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.
This Trumpet in My Head
Lykke Li Lyrics
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I can't get that trumpet out of my head
I woke up and I can't get that trumpet out of my head
And you say you can't stand me when I'm quiet
And so I shot you with my silence
I can't get that trumpet out of my head
Lykke Li's song, This Trumpet in My Head, is a melancholic reflection on the overwhelming feeling of nostalgia and longing that can consume our thoughts. The lyrics express the singer's inability to forget a particular memory or experience, represented metaphorically by a persistent trumpet melody that lingers in her mind. The repetition of the line "I can't get that trumpet out of my head" emphasizes the extent to which the memory has taken hold of her consciousness, and is a relatable sentiment for anyone who has struggled with similar feelings of obsessive remembrance.
The second half of the verse introduces a relationship dynamic, with the implication that the singer's partner is struggling to deal with her quietude. The line "so I shot you with my silence" is a metaphor for the way in which the singer's unwillingness or inability to open up emotionally is causing tension within the relationship. The juxtaposition of these two themes reflects the way in which our past experiences and memories can often affect our present relationships, causing us to withdraw or become distant.
Overall, This Trumpet in My Head is a beautiful, contemplative song that captures the complex emotions of nostalgia and emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get that trumpet out of my head
I can't stop thinking about something that is bothering me
I woke up and I can't get that trumpet out of my head
I can't stop thinking about something that is bothering me even after waking up from sleep
And you say you can't stand me when I'm quiet
You don't like me when I'm not making any noise
And so I shot you with my silence
I stopped talking to you to show my displeasure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NILS-ERIK SANDBERG, BJOERN YTTLING, LYKKE LI ZACHRISSON
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