Her career started as singer in the popular Swedish band Clas Yngström & Sky High in the mid 80's. After she left Sky High she started her solo career.
Supported by one of Sweden's most popular rock band at the time, Wilmer X, she released her debut album 1987, Genom Eld och Vatten. This was rewarded as the best debut album that year. She continued recording blues rock albums in swedish for some years.
In 1993 she switched to a major label company and issued a new album with English lyrics, Rhythm & Blonde. After that the career declined and she also became sick in MS. After several years fighting the disease and having a family she returned 2004 with an album recorded in Memphis, Knäckebröd Blues, on the Memphis Int'l label. 2005 the next album, From Linköping to Memphis was released.
Hoffsten has also been acting in swedish movies, she has also recorded a jazz/folk song album and lead a children program on the Swedish radio.
Wherever You Go
Louise Hoffsten Lyrics
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Lost our faith in future illusions
No one can tell us the state of tomorrow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
You can walk on water and walk through the fire
Dressed in a garland of barbed wire
Slippery roads of pleasure and sorrow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Even if you lead me astray
I'd lost my self anyway
Angels keep singing up in their heaven
I'm right here behind you now and forever
The man in the moon is looking so hollow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Louise Hoffsten's song "Wherever You Go" is a powerful and emotive expression of loyalty and devotion. The lyrics speak to the complexities of the contemporary world, where the future seems uncertain and illusions have been shattered. The world is full of hate and confusion, as people struggle to make sense of their place in it. Against this background, the singer asserts her unwavering commitment to follow wherever her loved one leads.
The imagery in the song is vivid and symbolic. The reference to walking on water and through fire suggests that the person being followed is capable of the miraculous, while the garland of barbed wire evokes danger and pain. The roads of pleasure and sorrow are slippery, suggesting that the journey will not be easy, but despite this, the singer declares her determination to remain steadfast in her loyalty. The reference to angels in heaven reinforces the spiritual dimension of the commitment, suggesting that it is more than just a human bond.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow", emphasizing the unshakable nature of this commitment. Even if the loved one leads the singer astray, she proclaims that she has nothing to lose, having already lost herself. The image of the man in the moon looking hollow suggests that even nature is in a state of confusion, but this only serves to highlight the strength of the bond between the two individuals.
Overall, "Wherever You Go" is a moving testament to the power of love and loyalty in a world that can often seem overwhelming and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
We live in a time of hate and confusion
We are currently living in a period where there is an increase in negative feelings and lack of clarity.
Lost our faith in future illusions
Our belief in ideals or beliefs in future that are unlikely to happen has been diminishing.
No one can tell us the state of tomorrow
The future is completely unpredictable and uncontrolled.
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
I will always be there to follow you regardless of the situation.
You can walk on water and walk through the fire
Even if you have to face seemingly impossible tasks, I will be there with you.
Dressed in a garland of barbed wire
Despite your outward appearance or obstacles, I will still be there with you.
Slippery roads of pleasure and sorrow
Life can be unpredictable with ups and downs.
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Regardless of the chaos of life, I will always be there with you.
Even if you lead me astray
Even if you guide me towards trouble or dangers, I will still be there with you.
I'd lost my self anyway
I lost myself without you anyway.
Angels keep singing up in their heaven
The heavens are filled with angels and their music.
I'm right here behind you now and forever
I will always be right behind you and support you.
The man in the moon is looking so hollow
The moon appears empty or lonely, but I will always be there for you.
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
Regardless of the situation or location, I will always be there to follow you.
Still I know, wherever you go, I'll follow
The singer reasserts her willingness to follow the person wherever they may lead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEIF BRUNO LARSON, LOUISE ANNA HOFFSTEN
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