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.
Say It
Eric Saade Lyrics
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I adore your every move
Infatuated, by every little thing you do
My heart's on fire
And it's melting into you
You're mazing
I'm gonna be true
I'm gonna be true
I've been afraid to say it, say it
But I really truly feel it
There's no way I can ignore it
I've gotta say it today
Don't want you slipping away
I've gotta say it today
'Cause I really truly want it
There's no way I can ignore it
I've gotta say it today
Don't want you slipping away
Say it
Say it
You're so graceful
You've got me hanging lost for words
Intoxicated, can't get enough of what I heard
The search is over
'Cause I can see myself with you
You are so graceful
It's gotta be you
It's gotta be you
I've been afraid to say it, say it
But I really truly feel it
There's no way I can ignore it
I've gotta say it today
Don't want you slipping away
I'm gonna let it go and say it
'Cause I really truly want it
There's no way I can ignore it
I'm gonna say it today
Don't want you slipping away
Say it
Say it
Didn't think that I would lose control
But you're speaking straight into my soul
I don't ever wanna let this go
That's why I'm gonna tell you now
Say it, say it, say it
'Cause I really truly feel it
There's no way I can ignore it
I've gotta say it today
Don't want you slipping away
I've been afraid to say it, say it
But I really truly feel it
There's no way I can ignore it
I've gotta say it today
Don't want you slipping away
I'm gonna let it go and say it
'Cause I really truly want it
There's no way I can ignore it
I'm gonna say it today
Don't want you slipping away
Say it
(It's gotta be you)
Say it
(It's gotta be you)
Say it
(It's gotta be you)
Say it
In Eric Saade's song "Say It," the lyrics portray the singer's deep and sincere emotions towards someone they have fallen deeply in love with. In the chorus, the singer admits their vulnerability and fear of losing this person they cherish by saying "I've been afraid to say it, but I really truly feel it, there's no way I can ignore it, I've gotta say it today, don't want you slipping away." The singer then confesses their love by repeating the phrase "Say it" throughout the chorus, emphasizing their desire to communicate their feelings to this person.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer admires their loved one's every move and expresses their desire to be true to them. The lyrics in the second verse describe the singer's infatuation with their partner's gracefulness and how they believe that they've finally found the one they can see themselves with.
Line by Line Meaning
You're amazing
The person he is addressing is incredible
I adore your every move
The person he is addressing has his full admiration and attention
Infatuated, by every little thing you do
The person he is addressing is very attractive and everything they do captivates him
My heart's on fire
He feels intense romantic passion towards the person he is addressing
And it's melting into you
The passion he feels is consuming him and directed towards the person he is addressing
I'm gonna be true
He knows he wants to be honest with and committed to the person he is addressing
I've been afraid to say it, say it
He has been hesitant to express his feelings to the person he is addressing
But I really truly feel it
He genuinely has strong emotions and desires towards the person he is addressing
There's no way I can ignore it
He cannot suppress or deny his feelings towards the person he is addressing any longer
I've gotta say it today
He knows he must express his true feelings to the person he is addressing today
Don't want you slipping away
He fears losing the person he is addressing, so he wants to tell them how he feels before it's too late
You're so graceful
The person he is addressing is elegant and has a refined charm
You've got me hanging lost for words
The person he is addressing has left him speechless and full of wonderment
Intoxicated, can't get enough of what I heard
The person he is addressing is causing him to feel intoxicated and he wants to hear more of what they have to say
The search is over
He has found the person he wants to be with and does not need to keep searching for anyone else
Cause I can see myself with you
He sees a future with the person he is addressing and can picture himself being by their side
Didn't think that I would lose control
He did not expect to feel so strongly towards the person he is addressing and is now feeling somewhat overwhelmed by these emotions
But you're speaking straight into my soul
The person he is addressing is reaching deep into his heart and resonating with him deeply
I don't ever wanna let this go
He does not want to lose the opportunity to be with the person he is addressing and wants to hold on to these feelings forever
That's why I'm gonna tell you now
He is ready to confess his feelings to the person he is addressing now
It's gotta be you
He is sure that the person he is addressing is the only one for him
Say it
He is urging himself to express his true feelings to the person he is addressing
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