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.
Ta Min Vals
Ebba Forsberg Lyrics
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Här kan döden till slut finna tröst
Här finns en lobby med hundratals fönster
Hit flyr duvorna när det blir höst
Här finns skärvor från gryningens himmel
som ställs ut i ett tomt galleri
Aj, aj, aj, aj
Ta min vals, ta min vals
Jag vill ha de, vill ha dej, vill ha dej
på en stol till nån meningslös låt
i en grotta på liljornas tungspets
i en kärlekslös, trist korridor
i en säng som är svettig av månsken
i ett rop fyllt av fotspår och sand
Aj, aj…
Ta min vals…
Ta dess sargade liv i din hand
The song "Ta Min Vals" by Ebba Forsberg talks about finding solace in Vienna, which is known for having beautiful women and a lobby with hundreds of windows where doves flock to during autumn. The lyrics also touch upon themes of brokenness, with shards from the sunrise sky being displayed in an empty gallery. The repeated phrase "ta min vals" (take my waltz) seems to be a plea for someone to take her sorrow and pain, represented by the "silenced screams" of the waltz, and make it their own.
The verses then shift focus to the singer's desire for someone, anyone, to share their meaningless existence with. Whether it be sitting on a chair listening to a forgettable song, in a cave atop a lily's tongue or in a loveless, dreary corridor, it seems like they just want someone to fill the void of their life. The chorus, again, invites someone to take their waltz and the brokenness that comes with it, as the final verse concludes with the singer giving permission for someone to take their wounded life into their own hands.
Overall, the song presents a beautiful melody with poetic, almost surreal lyrics that invite the listener to immerse themselves in an introspective, melancholic journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Jo, i Wien finns dom vackraste kvinnor
Vienna is renowned for having the most beautiful women.
Här kan döden till slut sinna tröst
People come here to find solace in death.
Här finns en lobby med hundratals fönster
There is a lobby with hundreds of windows here.
Hit flyr duvorna när det blir höst
Doves flock here in the fall.
Här finns skärvor från gryningens himmel
There are shards from the dawn sky.
som ställs ut i ett tomt galleri
Displayed in an empty gallery.
Aj, aj, aj, aj
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch.
Ta min vals, ta min vals
Take my waltz, take my waltz.
Ta min vals med dess tystade skri
Take my waltz with its silenced cries.
Jag vill ha de, vill ha dej, vill ha dej
I want it, want you, want you.
på en stol till nån meningslös låt
On a chair for some meaningless song.
i en grotta på liljornas tungspets
In a cave on the tip of lilies.
i en kärlekslös, trist korridor
In a loveless, boring corridor.
i en säng som är svettig av månsken
In a bed that is sweaty with moonlight.
i ett rop fyllt av fotspår och sand
In a cry filled with footprints and sand.
Ta min vals...
Take my waltz...
Ta dess sargade liv i din hand
Take its wounded life in your hand.
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@boii1990
Vilken fantastisk tolkning! Så mycket själ och känsla.
@olavbjartefosso4889
An amazing version that even exceeds Leonard Cohen
@cieldesoie6485
éveil réveil en découverte de cette belle artiste..
..plus qu'une reprise .. un bel hommage en ondes féminines à léonard cohen...
à ***** mais bien sûr à tous mes passants amis... ici.. dans le vaisseau partage... ;-))
@cieldesoie6485
... à écouter tout l'album live.....
en attendant de le trouver écoute sur deezer.....
@MichelePoulain
oui ,,ciel de soie ,, je le pense et le ressens aussi
@MichelePoulain
oui ,,,mais ,,, en tant que femme ,,, tu comprends?
@michelelisa4338
Oui bien sur Cohen est irremplaçable'
Mais très belle voix aussi ici , pleine d'émotion!
@MichelePoulain
bonsoir ,,michèle
@michelelisa4338
Hello Michele!! Quelle superbe chanson !
@MichelePoulain
oui tres belle michéle