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.
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Four Times
Ellen Sundberg Lyrics
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Lack of rational thinking
Rational existence
Lets keep it sane
I'm open to whatever
I never say never
Plans might not turn out the way they were planned
Knowing what you know
I know what I know
I try to seize the day
But knowing all that
I seize nothing else but my plans
We live in our plans
Can't you hear I'm a little out of tune
Can someone please tune me back
For the fourth time I let you down
Four times I've let you down
For the fourth time I let you down
So many times I've let you down
I let you down
Memories what are memories
How do I know what's real and what's not
At least I believe
That my memories are real
And I don't know what I feel
If my feelings are real
What do I feel
Can't you hear I'm a little out of tune
Can someone please tune me back
For the fourth time I let you down
Four times I've let you down
For the fourth time I let you down
So many times I've let you down
I let myself down
The song "Four Times" by Ellen Sundberg speaks to the complexity of human existence and relationships. The first verse touches on the struggle between rationality and the unpredictable nature of life. While it's tempting to seek structure and control, things don't always go according to plan. The second verse delves into the uncertainty of memory and emotions. How can we trust ourselves to know what's real or genuine? The repetition of the chorus, "four times I let you down," emphasizes the pattern of disappointment and the singer's sense of guilt.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that we are all flawed beings who make mistakes, but that doesn't mean we should give up on ourselves or others. The repeated line, "can someone please tune me back," suggests the need for outside validation or support. However, the final line, "I let myself down," acknowledges that ultimately, we are responsible for our own actions and reactions.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of raw vulnerability and self-awareness. It acknowledges the difficulty of living and connecting with others, but also affirms the value of human connection and the need to keep trying.
Line by Line Meaning
Lack of rational thinking
The absence of logical thought processes
Rational existence
Living with reason and sound judgment
Lets keep it sane
Maintain a grounded and balanced approach
I'm open to whatever
Willingness to consider all possibilities
I never say never
Avoid making absolute statements and not closing doors for opportunities
Plans might not turn out the way they were planned
Expect that things can change regardless of the planning
Changed plans
The outcome of modified plans
Knowing what you know
Being aware of one's knowledge
I know what I know
Having a clear understanding of one's knowledge
I try to seize the day
Making an effort to make the most out of every day
But knowing all that
Despite being aware of this fact
I seize nothing else but my plans
Focusing only on personal goals and aspirations
We live in our plans
Our life is dictated by our plans
Can't you hear I'm a little out of tune
My behavior is not in line with what's expected
Can someone please tune me back
Asking for help to correct one's behavior
For the fourth time I let you down
Repeatedly failing to meet someone's expectations
Four times I've let you down
The number of times I've failed someone
So many times I've let you down
The frequency of my failures
Memories what are memories
Questioning the reliability of memories
How do I know what's real and what's not
The difficulty of distinguishing between actual events and perceptions
At least I believe
Holding onto one's beliefs despite doubts
That my memories are real
Feeling confident that memories are genuine
And I don't know what I feel
Uncertainty about own emotions
If my feelings are real
Questioning the authenticity of emotions
What do I feel
Seeking clarity on personal sentiments
I let myself down
Feeling disappointment in one's own actions
Writer(s): Ellen Sundberg
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