Her second album, White Smoke And Pines, was produced by Israel Nash and recorded at his home in Hill Country, outside Austin, TX. White Smoke And Pines was released in March 2015.
In December 2015, the new album Cigarette Secrets, was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY. The album was produced by Ellen herself and was released on August 26, 2016.
Official site: http://www.ellensundberg.se/
Favorite Town
Ellen Sundberg Lyrics
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Allt jag ville ha, men inte fick
När hjärtat och hjärnan inte vill samma sak
När fötterna vill framåt men resten vill tillbaks
Hur kan nåt som är så lätt kännas så svårt?
Det bästa är nog ändå att sätta hårt mot hårt
Jag ljuger för mig själv och tror att det är sant
I'm leaving tonight for my favorite town
Ten more(?) miles to my favorite town
Distance has always been good friend of mine
But sometimes everything just feels so far away
When my head and my heart don't wanna go the same way
Anything worth having is worth waiting for
But i can't sit around waiting for it to knock on my door
I sing along to the tune of the wind chime
I'm leaving tonight for my favorite town
Favorite town 2x
Ta hand om allt(?) och armbåga sig fram
Varför kan vi inte bara kommunicera med varann?
Ljug inte för dig själv och få för dig att det är sant
I'm leaving tonight for my favorite town
Hit it hard and both feet on the ground x2
With my head and my heart and both feet on the ground
We're leaving tonight for our favorite town
Favorite town 4x
Oh we are leaving tonight for my favorite, favorite town
Favorite town 4x
The song "Favorite Town" by Ellen Sundberg is about the struggle between the heart and the mind when it comes to making decisions. The lyrics talk about wanting something so badly but not being able to have it, and the internal conflict that arises when the heart and mind don't agree. The song conveys a sense of longing and a desire to escape to a place where the singer can be happy.
The first verse talks about almost reaching a destination, only to realize that the heart and mind are not in alignment. The singer feels like they are pulled in two different directions, with their feet wanting to move forward while the rest of their being wants to go back. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of taking action and not just waiting for things to happen, even if it means leaving what was once familiar and comfortable.
The second verse expands on the idea of distance and how it can make everything feel far away. The singer recognizes that waiting for something worthwhile is necessary but also acknowledges that waiting alone will not make things happen. The bridge of the song touches on the need for communication and being honest with oneself. The song ends with the singer embracing the journey and leaving for their favorite town with their head and heart in unison.
Overall, "Favorite Town" is a relatable song that captures the internal conflict and the desire to find happiness in a familiar place or situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Jag var nästan framme när det inte längre gick
I was almost there but then things didn't work out.
Allt jag ville ha, men inte fick
I wanted everything but couldn't have it.
När hjärtat och hjärnan inte vill samma sak
When my heart and my brain are in conflict.
När fötterna vill framåt men resten vill tillbaks
When my feet want to go forward but the rest of me wants to go back.
Hur kan nåt som är så lätt kännas så svårt?
Why does something so simple feel so difficult?
Det bästa är nog ändå att sätta hårt mot hårt
The best thing is probably to face it head-on.
Jag ljuger för mig själv och tror att det är sant
I lie to myself and think it's true.
I'm leaving tonight for my favorite town
I'm going to my happy place tonight.
Ten more(?) miles to my favorite town
Only a little more distance to cover before arriving at my favorite spot.
Distance has always been good friend of mine
I'm used to traveling.
But sometimes everything just feels so far away
But sometimes everything feels beyond reach.
When my head and my heart don't wanna go the same way
When my emotions and logic conflict.
Anything worth having is worth waiting for
Patience is key for important things.
But i can't sit around waiting for it to knock on my door
I can't just wait for things to happen magically.
I sing along to the tune of the wind chime
I find joy in the simple things like the sound of the wind chime.
Ta hand om allt(?) och armbåga sig fram
Handle everything and force my way forward.
Varför kan vi inte bara kommunicera med varann?
Why can't we just communicate with each other?
Hit it hard and both feet on the ground x2
Be assertive and grounded.
With my head and my heart and both feet on the ground
Being wholehearted and grounded.
We're leaving tonight for our favorite town
We're going to our happy place tonight.
Oh we are leaving tonight for my favorite, favorite town
We're so excited to go to our favorite place.
Writer(s): Ellen Sundberg
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luther Sloan
Look forward to your album. Beautiful song.
Benny Robertsson
Heja Ellen ! FANTASTISKT FIN låt ;) Fortsätt skriva o sjunga låtar,,
ellroypalema
Grym låt!!
Morgan Svensson
🖤🖤🎶🖤🖤
Lisa Åstrand
Gillar självklarheten i hur du växlar mellan engelska och svenska
LAVA_Z
Du är så bra Ellen från familjen i måläng
Myrte Khadr
Holy shit i accedently found you trougj a dutch thing like amazon. Bizarre
Idontknow1592
Låter väldigt mycket som Talking Heads - Road to nowhere....