After participating in Idol 2004, Darin released his debut album "The Anthem" having reached second place in the competition and becoming number one in the hearts of many girls and boys. The album quickly reached the tops of the charts, along with his debut single "Money for nothing".
Darin has released 9 albums, (three independent), 8 of which have debuted at number 1 on the Swedish Album charts. He has 12 top 10 singles on the Swedish singles chart, 3 reaching number 1. He is currently the third most successful artist to come from the television show Swedish Idol. On September 15 2023 he dropped his third swedish album En Annan Jag.
In the summer of 2020, Darin came out as gay in an Instagram post after keeping it a secret for years. He was met with great support from Swedish celebrities.
I Can See You Girl
Darin Lyrics
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I've been waitin
Huh
I can see you girl
Watch'n through your television
Smiling with your friends think'n I don't notice
But I got your full attention
And lights come down
I just wanna run away and do whatever we want
I wanna take you to a spot where
We can chill outside
Or we can see a movie I know that's what you like
If that's what your into- then that's what I'm into
Cause I know you like me girl, and you know that I do to
[Chorus:]
I wanna run down the street, get to the end
Where we meet
I wanna watch you smile, that makes my life worth while
Feel so complete when with you, you always know what to do
I just wanna say today, Baby I love you
I can feel you girl
You got your arms wrapped up around me
Tell'n all your friends I'm the one you dig
And how I make you oh so happy
Well let me tell you girl, I'll try to never
Ever let you down
You can always trust me cause I'll never
Break your heart
I wanna take you to a spot where
We can chill outside
Or we can see a movie I know that's
What you like
If that's what your into- then that's what I'm into
Cause I know you like me girl, and you know that I do to
[Chorus]
So many people try'n to pull at me
Pull'n at the same time
I try to tell about you girl but
They don't understand our love NO!
I know that you're not really here but
You're only in my dreams
I hope that you one day, will step out and come my way...
[Chorus x2]
In the song "I Can See You Girl" by Darin, the singer is expressing his feelings for a girl whom he is aware is watching him through her television. He recognizes that she's paying attention to him even when she's with her friends and trying to act nonchalant. He then describes his desire to be with her and do fun things together. He mentions taking her to a place where they can chill outside or to a movie, that he knows she likes. He emphasizes that he wants to do whatever they want once the makeup is off and the lights come down.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of how he wants to run down the street to meet her, see her smile, and feel complete when he's with her. The lyrics indicate that his love for her is genuine, and he wants to make her happy. He assures her that he'll try never to let her down, and she can trust him because he'll never break her heart.
In the bridge part, Darin sings about how many people try to pull at him, but they don't understand their love. He longs for the day when the girl in his dreams steps out and comes his way.
Overall, the song portrays a hopeful and romantic sentiment with catchy and upbeat music.
Line by Line Meaning
You know girl
Addressing the girl, indicating a familiarity has been built up
I've been waitin
Implying a significant amount of time has been spent anticipating something to happen
I can see you girl
Suggesting that the girl is not physically present and is being watched through some sort of medium
Watch'n through your television
Further emphasizing that the girl is being watched through a screen
Smiling with your friends think'n I don't notice
Indicating the girl thinks she is not being watched, but the observer's attention has been fully captured
But I got your full attention
Confirming the observer has the girl's full attention
So let me tell you girl, after the make-up
Addressing the girl and implying something specific will be discussed
And lights come down
Indicating a change of setting or mood
I just wanna run away and do whatever we want
Expressing a desire to escape and live in the moment with the girl
I wanna take you to a spot where
Indicating a plan or suggestion is being made
We can chill outside
Offering an activity to do together
Or we can see a movie I know that's what you like
Offering a familiar, enjoyable activity to do together
If that's what your into- then that's what I'm into
Offering to adapt and accommodate the girl's interests
Cause I know you like me girl, and you know that I do to
Confirming mutual feelings towards each other
I wanna run down the street, get to the end
Describing a specific activity to do together
Where we meet
Referring to a meeting place or destination
I wanna watch you smile, that makes my life worth while
Expressing happiness and satisfaction from seeing the girl smile
Feel so complete when with you, you always know what to do
Implies the girl brings a sense of fulfillment and comfort
I just wanna say today, Baby I love you
Expressing love towards the girl
I can feel you girl
Indicating a sense of intimacy or closeness
You got your arms wrapped up around me
Describing a physical gesture that implies care and affection
Tell'n all your friends I'm the one you dig
Implying the girl is enthusiastic about the observer and tells her friends about him
And how I make you oh so happy
Suggesting the observer makes the girl very happy
Well let me tell you girl, I'll try to never
Addressing the girl and implying a promise will be made
Ever let you down
Promising not to disappoint the girl
You can always trust me cause I'll never
Further promising trustworthiness
Break your heart
Promising not to emotionally hurt the girl
So many people try'n to pull at me
Implying external pressures or distractions
Pull'n at the same time
Further elaborating on the external pressures or distractions parallel to each other and happening concurrently
I try to tell about you girl but
Suggesting the observer talks about the girl to others
They don't understand our love NO!
Indicating that others do not comprehend the love between the two
I know that you're not really here but
Acknowledging the girl is not physically present
You're only in my dreams
Implying the girl only exists in the observer's fantasies or thoughts
I hope that you one day, will step out and come my way...
Expressing hope for the girl to become present in the observer's life
Contributed by Jack P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.