Above all, he loves jazz, singing sad songs, he especially likes cackling chickens (that are real live chickens, non crispy baked McDonald's menu). He likes to compose on the piano, altough it stands in room of both sisters.
Isak first came to public attention by taking part in X Factor, Sweden, 2012. According to viewers' choice poll for performances, he finished 3rd after passing through ten rounds in Swedish TV4.
For opening performance at the ten-week TV series X Factor, he chose a song by Gotye 'Somebody That I Used To Know', the finale was provided by David Guetta's 'Titanium'.
In 2013 Isak has requested to enter into the promotion event 'Teen Hoot' in London. Teen Hoot UK act as global stage for the best up and coming teen artists around the globe, a small initial step on the career ladder. Teen Hoot was founded in Nashville, TN, USA.
On November 30, 2013 his time had come, Isak took Teen Hoot's stage by storm in front of an enthusiastic audience in London, and became public favourite straightaway. He performed 'Domino' (Jessie J), 'Wrecking Ball' (Miley Cyrus), just like 'Say Something' from A Great Big World featuring Christina Aguilera.
Since his first public appearance two years have passed (an eternity in adolescence). But 72 hours after New Year's Eve, on January 3, 2014, his debut single 'Long Live This Love' was out! And - straightaway - the second single 'Say Something' followed close behind, both released by Record Company TEN, Sony Music Entertainment Sweden AB.
Almost on the same day, he released one year later, on January 13, 2015, the single 'Falling Into You', followed on the heels of his debut EP 'Volume One' on March 26, 2015.
Single 'Remember' out September 1, 2016.
Isak announces next album 'Volume Two'.
Isak does not allow himself to rest for a moment, he works tirelessly for new songs. So he even released 2 singles in June 2017, first 'Jennie' on June 8, shortly followed by the next 'I Don't See You' on June 29.
In April 2017, Danielson's track "Ending" was featured in a choreography video posted by Maddie Ziegler and in September 2017 the song was also featured on American program So You Think You Can Dance and again in the American television series Cloak & Dagger. These events saw an increase in his streaming numbers around the world.
In April 2018, Danielson released "Broken", the lead single from his forthcoming debut studio album. Danielson said was inspired by a friend who had experienced a number of sexual assaults.
In July 2018, Danielson released "Always", which was followed by "I'll Be Waiting" in September and "I'm Falling in Love" in October. On 19 October 2018, Danielson released his debut studio album Yours. Yours peaked at number 27 on the Swedish charts.
In January 2019, Danielson released "Power" which was followed by "Bleed Out" on 5 March. Both tracks were the lead singles from his third EP, titled Run to You, which was released on 29 March 2019.
In September 2019, Danielson released "Silence", his first on new IOD label, after signing with Universal Music Group.
In April 2020, Danielson released his second studio album, Remember to Remember Me. The album title is a message to the listener to follow along on his personal journey, where no topic is too delicate to explore. In the songs "Light Up", "Silence" and "Religion", Danielson reflects on his own relationship with anxiety and his message that no one should ever feel alone in their struggle with anxiety.
Per Magnusson from Aftonbladet gave the album 3 out of 5 saying "Isak Danielson makes pop music so emotional and sad that it almost forgets to breathe" and that "he sings well beyond his age".
Albums
Yours (2018)
Remember to Remember Me (2020)
EPs
Volume One (2015)
Volume Two (2016)
Run to You (2019)
Singles
"Long Live This Love" (2014)
"Say Something" (2014)
"Falling Into You" (2015)
"Ending" (2015)
"Remember" (2016)
"I Don't See You" (2017)
"Broken" (2018)
"Always" (2018)
"I'll Be Waiting" (2018)
"I'm Falling in Love" (2018)
"Power" (2019)
"Bleed Out" (2019)
"Every Song for You" (live in Studio Brun) (2019)
"Silence" (2019)
"Snowman" (2019)
"Light Up" (2020)
"I Don't Need Your Love" (2020)
"Domino" (2020)
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Sources: Instagram Isak Danielson, Isak Danielson Twitter account, University of Gothenburg, Sweden TV4, press interview, Scandi.Pop UK, Teen Hoot UK, NVSC Wiki
Compiled by Enrico (born-in-hell) for artist biographies in last.fm UK/USA, 2016-2021
Say Something
Isak Danielson Lyrics
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I´ll be the one if you want me to
And anywhere I would have followed you
Say something, I´m giving up on you!
