Assergård has released three studio albums, with the first being Rakt från hjärtat, which was released in 2013. His second album was released in 2015, called Den Ensamma Känslan. His most recent album was released in 2019, which is called Leva Livet / En samling and it debuted and peaked at number five on the Swedish Album Chart and was subsequently certified Platinum in Sweden. The record marked his first album release while being signed to Universal Music. He has since 2013 released a handful of singles, including "All In" and "Ego". His song "Jag råkade sälja min bästa vän" was certified Gold in Sweden in late 2015.
Assergård has also released three EPs during his career: Naket, which was released in 2013, Skön that was released in 2015 and Snö which also was released that year. Assergård was nominated for the "Male live performer of the year" Rockbjörnen award in 2019, but Benjamin Ingrosso later received the award. On 28 August 2020, Assergård released the single "Livet Suger".
He participated in Melodifestivalen 2021, but was eliminated in the semi-final.
Stora stygga Stockholm
Emil Assergård Lyrics
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Ade jag stannat kvar hade jag gått under.
Minns alla bra och alla dåliga stunder,
Men ville lämna innan hjärtat mitt gick sönder.
Men jag är samma än, h
Ar samma gamla tänk, allt förändras inte när man flyr.
Vad ska du göra i stora stygga stockholm,
Vem tror du att du är, alla där har bråttom.
Och idioter dom finns de gott om.
Han kommer snart tillbaks sa dom när jag lämna.
För om man stannar kvar kommer han förändras.
Men hellre fly än att se sig själv försämras.
Tänker på allt jag gjort och jag vill bara skämmas.
För jag är samma än, ha
R samma gamla tänk, allt förändras inte när man flyr.
Vad ska du göra i stora stygga stockholm
Vem tror du att du är, alla där har bråttom.
Där är dom dryga och du kommer bli som dom.
Och idioter dom finns de gott om.
För jag är samma ensamma idiot kommer alltid
Va vart jag än bor, i varje stad äre likadant.
Har alltid vart kommer alltid va.
Jag är samma ensamma idiot, i varje stad äre likadant.
Har alltid vart kommer alltid va.
Vad ska du göra i stora stygga stockholm
Vem tror du att du är, alla där har bråttom.
Där är dom dryga och du kommer bli som dom.
Och idioter dom finns de gott om.
Man måste lämna skeppet innan de sjunker.
The lyrics to Emil Assergård's song Stora stygga Stockholm highlight the need to leave a situation before it becomes too overwhelming. The first few lines of the song are about leaving a sinking ship before it becomes too late. The singer mentions that if he had stayed behind, he would have gone under. The following lines talk about the good and bad moments that the singer has experienced, but he wanted to leave before his heart was broken. He emphasizes that he is still the same person, same old thoughts and habits, and that running away from a situation does not change everything.
The second verse of the song talks about the opinions of leaving or staying around from different people. The singer is advised to leave before things change, but he would rather flee than let himself degrade. He reflects on his past and wishes to feel ashamed. The chorus repeats the phrase "what are you going to do in big bad Stockholm" and "idiots are everywhere," emphasizing that the city is a place of hustle, and it's easy to lose oneself.
The final lines of the song reiterate the notion that no matter where the singer goes, he is always the same lonely idiot. The song highlights the importance of recognizing when it's time to leave a toxic environment, but it also acknowledges that sometimes the problems we face aren't just external.
Line by Line Meaning
Man måste lämna skeppet innan de sjunker.
It's better to leave a situation before it worsens beyond repair.
Jag hade stannat kvar hade jag gått under.
If I had stayed any longer, I would have been doomed.
Minns alla bra och alla dåliga stunder.
I reminisce about both good and bad times.
Men ville lämna innan hjärtat mitt gick sönder.
I wanted to leave before my heart broke completely.
Men jag är samma än, har samma gamla tänk, allt förändras inte när man flyr.
Despite my departure, I am still the same person with the same mindset. Running away doesn't change anything.
Vad ska du göra i stora stygga stockholm, vem tror du att du är, alla där har bråttom.
What are you planning to do in the big bad Stockholm? Who do you think you are? Everyone there is in a hurry.
Där är dom dryga och du kommer bli som dom.
People there are rude, and you will become like them.
Och idioter dom finns de gott om.
And there are plenty of fools around.
Han kommer snart tillbaks sa dom när jag lämna.
They said he would be back soon after I left.
För om man stannar kvar kommer han förändras.
If you stay, you can change.
Men hellre fly än att se sig själv försämras.
Better to run than to deteriorate oneself.
Tänker på allt jag gjort och jag vill bara skämmas.
I think about everything I've done and only want to feel shame.
För jag är samma än, har samma gamla tänk, allt förändras inte när man flyr.
I am still the same person, with the same old mindset. Running away doesn't change anything.
För jag är samma ensamma idiot kommer alltid va.
For I am the same lonely fool, I always will be.
Va vart jag än bor, i varje stad äre likadant.
No matter where I live, it's the same in every city.
Har alltid vart kommer alltid va.
I've always been this way, and I always will be.
Writer(s): emil assergård
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