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.
I'll Be Alright
Eric Saade Lyrics
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Will the answers even help
Me from falling inside
Not like it's a surprise
It's the way you hide your phone
Can tell it's some other guy
I'm better of better of this way
I can't act, not like you
All of your faking broke us two
You want a life in disguise
I prefer the naked truth
So I'm saying goodbye
I'll be alright
Gonna spread my wings and feel alive
I'm gonna make it through, I'm aiming high
Gonna free my true color tonight
Tonight, I'll be alright
I can see in your eyes
You really don't think I know
That you've got so much to hide
Can't see no reason why
You wanna live inside this lie
It's not what love is about
So don't ask me to stay
I'm better of better of this way
I can't act not like you
All of your faking broke us two
After writing this lines
I got nothing more to say
'Cause you're out of my life, yea
I'll be alright
Gonna spread my wings and feel alive
I'm gonna make it through, I'm aiming high
Gonna free my true color tonight
Tonight, I'll be alright
I don't care if you break down
I don't care cause it's been all up to you
It's too late now
No chance to make it right
I don't care what you do now
Don't care cause it's been all up to you
Made up my mind
I'll be alright
I'll be alright
Gonna spread my wings and feel alive
I'm gonna make it through, I'm aiming high
Gonna free my true color tonight
Tonight, I'll be alright
I'll be alright
I'll be alright
I'll be alright
I'll be alright
In Eric Saade's song "I'll be Alright," the singer is expressing his frustration and sadness in a failing relationship. He is filled with doubt, trying to figure out how, when, and why his partner's behavior has changed. Deep down, he knows the answer won't change the outcome of the relationship, and he can't help but feel like he's falling apart. He recognizes the dishonesty in his partner's actions - the way they hide their phone - and the realization hurts him. Despite his partner's attempts to make him stay, he knows he has to leave, as he cannot continue to live a life of fakeness. He craves transparency and the naked truth.
He breaks up with his partner, feeling that his true colors are free and he can live his authentic life. The chorus is a statement of his newfound confidence and self-assurance that he'll be okay. He makes it clear that he no longer cares about his partner's actions, and it's too late to make it right. He is going to move on and spread his wings, finding happiness and success.
Overall, the song is about recognizing when a relationship isn't fulfilling and having the courage to walk away. The singer values honesty and transparency in a relationship and recognizes that he cannot continue to stay in a relationship where these values aren't present. It's a song about hope and moving forward, asserting that everything will be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Wondering how, when and why
Questioning every detail about our relationship
Will the answers even help
Not sure if knowing the answers will change anything
Me from falling inside
Prevent me from feeling hurt and vulnerable
Not like it's a surprise
I'm not shocked by your infidelity
It's the way you hide your phone
You're hiding something from me and it's obvious
Can tell it's some other guy
I know you're cheating on me
So don't ask me to stay
Don't try to keep me here
I'm better of better of this way
I'm better off without you
I can't act, not like you
I can't pretend to be something I'm not, like you do
All of your faking broke us two
Your lying and cheating ruined our relationship
You want a life in disguise
You want to live a double life
I prefer the naked truth
I want honesty and transparency
So I'm saying goodbye
I'm leaving you
I'll be alright
I'll manage and move on from this
Gonna spread my wings and feel alive
I'm going to find myself and enjoy life
I'm gonna make it through, I'm aiming high
I'll overcome this and strive for success
Gonna free my true color tonight
I'll express myself fully and stay true to who I am
I can see in your eyes
I can tell from your eyes that you're not being honest
You really don't think I know
You underestimate my intelligence
That you've got so much to hide
You're keeping a lot from me
Can't see no reason why
I don't understand why you're lying
You wanna live inside this lie
You want to continue living your double life
It's not what love is about
This is not a healthy or loving relationship
After writing this lines
After expressing my thoughts in this song
I got nothing more to say
I have nothing left to say to you
'Cause you're out of my life, yea
Because you're no longer a part of my life
I don't care if you break down
I'm indifferent to your feelings
I don't care cause it's been all up to you
You caused this and you'll have to deal with the consequences
It's too late now
You had your chance to make things right, but it's too late
No chance to make it right
There's no way to fix this now
Don't care what you do now
I don't care about your actions or decisions anymore
Made up my mind
I've made a decision
I'll be alright
I'll be fine and move on
I'll be alright
I'll be strong and overcome this
I'll be alright
I'll manage and thrive
I'll be alright
I'll heal and find happiness
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIMITRIOS STASSOS, ERIC SAADE, JASON GILL, MIKAELA STENSTR�M, MIKAELA STENSTROEM
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