Educated at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Music Conservatory in Orléans, France and at the school of the Royal Swedish Opera.
Ernman is a versatile artist in her field, who outside the world of opera and operettas also has performed chansons, cabaret, jazz, appeared in musicals and she is a performer who's declared that she's very much attracted to the attributes of varité theatre and small, intimate stage rooms.
Much appreciated by the Swedish audience for her playfulness and sensuality on stage, she has played the title role in Bizet's Carmen (Royal Swedish Opera), Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro (Berlin State Opera), Rosina in The Barber of Seville (Berlin State Opera, Royal Swedish Opera, Finnish National Opera), Roberto in Griselda, Prince Orloffsky in The Bat by Johann Strauss II, Diana in La Calisto, Donna Elvira i Don Giovanni (Berlin State Opera) and Sally Bowles i the musical Cabaret at Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre, a.o.
One Step from Paradise
Malena Ernman Lyrics
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And the whole room has to know
How Im feeling
How Im breathing
Gives it all away
Encounters of this kind
Come just once in this life
Theres a chance it
May not come again
So I will open the doors
To all the rooms of my heart
And Ill let the meaning and the
magic speak in my eyes
With a voice that is true
They will whisper to you
There is a beautiful tomorrow
Waiting tonight
We move closer to heaven
A little bit nearer to paradise
We move closer to heaven
A little bit nearer to paradise
Was there a promise that we made
From an ancient yesterday
Cause I know you
Like Ive known you
In another time
So I will open the doors
To all the rooms of my heart
And Ill let the meaning and the
magic speak in my eyes
With a voice that is true
They will whisper to you
There is a beautiful tomorrow
Waiting tonight.
The lyrics to Malena Ernman's "One Step from Paradise" speak of a chance encounter that is so powerful that it gives away the singer's feelings and breathing. The encounter is rare and special, happening only once in a lifetime, and may not come again. Thus the singer decides to open up the rooms of her heart and let the meaning and magic speak through her eyes and true voice. She believes that there is a beautiful tomorrow waiting tonight, and as they move closer to heaven and paradise, she wonders if there was a promise they made in an ancient yesterday since she feels like she's known him in another time.
The lyrics paint a picture of an intense connection that is beyond just physical attraction. It is a connection that touches the heart and soul, one that is so powerful that it cannot be hidden. The singer is willing to be vulnerable and open up to this person, letting him see all the rooms of her heart. The beautiful tomorrow that she envisions represents the hope and potential that she sees in their connection. The mention of an ancient yesterday and feeling like she's known him before suggests a spiritual connection that goes beyond this lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
You moved in too close
You invaded my personal space.
And the whole room has to know
It's obvious to everyone around us.
How I'm feeling
My emotions are on display.
How I'm breathing
Even my breath gives it away.
Gives it all away
I'm an open book.
Encounters of this kind
Moments like this are rare.
Come just once in this life
They only happen once in a lifetime.
When it happens
When you experience it.
There's a chance it
It might not happen again.
May not come again
It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
So I will open the doors
I will expose my heart.
To all the rooms of my heart
I will reveal everything inside me.
And I'll let the meaning and the magic
I'll let my true self shine through.
Speak in my eyes
I'll let my eyes reveal my soul.
With a voice that is true
I will be honest and sincere.
They will whisper to you
My eyes will speak to you.
There is a beautiful tomorrow
The future is bright.
Waiting tonight
We can start now.
We move closer to heaven
This moment is heavenly.
A little bit nearer to paradise
We are one step closer to our ideal.
Was there a promise that we made
Did we make a commitment?
From an ancient yesterday
From a long time ago.
Cause I know you
I know you well.
Like I've known you
I feel like I've always known you.
In another time
In a past life, perhaps?
Writer(s): Sharon Vaughn, Fredrick Kempe, Anders Hansson
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ignacy017
LOVE ! KOCHAM TO !!!!!!!!!
Vinnie
This song is just amazing, almost as good as La Voix.
J Symonds
Wonderful singer and a brilliant song. Can't wait to hear the CD which has got so many of her incredible songs.
Αντώνης Σουπιτσής
Wow this song actually gave me goosebumps !! Malena Ernman if you ever see this comment just know that I truly believe that you are a natural talent and I would be greatfull if I ever had the chance meeting you!!!
Rik77
Wow, what a wonderful song. This singer never ceases to maze me. There are videos on here of her singing everything from Handel to Schlager.
natgeosoc
this literally gave me goosebumps
javinakama
i love her she have an amazing voice i bought the album its amazing
robert85085
i'm not a huge metal fan and i LOVE this song! :D
Anders Hajum
This song is perfect!!! Too bad this wasn't in ESC, cause she would have gotten 2nd or 3rd place!
Jenny Sunshine
PERFECTO! Just perfect! Love her!