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.
Only You Can Save Me
Darin Lyrics
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Floating through the atmosphere
You’re dancing on the stars
You’re presence’s everywhere
But when I shut my eyes
I see you like you’re really there
It’s heavy on my heart
When you’re not even here
Without you I would fall apart
I’m safe when I am in your arms
And only you can set me free
And only you can save me
Without you I would fall apart
I’m safe when I am in your arms
And only you can set me free
And only you can save me
I can hear your laughter
Echoes in my eardrums
The treble and the base
Kills every inch of pain
The comfort in your voice
Is all I ever need to hear
You take away my fears
I have no other choice
Without you I would fall apart
I’m safe when I am in your arms
And only you can set me free
And only you can save me
Without you I would fall apart
I’m safe when I am in your arms
And only you can set me free
And only you can save me
The lyrics of Darin's "Only You Can Save Me" are a beautiful ode to love and the power it holds over our emotions, particularly when we feel lost or alone. The song's opening lines describe a feeling of transcendence, as if the object of the singer's love is not just present in the physical world, but exists as an ethereal force that pervades everything around him. The imagery of dancing on the stars adds to the sense of otherworldliness, as if the singer's beloved is almost godlike in their ability to lift him up and protect him from harm.
The chorus is the heart of the song, expressing a deep need for the presence of the singer's partner in order to feel complete and safe. The repetition of the phrase "only you can save me" highlights the all-encompassing power of love and how it can be the only thing standing between us and despair. The verses provide more concrete examples of the ways in which the singer's partner supports him emotionally, from the sound of her laughter to the comfort of her voice. The final line of the second verse, "I have no other choice," is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer has become so dependent on his partner that life without her would be unthinkable.
Overall, "Only You Can Save Me" is a moving testament to the transformative power of love, and how it can lift us up and give us strength in even the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel you in the air
I am constantly aware of your presence around me
Floating through the atmosphere
You are not bound by physical limitations and can reach me anywhere
You’re dancing on the stars
You are free and full of joy in everything you do
You’re presence’s everywhere
You are all around me, in everything and everyone
But when I shut my eyes
When I am alone, away from the world, and in silence
I see you like you’re really there
I feel your spirit and your essence in my heart and soul
It’s heavy on my heart
The weight of your absence is too much for me to bear
When you’re not even here
Even when you’re physically far away from me
Without you I would fall apart
I am incomplete without you in my life
I’m safe when I am in your arms
Your love and presence give me a sense of security and protection
And only you can set me free
Only you have the power to release me from my burdens and troubles
And only you can save me
Only you can rescue me and bring me to a place of peace, love, and happiness
I can hear your laughter
Your joy and happiness is infectious and spreads to those around you
Echoes in my eardrums
Your laughter resonates deeply within me
The treble and the base
The high and low sounds of your laughter blend together perfectly
Kills every inch of pain
Your laughter has the power to heal my emotional wounds and hurts
The comfort in your voice
Your words are soothing and reassuring, giving me a sense of peace and calm
Is all I ever need to hear
Your voice is the only thing I need to stay grounded and find my way back to you
You take away my fears
Your love and support give me the courage to face my fears and overcome them
I have no other choice
I am completely devoted to you and cannot imagine a life without you
Writer(s): Tony Bert Nilsson, Darin Zanyar Copyright: Peermusic AB, Air Chrysalis Scandinavia AB
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.