Frida writes, performs and produces her own music. In addition to her singing, Frida has also played bass, drums, guitar and keyboard in a variety of bands based in her hometown of Kiruna.
It was in Kiruna, 700 meters underground in a mine, when Stockholm Records first made contact with Frida’s father after hearing her demo tape a couple of years ago. It seemed as if someone had phoned a wrong number until it became clear that it really was the record company seeking Frida. However, a firm contact was later to be established between her and the record company.
-Yes it was quite comical really, I had put my fathers mobile number down on the demo tape. So when the record company A&R, Anders Johansson called, Dad explained that he was at work down in the mine and for a few moments Anders though he was joking but everything turned out well in the end, says Frida.
After this, Frida was to leave her home-town of Kiruna in order to move to Stockholm.
On the question of her musical influences, Frida answers:
- I have always had a strong liking for female singer/songwriters like Julie Miller and Tori Amos, but I listen even more to the Beastie Boys. In fact I like all music that feels genuine. I just love music, it’s the most important component in my life. I love to write music and lyrics, but to then go on and produce and perform the music is a whole other dimension for me.
Frida’s debut single, "Lucky Day", released in late 2001, is a suggestive and immediate rock song based on a constant guitar riff emphasising Frida’s warm voice.
The single became a airplay and sales hit in Sweden, Switzerland and Austria.
In January 2003 Frida was nominated at the Swedish Grammies for the best female artist of 2002 and P3 Radio station nominated Frida for female artist of the year. Frida´s appearance and personality was appreciated by magazines like Cafe and Slitz who included Frida in their list of Sweden’s 100 sexiest women. Even the gay magazine, QX noticed Frida when they named her as one of Sweden’s five sexiest women.
In the media in general and particularly in the girls magazines, Frida has earned a reputation as a welcome alternative to the more ‘frivolous’ pop artists world. Articles have often discussed the ‘genius’ and ‘multitalented’ Frida Snell.
Frida´s musical direction is diverse. On her second single – Bullet With Butterfly Wings - she chose to work with one of Europe´s biggest names in jazz, german Till Brönner. The evening papers and the music press have taken turns to congratulate Frida on her version of Smashing Pumpkins ‘Bullet with Buttefly Wings’.
Frida´s third single is a “Saturday Night” and is about the boredom you might feel in your life, once in a while. And the ways of avoiding and getting out of this boredom.
Curiosities.
• Frida Snell was discovered by the record company when she was just 15 years old. She bought a The Cardigans album and thought that their record company would also like her music.
• When Frida wrote the songs for her first record, she was living at home in Norrland and was more or less cut of from the outside world, having no Radio or TV and minimal contact. Today, Frida owns a TV but hardly ever watches it.
• Despite the fact that Frida hasn’t had any experience of acting, quite a few producers and directors have expressed an interest in Frida and offered her some parts. There’s been some speculation that Frida will audition for some of them.
• Frida Snell is the first international artist that has recorded her video in Romania. Nicole Kidman went there the week after to work on her forthcoming film.
Bullet With Butterfly Wings
Frida Snell Lyrics
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Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames
And what do I get, for my pain?
Betrayed desires, and a piece of the game
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Now I'm naked, nothing but an animal
But can you fake it, for just one more show?
And what do you want?
I want to change
And what have you got, when you feel the same?
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son, yeah.
Tell me I'm the chosen one
Jesus was the only son for you
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
And someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son for you
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
The lyrics to "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by Frida Snell touch on themes of pain, betrayal, and feeling trapped. The opening line, "The world is a vampire, sent to drain," can be interpreted as a metaphor for the way in which the world can take everything from us, leaving us feeling vulnerable and lost. The line "Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames" suggest that there are people or forces in our lives that seek to destroy us in secret, bringing us to our breaking point.
The chorus, "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage," speaks to the idea that no matter how much anger or passion we may have, we can often feel powerless and trapped. The repetition of this line drives home the feeling of helplessness and futility. Later lyrics explore the desire for change and the search for salvation, with the lines "And what do you want? I want to change / And what have you got, when you feel the same?"
The song ends with a repeated admission that the singer still cannot be saved, despite their struggles. The line "Jesus was the only son for you" can be seen as an expression of the singer's desperation for someone to save them, although they feel it cannot be done. Overall, the lyrics of "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" express feelings of anger, despair, and a longing for salvation despite a belief that it may be unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is a vampire, sent to drain
The world is like a vampire that drains away our energy and strength
Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames
Unknown forces or people try to destroy you by exposing your weaknesses
And what do I get, for my pain?
What is the reward that one gets for the pain they endure?
Betrayed desires, and a piece of the game
One is left with unfulfilled dreams and only a small part of the success they desire
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Even though the singer knows the world is not fair, they will try to appear calm and collected in the face of it
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite feeling angry and trapped, some things may be too late to fix or save
Now I'm naked, nothing but an animal
But can you fake it, for just one more show?
The singer feels vulnerable and exposed, and wonders if they can pretend to put on a strong facade for another performance
And what do you want?
I want to change
And what have you got, when you feel the same?
The singer desires change, but wonders what they will receive in exchange when others may feel the same
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son, yeah.
Tell me I'm the chosen one
Jesus was the only son for you
The singer seeks validation and reassurance that they are special and unique, comparing themselves to Jesus as the only son of God
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a cage
No matter how much anger and passion one possesses, they may still feel trapped and powerless
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
The singer feels helpless and resigned to their fate, believing that they cannot be rescued or healed
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Patrick Corgan
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@TRAYANOVA
The world is a vampire, sent to drain
Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames
And what do I get, for my pain?
Betrayed desires, and a piece of the game
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Now I'm naked, nothing but an animal
But can you fake it, for just one more show?
And what do you want?
I want to change
And what have you got, when you feel the same?
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son, yeah.
Tell me I'm the chosen one
Jesus was the only son for you
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
And someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son for you
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
@AncientAmbience
Another 10, great musicianship, great song recreation, and for lack of words, a unique - angelic voice.
@RS-jh2kl
She has a beautiful voice and great range. Flow my Ashes with Freddie Wadling was even better, they composed it in 3 hours ad lib
For a TV show......
@KamakazeBanzai
This is the most neutered version of an angry song I’ve ever heard.
@patex514
you clearly haven't heard How You Remind Me cover by Avril Lavigne
@wdonald8
WebFeedLiveTV Awesomely smooth vocals.
@thundertower
i like this cover
@anneliolsen4582
This cover was released in 2002. How come so many are commenting on it now in 2019 and adressing it to the singer when it’s clearly not she who posted it here?
@saschas.5579
WOW
@TRAYANOVA
The world is a vampire, sent to drain
Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames
And what do I get, for my pain?
Betrayed desires, and a piece of the game
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Now I'm naked, nothing but an animal
But can you fake it, for just one more show?
And what do you want?
I want to change
And what have you got, when you feel the same?
Even though I know, I suppose I'll show
All my cool and cold, like old job
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son, yeah.
Tell me I'm the chosen one
Jesus was the only son for you
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
And someone will say what is lost can never be saved
Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a-
Despite all my rage am I still just a rat in a cage
Tell me I'm the only one
Tell me there's no other one
Jesus was the only son for you
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
And I still believe that I cannot be saved
@jakedewyn8848
That is a pretty decent cover. Made better by the video.