And I, feeling so small
It was over my head
And on nothing at all
And I, would stumble and fall
Say something, I´m giving up on you
Sorry that I couldn´t get to you
And anywhere i would have followed you
Say something, i´m giving up on you
And I, would swallow my pride
You´re the one that i love, and I´m saying goodbye
Say something, I´m giving up on you
Sorry that I couldn´t get to you
And anywhere I would have followed you, oh-oooh
Say something, I´m giving up on you
Say something, I´m giving up on you
Say something.
The lyrics to Isak Danielson's song Say Something express the pain and sadness that comes with giving up on someone you love. The singer is saying that they have been trying to hold on and follow the person they love, but it seems that person is not willing to reciprocate. The line "I'll be the one if you want me to" suggests that the singer is willing to do anything to make the relationship work, but the other person is not giving them a chance.
The chorus, "Say something, I'm giving up on you" is a plea to the other person to show some sign of wanting to make the relationship work. The singer feels small and powerless in the face of the other person's lack of response. The line "It was over my head, and on nothing at all" suggests that the singer is not sure what went wrong and is confused about why the other person is not responding.
The bridge, "And I, would swallow my pride, you're the one that I love, and I'm saying goodbye" shows that the singer has come to the realization that they cannot keep trying to make things work alone. They are willing to put their pride aside for the person they love, but there comes a point where they need to walk away for their own well-being.
Overall, the song is a heart-wrenching portrayal of the pain of unrequited love and the difficult decision to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I´m giving up on you
Asking the other party to express their feelings or intentions because the singer is about to give up on the relationship.
I´ll be the one if you want me to
Willingness to stay committed and be there for the other person if they still want to work on the relationship.
And anywhere I would have followed you
Assurance that the singer is willing to go to any length and extend themselves to maintain the relationship.
And I, feeling so small
The artist feels helpless and insignificant in the current situation.
It was over my head
The issue or problem has become too much for the artist to handle.
And on nothing at all
The singer's efforts to keep the relationship going seem to be of no significance.
And I, would stumble and fall
The singer is still learning how to love and maintain a relationship, and they are making mistakes.
Still learning to love, to starting to crawl
Despite the difficulties, the artist is committed to learning how to love and nurture the relationship.
Sorry that I couldn't get to you
Apologizing for not being able to reach or connect with the other person emotionally.
And I, would swallow my pride
The artist is willing to put their ego aside for the sake of the relationship.
You're the one that I love, and I'm saying goodbye
Expressing love and affection for the other person while accepting that the relationship cannot continue.
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Reiterating the need for the other person to express their feelings or intentions, as the artist is about to end the relationship.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patricia Belianská
Most underrated singer ever. Everytime I hear your voice I hold my breathe, got goosebumps and start to cry. Damn golden voice u have!! Ohhh, the whole world should listen to your gift ❤
Kenneth Lee
I always thought no one could touch the original version of this song but this kid knocked it out of the ball park. A really great singer.
George K
Ok im dead. isac covers my all time favorite song with his angelic voice 😭🖤🖤🖤🖤 he's the only one who could sing this masterpiece
Ione de Cássia
Que linda música e a voz lindíssimas apaixonada.❣
natalie long
so happy you did a cover of this, when you sang it at teen hoot i was literally blown away, so talenteed
Celina Halasa
6 years later he’s making his own record breaking songs
opinionated
WHAT A VOICE ❤❤❤
Darryn Ashley
Absolutely the most amazing cover! The feeling and emotion you put out in your voice, words can't explain! =D
Pascual Palmerin
A wonderful rendition of one of my favorite songs. Keep sharing your magnificent talents with us.
Lara-Joy Zinn
Amazing, you should really do something with that incredible voice!!!! If I would own I record company, you would be my first pick!!!!!! :) Keep up the amazing work!!!