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."
If I Had A Heart
Fever Ray Lyrics
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More, give me more
Give me more
This will never end 'cause I want more
More, give me more
Give me more
If I had a voice I would sing
After the night when I wake up
I'll see what tomorrow brings
Ah ah, ah ah
Ah ah, ah ah
Ah ah, ah ah
If I had a voice, I would sing
Dangling feet from window frame
Will I ever ever reach the floor?
More, give me more, give me more
Crushed and filled with all I found
Underneath and inside Just to come around
More, give me more, give me more
Ah ah, ah ah
Ah ah, ah ah
Ah ah, ah ah
If I had a voice, I would sing
The song 'If I Had a Heart' by Fever Ray is a haunting and enigmatic piece of music that captures the listener with its hypnotic beat and intense lyrics. The song starts with the singer expressing her desire for more, and how she wants to experience everything in life to its fullest. The repetition of the words 'give me more' emphasizes the longing of the singer and the intensity of her emotions. She then imagines an alternate scenario where she has a heart and a voice that she could use to express her love and sing her heart out. The lines 'if I had a heart, I could love you, if I had a voice, I would sing' suggest that the singer wants to experience life to its fullest and is willing to go to any length to do so.
The second verse of the song is cryptic and mysterious. The singer talks about dangling feet from the window frame, wondering if she will ever reach the floor. This could be a metaphor for her yearning to touch the ground and experience life in a tangible way. She then talks about being crushed and filled with all that she has found, suggesting that she has explored all aspects of life and has come to a realization. The lines 'just to come around, more, give me more' could mean that the singer still wants to experience more despite having discovered something profound.
Overall, 'If I Had a Heart' is a powerful song that speaks to the human desire for love, passion, and fulfillment. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the haunting melody adds to the overall effect of the song. This song tells a story of a person who is searching for something deeper and an escape from reality. It is a captivating and thought-provoking piece of music that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
This will never end 'cause I want more
The desire is never-ending and addictive.
More, give me more
Crave for more.
If I had a heart I could love you
The singer is plagued by her inability to feel, particularly love.
If I had a voice I would sing
She is silenced and wants to have a voice to be heard.
After the night when I wake up
She only has bleak expectations for the future.
I'll see what tomorrow brings
A fatalistic viewpoint on life and future.
Dangling feet from window frame
The singer is sitting in a precarious situation, indicating a certain amount of vulnerability.
Will I ever ever reach the floor?
A question meant to show doubt and fear.
Crushed and filled with all I found
The artist is going through the motions to feel something and not miss out on what life has to offer.
Underneath and inside just to come around
The artist is looking for fulfillment and purpose in every nook and cranny of life.
More, give me more, give me more
Repetition emphasizes her constant craving for more.
Ah ah, ah ah
These vocalizations serve as a haunting musical accompaniment and emphasize the hopelessness of the lyrics.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARIN DREIJER ANDERSSON
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Macario Antonio Rosas Tabera
Hablo español, no entiendo nada de lo que dicen, pero esto es una obra maestra!
Circolombisque
saw this set in chicago, unforgettable
István Csik
Awesome performance
Žaneta Matjačič
Bravo ✌️
Furkan
RaGnAr⚡🔥
David Dave
It’s the office Halloween party 🎉 👻
Metodex Zerosix
First i heard this song in breaking bad
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tenhagenco
heard this first on berlin festival 2010
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Gerrard jericho Cinco
Watch it for your self its legendary