Miss Li (born Linda Carlsson, July 6, 1982 in Borlänge, Sweden) is a female… Read Full Bio ↴Miss Li (born Linda Carlsson, July 6, 1982 in Borlänge, Sweden) is a female singer/songwriter currently based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Her musical style is a mix of jazz, cabaret and blues. In high school she was in a metal band called Nobody and later on also called LiviaGray

Her first record Late Night Heartbroken Blues was recorded and released late 2006 and spawned the singles Oh Boy and High On You. The sophomore album God Put A Rainbow In the Sky was released just months later in May 2007, the lead single from the album was the song I'm Sorry, He's Mine - a song about how she stole her best friend's boyfriend just because she wanted him over the night.

She continued to release new albums in record speed when her new album Songs of A Rag Doll was released October 19th 2007 and she had now released three albums within a year. She told Swedish Groove magazine that vacation for her meant going into the studio. The album came with the single Gotta Leave My Troubles Behind which had some success on the Swedish "tracks" charts where the people of Sweden vote for their favorite songs each week.

In 2007 she was also featured on the famous Swedish artist Lars Winnerbäcks lead single Om Du Lämnade Mig Nu from his album Daugava. The single became a huge hit and was #1 on the track charts as well as the singles charts and lead to national recognition for Miss Li. In 2008 she released the compilation album Best of 061122-071122 which included her best songs from the past three albums and some unreleased material including the song Good Morning.

In the summer of 2008 she sang the song Oh Boy on the popular Sing-A-Long show Allsång På Skansen that has over a million viewers every week. This lead to the single becoming far more popular than it was at its first release and it went to #8 on the Swedish singles charts.

After an uncharacteristically lengthy break, she released her 4th album Dancing the Whole Way Home in March 2009.

I'm Sorry He's Mine
Miss Li Lyrics

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Oh, it started just like love should
I stole him from my best friend
Not like they were a couple
She just wanted him one night in bed

Oh no, why'd step up girl
Can't you see this man is meant for me
Oh oh, won't you roll over girl

This man is for me and only me

And I'm so sad that I stole him
When you wanted him so very bad
But life's cruel when you fall for someone
That don't belong to you

Oh no, won't you dry your tears
In someone elses sweet embrace
Oh oh won't you try your luck girl
'Cause I'm sorry, he's mine and only mine

I'm sorry he's mine
Well I'm sorry that I made you sad
But I am even glader he's mine
He's mine
And I'm sorry that I lost you friend
But I would do it once again

Well I'm sorry that I made you sad
But I am even glader he's mine
He's mine

And I'm sorry that I lost you friend
But I would do it once again

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Sorry He's Mine" by Miss Li tells the story of a woman who has fallen in love with a man who was previously desired by her best friend. She admits to stealing him from her best friend, although they were not officially a couple. The lyrics speak to the pain that comes from wanting someone who "doesn't belong to you" and the difficult choices that may have to be made in pursuit of love.

The first verse sets the scene for the story, positioning the relationship between the singer and the man as one that "started just like love should." However, we quickly learn that he was previously desired by her best friend. The line "Not like they were a couple, she just wanted him one night in bed" implies that this was a casual encounter rather than a serious relationship. The singer positions herself as the one who ended up with the man, stealing him away from her friend.

The chorus is where the singer apologizes for her actions, acknowledging that she is "so sad" that she caused her friend pain. However, she also asserts her claim on the man, stating that he is "mine and only mine." The second verse continues this narrative, with the singer encouraging her friend to move on and find someone else to "dry your tears" with. She also reaffirms her position as the one who is meant to be with the man, suggesting that her friend should "try your luck" elsewhere.

Overall, "I'm Sorry He's Mine" is a song about the complexities of love and relationships. It explores the pain that can come from wanting someone who is already desired by someone else and the difficult choices that may have to be made in such a situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it started just like love should
The beginning of our relationship was perfect and idyllic

I stole him from my best friend
I betrayed my friend's trust and began a romantic relationship with someone she was interested in

Not like they were a couple
My friend and this person were not officially dating or in a committed relationship

She just wanted him one night in bed
My friend only wanted a casual, physical encounter with this person

Oh no, why'd step up girl
Why did you even try to pursue this man when it should have been obvious that he was meant for me?

Can't you see this man is meant for me
This man and I have a deep, meaningful connection that is undeniable

Oh oh, won't you roll over girl
You should just accept that this man is mine and move on

This man is for me and only me
I am possessive over this person and do not want to share them with anyone, especially not my ex-friend

And I'm so sad that I stole him
I feel guilty for betraying my friend and beginning a relationship with someone she was interested in

When you wanted him so very bad
I know that my friend had feelings for this person and wanted to pursue a romantic relationship with them

But life's cruel when you fall for someone
Unfortunately, I cannot control my feelings for this person and neither can my friend

That don't belong to you
This person is not anyone's property and ultimately gets to decide who they want to be with

Oh no, won't you dry your tears
Stop crying and move on from your feelings for this person

In someone elses sweet embrace
You should find comfort in the arms of someone else who is able to reciprocate your feelings

Oh oh won't you try your luck girl
Go out and find someone else to be with instead of dwelling on your failed pursuit of this man

'Cause I'm sorry, he's mine and only mine
I am possessive over this person and refuse to let go of our relationship, even if it means losing my friend

I'm sorry that I made you sad
I regret that my actions hurt my friend and caused her pain

But I am even glader he's mine
Despite my guilt and regret, I am still happy that I am with this person

He's mine
I am possessive over this person and view them as my own property

And I'm sorry that I lost you friend
I regret that my pursuit of this person caused the end of our friendship

But I would do it once again
Despite the consequences, I would still choose to be with this person and pursue our relationship

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Linda Karlsson, Sonny Gustafsson

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Bob Airhart

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A song of truth, telling for better or worst and I must say Miss Li has hit a cord with this song as it happens friends lose friends due to love interests and it has always been that way.