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.
Orphan Parade
Frida Snell Lyrics
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And mother caught a train
She said "baby I'll go downtown
to get some food, a daily wage"
And there's place we called oblivion
I used to go there everyday
To chase the angels up midstream
Search the answers, a silent prayer
Was it easy, was it hard?
To leave a child a piece of heart
Can you hear me singing through this tears
Will we always be apart?
Did you cry or did you forget?
All those answers I'll never get
Did you hear me shout, Love
Did you turn around, Mum
To see me join the Orphan parade
The years pass by like clouds in the sky
I'm grown up and left the school
High marked most of the subjects
Yeah I really worked so hard
And there's a place up on a rooftop
I use to go there every night
Reach out my hands to hold you tight
And for a moment it feels alright
Was it easy, was it hard?
To leave a child a piece of heart
Can you hear me singing through this tears
Will we always be apart?
Did you cry or did you forget?
All those answers I'll never get
Did you hear me shout, Love
Did you turn around, Mum
To see me join the Orphan parade
And here I stand, I'll wait for years
I won't give up, I'll just dry my tears
I'll throw a dream out in the cold
And pray that it will reach you,
when you're freezing in the fall
The song "Orphan Parade" by Frida Snell is a poignant and emotional exploration of the feelings of abandonment and loss that a child feels when Both of their parents are gone. The first verse addresses the departure of both parents from the child's life – the father has passed away and the mother has left the child to go and work for her daily bread. In the subsequent verse, the singer remembers visiting a place called Oblivion where she would seek answers and pray for guidance. And yet, despite her efforts to make sense of it all, she is left with a sense of despair and loneliness.
The chorus of the song is a series of questions that the singer has for her mother – Did you cry or forget? Did you hear me shout? Did you turn around to see me join the orphan parade? The singer is desperate for a connection to her mother, but she also knows that it is likely that they will never be reunited. The conclusion of the song is a moment of hope as the singer decides to throw a dream out into the cold in the hopes that it will reach her mother.
Overall, "Orphan Parade" is a powerful and evocative song that deals with the complexities of grief and loss. It is a reminder that even amid the darkness, there is still always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
My father went to heaven
My father passed away
And mother caught a train
My mother left home
She said "baby I'll go downtown
to get some food, a daily wage"
She left to find work and provide for us
And there's place we called oblivion
I used to go there everyday
To chase the angels up midstream
Search the answers, a silent prayer
I found solace in a place I called oblivion and went there every day to search for answers and pray
Was it easy, was it hard?
To leave a child a piece of heart
Can you hear me singing through this tears
Will we always be apart?
I wonder if it was difficult for my parents to leave me, leaving a piece of their heart behind. I cry and sing, wondering if we'll always be separated.
Did you cry or did you forget?
All those answers I'll never get
I'll never know if my parents cried or forgot about me.
Did you hear me shout, Love
Did you turn around, Mum
To see me join the Orphan parade
Did my parents hear me calling out to them as I joined the orphan parade?
The years pass by like clouds in the sky
I'm grown up and left the school
High marked most of the subjects
Yeah I really worked so hard
The years went by quickly and I grew up and finished school with high marks, despite working hard.
And there's a place up on a rooftop
I use to go there every night
Reach out my hands to hold you tight
And for a moment it feels alright
I found peace on a rooftop and would go there every night, reaching out for my parents and feeling comforted for a moment.
And here I stand, I'll wait for years
I won't give up, I'll just dry my tears
I'll throw a dream out in the cold
And pray that it will reach you,
when you're freezing in the fall
I will wait patiently for my parents, refusing to give up hope. I'll throw my dreams out into the world, hoping they'll reach my parents even when they are struggling.
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aquaterraignis8805
Doesn't seem like how you feel matters much to your partner. It is not my place to give a marital advice, but just a word from my personal experience.
I spent 33 years in a marriage with a man who gave similar or even worse 'symptoms' and I finally got enough courage to get a divorce, because our children were old enough to decide for themselves, so he couldn't blackmail me and play vengeful games with us.
Funnily enough, after some time I met a person exactly like the one Helen described in this tarot reading. Another 3 years and 3 months of struggle, heartbreak, pain and loneliness and luckily, this time, a lot of healing, purging, self reflection and self realisations....
Now I can finally say I've gotten through it. I am on another side of whatever this was: twinfame, karmic, soul tie, or just a narcissistic trauma. And I thank God, Universe, angels and spirit guides for all the help, but also meditation, endless researching, countless videos from psychology through tarot readings, self care through connecting with nature etc.
It's never too late to make changes in life, I just wish I was able to do it sooner. Life is precious, time even more so. But very often we found ourselves trapped in situations with no exit, whether for financial and emotional reasons, lack of support or simply fear, or all of the above. (as was for me for over 3+ decades)
I can't tell you what is best for you, you have to decide for yourself and your little boy, but take care of your health and work on self empowerment. I sincerely hope that you have a family and friends to lean on.
Man like my exes and perhaps your partner, unfortunately don't change. They don't think that they need to. They lure a good, kind, compassionate, loving person into their toxic web so they can have somebody to bully and show them who is in charge. So they can boost their fragile ego. You can't love them enough into loving themselves and you. You learn to love and respect yourself first. Let them do their healing if they ever choose to.
Wishing you all the best ⚘️
@Lunchladydoyle
Spent over a quarter of a century giving this person a safe place to heal. They weren’t interested. Biggest coward on the planet. It’s done. Better women waiting for someone like me. Pray for these poor souls. They’re going to repeat the same lesson next life while we are graduating. God bless. Thanks Helen. 🙏🏽💟
@terryevans2265
Another very astute reading.
@Rae565656
So spot on to my situation!! Thank you ❤
@tinateixeira7118
🌠Perfect.
Thank you🧚🌌
@jewel58s
Thank you Helen. I love the conclusion that divine provided at the end. Total closure. Time to move on. The ship has sailed. What you said about love is so true. I had a NDE and we return to pure encompassing love however you perceive it. God, Buddha, … Love. ❤🙏🏻 Julie
@QueenOfCupsTarot
~ Thank you beautiful you! 🥰🙏🍃💗💕
@Cherbarber
We Capricorns never catch a true long term break
@aquaterraignis8805
Dear Helen, I sincerely hope that I won't need to repeat another karmic cycle with him in my next life. It would piss me off so much 😅 (once I realize that's the case....again 😃).
Thank you for this reading. Everything resonates, from facts, through our horoscope signs, all the waaaay to the song. All part of this saga 🌹
@lilasteeves3693
Thank you amazing reading. I have given up on him. Yes he is very selfish. I am leaving him with love and forgiveness. This reading hit home totally.💕🌹
@redroseempress5095
❤ Thank you as always appreciate your guidance ❤