Her playful pop music sounds light and approachable, but derives from a dark and complex reality. With a soothing blend of both acoustic and electronic instruments, her debut album "Dear, Let It Out" was released in June 2010.
Having emerged understated, but with a spellbinding case to state, from the stirring mists of such icy soundscapes as "Snow" and "Home" – from her critically acclaimed 2013 EP, Indigo – Frida Sundemo now looks skyward, with all things celestial totally influential. Her attentions shifting from the glacial to the galactic therefore, her international début album – Flashbacks & Futures, released late October in 2007 via leading Scandinavian record label Cosmos Music – never loses sight of her idiosyncratic electro-pop geneses, yet strides forward with unswerving purpose, with the outcome proving invariably accomplished.
Building upon the skyscraping grandeur of previously released singles "We Are Dreamers" and "It’s OK", Sundemo imagines the album being “a little like a soundtrack to a sci-fi movie,” gliding lissome between the spare, dewy production of coruscating forthcoming single Gold and the pulsating undulations of smash hit-elect "Stay Young", and beyond, with those most sparse pieces – the likes of "Circles" and "Keep An Eye On Me" – among its most startling.
Many, if not most, of these songs may be underpinned by quintessentially Scandinavian, glistening synths, yet all the more scintillating time after time is Sundemo’s ability to so nimbly commingle her knack for incontestably anthemic melodies with the multi-instrumentalist’s orchestral predilections, interwoven with a rare productional dexterity to complete a seamlessly resplendent patchwork of a record. Thus from the opening Pet Shop Boyish title track right through to the teary, fearful "Astronaut", Flashbacks & Futures is where Hans Zimmer meets Boys Noize; a record that is, perhaps improbably, inspired by Frédéric Chopin and Para One in equal measure.
And, in imbuing these intensely electronic tracks with the orchestral elements Sundemo does, she breathes human beauty into truly breathtaking compositions, the ice thawing – like a heart shape rubbed into moist condensation on, say, a Swedish window – to reveal a palpitating, red-blooded brilliance rushing all the way through her veins.
Avowing to “stay young at heart,” there remains a starry-eyed innocence to them still, although the master compositional maturity on display ensures this never overpowers nor underwhelms, with the weightless Circles evidencing a self-awareness rarely sighted in pop’s atmosphere.
“I never wanted things to fall apart/ Now I find myself somewhere far/ Far away from where I started/ Circles, take me back/ To something I know” she’ll conclude, forever the ingénue, but it’s such bold leaps into the proverbial unknown as this that will, soon enough, start to set Frida apart; to set her free, even. And so, while it would be wise to keep an eye on Sundemo, more important is to keep both ears finely tuned in to these otherworldly frequencies"
Jaguar
Frida Sundemo Lyrics
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They let go of me
I tumbled my way
then got back on my feet
A thousand knives wouldn't hurt me now
Today and before
I'm standing tall
I am a jaguar
Bold and brave
Deep in my beating heart
Oh, today I'm a jaguar
Say whatever, come what may
Nothing will stand in my way
I'm a jaguar
Today I'm a jaguar
Stupid lies
Forced a happy end
I died when I was young
Now I'm vivid again
A thousand knives couldn't hurt me now
Today and before
I'm standing tall
Oh, I am standing taller than ever
I am a jaguar
Bold and brave
Deep in my beating heart
Oh, today I'm a jaguar
Say whatever, come what may
Nothing will stand in my way
I'm a jaguar
Today I'm a jaguar
The lyrics of Frida Sundemo's song "Jaguar" describe a sense of empowerment and resilience. The singer begins by acknowledging a violent past, but quickly asserts that they are now able to withstand anything. The image of a jaguar, a powerful and fierce predator, represents the singer's inner strength and bravery. The reference to "a thousand knives" emphasizes their newfound invincibility. The phrase "I died when I was young, now I'm vivid again" suggests that the singer overcame a difficult period in their life and has emerged stronger than ever.
The chorus repeats the image of the jaguar as a symbol of the singer's strength and determination. They declare that they will not be stopped by anyone or anything. The line "forced a happy end" suggests that the singer may have experienced pressure to conform to societal expectations or to settle for less than they deserved. However, they have now found their inner jaguar and refuse to be held back by others' expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jaguar" celebrate the power of self-determination and inner strength. The image of the jaguar serves as a powerful metaphor for the singer's resilience and refusal to be held back by their past or others' expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Violently
Despite being treated violently, the singer was able to handle the situation and move on.
They let go of me
Someone or something was holding the singer down, but they have now let go.
I tumbled my way
The singer fell down or stumbled, but managed to get back up again.
then got back on my feet
Despite the hardships faced, the singer was able to rise up again.
A thousand knives wouldn't hurt me now
The singer has become resilient and is no longer vulnerable to hurtful situations.
Today and before
The singer has always been strong and will continue to be.
I'm standing tall
The singer has confidence and is able to hold their head high.
Oh, I am standing taller than ever
The singer is not only standing tall, but they are doing so with more confidence than ever before.
I am a jaguar
The singer is comparing themselves to a jaguar, which represents strength and courage.
Bold and brave
The singer has these qualities and is willing to take risks.
Deep in my beating heart
The singer's strength and courage come from within themselves.
Oh, today I'm a jaguar
The singer is embracing their inner strength and courage as they face challenges.
Say whatever, come what may
The singer is not afraid of what others may say or what challenges may come their way.
Nothing will stand in my way
The singer is determined to overcome any obstacles in their path.
I'm a jaguar
The singer reiterates their strength and courage.
Today I'm a jaguar
The singer is currently embodying the qualities of a jaguar and nothing can stop them.
Stupid lies
The singer has been hurt by lies that are unimportant or trivial.
Forced a happy end
Someone has tried to force a positive outcome, despite the negative events that preceded it.
I died when I was young
The singer experienced a traumatic event when they were young that affected their sense of self.
Now I'm vivid again
The singer has been able to overcome past trauma and is now living life with intensity and vigor.
Writer(s): Frida Sundemo, Joel Humlen
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@salmonelas123
simply amazing!
@SharodHead
My inspirational song!!!!
@MontaukStation
Sorry for the late reply. I added the link in the description, I just tweaked the colors.
@acoldplanet
This image of the Jaguar is sooo incredible. I think it's looking to me, haha. Can you post the link of where you encountered this image?
@juancarlosvences6659
esas 500 reproducciones son mias
@Lumos7
I thought this was willow smith
@blackwarb
eeewwwww insult of the century!!