Laleh now lives in Los Angeles where she mainly writes and produces music for other pop artists, working on her own music in parallel. She is driven by the fact that the pop industry is dominated by men, and wants to be an example for younger women getting into the pop world.
She studied music and drama at Hvitfeltska Gymnasiet.
She had a major acting role in the Swedish movie Jalla! Jalla!, directed by Josef Fares, which was a big success at the Swedish box office in 2000.
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Laleh Lyrics
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Power is destructive
There is a fire in the ocean without air, yeah,
I don′t have no time to hesitate
I jump right in cause time don't care, yeah,
Fire is so small, what I can′t see, I can't see it anymore
It represents my hope
I'm in need of the knowing if it′s alive whether it isn′t destroyed
"Laleh could you catch me in
Laleh don't forget me
Laleh could you catch me in
Laleh don′t forget me
(But it's too deep for me)
Laleh don′t forget me"
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
But the water is too big, It′s too big for me
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
But the water is too big, It's too big for me...
Taking in deep breath right before I di... I diving into the night
Help me find my fire now, now before it dies
And my conscience asking me "Where are where are the rest"
They are the ones
And I keep on telling it "They are coming, soon I′m not lonely
Here the voice:
"Laleh could you catch me in
Laleh don′t forget me
(It's too deep for me, I try)
Laleh don′t forget me"
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
But the water is too big, It′s too big for me
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
But the water is too big, It′s too big for me...
The lyrics of Laleh's song "Water" seem to revolve around the theme of power, hope, and the overwhelming nature of certain situations. The singer acknowledges the destructive nature of power and proceeds to describe a fire in the ocean without air. She seems to understand that time waits for no one and jumps into the water without hesitation. The fire, which represents hope for her, is something she needs to know if it's still alive, if it hasn't been destroyed. All she hears is a voice that repeatedly calls her name, asking her not to forget.
The singer admits that she has no choice but to keep someone or something alive or afloat. However, the water is too deep for her, and she cannot do it alone. She then takes a deep breath and dives into the night, hoping to find the fire before it dies. The singer's conscience seems to question her about the rest, and she assures it that they are coming soon, and she will not be alone.
The lyrics are poetic, and their meaning can be interpreted in different ways. On the one hand, they may talk about the singer's individual struggles, where she may feel overwhelmed and out of her depth. On another hand, they could be talking about larger societal issues such as climate change and political turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Power is destructive
Laleh starts the song with the line 'Power is destructive', implying that power can be harmful and devastating.
There is a fire in the ocean without air, yeah,
Laleh uses the metaphor of a fire in the ocean without air to signify a situation that is dire and hopeless.
I don′t have no time to hesitate
Laleh asserts that she doesn't have any time to waste and must act quickly.
I jump right in cause time don't care, yeah,
Laleh jumps right into the situation despite the risks because she knows that time waits for no one.
Fire is so small, what I can't see, I can't see it anymore
Laleh acknowledges that the fire is small and difficult to see, but it represents her hope and she is determined to find it.
I'm in need of the knowing if it′s alive whether it isn′t destroyed
Laleh expresses her desire to know whether the fire is still alive or if it has already been destroyed.
All I hear is a voice:
Laleh is haunted by a voice that she keeps hearing, indicating that she is not alone in this situation.
"Laleh could you catch me in
The voice calls out to Laleh, asking for her help to catch something.
Laleh don't forget me
The voice reminds Laleh not to forget about this task and the one who needs her help.
"Laleh could you catch me in
The voice repeats its call for Laleh's assistance.
Laleh don′t forget me
The voice reiterates its plea for Laleh to not forget about the task.
(But it's too deep for me)
Despite the call for help, Laleh realizes that the task is beyond her ability to complete.
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
Laleh acknowledges that she cannot ignore the task at hand despite the difficulties.
But the water is too big, It′s too big for me
Laleh recognizes that the situation is too overwhelming and beyond her control.
Taking in deep breath right before I di... I diving into the night
Laleh prepares herself for the worst and dives into the dark unknown.
Help me find my fire now, now before it dies
Laleh desperately searches for her hope and tries to save it from fading away completely.
And my conscience asking me "Where are where are the rest"
Laleh's conscience questions where the others are, indicating that this task may require more than just her efforts.
They are the ones
Laleh reassures herself that others will come to assist her in this difficult task.
And I keep on telling it "They are coming, soon I′m not lonely
Laleh reminds herself that help is on the way and she won't have to face this alone.
Here the voice:
The mysterious voice calls out to Laleh again, reminding her of the task at hand.
"Laleh could you catch me in
The voice repeats its call for Laleh's help.
Laleh don′t forget me
The voice reminds Laleh once again to not forget about the task and the one who needs her help.
(It's too deep for me, I try)
Laleh admits that she has tried her best but the task is still too difficult for her.
I don't have no choice keeping you in worse
Despite the challenges, Laleh knows she must continue with the task and not give up.
But the water is too big, It's too big for me...
Laleh again acknowledges that the situation is overwhelming and beyond her control.
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.