Miriam grew up in Gothenburg as youngest daughter of English father Roy and Finnish mother Oyti. She has three siblings, namely baby-bro Nicolas and older sisters Sarah and Elisa.
She started a early childhood music education to take voice lessons on choral singing in Brunnsbo Music Class Girls Choir, Gothenburg.
After leaving primary school, she studied music theatre at the secondary level on the Music Theatre School in Bjärnum, Hässleholm.
Miriam has commenced songwriting in partnership with childhood friend Victor Rådströmin in November 2011. Four months later, debut single 'Finders Keepers' was out by record label 100 Songs in March 2012. Miriam succeeded the breakthrough regardless of previous events in which she did not pass her main objective 'Music Theatre School', aggravating a tragic event that made her deeply affected than during childhood the parental house burned down, added the divorce of her parents, but she had pulled oneself together and all moments of feeling abandoned seemed like blown away. From now on it's all plain sailing.
Directly after release of first single 'Finders Keepers' , she signed with EMI. In 2012 Miriam toured at a sold-out club tour in Germany. MTV Iggy (MTV's site with a focus on new artists) chose Miriam for 'Artist of the Week' in August of the same year. She had partaken in an episode of SVT (Swedish public service television company) In the fall of 2012 came out an acoustic single 'Raised In Rain', also written with Victor Rådström.
In early 2013 appeared the single 'Push Play' followed by debut album 'Raised in Rain' that reached 12th place in the Top Sweden.
In 2014 she traveled with choir at the Kent Club Tour attented by swedish artists Ida Redig and Naomi Pilgrim.
On December 14, 2014 Miriam performed in 'Musikhjälpen' (Swedish Music Aid Radio) 'Let us stop the spread of HIV' with the songs 'Push Play' and 'Dragon'.
On February 14, 2016 she conquered places one, two and three on the Swedish charts, an artist placing that never happened before in the entire history list.
2016 Bryant won two Rockbjörnen for Best Female Live, and Årets Svenska Låt (Ett sista glas)
Presently Miriam occupies top places in Swedish charts with new single Black Car.
Serendipity
Miriam Bryant Lyrics
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Your eyes in summer sun like bullets from a gun
Through my heart and in my dreams,
I'm counting all the ways that you could leave
Safe inside in my mind, I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
You called it serendipity
Take me back to the place you were gone without a trace
It is hard to believe tell me this is just a dream
Hide your secrets in the sand
Before all this falls out of hand
Falling two ways in kind
I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
You called it serendipity
I call it the death of me
Fading to grey do you wanna be
Left out or circled in
I know we'll go down
Hide your secrets in the sand
And I will never understand
How this became my state of mind
I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
You called it serendipity
In the opening lines, the singer reminisces about their past experiences with someone they were close to when they were young. The description of the summer sun in their eyes being like bullets from a gun that pierced their heart underscores the intensity of the connection they once shared. However, the singer is also aware that this bond is fragile, and they fear that this person may leave them. The phrase "memories don't lie" suggests that they are holding on to the moments they shared, whether painful or joyful, as a way to cope and perhaps even cherish what they used to have.
The chorus is where the song's title comes in - the other person refers to their past together as "serendipity." However, the singer's response is more somber, as they describe their emotions as being in a state of "fading to grey" and being left out. They are grappling with how their relationship has changed and evolved over time, perhaps even ending abruptly without explanation. The use of the phrase "death of me" indicates that the singer feels as though they have lost a part of themselves in this process. However, they still want to hold on to the memories they have and make them into something more tangible, a memory that they can keep for themselves.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nature of looking back on past relationships and experiences. While there are moments of nostalgia and longing, there is also a recognition that time has passed and things have changed. The use of the word "serendipity" adds an interesting layer to the song - while it can mean a happy coincidence or unexpected good fortune, the singer's reaction to it indicates that it has taken on a more complicated meaning for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I have done with you when we were young
Reflecting on all the experiences shared with the person during a youthful time in life.
Your eyes in summer sun like bullets from a gun
Remembering the impact of their gaze under the bright light.
Through my heart and in my dreams,
Being present in thoughts and dreams, feeling the emotions of the bond.
I'm counting all the ways that you could leave
Feeling apprehensive about the relationship ending, and anticipating all the possible reasons why.
Safe inside in my mind, I'll make a memory, memories don't lie
Deliberately making an effort to create a lasting memory that couldn't be distorted over time.
Take me back to the place you were gone without a trace
Desiring to rediscover a connection that has been lost for a while, but still feels fresh in memory.
It is hard to believe tell me this is just a dream
Questioning whether the bond ever existed, or if it was just a fantasy.
Hide your secrets in the sand
Hiding secrets to avoid problem and conflict.
Before all this falls out of hand
Trying to solve the issues leading to a broken bond before they escalate into larger problems.
Falling two ways in kind
Being stuck in the middle of a difficult situation with no obvious solution leading one to doubt themselves and which way to go.
I call it the death of me
Acknowledging the emotional toll that this relationship is taking on the person, and how it's harming them.
Fading to grey do you wanna be
The dynamic between the two people has become monochromatic, uninteresting due to becoming predictable and repetitive.
Left out or circled in
Reflecting on choosing between being part of a group or being an outsider in a relationship.
I know we'll go down
Recognizing the inevitability of the relationship's end.
And I will never understand how this became my state of mind
Being bewildered by how the person's obsession with the relationship has led to these emotions.
You called it serendipity
The person who the song is directed to called the relationship a happy and unexpected turn of events, but it might just be the opposite for the singer.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Asha Overstreet
why can't this be longer?!
I've got it on repeat for the past hour
Lord Evan
This is so beautiful! I love it. <3
Hans Joelsson
En riktigt skön röst!!
Linn Wilhelmsson
Sötnos vilken härlig röst du har.
Moa Olsson
Sååå bra hörde en bit av låten på netflixreklamen och hörde att det var Miriams fina röst var tvungen att kolla upp vilken av hennes låter det var. Tur att jag gjorde det för nu ska jag defenitivt lyssna på hela hennes album😊
Michael Olsson
Faaaannn så bra!!!!
gabs _C
The best song
NѦturalVibΞs
Jag tror att hon snodde låten från mig thb. inte ovanligt eftersom jag brukar vara först.
De lugnt, de kommer ny musik i år. Oh Yes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1_M9tbbXTs
Mona Blom
Wtf
tillyvictory
Låter ointresserad.