In the summer of 2007 she participated in Diggiloo tour with Lasse Holm, Linda Bengtzing, Lotta Engberg, Tony Roche, Charlotte Perrelli, Thomas Pettersson, Jan Johansen, Niklas Andersson, Benjamin Wahlgren and Magnus Johansson. Sandén has also sung duets with Ola Svensson in the song You are the music in me, which is included in the Disney film High School Musical 2. Molly and Ola was also a song in the Swedish tryouts to Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007.
Sandén attended Så ska det låta on April 11, 2008 together with Magnus Bäcklund. In summer 2008 she participated again in Diggiloo tour with Lasse Holm, Linda Bengtzing, Lotta Engberg, Thomas Pettersson, Måns Zelmerlöw, Nanne Grönvall, Stefan and Kim and Magnus Johansson. A compilation CD was released in connection with the tour which contains the songs Hallelujah and Gabriellas song with Molly. Molly's cover of Dea Norberg's song Den underbara dagen du kommer hem is played frequently in advertisements for Sibylla 2008.
In 2008 Sandén participated in the Sun, wind & water, a tribute to Ted Gärdestad, with Janne Schaffer, Jan Johansen, Johan Boding and Sara Löfgren. The same year, she and Brandur, released a Swedish version of the song Right Here, Right Now contained in the Disney film High School Musical 3.
Sandén has also entered Melodifestivalen 2009, the Swedish contest to choose the entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. Sandén qualified for the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2009 with her song Så vill stjärnorna. In the final she finished in last place only getting two points. These two points came from the international jury. None of the Swedish juries gave her any points and she finished eighth in the public vote out of 11, the highest place of the no pointers.
Sandén competeted in the third semifinal in Melodifestivalen 2012 and proceeded to the final with her song "Why am i crying".
Molly was in a relationship with Swedish singer Eric Saade. They lived together since early 2011, until their relationship officially ended on January 9, 2012.
Phoenix
Molly Sandén Lyrics
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Burning ashes on the floor
Trouble in the air
I didn’t sign up for this war
Let the fire in
All my demons from before
'Cause I’m not afraid
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Gotta die to come alive
I’m falling just to rise
Crawling just to fly
Gotta die to stay alive
I’m hurting just to burn
Burning to ignite
Gotta die to stay alive
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Gotta die to stay alive
Hit me one more time
One two three just give me more
'Cause with every strike
I’ll be stronger than before
I used to fear the night
I used to close my eyes
But now I need the dark so I can see the stars shine
I’m falling just to rise
Crawling just to fly
Gotta die to stay alive
I’m hurting just to burn
Burning to ignite
Gotta die to stay alive
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Gotta die to stay alive
So watch me burn
Go feed my flame
'Cause it’s my turn
To rise again
So watch me burn (Gasoline, gasoline on the fire)
Go feed my flame (Gasoline, gasoline on the fire)
'Cause it’s my turn (Gasoline, gasoline on the fire)
To fly again, again, again, again
White noise in my head
Burning ashes on the floor
'Cause I’m falling just to rise
Crawling just to fly
Gotta die to stay alive
I’m hurting just to burn
Burning to ignite
Gotta die to stay alive
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
Molly Sandén's song "Phoenix" is an anthem for anyone who has been knocked down but refuses to stay down. The opening lyrics of the song paint a picture of chaos and turmoil, with white noise in the singer's head and burning ashes on the floor. The singer declares that she didn't sign up for the war that she finds herself in, but she's ready to face it head-on. She's summoning all her demons from before to fight alongside her because she's not afraid, and she's ready to explode.
The chorus of the song, "Like a phoenix, gotta die to come alive," is a reference to the Greek myth of the phoenix, a bird that is reborn from its own ashes. The singer is using the imagery of the phoenix to convey that in order to rise again, she must first fall, and in order to truly live, she must first die. She's willing to go through the pain and struggle because she knows that on the other side there's a chance for renewal and rebirth.
The second verse of the song continues with the themes of overcoming adversity and embracing darkness. The singer used to fear the night and close her eyes, but now she needs the darkness so she can see the stars shine. She's learned to find beauty in the midst of chaos and to keep pushing forward even when the road ahead is dark and uncertain. "Phoenix" is a powerful anthem about resilience, determination, and the power of self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
White noise in my head
I have chaos and confusion in my thoughts
Burning ashes on the floor
My past has been destroyed and left behind
Trouble in the air
There's unrest and tension around me
I didn’t sign up for this war
I never wanted to be in this struggle
Let the fire in
I'm ready to embrace my passion
All my demons from before
My past fears and doubts are coming back
'Cause I’m not afraid
I'm brave and fearless
I’m ready to explode
I'm ready to burst out with energy and vitality
Like a phoenix, Like a phoenix
I'll rise from the ashes and be reborn
Gotta die to come alive
I need to let go of my old self to become new
I’m falling just to rise
I'm taking risks to achieve greater heights
Crawling just to fly
I'm starting small to achieve big things
Gotta die to stay alive
I need to constantly improve and grow to live
I’m hurting just to burn
I'm feeling pain to fuel my passion
Burning to ignite
I'm using my energy to create a spark of inspiration
Hit me one more time
Challenges motivate me to get stronger
One two three just give me more
I'm not afraid of difficulties, bring them on
I used to fear the night
I was scared of the unknown
I used to close my eyes
I used to turn away from my problems
But now I need the dark so I can see the stars shine
I've learned to appreciate the beauty in challenging times
So watch me burn
I'll show you my passion and energy
Go feed my flame
Let me use challenges to grow stronger
'Cause it’s my turn
It's my time to shine and succeed
To rise again
I'll keep winning and achieving greater things even after failure
Gasoline, gasoline on the fire
I'll use challenges as fuel to keep going
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MichaelRoach73
Here after being brought to tears by her voice in the Eurovision movie 🥰
@aprilnelson2971
Weird right lol 😂 me too
@xupux
Swear to god me too lol. I got my
Girl cracking up because I tear up every time I listen to husavic
@evolv.e
Molly Sandén singing Husavik 🐋🏔
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCExVa1BCKc/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
@pacificbase
COMPOSER : Atli Örvarsson for Eurovision song "Husavik - Home Town"
@craiggorman3204
I havent seen the film yet but WOW she is amazing. I am going to watch the film tonight if possible. I am totally bewitched.
@jesuscastaneda9641
Hopefully this Eurovision movie will push singers like Molly Sandén to get more recognition!
I’ve been a fan of hers for a few years now all the way from California.
@Rosannasfriend
That does it. She’s officially my current favourite voice.
@TT-od2pt
I'm here because of the Will Ferrell movie. Amazing singer.
@Rossbrian1
Same here, cant believe I never heard of her untill today her voice is absolutely amazing