Meja Anna Pernilla Kullersten (formerly Beckman; born Anna Pernilla Torndah… Read Full Bio ↴Meja Anna Pernilla Kullersten (formerly Beckman; born Anna Pernilla Torndahl) (born Nynäshamn, Stockholms län, 12 February 1969), commonly known as Meja, is a Swedish composer, artist and singer. ,

Among her best known songs are "Private Emotion", a (duet with Ricky Martin) from his multi-Platinum album Ricky Martin (1999), and "All 'bout the Money", which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998.

She gained much popularity in the West after her single "How Crazy are You?" was used as the main theme music for the Xbox video game Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball.

Meja was born Anna Pernilla Torndahl in Nynäshamn, Stockholm County. She had her stage debut at "Ystads City theatre" at the age of 7. She was brought up in a musical family, her grandfather, Per Lundkvist, was a composer of both classical and contemporary music and her mother, a recording artist as a child before choosing a path as a painter.
In 1986, at the age of 16, she moved to Mallorca, Spain, to study. She was introduced to American jazz trumpet player/singer Stephen Frankevich and started to take vocal lessons with singer Deborah Carter.
Meja went to Stockholm in 1990. She sang in different bands there before getting out on tour as a backup singer for the Swedish group Rob n Raz DLC in 1991. In 1992 Meja moved to Los Angeles to continue her studies at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. She graduated from the vocal program in late 1992 then returned to Sweden.
n 1993, Meja worked with the dance project Legacy of Sound. She co-wrote with Anders Bagge the first single, "Happy", from the album Holy Groove. The song reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club play, and it peaked at number 68 on the Top 100 during a 12-week stay on the chart. "Happy" was released in over 20 countries. Meja recorded one more album with Legacy of Sound in 1994, Tour de Force.
Meja teamed in 1995 with Swedish manager Lasse Karlsson, manager of Ace of Base, and writer/producer Douglas Carr to provide the vocals for the demo The Juvenile titled The Goldeneye.
The first solo album Meja, was released in 1996, with songs co-written by Billy Steinberg. In 1997 Meja had her first concert tour in Japan: The Flower Girl Jam Tour.
Meja released the album Seven Sisters in 1998. Later that year Columbia (Sony) launched the album in the U.S with the single "How Crazy Are You?"
Meja went to Miami in 1999 to record "Private Emotion", a duet with Ricky Martin for his debut album Ricky Martin. After shooting a video for the song, Meja stayed in Los Angeles to work on her next album Realitales (2000) with Steinberg. She also co-wrote two tracks for the album in London with Stephen Lipson. The artwork for this album was shot by Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund.
In 2003 Meja started to work with her former Sony Music boss, Richard Ogden. The album Mellow was released in 2004, with songs in Portuguese ("Água de Beber", "Dindi") and Spanish. She covered a Caetano Veloso song "O'Leaonzinho" that she named "Little Lion." The album was produced by Hamish Stuart. One song, "Simple Days-Walking the Distance", was used in the Japanese film Lakeside Murder Case.
In 2006 Meja went back to Los Angeles to collaborate again with Steinberg on a new album, also working with writers Jeff Barry, Billy Gibbons, Jed Leiber and Boz Boorer.
The first single "At the Rainbow's End" was released in June 2009, the second single "Regrets (I Have None)" in August, and the album Urban Gypsy was released on her own label Seven Sisters Network in October on a license deal with Sony Music. A remix of Mando Diao's "Dance with Somebody" was released early 2010.
The first release from the album Stroboscope Sky was the single "Blame it on the Shadows" (2013) produced by Ebbot Lundberg. Meja teamed with producer Nicolas Gunthardt and together with his sister Alessandra they wrote "Yellow Ribbon" which served as the theme song for the album. "Yellow Ribbon" was released as a single in collaboration with Amnesty International/Free the Angola 3 to help raise awareness of the case of Albert Woodfox. A remix EP was released with remixes by Deep Forest, Dj Swami, Gota Yashiki, DF Tram, NORD and more.

Space and Time
Meja Lyrics

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SPACE AND TIME
(M. Beckman /O.Valeskog)

1.
He could easily love her to pieces
But she’s already broken
Even try to be perfect to please her

But she’s not in the mood for a friend
Days and days become the years
They slowly fade

Chorus
And she wants to be alone
Wants to figure out her life
Yeah she wants to be alone
in her own space and time

2.
Behind his eyes there hides an ocean
Those tears will never wake
And as her mystery releases
The sadness of his weary state
Days and days become the years
They slowly fade

Chorus

3.
And so the morning sun arises
the memory of a man remains
The taste of love was just a token
Among the shadow of her faith

Chorus
Days and days became the years to slowly fade
And now she really is alone
She has to figure out her life

Yeah she really is alone
With her own space and time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Meja's song "Space and Time" convey a poignant tale of a relationship that is marred by emotional distance and unfulfilled love. In the first verse, the singer describes a situation where one person is willing to love the other immensely, even trying to be perfect, but the other person is already broken and not open to receiving that love. Despite attempts to please and connect, the person in need of healing is not interested in friendship. As time passes, the connection between them fades, illustrating the gradual dissolution of their relationship.

The chorus captures the desire of the broken individual to be alone, to introspect and find their own path in life. They yearn for solitude in their own space and time, away from the expectations and pressure of relationships. This longing for isolation reflects a deep need for self-discovery and healing, suggesting that the individual has to confront their inner demons and emotional wounds on their own.

In the second verse, the focus shifts to the other person in the relationship, who is portrayed as carrying a profound sadness and a hidden depth of emotion behind their eyes. Despite their efforts to understand and support their partner, the mystery surrounding the broken individual only adds to the weight of their own weariness. The passage of time continues to take its toll on them, emphasizing the slow unraveling of their emotional connection.

As the lyrics progress, the imagery shifts to a scene where the morning sun rises, symbolizing hope and renewal. However, the memory of the man in the broken individual's life lingers, serving as a reminder of the fleeting nature of their love. The taste of love is described as merely a token, overshadowed by the doubts and uncertainties of the broken individual's faith. Ultimately, the broken individual finds themselves truly alone, faced with the daunting task of navigating their life independently in their own space and time.

In conclusion, Meja's "Space and Time" delves into themes of emotional distance, unrequited love, and the complexities of personal growth and self-discovery. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two individuals struggling to connect and find solace in a relationship marred by internal conflicts and unspoken feelings. The longing for solitude, introspection, and individual growth resonates throughout the song, highlighting the transformative power of self-reflection and the importance of finding one's own path in life, even if it means walking away from a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

He could easily love her to pieces
He found it effortless to adore her completely

But she's already broken
But she was already emotionally damaged

Even try to be perfect to please her
He even attempted to be flawless just to make her happy

But she's not in the mood for a friend
But she was not looking for companionship at that time

Days and days become the years
Over time, the days turned into years

They slowly fade
Gradually losing significance

Behind his eyes there hides an ocean
Deep emotions and feelings concealed in his gaze

Those tears will never wake
His sorrow will never be able to bring about change

And as her mystery releases
As she opens up and reveals her secrets

The sadness of his weary state
The sorrow of his tired condition

And so the morning sun arises
The new day begins