When Nadja Evelina now releases music, she does it herself via her own, newly started record company Hjärtat Recordings. With full power over her art, she hopes that her vision is heard more clearly than ever - it must be felt, otherwise it can be. “For me, it felt like a natural step to go completely independent. Since writing is my most important thing, I wanted to be in a position where I can make creative decisions based solely on my own gut feeling. Now I am. It's the scariest and best thing I've ever done. ”
During the spring and summer of 2019, Nadja was out on her "Heartbreak Tour" where she played all over Sweden and also in Norway.
Min stad
Nadja Evelina Lyrics
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När ditt tåg från perrongen
Jag vill ändå vara ensam
Ha lurar längs bondegatan
Och vi ska aldrig gå där mer tillsammans
Ingen av oss tillhör någon annan
Men det är min stad
Inget finns kvar
Men det är mins stad nu
Jag har snart glömt i vilken port du bodde
Inga vänner frågar om dig
Jag vet inte var du somnar (var du somnar)
Men du ska aldrig mera se mig vakna
Och jag bryr mig inte alls om var du hamnar (bryr mig inte alls om var du hamnar)
Kanske är du lycklig med nån annan
Men det är min stad
Det är min stad nu (det är min stad)
Nya misstag
För det är min stad nu
Och jag gråter inte fast jag borde
När ditt tåg går från perrongen
Jag gråter inte fast jag borde
Jag är glad fast ingen tror mig
Min stad nu
Min stad nu
Min stad nu
Min stad nu (och jag gråter inte fast jag borde)
Min stad nu (när ditt tåg går från perrongen)
Min stad nu (jag gråter inte fast jag borde)
Min stad nu (jag är glad fast ingen tror mig)
Min stad nu
Men det är min stad
Det är min stad nu
Inget finns kvar
Men det är mins stad nu
These lyrics revolve around the theme of moving on from a past relationship and reclaiming ownership of one's own city. The singer expresses a sense of emotional detachment, noting that she should be crying but chooses not to. Despite wanting to be alone, she mentions having headphones along the Bondegatan street, suggesting a desire for distraction or escape.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's claim on the city, stating that it now belongs to her. She acknowledges that nothing remains of the past, but the city is still hers to navigate and make her own. This ownership signifies a sense of empowerment and independence.
The second verse reveals the singer slowly forgetting which building her ex-partner lived in and her friends no longer asking about them. She doesn't know where the person falls asleep anymore and decides they will never see her wake up again. The singer claims not to care about where the ex-partner ends up, suggesting a sense of indifference or perhaps even resentment. There is a possibility that the ex-partner may have found happiness with someone else, but the singer remains unaffected by this news.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's firm hold on the city. She reiterates that it is her city now, implying a new chapter in her life characterized by the potential for making new mistakes. The lyrics indicate a level of growth and moving forward despite the absence of emotional expression.
The song concludes with the singer repeating the phrase "Min stad nu" (My city now). This reaffirmation signifies a sense of pride and ownership over the city. The final lines, "And I don't cry even though I should," and "I am happy even though no one believes me," further emphasize the singer's resolve and ability to find joy in her own terms, regardless of others' perceptions.
Overall, the lyrics convey a story of emotional detachment and reclaiming one's own space and happiness after a break-up. The singer isn't afraid to move on, express her independence, and prioritize her own well-being over the expectations and opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Gråter inte fast jag borde
I don't cry even though I should
När ditt tåg från perrongen
When your train leaves the platform
Jag vill ändå vara ensam
I still want to be alone
Ha lurar längs bondegatan
Have headphones along the country street
Och vi ska aldrig gå där mer tillsammans
And we will never walk there together anymore
Ingen av oss tillhör någon annan
None of us belong to anyone else
Men det är min stad
But it's my city
Det är min stad nu
It's my city now
Inget finns kvar
Nothing remains
Men det är min stad nu
But it's my city now
Jag har snart glömt i vilken port du bodde
I have almost forgotten which door you lived behind
Inga vänner frågar om dig
No friends ask about you
Jag vet inte var du somnar (var du somnar)
I don't know where you fall asleep (where you fall asleep)
Men du ska aldrig mera se mig vakna
But you will never see me wake up again
Och jag bryr mig inte alls om var du hamnar (bryr mig inte alls om var du hamnar)
And I don't care at all where you end up (don't care at all where you end up)
Kanske är du lycklig med nån annan
Maybe you are happy with someone else
Nya misstag
New mistakes
För det är min stad nu
Because it's my city now
Och jag gråter inte fast jag borde
And I don't cry even though I should
När ditt tåg går från perrongen
When your train leaves the platform
Jag gråter inte fast jag borde
I don't cry even though I should
Jag är glad fast ingen tror mig
I'm happy even though no one believes me
Min stad nu
My city now
Min stad nu
My city now
Min stad nu
My city now
Min stad nu
My city now
Min stad nu (och jag gråter inte fast jag borde)
My city now (and I don't cry even though I should)
Min stad nu (när ditt tåg går från perrongen)
My city now (when your train leaves the platform)
Min stad nu (jag gråter inte fast jag borde)
My city now (I don't cry even though I should)
Min stad nu (jag är glad fast ingen tror mig)
My city now (I'm happy even though no one believes me)
Min stad nu
My city now
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