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.
Masquerade
Eric Saade Lyrics
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She's dangerous and no one else can match those eyes
She's concealed
So mysterious, that nobody can catch her lies
Drop this game of fame
No one can win
I believe this can be serious if I can get under her skin
We're both in this masquerade
What can I do to see you
The girl behind the mask
Our love was just a masquerade
I wanna get to know you
The girl behind the mask
I want a chance to feel you
The girl behind the mask
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
Every time we sit around and talk I try to turn her inside out
I get closer but still miles away from getting what she's all about
Stop this masquerade
No one can win
I believe this can be serious
If I can get under your skin
We're both in this masquerade
What can I do to see you
The girl behind the mask
Our love was just a masquerade
I wanna get to know you
The girl behind the mask
I want a chance to feel you
The girl behind the mask
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
Our love was just a masquerade
I wanna get to know you
The girl behind the mask
I want a chance to feel you
The girl behind the mask
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
I'm confused and I just don't know what to be for you
I'm so vulnerable I need you to confess your love for me
A masquerade, a masquerade
A masquerade, a masquerade
A masquerade, a masquerade
A masquerade, a masquerade
We're both in this masquerade
What can I do to see you
The girl behind the mask
Our love was just a masquerade
I wanna get to know you
The girl behind the mask
I want a chance to feel you
The girl behind the mask
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
A masquerade
Our love was just a masquerade
I wanna get to know you
The girl behind the mask
I want a chance to feel you
The girl behind the mask
The song "Masquerade" by Eric Saade is about a girl who is enigmatic and mysterious. The song speaks about her being surreal and dangerous, with eyes that are unmatched by anyone else. It also talks about how she is concealed, and nobody can catch her lies. Despite being in a game of fame where nobody can win, the singer believes that things could get serious if he can get under her skin. He wants to drop the masquerade and see the girl behind the mask.
The singer tries to understand the girl, but he can't seem to get what she's all about. He wants her to stop the masquerade and confess her love to him. The lyrics reveal his confusion and vulnerability, which makes him want her even more. The song talks about their love being just a masquerade, but the singer wants to get to know the real girl behind the mask and feel her.
"Masquerade" is a catchy pop song with a powerful message. The lyrics portray the desire to know the real person behind the mask, while the upbeat music keeps the energy high. Overall, the song is a reminder that in a world where people often put on masks to hide their true selves, it's essential to have the courage to be vulnerable and show the real person behind the mask.
Line by Line Meaning
She's surreal
She is unusual and seems unreal.
She's dangerous and no one else can match those eyes
Her eyes are unique and nobody else has similar eyes. She is also dangerous in some way.
She's concealed
She has hidden her real self and is not being honest with others.
So mysterious, that nobody can catch her lies
Her mysterious behavior is making it difficult for others to know when she is lying.
Drop this game of fame
Stop trying to become famous and focus on something more meaningful.
No one can win
It's impossible for anyone to come out as a winner in this game.
I believe this can be serious if I can get under her skin
If I can truly understand her and get close to her, this relationship could become serious.
We're both in this masquerade
Both of us are pretending to be someone else and wearing a mask.
What can I do to see you
What can I do to see your true self and make you drop your mask.
The girl behind the mask
I want to know your real self, the person who is hiding behind the mask.
Our love was just a masquerade
Our relationship was not real, we were just playing games and pretending to be someone else.
I wanna get to know you
I want to know your true self and have a genuine relationship with you.
I want a chance to feel you
I want the chance to connect with you emotionally and physically.
Every time we sit around and talk I try to turn her inside out
Whenever we talk, I try to get her to reveal her true self and show me who she really is.
Stop this masquerade
Stop pretending and show me who you really are.
If I can get under your skin
If I can truly understand you and connect with you emotionally.
I'm confused and I just don't know what to be for you
I'm not sure how to act around you and what you want me to be.
I'm so vulnerable I need you to confess your love for me
I'm feeling emotionally exposed and I need you to be honest with me about your feelings.
Contributed by Thomas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bryce katiman
this song has been stuck in my head for like 10 years
namenlos40
My condolences.
Srhhh G
Omg me too. The chorus
Finns inga namn lediga
2023🙋♂️
Helena Fernandez
I had one hell of a crush on Eric back in middle school!!
I still love his music
Wasting Your Time Reading This
Helena Fernandez I was so obsessed with him that I did a project about him and my mom thought he was my boyfriend...
I wish hahaha
eggman
WastingYourTime ReadingThis hahahahah XDDDDDDDDDD
Helena Fernandez
WastingYourTime ReadingThis there was a guy at my school who looked like him, people thought I loved him...if only they had known 😂 I was just amazed by how much they looked alike. haha
Vanja Rasoul
Don’t worry, Me too... hahah
Kayla Bear
Helena Fernandez SAME LIKE GOODDAMM WHAT R U DOING TO ME ERIC?!?!