Darin (born Darin Zanyar, June 2, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish p… Read Full Bio ↴Darin (born Darin Zanyar, June 2, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish pop singer and songwriter of Kurdish descent and one of Sweden's best-selling artists, with numerous chart topping songs and music albums.

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.

Stockholm
Darin Lyrics

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Polarna flyger till Kuba
Flickorna går för Paris
Mig får man bjuda och truga
Här är jag bra på nåt vis

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den

Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Sångerna gick över Söder
Bellman besåg Gamla stan
Här står en annan och glöder
Mitt bland trafikljusens barn

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den
Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den
Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den
Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den
Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad

Stockholm, Stockholm, härlig är den
Stockholm, Stockholm gör mig glad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Darin's song "Stockholm" celebrate the city of Stockholm and its unique charm. The song begins by describing how some people are traveling to places like Cuba or Paris, but the singer insists that he is happy to be in Stockholm. He portrays himself as someone who can be persuaded or convinced, emphasizing that he feels good and accomplished in some way in the city.

The song continues by mentioning various iconic locations in Stockholm. The reference to Söder, a district in the city, suggests that the songs and culture of renowned Swedish poet Carl Michael Bellman are resonating in the area. The singer declares his own passion and enthusiasm, declaring that he is glowing among the children of traffic lights in Stockholm.

Overall, the lyrics emphasize the singer's love and appreciation for Stockholm as a vibrant, beautiful, and captivating city.

Line by Line Meaning

Polarna flyger till Kuba
My friends are going to Cuba, leaving me behind

Flickorna går för Paris
The girls are going to Paris, while I stay here

Mig får man bjuda och truga
One can invite and persuade me

Här är jag bra på nåt vis
Here, I am good in some way

Sångerna gick över Söder
The songs spread over Södermalm (a district in Stockholm)

Bellman besåg Gamla stan
Bellman visited Gamla Stan (Old Town in Stockholm)

Här står en annan och glöder
Here stands another person who is passionate

Mitt bland trafikljusens barn
In the midst of the children of traffic lights

Stockholm, Stockholm, stad i världen
Stockholm, Stockholm, city in the world

Stockholm, Stockholm, världens stad
Stockholm, Stockholm, city of the world