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.
OK
Darin Lyrics
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It isn't say she's making her way in my head
Dangerous game I should drop and walk away
I'm not the same the wish my every interest stray
In the back way now all that I can do is play
She's in my head 24/7 with her you like it or not
It isn't ok
You play a dangerous game
Got me hangin' like a voodoo puppet on the string
It isn't ok
You got me losin' my way
I'm a prisoner I'm stuck inside you labored oh
I see the sun
I'm smiling but I'm terrified
She's in disguise
An angel with a devil's touch
The way I hide
Like [?] I won't lose my side
I'm goin' blind
I know she's messing with my mind
She's in my head 24/7 with her you like it or not
It isn't ok
You play a dangerous game
Got me hangin' like a voodoo puppet on the string
It isn't ok
You got me losin' my way
I'm a prisoner I'm stuck inside you labored oh
Be careful with my heart [x8]
Oh
It isn't ok
It ain't ok
It isn't ok
You play a dangerous game
Got me hangin' like a voodoo puppet on the string
It isn't ok
You got me losin' my way
I'm a prisoner I'm stuck inside you labored oh
Be Careful with my heart [x2]
It isn't ok
You play a dangerous game
Got me hangin' like a voodoo puppet on the string
It isn't ok
You got me losin' my way
I'm a prisoner I'm stuck inside you labored oh
Be Careful with my heart [x3]
The song "OK" by Darin is an introspective look at a relationship that is causing him more harm than good. The repetition of "Be careful with my heart" sets the tone of the song - a plea to the other person to tread carefully with his emotions. Darin acknowledges that the woman is in his thoughts constantly, even though he knows that it is not in his best interest to continue with the relationship. He sees her as a danger to himself and his mental health, and yet he feels powerless to break free. He compares himself to a "voodoo puppet on a string," a clear indication that she has absolute power over him.
The lyrics suggest that Darin is aware of the situation but feels trapped in it. The woman is portrayed as an "angel with a devil's touch," indicating that there are good aspects to her but they are overshadowed by something negative. Darin's conflicting emotions are further depicted in lines such as "I'm smiling but I'm terrified" and "I'm going blind," showing that he is both attracted and repulsed by her at the same time. Ultimately, he realizes that he is a prisoner trapped in a relationship that has left him spiraling out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful with my heart
The singer is asking the girl to be careful with his heart
It isn't say she's making her way in my head
The girl is always on the singer's mind
Dangerous game I should drop and walk away
The situation is dangerous and the singer should stay away from the girl
I'm not the same the wish my every interest stray
The girl has changed the singer and he no longer has control over his thoughts
In the back way now all that I can do is play
The singer feels trapped and can only play along with the girl's game
She's in my head 24/7 with her you like it or not
The girl is always on the singer's mind whether he wants her to be or not
It isn't ok
The situation is not okay
You play a dangerous game
The girl is playing a dangerous game with the singer's heart
Got me hangin' like a voodoo puppet on the string
The girl has control over the singer, like a voodoo puppet on a string
You got me losin' my way
The girl has caused the singer to lose his way
I'm a prisoner I'm stuck inside you labored oh
The singer feels like a prisoner and is stuck in the girl's game
I see the sun
The singer sees the sun
I'm smiling but I'm terrified
The singer appears happy but is actually terrified
She's in disguise
The girl is hiding her true self
An angel with a devil's touch
The girl appears innocent but has a dark side
The way I hide
The singer is hiding his true emotions
Like [?] I won't lose my side
The singer will not lose sight of what is important
I'm goin' blind
The singer feels like he is losing his mind
I know she's messing with my mind
The girl is intentionally messing with the singer's mind
It ain't ok
The situation is not okay
Be careful with my heart
The singer is asking the girl to be careful with his heart
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.