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.
Fallen Leaves
Frida Snell Lyrics
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looking out the window on the morning rain
Wondering, trying to figure out the answer to
Why things and stuff don't go the way I want them to
And though I'd give my heart and soul to make it good
Somehow I just don't seem to do the things I should
I keep on drifting, whirling through my life
Like a raindrop just fallen from the sky
Gives a moment of beauty before it dries
So I saw the leaves were flying in the wind
And the raindrops falling to the ground were shimmering
And suddenly I saw it all so very clear
My aim in life is really nothing more than theirs
To dance and fly a little while and not to wait
To shine the beauty of my soul before it's late
Frida Snell's song "Fallen Leaves" is a reflective piece of music that speaks to the theme of finding one's place in the world. It starts with the singer sitting in the kitchen, looking out at the morning rain, and pondering why things don't go the way she wants them to. She expresses a desire to make things better but recognizes that she struggles to do the things she needs to.
The chorus of the song is where Snell drives home her message. She likens herself to a fallen leaf, drifting through life aimlessly, and to a raindrop that falls to the ground for a brief moment of beauty before drying up. However, in this moment of contemplation, Snell shifts her perspective. She looks outside and sees the leaves flying in the wind and the raindrops shimmering on the ground. Suddenly, she realizes that her aim in life is no different than theirs - to dance and fly a little while, to shine the beauty of her soul before it's too late.
Overall, "Fallen Leaves" is a contemplative and introspective song that speaks to the human desire to find purpose and achieve one's goals. It reminds us that sometimes, we need to shift our perspective and find inspiration in the world around us to help us achieve what we want in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I sat down in the kitchen the other day
I took a moment to pause and reflect
looking out the window on the morning rain
Observing the natural world outside
Wondering, trying to figure out the answer to
Contemplating a problem I am facing
Why things and stuff don't go the way I want them to
Questioning why my life is not going as planned
And though I'd give my heart and soul to make it good
Despite putting in a lot of effort
Somehow I just don't seem to do the things I should
I am not achieving what I believe I should be
Like a fallen leaf dancing in the wind
Comparing myself to a leaf being blown by the wind
I keep on drifting, whirling through my life
Feeling lost and ungrounded in my existence
Like a raindrop just fallen from the sky
Drawing a metaphor to raindrops falling from the sky
Gives a moment of beauty before it dries
Highlighting the beauty and fleetingness of life
So I saw the leaves were flying in the wind
Having an epiphany while observing the natural world
And the raindrops falling to the ground were shimmering
Appreciating the beauty of the simple things in life
And suddenly I saw it all so very clear
Gaining a new understanding and perspective
My aim in life is really nothing more than theirs
Realizing that my purpose in life is no greater than that of a leaf or a raindrop
To dance and fly a little while and not to wait
Embracing the present moment and not waiting for tomorrow
To shine the beauty of my soul before it's late
Recognizing the importance of expressing oneself and not hiding their beauty
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.