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.
Popular
Eric Saade Lyrics
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'Cause I know it's possible
Though I know you never look my way
I can say; you will one day
I can say you will one day
I will be popular, I will be popular
I'm gonna get there, popular
My body wants you girl
I'll get you when I'm popular
I put my hands up in the light
You see me dancing for my life
I will be popular, I will be popular
I'm gonna get there, popular
Spread the news I'm gonna take the fight
For the spotlight, day and night
I can take this to the number one
Be someone, before you're gone
Be someone before you're gone
I will be popular, I will be popular
I'm gonna get there, popular
My body wants you girl
My body wants you girl
I'll get you when I'm popular
I put my hands up in the light
You see me dancing for my life
I will be popular, I will be popular
I'm gonna get there, popular
Oh, pop, oh pop, oh popular
Oh, pop, oh pop, oh popular
Oh, pop, oh pop, oh popular
Oh, oh-oh-oh
I will be popular, I will be popular
I'm gonna get there
My body wants you girl
My body wants you girl
I'll get you when I'm popular
I put my hands up in the light
You see me dancing for my life
I will be popular, I will be popular
Popular
The lyrics of Eric Saade's song "Popular" are about a desire for fame and recognition. The singer is confident that he will become popular someday, even though this seems improbable at the moment. He is willing to work hard to achieve his goal and is willing to fight for the spotlight, night and day. He is willing to be someone before it's too late and is willing to take it all the way to number one.
The singer is well-aware of the girl he wants, but he knows that he cannot have her until he becomes popular. He puts his hands up in the light and dances for his life to show that he is ready for the fame that he desires. He believes that once he is popular, he will get the girl he wants.
Overall, the song is about striving for fame and recognition in the face of adversity. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt overlooked or unimportant and dreams of making it big someday.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop, don't say that it's impossible
Don't discourage me by saying that my dream is impossible
'Cause I know it's possible
I believe that my dream of becoming popular is achievable
Though I know you never look my way
I admit that you don't pay attention to me
I can say; you will one day
But I believe that one day you will notice me and my success
I will be popular, I will be popular
I am determined to achieve my goal of becoming popular and famous
I'm gonna get there, popular
I have a plan to get to the top and be recognized by everyone
My body wants you girl
I have a desire for someone, and I want to be with them
I'll get you when I'm popular
I know that if I become famous, I will have a better chance of getting the person I want
I put my hands up in the light
I am celebrating my success and the attention that I am receiving
You see me dancing for my life
I am expressing my happiness and gratitude through dance
Spread the news I'm gonna take the fight
I want everyone to know that I am determined to succeed and will do whatever it takes to get there
For the spotlight, day and night
I will work tirelessly to get the attention and fame that I desire
I can take this to the number one
I can achieve the highest level of success and become number one
Be someone, before you're gone
I want to make a name for myself and leave a legacy that will be remembered even after I am no longer here
Oh, pop, oh pop, oh popular
I am excited and energized by the idea of becoming popular and famous
I will be popular, I will be popular
I am restating my determination to achieve my goal and be recognized by everyone
Popular
I am confident that I will become popular
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDRIK KEMPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JoeyB1709
This man went in front of 500million people and rhymed "Possible" with "Impossible"
@anaclaire2839
Joey I can’t stop laughing 😂
@lollol-jg9xh
hahahahahaa😂😂😂
@mosaaghbaria542
Ok
@prasenjitmishra551
Ram Narayana Ram
@botondmadai8648
I am dead😂😂😂
@largefries273
"stop, don't say that it's impossible, cause I know it's possible"
10/10, pure gold
@snikovsky
He could have at least sung feasible. xD
@simonhagle7488
I dont grt it
@chriswebb76
@Ööö ÖÖÖ its taking the piss out of how basic the rhyme is