Saade first came to prominence after his win in the Swedish music contest Joker (now Popkorn). He was also a member of the Swedish boyband What's Up!. He left the band in February 2009 to pursue his solo career.
Saade voiced the character of Shane in the Swedish version of Disney's "Camp Rock", and, as a part of the band What's Up!, recorded the soundtrack for the film, titled "Here I am". During the summer of 2009, Saade was a presenter on Disney Channel's popular My Camp Rock, a Scandinavian music competition based on the Disney Channel's hit movie "Camp Rock". He also appeared on Julias Stjärnskott, a competition for young people.
Saade signed his first music contract when he was 16, which resulted in three singles and one album. In August 2009, Saade signed a new contract with Roxy Recordings (Agnes Carlsson, Malena Ernman, Peter Jöback, Erik Hassle, Sarah Dawn Finer). In December 2009, Saade released his first worldwide single Sleepless.
Saade participated in the 2nd semi-final of the Melodifestivalen 2010, on 13th February, at the Göransson Arena, Sandviken, with the song Manboy, written by Fredrik Kempe, and won the semi-final. The final took place on 13th March. Saade finished 3rd, coming 2nd in the televoting. He was the Swedish spokesperson in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010.
Saade's debut solo album, titled Masquerade, was released in May 2010.
He came back to Melodifestivalen in 2011, with the song Popular, written by Fredrik Kempe. He won the 3rd semi-final, held on 19th February, at the Cloetta Center, Linköping. He also won the final, held on 12th March, at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, getting the highest number of points (193) from both the international juries and televoters, leaving In the Club by Danny behind as the runner-up with 149 points.
Saade represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in the 2nd semi-final, held on 12th May, in the Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany. He won the semi-final, receiving a total of 155 points, leaving Denmark's entry behind as the runner-up with 135 points. Saade came 3rd in the final, held on 14th May, receiving a total of 185 points.
On 29 June 2011 he released his second album "Saade Vol. 1". It's one of two parts in which the actual album "Saade" was divided.
The other part, "Saade Vol. 2", was released on November 30. Both albums topped the Swedish single charts.
Every Minute
Eric Saade Lyrics
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Memories from last night
Can't find them, they're gone
Laughing at our problems like crazy
We can't stop
You don't wanna leave, wanna leave
Oh baby, yeah
Making each other blush, and that's all right
I got a feeling
You got a feeling, yeah, yeah
I love it in the morning
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it in the evening
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it every weekend
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I want it all, every minute
I love it in the morning
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it in the evening
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it every weekend
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I want it all, every minute
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Oh yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Oh yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah
I want it all, every minute
We don't speak, we're sweating
You know that
We might be too loud and my windows wide open
And all of my neighbors are sleeping
We don't care
We just wanna stay, wanna stay
Oh baby
We couldn't sleep, so we were up all night
Making each other blush, and that's all right
I got a feeling
You got a feeling, yeah, yeah
I love it in the morning
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it in the evening
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it every weekend
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I want it all, every minute
I love it in the morning
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it in the evening
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I love it every weekend
Oh na, na, na, na, na
I want it all, every minute, yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Oh yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Oh yeah
Ah yeah, ah yeah
I want it all, every minute
I love it every weekend (ah yeah, ah yeah)
Oh na, na, na, na, na (oh yeah)
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Every morning (oh yeah)
Ah yeah, ah yeah
You light up my dark every minute
The lyrics to Eric Saade's song "Every Minute" describe a passionate and intense relationship where the couple is deeply infatuated with each other. The song portrays a sense of excitement and exhilaration as the couple wakes up together after a wild night and reminisces about their shared memories. Despite not being able to remember some details, they find joy in laughing at their problems. The lyrics suggest that there is a strong emotional and physical connection between the two, causing them to become consumed by each other's presence.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's love for their partner at all times, with lines like "I love it in the morning, I love it in the evening, I love it every weekend." It conveys a sense of wanting to seize every moment with their loved one and cherishing the time they spend together. The lyrics also suggest that the couple ignores any societal expectations or norms, as they do not care about being loud or disturbing their neighbors.
Overall, the lyrics of "Every Minute" express an intense desire to be with someone and experience every moment of love and passion with that person. It encapsulates the feeling of being deeply infatuated and wanting to make the most out of every second spent together.
Line by Line Meaning
We wake up together, we messed up
We start our day together, acknowledging that we made mistakes in the past.
Memories from last night
Recalling the events and experiences we had the previous night.
Can't find them, they're gone
Unable to remember those memories clearly as they have faded away.
Laughing at our problems like crazy
Finding humor in our difficulties, embracing a lighthearted approach.
We can't stop
We are unable to control our laughter and joy.
You don't wanna leave, wanna leave
You have no desire to separate from me, wanting to stay together.
