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.
To Be Able To Love
Jessica Folker Lyrics
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I can't let myself just go
It's not just I want to
My hearts says no
I'm sorry but I can't stay
I hope that you forgive me when I say
Darling I don't have a hope for you right now
Somebody's playing with my mind
But all I'm dreaming of is to be able to love
I can't give you no guarantee
If that's you want from me
I should have know better
But now you see
I'm sorry but I can't stay
I hope that you forgive me when I say
[Chorus]
(But all I'm dreaming of is to be able to love)
All I want is to treat you right but I now I can't pretend
It will take just a little longer finding the key to love again
Don't have a heart I need some time
It will take just a little longer to be able to love
[Chorus: x2]
Able to love
The lyrics of Jessica Folker's song "To Be Able to Love" express a struggle that many people can relate to - the desire for love and connection, but also the fear of making a commitment and letting oneself be vulnerable. The singer acknowledges that they can't make a commitment and can't fully let go, even though their heart wants to. They apologize for not being able to stay and offer the hope of forgiveness.
In the chorus, the singer admits that their mind is being played with, but all they dream of is being able to love. They can't give a guarantee and realize they should have known better, but still hope for forgiveness.
The bridge of the song speaks of the desire to treat the other person right but knowing they can't pretend. Finding the key to love again will take time, and the singer needs that time to be able to love fully.
Overall, the song is about the struggle to open up and be vulnerable in love, but still holding onto some reservations and fears. It is a common theme in relationships and the lyrics capture those conflicting emotions perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't make a commitment to no
I'm not willing to commit to a relationship right now
I can't let myself just go
I can't let myself fully fall for someone
It's not just I want to
It's not that I don't want to love
My heart says no
My heart isn't ready to love yet
I'm sorry but I can't stay
I'm sorry, but I have to leave
I hope that you forgive me when I say
I hope you understand and can forgive me for leaving
Darling I don't have a hope for you right now
I don't see a future with you at the moment
Somebody's playing with my mind
I'm currently dealing with mixed emotions
But all I'm dreaming of is to be able to love
Despite my current hesitations, all I really want is to be able to love fully again
I can't give you no guarantee
I can't promise anything
If that's what you want from me
If you're looking for certainty or commitment
I should have known better
I should've been more clear about my intentions
But now you see
But now you know where I stand
All I want is to treat you right but I now I can't pretend
I want to do the right thing, but I can't pretend to be ready for more than I am
It will take just a little longer finding the key to love again
It's just going to take me some more time to work through my emotions and fully open up to love again
Don't have a heart I need some time
Please be patient with me, I need some time before I can love again
It will take just a little longer to be able to love
It's going to take me some more time to be fully open and able to love
Able to love
Being able to love fully and without reservation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andreas Mikael Carlsson, Kristian Carl Marcus Lundin
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