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.
Valentine's Day
Frida Snell Lyrics
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She kept on wishing while it fell
Crossed her fingers and closed her eyes
A shooting star out in the night
She ran with the moon, she ran with the night
No matter where she went he's out of sight
She ran with the heaviest carried load
She ran like hell on a winding road
Yesterday they crashed right to the floor
The pile of clothes, the dishes, the house was just a mess
They kept on fighting, kept on shouting
And he walked out in a rage
For Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day
A walkout in a rage for Valentine's Day
Love is good and love is kind
But love is cruel and love is blind
When everyday-life was coming around
They lost their heads and they started to drown
She tossed a coin into the well
She kept on wishing while it fell
Crossed her fingers and closed her eyes
A shooting star out in the night
All the happy moments that they used to share before
Yesterday they crashed right to the floor
He's starting moving backwards, in regret to kill the pain
And there he's standing with his flowers,
And he's begging in the rain
For Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day
A prayer in the rain for Valentine's Day
The lyrics of Frida Snell's song "Valentine's Day" convey a story of a couple who have hit a rough patch in their relationship. The song describes the female protagonist's attempts to make a wish by tossing a coin into a well and running with the moon and night, in the hopes that her relationship would improve. The lyrics go on to describe the couple's fights, the mess their relationship has become, and the husband's leaving the house in a rage. The lyrics also describe the dichotomy of love being good and kind, but also cruel and blind.
The lyrics then take a dramatic turn as the husband returns on Valentine's Day with flowers and is begging in the rain, perhaps for forgiveness or a second chance. This change in events from anger and frustration to apology and regret conveys the complexity and unpredictability of relationships. It also highlights the importance of communication, and the power of small gestures to potentially mend a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She tossed a coin into the well
She made a wish and threw a coin into the well
She kept on wishing while it fell
She continued to hope that her wish comes true while the coin fell
Crossed her fingers and closed her eyes
She closed her eyes and crossed her fingers for good luck
A shooting star out in the night
A meteor burned up in the sky at night and she saw it
She ran with the moon, she ran with the night
She moved with determination, under the guidance of the moon and the darkness of the night
No matter where she went he's out of sight
Wherever she went, he was nowhere to be found
She ran with the heaviest carried load
She struggled with a heavy burden and ran with it
She ran like hell on a winding road
She ran with extreme speed on a curvy road
All those happy moments that they used to share before
They had many joyful experiences together in the past
Yesterday they crashed right to the floor
Their relationship suffered a great setback
The pile of clothes, the dishes, the house was just a mess
Their home was a disaster with dirty dishes and clothes lying around
They kept on fighting, kept on shouting
They continued to argue and yell at each other
And he walked out in a rage
He left the house in a fit of anger
For Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day
This event took place on Valentine's day
A walkout in a rage for Valentine's Day
He left angrily on Valentine's day
Love is good and love is kind
Love can be positive and compassionate
But love is cruel and love is blind
Love can also be harsh and misguided
When everyday-life was coming around
When they had to deal with day-to-day events
They lost their heads and they started to drown
They became confused and overwhelmed
He's starting moving backwards, in regret to kill the pain
He took steps backwards to try to relieve the pain he caused
And there he's standing with his flowers,
He came back with flowers
And he's begging in the rain
He is pleading with her in the rain
A prayer in the rain for Valentine's Day
He prayed for forgiveness in the rain on Valentine's day
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maggie Trayanova
So in the end I cross the line
You walk your way and I walk mine
The sky is falling down from above
The birds are silent when we lose our love
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
I look at you and you look at me
We're lost as far as I can see
My heart is trembling like a frozen dove
The darkest night when we lose our love
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
It ain't my lucky day today
Maggie Trayanova
So in the end I cross the line
You walk your way and I walk mine
The sky is falling down from above
The birds are silent when we lose our love
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
I look at you and you look at me
We're lost as far as I can see
My heart is trembling like a frozen dove
The darkest night when we lose our love
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
I've got to turn around
I've got to walk away
I'm running out of choices
Feeling that I'll run astray
I've got to give it up
I've got to let you go
I'm gonna shape it up
But I'm falling, I'm fainting
I'm watching it's blowing away
It ain't my lucky day today
It ain't my lucky day today
Jeeper
such a nice song. love it
Brad brad
how can this only have 6000 views she kills it !!!!
Mişu Gavrilă
if it were on the soundtrack of some trendy movie it would instantly reach a milion views
Birger Ernfjord
Min absoluta favorit. Både som musik och som video. Absolut i världsklass!
Roger Eynon
Proper singing. Great song. No auto tune shit.
Jimmy Nyberg
this is a great song
gloria olschefsky
Ich habe dieses lieb schon vor 15 Jahren gehört! und ich wusste damals schon dass dieswr song best ever ist. der sagt so viel aus. für mich ist es mehr als ein Lied. für mich hängt da die größte liebe meines Lebens dran! auch wenn sie tot ist!
So long, 15 jears ago I heard this song. and it's the best song ever
Nedroj
Sjukt jävla bra. Alla med insikt vet att hon borde vunnit.
Juergen Frank
i love this song