Oh baby, yeah
Expressing affectionate reassurance.
We couldn't sleep, so we were up all night
Insomnia kept us awake throughout the night.
Making each other blush, and that's all right
Engaging in activities that bring a sense of shyness or excitement, and it's perfectly acceptable.
I got a feeling
Experiencing a strong intuition or sensation.
You got a feeling, yeah, yeah
You also have a similar feeling or intuition.
I love it in the morning
Taking pleasure in the start of each day together.
I love it in the evening
Finding joy and contentment during the later part of the day.
I love it every weekend
Enjoying ourselves to the fullest during every weekend.
I want it all, every minute
Desiring to have every single moment of happiness and fulfillment.
We don't speak, we're sweating
Engaging in activities that make us speechless and result in perspiration.
You know that
Acknowledging that you understand the situation.
We might be too loud and my windows wide open
We may be making noise and causing a disturbance with the windows open.
And all of my neighbors are sleeping
Realizing that our neighbors are trying to rest peacefully.
We don't care
Having a carefree attitude, not being concerned about the consequences.
We just wanna stay, wanna stay
We simply desire to remain together, not wanting to part ways.
I love it every weekend (ah yeah, ah yeah)
Expressing great enjoyment during our weekends together.
Oh na, na, na, na, na (oh yeah)
Uttering melodic sounds to convey happiness and excitement.
Every morning (oh yeah)
Expressing a fondness for every morning we spend together.
You light up my dark every minute
You bring brightness and happiness into my life, illuminating my moments.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimmy Paul Thornfeldt, Joy Neil Mitro Deb, Linnea Mary Hansdotter Deb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mattias
As a swede myself, I really can't decide between Eric Saade or Tusse. I like them both, so I want to send the one who will perform better in ESC. "Voices" is probably the safe bet when it comes to get a good placement in the ESC final, but that is the thing: it is just a good song and not a freaking winner. The melody, the way the song is built, the staging, it has all been seen before, but with "Every Minute" all the things I previously mentioned are new.
From a foreign perspective I think all the other competing countries are tired of Sweden just sending good songs that aren't too spectacular. The international jury loves it, but as seen many times after our last two victories, the televoters aren't too kind when it comes to judging us anymore.
For example: (International jury placement vs Televoting placement)
2019 John Lundvik - "Too Late For Love": 2nd vs 9th
2018 Benjamin Ingrosso - "Dance You Off": 2nd vs 23th
2017 Robin Bengtsson - "I Can't Go On": 3th vs 8th
2016 Frans - "If I Were Sorry": 9th vs 6th
In my opinion "If I Were Sorry" was something new and refreshing, which the televoters really liked, whilst the jury didn't agree completely. The other three songs are typical radio pop songs, which the jury clearly liked, whilst the televoters were tired of it. This is also a trend that I have noticed for other countries, which is that the jury often like the better song with more quality no matter how many times it has been heard before, whilst the televoters want something new and interesting. That is why 'The Roop' is probably the hottest band in Eurovision right now, because they have this interesting new style combined with cool quality music. That is what it takes to win Eurovision Song Contest, and if I were to compare the best song to send to ESC between "Voices" and "Every Minute", I would probably pick Eric Saade as the winner.
Why do you ask?
Well, Tusse would get a high placement from the international jury, but the televoters wouldn't rate it as high just because it has been seen too many times before, hence it is not something special even if it is a good song. On the other hand, Eric Saade's song is a wildcard and it is too hard to predict how both the international jury and the televoters would welcome it, but since it is a good and unique song, I would predict that it would be highly rated, but with that extra chance to win the whole competition, which Tusse doesn't have.
Thank you for reading. Please share your thoughts on which Melodifestivalen song you think would take Eurovision with storm, and also which song you think will win Melodifestivalen. I actually think Tusse will win, but let's hope for Eric!
jonny47988
I am still sad Eric became second. This performance deserved to be presented in Rotterdam.
Emilia
It was perfect :(
Essie95
Mee too
scorpioninpink
I want this guy to win MelFest again then win Eurovision for Sweden. He deserves it so much.
Kasia
this song can really win eurovision, not only is the staging impressive but this song stays in your head, you really can't get rid of it
McKarlsson
The staging? Really?
Kasia
um, yeah? sometimes it's better to have a solo staging than have a 10 dancers around
McKarlsson
@Kasia not when the dance is this awkward
NyfoL
@McKarlsson The stageing is unique and fitting for the pandemic approach in esc, idk why you find it awkward
Mapshader
@NyfoL but the song sucks in the lack of a real melody, it might work as a radio song, but gosh, those are not memorable in Eurovision. Why don't we send terrible hiphop/rap songs to eurovision since we're getting started with cheap radio/pop songs