Eric Saade (born on 29th October 1990, in Kattarp, Helsingborg, Sweden, to … Read Full Bio ↴Eric Saade (born on 29th October 1990, in Kattarp, Helsingborg, Sweden, to a Lebanese father and a Swedish mother) is a Swedish pop singer. He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, with the song Popular, and came 3rd in the final, receiving a total of 185 points.

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.

Sleepless
Eric Saade Lyrics

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Oh, I do

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

Oh, you know I'm sleepless

I told you everything
Unlocked, then let you in
That's how it is for me
It's all or nothing
I sort of lost control
I loved and you said no
Are we okay or are we simply fading

I'm waiting for your answer
Oh, I do

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

Oh, you know I'm sleepless

I like to make myself believe
That you for once will think of me
And kiss me when I fall asleep

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless, oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh

Oh, you know I'm sleepless
Oh, you know I'm sleepless
Another sleepless night

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love

Oh, you know I'm sleepless

Overall Meaning

The song "Sleepless" by Eric Saade tells the story of a person who is struggling to move on from a past lover. In the first verse, the singer has tried to erase any reminder of their past lover but finds that they still can't help the way they feel. They admit that they are staying in the relationship even if it's causing them pain, and they acknowledge that it's because of their weakness for their lover. However, the singer also recognizes that their relationship is not healthy and that it's only a matter of time before everything falls apart.

In the chorus, the singer confesses that they can't sleep because they are constantly thinking about their past lover. They express the hope that their lover will come back to them and that they will reconcile. The second verse deals with the aftermath of the relationship. The singer admits that they gave their all to the relationship but was still rejected by their lover. They are left questioning whether they are okay, and whether the relationship is falling apart.

Overall, the song is a tale of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a past lover. It is a relatable topic for many people, as we have all experienced the pain of a breakup and the difficult emotions that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I've run away from you
I left you behind

Erased my love tattoo
I removed the permanent mark of my love for you

But you're the one that makes my heart beat faster
You still have a hold on me, despite everything

It's just the games you play
Your actions make it hard for me to trust you

That makes it hard to stay
I'm finding it difficult to continue this relationship

I feel we're heading for complete disaster
Our relationship is on the brink of collapse

I'm staying 'cause I need you
Despite everything, I still can't let go of you

Oh, I do
I really do need you, even though I shouldn't

You know my weakness
You know what makes me vulnerable

That is why I'm sleepless
That's why I can't sleep at night

Baby I'm thinking of your love
I can't stop thinking about you and our relationship

I told you everything
I opened up to you completely

Unlocked, then let you in
I let you into my heart and soul

That's how it is for me
That's how I approach relationships

It's all or nothing
I'm fully invested in this

I sort of lost control
I became too emotionally invested

I loved and you said no
You rejected my love

Are we okay or are we simply fading
Is this relationship still salvageable or are we just drifting apart?

I'm waiting for your answer
I need to know where we stand

I like to make myself believe
I try to convince myself

That you for once will think of me
That you'll think about me for a change

And kiss me when I fall asleep
And that you'll show me affection

Another sleepless night
I can't stop thinking about you

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I've run away from you
Erased my love tattoo
But you're the one that makes my heart beat faster
It's just the games you play
That makes it hard to stay
I feel we're heading for complete disaster

Oh, I'm staying 'cause I need you
Oh, I do
Oh-oh-oh

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
Ohh-ohh
You know I'm sleepless
Ohh-ohh

I told you everything
Unlock, then let you in
That's how it is for me
It's all or nothing
I sort of lost control
I loved and you said 'no'
Are we okay or are we simply fading

I'm waiting for your answer
Oh, I do
Oh-oh-oh

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
Ohh-ohh
You know I'm sleepless
Ohh-ohh

I, I like to make myself believe
That you for once will think of me
Oh, and kiss me when I fall asleep

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless, oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love, love

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh

Ohh-ohh
You know I'm sleepless
Ohh-ohh
Ohh-ohh
You know I'm sleepless
Another sleepless night

You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
You know my weakness
That is why I'm sleepless
Baby I'm thinking of your love
Oh-oh-oh
Ohh-ohh
You know I'm sleepless
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