In Sweden, Jessica reached the top of the single charts with two singles from her debut album; How Will I Know Who You Are and Tell Me What You like, both selling platinum.
In 2000, two years after releasing her debut album, Jessica Folcker's second album came out, called Dino, nicknamed after one of her producers. Besides Europe and Asia, Jessica wanted to conquer the USA as well this time around. However, since many Americans pronounced her surname similar to "fucker", she decided to change her name to Folker instead, without the c. Jessica's first single from the album, To Be Able To Love, became a minor hit in the states thanks to a remix by DJ Jonathan Peters, and soon Jessica went on a club tour to New York and New Jersey.
Jessica debuted in the Swedish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005. In Melodifestivalen 2005, she performed Om natten. 2006 she tried again, participating in the third semi final heat of Melodifestivalen 2006 on March 4th with the song When Love's Comin' Back Again. She failed, however, to qualify for the semi final.
How Will I Know
Jessica Folker Lyrics
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Or where to start
Here we're standing again
And I see now
From where we are
That our road has come to an end
Though we've come this far
I don't know why
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
It's too late now
We've gone this far
To see what's hidden within
Though we said that we'd never part
Maybe I've been trying too hard
To believe in love
I don't know why
But I still can't see who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
Tell me how will I know who you are
Don't worry
I promise
It's for the better
So, I think we should let it go now
And maybe we'll find love again
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
The song "How Will I Know" by Jessica Folker talks about a relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics show the confusion and sadness involved in the process of letting go. The first verse highlights the uncertainty of where to start and the fact that the two people may have come too far to fix what's broken. The chorus expresses the desire not to end things but acknowledges the need for honesty between them. The second verse emphasizes the desperation of trying to hold onto love while being unable to see who the other person truly is. The bridge contains the singer's promise that things will be better if they let go and move on.
Overall, the song evokes the raw emotion of a relationship coming to an end. It portrays the struggle of acknowledging the end while hoping for a better future. The lyrics are relatable and heart-wrenching.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how
I am not sure how to proceed
Or where to start
I am uncertain of where to begin
Here we're standing again
We are in the same situation once more
And I see now
I realize
From where we are
Given our current circumstances
That our road has come to an end
Our relationship has reached its conclusion
Though we've come this far
Despite our history
I don't know why
I cannot explain
But I still can't see who you are
I do not understand your true character
Don't want us to say goodbye
I do not wish to end our relationship
But I know that we're falling apart
I recognize that our relationship is deteriorating
I don't need your lies
I do not want to hear false promises
And if you don't sympathize
If you cannot understand my feelings
Tell me how will I know who you are
Explain to me your true feelings and intentions
It's too late now
It is past the point of no return
To see what's hidden within
To understand what is truly behind our relationship
Though we said that we'd never part
Despite our promise to stay together
Maybe I've been trying too hard
Perhaps I have been putting too much effort into this relationship
To believe in love
To have faith in the power of love
Tell me how will I know who you are
Explain to me your true feelings and intentions
Don't worry
Do not be concerned
I promise
I assure you
It's for the better
It is in our best interest
So, I think we should let it go now
I propose that we move on from this relationship
And maybe we'll find love again
Perhaps we will discover love in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KRISTIAN CARL MARCUS LUNDIN, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG
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Sandra Zimdars!
Jessica Folcker
I don't know how
Or where to start
Here we're standing again
And I see now
From where we are
That our road has come to an end
Though we've come this far
I don't know why
But I still can't see who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
It's too late now
We've gone this far
To see what's hidden within
Though we said that we'd never part
Maybe I've been trying too hard
To believe in love
I don't know why
But I still can't see who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
Tell me how will I know who you are
Don't worry
I promise
It's for the better
So, I think we should let it go now
And maybe we'll find love again
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't want us to say goodbye
But I know that we're falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
Chubatola Imchen
Lyrics:
I don't know how or where to start
Here we standing again
And I see now from where we are
That our road has come to an end
Though we come this far,
I don't know why
But I still can't see who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't wanna s-say good-bye
But I know that we falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
It's to late now
That we've gone this far
To see what's here within
Though we said that we never part
Maybe i've been trying to hard
Do you believe in love
I don't know why
But I still can't see who you are
I don't want you to cry
Don't wann s-say good-bye
But I know that we falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
Tell me how will I know who you are
Don't worry I promise
It's for the better
So I think we should let it go now
And maybe we'll findl love again
I don't want you to cry
Don't wann s-say good-bye
But I know that we falling apart
I don't need your lies
And if you don't sympathize
Tell me how will I know who you are
Tell me how will I know who you are
Andrew Pachuau
Reminding me of 1999 when I had my first love as a teenager...never stopped listening to this song till today...beautiful voice🥰
Shiil4v
I've heared this song in 1999. I completely forgot about its existence (shame on me). In 2016 I had a dream I was singing this song. As soon as i woke up, I googled the lyrics and found this masterpiece ❤️ sometimes dreams come true hehe
GuitarNewz
Why this song ain't more on the radio (except in Sweden).... Love it.
PBDB
Well, not long ago I heard this song on Belgian radio. I also forgot about its existence and rediscoverded it! Those first lines are so good...
Maria Andersson
❤
Ivanatis
so you still remember it another 2 years later?
Shiil4v
@Ivanatis always :-)
old soul
This song is timeless...after almost 20 years it still ticks something off in me every time I hear it
earthlover
after 23 years
Jock Odendaal
Max Martin is a master wordsmith, and Jessica fills them to overflowing with emotion that is as authentic as you would find anywhere else. Its amazing the 97-2001 was the zenith of love song. Where it was the be all and end all of existence. With that comes music that will be with us 100 and more