Her debut album, A Fraction of You, was released 27 March 2006 in France and in her native Sweden and Finland on 14 June 2006. It features musicians such as Tom McClung on piano and arrangements, José Palmer on guitar, Diego Imbert on double bass and Karl Jannuska on drums. Fredrika wrote the lyrics and music.
Her second album, Tributaries, was released 7 May 2008 in France, Sweden and Germany. It was also released in Japan, Poland, the Russian Federation and South Korea. It features Hiro Morozumi on piano, Øyvind Nypan and Andreas Öberg on guitar, Pierre Boussaguet and Acelio de Paula on bass and Simoné Prattico on drums as well as a large array of Parisian horn and string musicians.
Official website: http://www.fredrikastahl.com
In my head
Fredrika Stahl Lyrics
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Too sensitive to let go
Safely locked up in my own head
I wander down the road
With the key in my left hand
And your letter in the other
With the key in my left hand
I wonder where I'll go
So this is where we'll finally meet
In the moonlight on the snow-white sheets
Yes by the river that will wash us clean
We will lay down in the grass
We will lay down in the grass forever green
Safely locked up in my own head
Too human to be sane
Safely locked up in my own head
I wander down the road
Full of hows whys and what nows
Full of emptiness
Full of hows whys and what nows
I wonder where I'll go
So this is where we'll finally meet
In the moonlight on the snow-white sheets
Yes by the river that will wash us clean
We will lay down in the grass
We will lay down in the grass forever green
So this is where we'll finally meet
In the moonlight on the snow white sheets
Yes by the river that will wash us clean
We will lay down in the grass
We will lay down in the grass forever
So this is where we'll finally meet
In the moonlight on the snow white sheets
Yes by the river that will wash us clean
So we will lay down in the grass free
The lyrics of Fredrika Stahl's "In My Head" seem to be about the singer's desire to escape the troubles of the real world by retreating into her own mind. She describes herself as "safely locked up," avoiding the harsh realities of the outside world that she is "too sensitive" to face. She carries a key and a letter, both seemingly symbolic, as she contemplates where she will go. The imagery of meeting "in the moonlight on the snow-white sheets" by a cleansing river paints a picture of a peaceful, idyllic, and transcendent space where the singer hopes to find solace, perhaps in a lover. The repetition of this final refrain suggests that this vision is one that the singer returns to often, both physically and mentally.
The use of the phrase "too human to be sane" implies that while the singer is very much alive and feeling, her experiences have left her feeling unbalanced and questioning her own sanity. The lines "Full of hows whys and what nows/ Full of emptiness" also suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty about her place in the world. However, amidst all of this, she holds onto the hope of finding a place of lasting peace and beauty, represented by the "grass forever green."
Overall, "In My Head" seems to be a reflection on the human desire for escapism and transcendence, especially when one is feeling overwhelmed by the realities of life. The singer longs to find a place where she can experience a deeper level of connection and meaning, perhaps with the help of a companion or through introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Safely locked up in my own head
I feel safe keeping my thoughts and emotions inside my head, away from the world.
Too sensitive to let go
I am too sensitive and vulnerable to let go of my inner thoughts and feelings.
I wander down the road
I keep moving forward, even though I'm unsure where I'm headed.
With the key in my left hand
I have the power to unlock the door to my mind and let my thoughts out.
And your letter in the other
I carry a letter from someone who has touched my heart and left an impression on me.
I wonder where I'll go
I'm unsure of where my thoughts and emotions will take me.
Full of hows whys and what nows
My mind is cluttered with questions and uncertainty about life.
Full of emptiness
My mind feels empty and lacking in purpose.
Too human to be sane
My human emotions and thoughts make it difficult for me to feel completely sane and logical.
So this is where we'll finally meet
I will confront my inner thoughts and feelings in this moment.
In the moonlight on the snow-white sheets
This confrontation will take place in a peaceful, serene setting.
Yes by the river that will wash us clean
The river symbolizes a cleansing and release of our burdens.
We will lay down in the grass
We will let go of our thoughts and emotions and find peace.
We will lay down in the grass forever green
We will find a lasting sense of peace and contentment.
So we will lay down in the grass free
We will finally be free from the burden of our inner thoughts and emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: FREDRIKA STAHL
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Sweetest song sung by sweetest singer !!!