A self-taught musician, Forsberg brings refreshing depth to haunting musical tales that reflect times of confusion and exploration. Her voice is strong, defiant with a touch of innocence. She collaborates with producer Mats Asplen, whose full-bodied arrangements complement her classic style.
Boy You Owe Me
Ebba Forsberg Lyrics
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All that much
Lost my high
With my touch
You were god
I the stray
I the lonely you betrayed
Like your hand
Has marked my face
All mistakes
I ever made
In my face
I wear it well
How did we ever manage?
Heard you cry
Felt surreal
Pain inside
Iron steel
Lord I feel you against my tongue
All in all there's damage
You're the one
One and all
The one who swore
Yours truly
Boy you owe me
Owe my blood
How did we ever manage?
As from nowhere
Brought forth by light
My face appears
On this sheet of white
On my left cheek
There to embrace
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
Heard you cry
Felt surreal
Pain inside
Iron steel
Lord I feel you against my tongue
All in all there's damage
You're the one
One and all
The one who swore
Yours truly
Boy you owe me
Owe my blood
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
The song "Boy You Owe Me" by Ebba Forsberg seems to be a hauntingly beautiful ballad about heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics speak of a relationship that has gone awry, with the singer feeling lost and hurt. The first lines "Boy you owe me, all that much, lost my high with my touch" suggest that there was once a time when the singer felt complete and happy with their partner, but that all disappeared when the partner betrayed them.
The lines "You were god, I the stray, I the lonely you betrayed" seem to suggest that the partner had a lot of power and influence over the singer, but that they ultimately ended up hurting him/her. The metaphor of the hand marking the singer's face suggests that the hurt is not just emotional, but physical as well. The lines "In my face I wear it well, how did we ever manage?" seem to suggest that the singer is trying to put on a brave face, but is struggling to keep it together.
The repeated lines "Heard you cry, felt surreal, pain inside, iron steel, Lord I feel you against my tongue, all in all there's damage" seem to suggest that both parties are hurting, but that the singer feels the pain more acutely. The lines "You're the one, one and all, the one who swore, yours truly, boy you owe me, owe my blood" suggest that the partner has a debt to repay, but it's not clear what that debt is.
Overall, "Boy You Owe Me" is a song that explores the complex emotions of hurt, betrayal, and loss. The lyrics are beautifully written and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy you owe me
Addressing a boy that owes her something
All that much
A significant amount is owed
Lost my high
She lost her happiness/pleasure
With my touch
The boy was the cause of the loss
You were god
The boy was considered all-powerful
I the stray
She was the lost one
I the lonely you betrayed
He betrayed her while she was alone
Like your hand
His actions are equated to his hand
Has marked my face
Her face became marked as a result
All mistakes
All the mistakes she's made
I ever made
The boy reminded her of them
In my face
It's obvious in her expression
I wear it well
She accepts the consequences
How did we ever manage?
Reflecting on how they were able to be together
Heard you cry
She heard him crying
Felt surreal
It was an otherworldly experience
Pain inside
He was in pain emotionally
Iron steel
His emotional state was strong and unyielding
Lord I feel you against my tongue
A physical sensation of empathy
All in all there's damage
Despite everything, there's lasting harm
You're the one
He's the source of the hurt
One and all
Completely and without exception
The one who swore
He made a promise
Yours truly
Referring to herself
Boy you owe me
Another reminder that he owes her
Owe my blood
She gave everything in this relationship
As from nowhere
Something unexpected happened
Brought forth by light
Appeared as if by a divine intervention
My face appears
Her face appears in a vision
On this sheet of white
It's recorded on a blank page
On my left cheek
The mark is on her left cheek
There to embrace
She accepts it as a part of her life
You thought you saw me smile
He misunderstood her expression
You're the one
Referring to him again
One and all
All-encompassing
The one who swore
He made a promise
Yours truly
Referring to herself
Boy you owe me
A firm reminder
Owe my blood
Emphasizes how much she gave
You thought you saw me smile
The misunderstanding is repeated
You thought you saw me smile
Repeated for emphasis
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Boy you owe me
All that much
Lost my high
With my touch
You were god
I the stray
I the lonely you betrayed
I the lonely you betrayed
Like your hand
Has marked my face
All mistakes
I ever made
In my face
I wear it well
How did we ever manage?
Heard you cry
Felt surreal
Pain inside
Iron steel
Lord I feel you against my tongue
All in all there's damage
You're the one
One and all
The one who swore
Yours truly
Boy you owe me
Owe my blood
How did we ever manage?
As from nowhere
Brought forth by light
My face appears
On this sheet of white
On my left cheek
There to embrace
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
Heard you cry
Felt surreal
Pain inside
Iron steel
Lord I feel you against my tongue
All in all there's damage
You're the one
One and all
The one who swore
Yours truly
Boy you owe me
Owe my blood
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
You thought you saw me smile
@jimmyhainey4447
Totally...totally...sublime.
Ebba, you're the best.
@TokyoMonsta1
her voice is so enchanting
@CERBUU
Thanks for sharing!
@elisahuanli1356
Jag älska hennes sånger så mycket!!!
@jimmyhainey4447
Too too beautiful...
@henrytran8400
You know if the voice is chosen to sing the film song is always so great voice.
@henrytran8400
I do like her voice too.
@pisshue
de hänger...
@chilliam65
grattis
@pazotomazo
ebba, var finns du? kan man ringa dej? :)