Dreijer was born on 7 April 1975 in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 1994, they formed the indie rock band Honey Is Cool, where they served as the lead vocalist and guitarist. Together with their brother Olof Dreijer, they formed an electronic music duo The Knife in 1999, and have spanned a series of successful and critically acclaimed albums.
What would you do if one decade into your career you suddenly saw one of your songs turned into a worldwide hit, won six Grammis in your native Sweden and your latest release was declared album of the year by one of the world’s most influential music websites? If you’re Karin Dreijer, the answer is to take a couple of years off and return as a solo artist under a new name: Fever Ray.
In Dreijer's's own words: “I had so many songs to record that I just had to make an album. I thought I was going to have a longer break but I guess it will never happen. I can't stop working. My aim was to finish the album and, now that it's done, I'm a bit restless (good that The Knife has an opera to write then). During the last years, I discovered that I like to sing too, so I hope that my newly found live band Fever Ray will make it to the stages next year. We are rehearsing and building something beautiful and brilliant."
8-Im not done
Fever Ray Lyrics
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But you seem to have done no better
We set fire in the snow
It ain't over, I'm not done
Some do magic, some do harm
I'm holding on, holding on
I'm holding on to a straw
Who is the Alpha? What is made of cloth?
How do you say you're sorry?
And there's nothing to be afraid of
Is it dark already? How light is a light?
Do you laugh while screaming?
Is it cold outside?
One thing I know for certain
I'm pretty sure, it ain't over
I'm not done
In "I'm Not Done", Fever Ray sings about feeling lost and unsure of what is happening in their life, while also holding onto hope that things will get better. The lyrics suggest a feeling of disorientation and confusion, as they ask questions such as "Who is the Alpha?" and "How do you say you're sorry?" Though it seems as though there is chaos all around them, the singer makes it clear that they are not giving up: "It ain't over, I'm not done."
The theme of resilience is a central one in this song. The singer recognizes that things are not easy, but they are not giving up. The fire in the snow that they mention suggests that there is still warmth and life even in a difficult situation. Meanwhile, the line "I'm holding on to a straw" suggests that the singer is not giving up hope, no matter how small or insignificant their chances may seem.
One interpretation of this song is that it is about depression or other mental health struggles. The lyrics suggest a feeling of confusion and disorientation, which can be common symptoms of depression. The repeated refrain of "it ain't over, I'm not done" suggests that even in the midst of struggle, the singer is holding onto hope for better days.
Line by Line Meaning
So, I lost my head a while ago
I experienced a moment of madness in the past
But you seem to have done no better
But it appears that you haven't fared any better
We set fire in the snow
We ignited something impossible or unlikely
It ain't over, I'm not done
The situation is ongoing, and I'm not giving up
Some do magic, some do harm
People can either bring good or harm to others
I'm holding on, holding on
I'm trying to maintain my grip on something or someone
I'm holding on to a straw
I'm trying to maintain hope or optimism through a fragile thread
Who is the Alpha? What is made of cloth?
Questions about power and materiality
How do you say you're sorry?
A question about how to express regret or remorse
And there's nothing to be afraid of
There is no reason to fear
Is it dark already? How light is a light?
Questions about perception and illumination
Do you laugh while screaming?
A question about the complexities and contradictions of emotion
Is it cold outside?
A simple question about the weather or the surroundings
One thing I know for certain
There is only one fact that I'm sure of
I'm pretty sure, it ain't over
I have a strong feeling that the situation is not yet concluded
I'm not done
I have not given up or quit
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARIN DREIJER ANDERSSON
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@marcospatchett
Marcos Patchett
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So good! My favourite FR track, wonderful live reworking + performance, thanks for posting.
@marymolina5349
Oh my miss karin you just keep getting cuter and more divine i love seeing you perform because you know how to have so much fun and you own your badass divinity.. idk what's higher than a goddess but you've surpased goddess level. Never stop being your beautiful self.
@nmo0471
awesome❤
@Jsarson1976
This is a remix isn’t it? Wow it’s better than the original 😊
@MagnusN-hh1gh
“Still Not Done Mix”
@dud0r
wrong, its a rework of that one. There are some slight differences, they always remix tracks for current tours. This, as well as 2 others in the tour set are the 3rd rework of the studio tracks :) @@MagnusN-hh1gh
@Kellou85
@@dud0r I'm praying for a release for that now's the only time I know remix from this tour.. Holy moly. 😮