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.
Jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
Melissa Horn Lyrics
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sist var himlen vit som papper ovanför
Men jag har slutat säga nej, nu ska jag göra vad jag kan
jag ska riva mina murar tills vi ser varann
För jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
Jag tankar(?) nya tankar, men långsamt som du vet
Så jag lovar ingenting, jag säger hellre förlåt
Vi ska va dom vi vill vara hellre nu än efteråt
För jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
Jag har inte sagt till nån, att du blev kvar här igår
fast det är svårt att hålla tyst när alla frågar hur det går
För jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
In Melissa Horn's song "Jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig" (translated as "I Know Who I Am When I Am with You"), the lyrics express a sense of self-discovery and transformation that occurs when the singer is in the presence of a particular someone. The opening lines suggest that it takes some time for the singer to adjust to this newfound feeling and they may even forget how to act in their presence. The metaphor of the sky being as white as paper implies a clean slate or a fresh start, indicating a sense of purity and possibility.
The next stanza highlights the singer's struggle to reconcile their ideals with reality. They acknowledge their slow pace of thinking and processing new ideas, but they promise not to make any false claims and would rather be honest and apologize if needed. Here, the intention is to be genuine and true to themselves, embracing authenticity and accepting the flaws that come with it.
The final stanza reveals the singer's hesitation to reveal their attachment and connection to this person. Despite wanting to keep it a secret, the difficulty arises when everyone starts asking them about their relationship. This suggests a desire for privacy and intimacy in their connection.
Overall, the song portrays a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance that is catalyzed by the presence of someone special. It explores the idea that being with this person brings out the singer's true self and allows them to let go of barriers and pretenses.
Line by Line Meaning
Det tar ett tag för mig, jag kanske glömmer hur man gör
It takes me some time, I might forget how to do things
sist var himlen vit som papper ovanför
last time, the sky was as white as paper above
Men jag har slutat säga nej, nu ska jag göra vad jag kan
But I have stopped saying no, now I will do what I can
jag ska riva mina murar tills vi ser varann
I will tear down my walls until we can see each other
För jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
Because I know who I am when I'm with you
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
yes, I know who I am when I'm with you
Jag har aldrig fått ihop modell och verklighet
I have never managed to align the model and reality
Jag tankar(?) nya tankar, men långsamt som du vet
I fill up with new thoughts, but slowly as you know
Så jag lovar ingenting, jag säger hellre förlåt
So I promise nothing, I prefer to say sorry
Vi ska va dom vi vill vara hellre nu än efteråt
We should be the ones we want to be rather now than later
Jag har inte sagt till nån, att du blev kvar här igår
I haven't told anyone that you stayed here yesterday
fast det är svårt att hålla tyst när alla frågar hur det går
although it's difficult to keep quiet when everyone asks how it's going
För jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
Because I know who I am when I'm with you
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
yes, I know who I am when I'm with you
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
yes, I know who I am when I'm with you
ja, jag vet vem jag är när jag är hos dig
yes, I know who I am when I'm with you
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