature of a song. In this case, the backbeat represents the beat that people naturally want to move to when dancing. Dagny is urging her former partner to pick up the beat and dance with her once more, asking if they still love her like they did before.
Throughout the song, Dagny's tone is both full of longing and acceptance of the situation. The bridge section highlights the idea that sometimes, there's a mismatch between what our words and actions are communicating to others. Dagny sings about being paralyzed by the speed of sound- sometimes people have a hard time keeping up with context and meaning when they are in a fast-moving or emotionally charged situation. She asks for clarity from her ex-partner and wishes that they didn't have to try so hard to be in sync in their relationship.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on a love that was once passionate and full of energy but has since waned. Dagny encourages communication and openness between herself and her partner as they try to rekindle their affection.
Line by Line Meaning
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An expression of surprise or frustration
Right now
You got me feeling like I can't believe I let you go
Currently feeling regret for letting go of the person speaking to
I've been alone so long
And now I wonder what the hell we were thinking of
Feeling lonely and questioning the reasons for the breakup
Oh I can't believe I kid myself again, again
Now I'm letting go
And all my fear, all my fear
I've been fearing this too long
Realizing past mistakes and deciding to let go of fear and move on
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
Asking the person to indicate whether they still want to be together
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
Feeling uncertain about the relationship and seeking reassurance
I understand, understand
I been feeling it so long
I'm flying when I'm in your arms
I'm burning up, burning up
Feeling like I kid myself, kid myself again
Yeah
Acknowledging the long-standing feelings and experiencing intense emotions when together, yet doubting oneself
Think fast
Don't let the speed of sound leave you feeling paralyzed
Slow down
'Cause your words are saying something different than your eyes
Urging the person to communicate honestly and not act out of fear
Oh, if only we could make it so we didn't have to try so hard
To stay in time again
Show me how, show me how
And you will leave me wanting more
Wishing to recapture the ease of the previous relationship and wanting to explore a deeper connection
Back beat, counting time
Pick it up and tell me if you really wanna dance some more
We're borderline wasting time
Pick it up and tell me that you love me like you did before
Repeating the refrain of seeking affirmation in the relationship
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dagny Norvoll Sandvik, Samuel Alexander McCarthy
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