In spring 2011, Lignell attended the audition for the 8th season of the singing competition "Idol 2011" on Swedish TV channel TV4. On the first audition, she sang the own composed song "When I Held Ya". Since then, the Swedish audience and jury fell in love with Moa and her song. Lignell was selected as one of the eleven contestants in the final contest.
On the semi final in Scandinavium, Gothenburg on December 2, 2011, she was voted out and finished in 3rd place.
Calling
Moa Lignell Lyrics
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one else is here Just
some sounds of silence that I do not fear I'm
counting every store I
wonder where you are Have
you forgotten I'm the one you once adore I?
remeber when you said I
like you when you do that thing with your dread You
by that time we're standing here adored And
I was scared although I wanted you some more I
realize you so hard to know and I wonder where we are (I can hear you Calling)
And
you will never be the same but you remain You're
always in my heart And
I can hear you calling I
can hear you calling now I
can hear you calling Dam
dam dam I
can hear you calling now It's
easy us to fall But
not to lose your pride They
say it's best for all What
more can I say I?
miss you everyday And
I wonder will we ever be alright It
feels like everything is here for you tonight I
realize you so hard to know and I wonder where we are (I can hear you Calling)
And
you will never be the same but you remain You're
always in my heart And
I can hear you calling I
can hear you calling now I
can hear you calling Dam
dam dam I
can hear you calling now I
figured we'll be fine now Forgiving
all the time we've spent And
I thought this you'll be mine now But
now we're nothing more than friends No
we're... just friends I
realize you so hard to know and I wonder where we are (I can hear you Calling)
And
you will never be the same but you remain You're
always in my heart (I can hear you calling) And
I want you to know I
miss you so and I wonder where we are Do
you ever think of me and what we be if we never grew up hard
The lyrics to Moa Lignell's song "Calling" express lingering feelings of love and longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer reminisces about a past relationship or encounter with someone who meant a lot to her, but who is now gone. She wonders if this person remembers her and if they still think about her the way she thinks about them. The sounds of silence around her bring up memories of the times they spent together, and she imagines what it might be like if they could be reunited. The singer struggles to reconcile the strong emotions she still feels for this person with the fact that they are no longer together, and she wonders if they will ever be able to find their way back to each other.
The lyrics of "Calling" speak to the universal experience of wanting to hold onto a past relationship and the emotions associated with it, even when it is no longer possible. The song expresses a sense of loss and nostalgia, while also touching on themes of hope and perseverance in the face of uncertainty. It is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of human connection and the strength of the bonds we form with others.
Line by Line Meaning
No one else is here Just some sounds of silence that I do not fear
The singer is alone and there is no one else around. The only thing she can hear is silence, but this doesn't scare her.
I'm counting every store I wonder where you are Have you forgotten I'm the one you once adore
The singer is looking for someone and she is counting each store hoping to find them. She wonders if they've forgotten about her, even though she used to be the person they adored.
I remember when you said I like you when you do that thing with your dread You wanted me to stay I knew it would be late And by that time we're standing here adored And I was scared although I wanted you some more
The singer recalls a time when the person she is looking for complimented her on a certain thing she does with her hair. They wanted her to stay, but the singer knew it was getting late. They ended up standing together and the singer admits she was scared, but still wanted the person more.
I realize you so hard to know and I wonder where we are (I can hear you Calling)
The artist is finding it difficult to understand the person she is looking for and she is unsure of their whereabouts. She can hear them calling out to her.
And you will never be the same but you remain You're always in my heart
The person the artist is looking for may have changed, but they will always hold a special place in her heart.
And I can hear you calling I can hear you calling now I can hear you calling Dam dam dam I can hear you calling now
The singer is still hearing the person calling out to her, and the repetition of the word 'dam' indicates the urgency of the situation.
It's easy us to fall But not to lose your pride They say it's best for all What more can I say I miss you everyday And I wonder will we ever be alright It feels like everything is here for you tonight
The singer reflects on the ease with which they could fall into a relationship, but acknowledges that it's important not to lose pride. Despite missing the person, she wonders if things will ever be okay again. She also notes that it seems like everything is going well for the person she is looking for.
I figured we'll be fine now Forgiving all the time we've spent And I thought this you'll be mine now But now we're nothing more than friends No we're... just friends
The artist had hoped that things would work out and they would be together, but now they are just friends and there's no hope of anything more.
And I want you to know I miss you so and I wonder where we are Do you ever think of me and what we be if we never grew up hard
The artist wants the person to know how much she misses them and she wonders if they ever think about what their relationship would be like if they hadn't faced so many challenges in life.
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sera Lig
She really understands music and the true purpose of it. Just beautiful❤
Kholby Wardell
I just love how much she understands the songs she sings. It's a deep, emotional well that she shares. This is just so beautiful, evocative, haunting and moving. Sing forever, Moa!
goodbadone
Maybe because she writes them herself...
robert netzler
Moa is one of the few Swedish female artists who have a special ability to make the ear listen properly. Thanks..
Emran Baloch
Fantastic lyrics and especially her melodious voice making this song an unforgettable memory
Verde Transportes
espetacular! á muito tempo não ouvia uma voz tao marcante como esta.
Marcelo Benatto Ferreira
OMG, i couldnt wait to finish the video to post, she's SO amazing, best female voice i heard in a decade.
tammytilt
Alltså förstår inte hur jag missat henne innan, hennes röst går fan rakt in i själen ju. Helt jävla amazing! Måste se henne live!!
MrGeniusImp
I truly love this song...it's such a soul-touching beauty...magnificent!
Verónica Gálvez Larco
qué buenas letras!!!!