Melissa got a guitar at the age of 15, it was not long before she wrote her first song in Swedish. She came into the music program at the high school and before she had gone out of second ring tone, first record deal was signed and the tale got its start.
After school started filming of Melissa's first songs, during the time she had the opportunity to accompany the opening act on Peter Lemarcs awaited tour in 2007. In spring 2008 debut album finished and 'Långa nätter' (Long Nights) was released. The album opened up to a large audience that has embraced Melissa's voice and heartfelt lyrics. This is particularly noticeable on Spotify, where she has become one of Sony Sweden's most played artists.
2009 came the album 'Säg ingenting till mig' (Do Not Tell Me) which was then followed by a sold out tour around Sweden. Two years later, Melissa released third album 'Innan jag kände dig' (Before I Knew You). Both albums were recorded in the legendary Atlantis Studio and produced by Ola Gustafsson.
The fourth album, 'Om du vill vara med mig' (If You Want To Be With Me), also produced by Ola Gustafsson (Puk Recording Studios in Denmark). It was released on October 2, 2013 and went directly into the second on the Swedish album chart and # 1 on the Norwegian.
In this connection gave Melissa Horn out on a large Scandinavian tour starting in Oslo and several extraordinary performances in Norway and Sweden.
Melissa Horn's success story is one that takes place in silence. Although she is not exposed in the media in any significant way, her touring has been a success. She has also received a well-deserved recognition with nominations for Rockbjörnen (The Rock Bear) and Grammy Award and recipient of several awards, including 'Evert Taube Stipendiet' (Swedish institution for music and literary prizes) in 2012.
On November 27, 2015 released Melissa Horn's fifth album 'Jag går nu' (I Go Now) as in the spring followed up by her so far most comprehensive tour with 50 gigs around Sweden, Norway and Finland. The single 'Du går nu ' (You Go Now) is the first taster from her fifth album, described by her as a separation disc.
Falla fritt
Melissa Horn Lyrics
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Vad vill du känna när någon tagit din makt
Du vill att jag ska sjunga
Men bara om sånt som hör till sitt
Men ska jag sjunga
Då ska det finnas tid att sjunga fritt
Vem vill du spela när du lagt alla kort
Du vill att jag ska känna
För något som aldrig känts som mitt
Men ska jag känna
Då ska det finnas tid att känna fritt
Hur ska du veta om ingen lärt dig hur
Hur ska du våga chansa
Du som aldrig haft nån tur
Du vill att jag ska älska
Med nån som bara älskar sitt
Men ska jag älska
Då ska det finnas tid att älska fritt
Vad ska jag skriva för att du ska bli berörd
Hur högt ska jag skrika
Varje gång jag vill bli hörd
Du vill att jag ska falla
Mot något som du har gjort till ditt
Men ska jag falla
Då ska det finnas tid att falla fritt
The lyrics to Melissa Horn's song "Falla Fritt" are all about the struggle to be true to oneself in the face of societal pressures and expectations. The singer is asking what one is supposed to do when everything is already said and done, when someone else has taken away one's power. The first line of the song, "Vad vill du säga när allting är sagt," translates to "What do you want to say when everything has been said?" This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about finding the courage to be authentic and honest in a world that can be stiflingly conformist.
The chorus of the song talks about the desire to sing, feel, and love freely, without being constrained by the expectations of others. The singer recognizes that there are societal norms that dictate how one is supposed to live and love, but she insists that if she is going to do any of those things, she wants to do them on her own terms. The line "Men ska jag sjunga, då ska det finnas tid att sjunga fritt" translates to "But if I'm going to sing, then there must be time to sing freely."
The verses of the song explore different facets of this struggle to be true to oneself. The second verse talks about the pressure to conform to someone else's ideals, even if they don't resonate with one's own. The third verse talks about the fear of taking risks and trying new things, especially if one has never had much luck in life. And the fourth verse talks about the pressure to create something that will impress other people, even if it doesn't truly speak to one's own experience.
Overall, "Falla Fritt" is a powerful commentary on the ways in which societal expectations can stifle individual expression and creativity. The song encourages listeners to find the strength to be themselves, even when it feels like the world is pushing them in a different direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Vad vill du säga när allting är sagt
What do you want to say when everything has been said?
Vad vill du känna när någon tagit din makt
What do you want to feel when someone has taken your power?
Du vill att jag ska sjunga
You want me to sing
Men bara om sånt som hör till sitt
But only about things that belong to it
Men ska jag sjunga
But if I'm going to sing
Då ska det finnas tid att sjunga fritt
Then there should be time to sing freely
Vem vill du spela när du lagt alla kort
Who do you want to play when you've laid out all the cards?
Hur vill du leva när tiden går för fort
How do you want to live when time goes too fast?
Du vill att jag ska känna
You want me to feel
För något som aldrig känts som mitt
For something that has never felt like mine
Men ska jag känna
But if I'm going to feel
Då ska det finnas tid att känna fritt
Then there should be time to feel freely
Hur ska du veta om ingen lärt dig hur
How will you know if no one has taught you?
Hur ska du våga chansa
How will you dare to take a chance?
Du som aldrig haft nån tur
You who have never had any luck
Du vill att jag ska älska
You want me to love
Med nån som bara älskar sitt
With someone who only loves their own
Men ska jag älska
But if I'm going to love
Då ska det finnas tid att älska fritt
Then there should be time to love freely
Vad ska jag skriva för att du ska bli berörd
What should I write to make you feel touched?
Hur högt ska jag skrika
How loud should I scream?
Varje gång jag vill bli hörd
Every time I want to be heard
Du vill att jag ska falla
You want me to fall
Mot något som du har gjort till ditt
Against something that you have made yours
Men ska jag falla
But if I'm going to fall
Då ska det finnas tid att falla fritt
Then there should be time to fall freely
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@solblom100
Tack Melissa för din fina sång o musik/Solan
@blackpumagirl
Jeg elsker det.
@lenahjonsson
Fantastisk text och fantastisk röst.....
@bra575
den såreste å beste låten jag har hørt på år :)
@quizastomorrow
Con cada nueva cancion que escucho, siento que hermosa es la MUSICA y que hermosa es este mujer. Gracias
@ModernaTankar
melissa är helt... fantastisk.
@EmelieFriman
En underbar låt... Älskar hennes musik, hennes texter är helt underbara<3
@annahedroslund4537
Detta är så jävla bra..
@jonasingesson3204
Vackert :)
@JJCC85
Från Spanien, förstår ingenting, men jag älskar den låten och hans röst.