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.
Forgive Me
Eric Saade Lyrics
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to say it was love is really underrated
So we’re alone, guess i faded
Treated you wrong and I hate it
behavior so bad I guess that I was jaded
So sorry my lady
I can’t take another damn day
Hope your happy now
no matter what, I'll never erase your face
We were ment to be and you should know
I regret the day I let you go for real
it’s no where that I should be than beside you
Love is hard to find, but worth to keep
Guess that I was falling into deep to see
I took you for granted
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
You spend all your time with him lately
Don’t mean to be all up in your business baby
I’m already gone but I’m waiting
(You are coming back around)
Feels like I’m caught up in the matrix
Sweated all night driving my pillow crazy
How can I face it
(you won't come back)
I can’t take another damn day
Sorry that I’m out of your way
Hope your happy now
no matter what, I'll never erase your face
We were ment to be and you should know
I regret the day I let you go for real
it’s no where that I should be than beside you
Love is hard to find, but worth to keep
Guess that I was falling into deep to see
I took you for granted
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
Can’t believe I let you walk away
Now there is only shade for me
Only shade for me
Lost your love and this what I became
I put the blame on me
All the blame on me
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
Forgive me, forgive me, uh oh oh,
forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, uh oh
The lyrics of Eric Saade's song Forgive Me tell the story of a failed relationship where the singer regrets his actions that led to the break-up. At the start of the relationship, things were amazing, and the love they shared was underrated. However, due to the singer's bad behavior and taking the relationship for granted, the love faded, and he lost the woman he was meant to be with. He apologizes for treating her wrong but knows that no matter what, he can never erase her from his memory.
The singer is struggling to move on as he still has feelings for his ex, who is now spending time with someone else. He feels like he is caught up in a maze, constantly thinking about her and driving himself crazy. He hopes that she will forgive him for his mistakes, but he knows that she may not come back to him. The chorus repeats the singer's plea for forgiveness, hoping that she will give him another chance.
Overall, the lyrics of Forgive Me are a reflection of the pain and regret felt after a failed relationship. The singer's honesty and vulnerability in admitting his mistakes show that he is willing to grow and change. However, he knows that forgiveness is not guaranteed, and he must live with the consequences of his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
We started off so amazing
Our relationship had a great beginning
to say it was love is really underrated
It was more than just love, but it's difficult to describe
So we’re alone, guess i faded
We're not together anymore and I realize I messed up
Treated you wrong and I hate it
I mistreated you and I regret it deeply
behavior so bad I guess that I was jaded
I acted poorly and selfishly, and I was blind to how I was affecting you
So sorry my lady
I apologize for the hurt I caused you
I can’t take another damn day
I feel overwhelmed by the pain of losing you
Sorry that I’m out of your way
I'm sorry for trying to reach out to you when you need space
Hope your happy now
I hope you're doing well and happy without me, even though it hurts
no matter what, I'll never erase your face
I'll always remember your face and our time together, it's meaningful to me
We were ment to be and you should know
I truly believe we were meant for each other and I hope you know it
I regret the day I let you go for real
I feel deep regret for letting you leave my life
it’s no where that I should be than beside you
There's nowhere else I'd rather be than with you
Love is hard to find, but worth to keep
Love isn't easy to come by, but it's worth fighting for
Guess that I was falling into deep to see
I was too caught up in my own problems to see how much you meant to me
I took you for granted
I didn't appreciate you enough while I had you
You spend all your time with him lately
I've noticed you're spending a lot of time with someone else
Don’t mean to be all up in your business baby
I don't mean to pry, but I can't help but notice
I’m already gone but I’m waiting
We're not together anymore but I'm still hoping you'll come back to me
(You are coming back around)
I have faith that you'll come back to me someday
Feels like I’m caught up in the matrix
I feel like I'm stuck in a situation that's out of my control
Sweated all night driving my pillow crazy
I've been losing sleep thinking about you and our situation
How can I face it
I don't know how to deal with the reality of our break-up
(you won't come back)
I'm afraid you won't come back to me and I don't know how to cope with that
Can’t believe I let you walk away
I can't believe I let you leave me like this, I wish I could go back and change things
Now there is only shade for me
Now that you're gone, my life feels dull and sad
Lost your love and this what I became
I lost you and now I feel lost and alone
I put the blame on me
I take responsibility for the end of our relationship
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I'm pleading with you to forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
I'm sincere in my apology and I hope you'll forgive me
Forgive me, forgive me, uh oh oh,
I'm hopeful that you'll be able to forgive me
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bakir Budimlija
We started off so amazing
to say it was love is really underrated
So were alone, guess I faded
Treated you wrong and I hate it
Behaviour so bad I guess that I was jaded
So sorry my lady
I can't take another damn day
Sorry that I'm out of your way
Hope your happy now
no matter what, I'll never erase your face
We were ment to be and you should know
I regret the day I let you go for real
its no where that I should be than beside you
Love is hard to find, but worth to keep
Guess that I was falling into deep to see
I took you for granted
[Chorus (x2):]
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me,
forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
You spend all your time with him lately
Don't mean to be all up in your business baby
I'm already gone but I'm waiting
(You are coming back around)
Feels like I'm caught up in the matrix
Sweated all night driving my pillow crazy
How can I face it
(you won't come back)
I can't take another damn day
Sorry that I'm out of your way
Hope your happy now
no matter what, I'll never erase your face
We were ment to be and you should know
I regret the day I let you go for real
its no where that I should be than beside you
Love is hard to find, but worth to keep
Guess that I was falling into deep to see
I took you for granted
[Chorus (x2):]
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me,
forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
[Bridge:]
Can't believe I let you walk away
Now there is only shade for me
Only shade for me
Lost your love and this what I became
I put the blame on me
All the blame on me
[Chorus (x4):]
And so I ask you to forgive me, forgive me,
forgive me, forgive me, forgive me
I-I, forgive me, forgive me, na-na-na-na
Forgive me, forgive me, uh oh oh,
Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, uh
BibiCam A.B
it is really unfair to have wonderful songs like these but with no many views :( i am addicted to this song two years up till now <3 and still think it's the best 💓💓💓💓💓💓
Amanda Tsarapatsanis
vi är så stort fän jag kom ihåg när jag såg dig på en konsär när min mamma sa vad säger man och du trodde hon sa till dig men hon sa till mig det är jag som är längst fram på vår bild dom skriver det här❤❤❤❤❤
OihanaGallastegiMusic
Totally loved this song! (Although it's been already 4 years since it came out and I hadn't listened to it yet until now)
LolaCruzMx
Excelente canción... Saade ha crecido a lo alto del cielo.
TeaJ
i can't stop crying it's AMAZING! Good job Eric♥
LM H
This is a great song, love it!
ArizonaD12
This is the best video in the emotional sense for Eric, he's beautiful in its sadness ... Do not tire of repeating that Eric the best singer of his generation in the genre of pop.
Adelaide Saade
No Comment.. He'S SO PERFECT!! ..A voice like an ANGEL!! Eric I hope one day the world will see what is a real Talent!!
Angela.K
this really deserves more views, and to be more popular
وردة بيضاء
amazing voice combined with and extraordinary beat....I absolutely love it ... kee up the good pace Eric :-)