She was born in Ystad, Skåne; her mother, Kärsti Stiege, was a photographer, and her father, Johan Zachrisson, is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band Dag Vag. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson, is also a musician. The family moved to Stockholm when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in Lisbon and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India. She moved to Brooklyn, New York City, for three months when she was 19. She returned when she was 21 to record her album.
Silent My Song
Lykke Li Lyrics
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Cutting through my veins and spirit making me relax
I can't tell if I am living or just holding on
'Cause wicked games heeds wicked winners
Kick me 'til I drop
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
And you seek pain like it is pleasure
Like a work of art
When I'm your painting, I'm your treasure
Purest of them all
And call it love or call it murder
Kill me quietly
Close the door then take it further
Where no man has been
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
Lykke Li's song "Silent My Song" is a haunting and powerful portrayal of a toxic relationship. The opening lines of the song, "Eyes wide shut and I still feel the needle in my back," paint a vivid picture of the physical and emotional pain the singer is experiencing. The imagery of the needle cutting through the singer's veins and spirit suggests that she is being drained or controlled by someone else.
The chorus of the song, "You silent my song, no fist is needed when you call," is a chilling portrayal of the power dynamics in the relationship. The singer's voice, her song or her power, is silenced by her partner. The use of the phrase "no fist is needed" suggests that the violence in the relationship is not just physical but also emotional and psychological.
The second verse reveals that the singer's partner seeks pain like it's pleasure. He views her as a work of art, a painting or a treasure, but ultimately wants to possess and control her. The line "call it love or call it murder" suggests that the singer is aware that the relationship is toxic but is struggling to break free. The final lines of the song, "Close the door then take it further where no man has been," are ominous and suggest that the singer's partner is taking her deeper into the darkness of their relationship.
Overall, "Silent My Song" is a deeply emotional and powerful portrayal of a toxic relationship, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to break free from the grip of her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes wide shut and I still feel the needle in my back
Despite being aware of what's happening, I'm still affected by your toxic presence, draining me of my energy and leaving me numb.
Cutting through my veins and spirit making me relax
Your actions, although painful, have become familiar to me, and I've learned to find solace in the discomfort you bring.
I can't tell if I am living or just holding on
Your hold on me is so strong that it's hard for me to distinguish between what is truly living and what is simply surviving.
'Cause wicked games heeds wicked winners
Your cruel actions will only bring you temporary satisfaction, and you'll eventually receive the consequences of your actions.
Kick me 'til I drop
You'll continue to hurt me until I am completely depleted and have nothing more to give.
You silent my song
Your presence has silenced the once beautiful music in my soul.
No fist is needed when you call
You have a power over me that doesn't require physical violence. It's your words and actions that hurt the most.
And you seek pain like it is pleasure
You derive enjoyment from causing others pain, and it's a sick and twisted pleasure for you.
Like a work of art
To you, the pain you inflict is akin to creating a masterpiece, something to be proud of.
When I'm your painting, I'm your treasure
In your eyes, I'm just another canvas for you to create your art on, something to be owned and cherished.
Purest of them all
In your twisted mind, the purity and innocence you see in me only serves to make me a more desirable target for your pain.
And call it love or call it murder
You cloak your harmful actions in the guise of affection, but in reality, your love is killing me slowly.
Kill me quietly
You don't need to use force to hurt me. Your silent and insidious ways are enough to slowly kill me.
Close the door then take it further
You push me to the brink of what I can bear, and then instead of stopping, you persist and push even further, never satisfied.
Where no man has been
You take me to dark and dangerous places that no one should ever be, both physically and emotionally.
Silent, oh silent, oh
The silence that surrounds me now is deafening and almost suffocating.
Silent my song
You destroy the music within me, leaving me empty and devoid of anything beautiful.
You silent my song
It's your actions that have taken away the joyful music from my life.
No fist is needed when you call
You have a power over me that doesn't require physical violence. It's your words and actions that hurt the most.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJ�RN YTTLING, BJOERN YTTLING, LYKKE LI ZACHRISSON
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