Prior to being the front woman, Malin was programming for midaircondo, singing lead in now-defunct rock band The Dora Steins, contributing wispy vocals to various electronic productions, and doing solo shows and performance art all around Sweden under the name Disdishdance.
Niki & The Dove’s premiere single "Ease My Mind / Under The Bridges" was released by Moshi Moshi on August 30th 2010.
Love To The Test
Niki & the Dove Lyrics
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Let’s give them all something to talk about
You wanna settle down, me too, you see?
You wanna make it good, make that with me here
I waited ‘til I was somewhat mature babe
I waited ‘til I couldn’t wait no more babe
I waited but I’m knocking on your door now
All because the first time that I saw you
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
And what’s the time, and what’s your number boy
I can’t wait to get to know you, to know you more,
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
And touch down the first time, the first time
Are you ready for this woman, this woman
I knew it from the start and that’s no lie
? now you think twice
I tried to run away, I stopped to catch my breath
Just to find out the world was still
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
And what’s the time, and what’s your number boy
I can’t wait to get to know you, to know you more,
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
And touch down the first time, the first time
Are you ready for this woman, this woman
The first time I saw you
Uh, the first time
The first time I saw you
The lyrics of Niki & the Dove's song "Love To The Test" expresses the desperation and yearning of a person who has found someone they are really fond of but have never had the opportunity to be with. The singer seems aware that this person they are addressing wants to "settle down" and they too have the same desires. They implore this person to take a leap of faith with them and start something that will give others something to talk about. The singer affirms that they have waited long enough and now they are "knocking on your door now."
The song is about taking a chance on love, making a connection, and building something beautiful out of it. The line "I tried to run away, I stopped to catch my breath" represents the anxiety and apprehension that comes with taking a leap of faith in a relationship. The singer is asking if this person they have found is ready to take the chance and embrace them as the woman they want to settle down with.
Overall, "Love To The Test" is an ode to taking chances and finding love in someone unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby baby come along let’s make a start
Let's begin our relationship and give others something to talk about
Let’s give them all something to talk about
Let's create buzz and excitement about our relationship
You wanna settle down, me too, you see?
We both want a serious, committed relationship
You wanna make it good, make that with me here
Let's work together to make our relationship strong and fulfilling
I waited ‘til I was somewhat mature babe
I waited until I was ready for a serious relationship
I waited ‘til I couldn’t wait no more babe
I waited until I couldn't resist my feelings any longer
I waited but I’m knocking on your door now
I'm ready to start our relationship and pursue you
All because the first time that I saw you
My attraction to you from the first time we met led me to this moment
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
From the first time I saw you, I wanted to be close to you
And what’s the time, and what’s your number boy
I want to know more about you and start a conversation
I can’t wait to get to know you, to know you more
I'm excited to learn more about you and deepen our connection
Are you ready for this woman, this woman
I am strong and ready for a serious relationship, are you?
I knew it from the start and that’s no lie
I had feelings for you from the beginning and it's true
? now you think twice
Now you may second guess your feelings for me
I tried to run away, I stopped to catch my breath
I was overwhelmed by my emotions and needed a break to regroup
Just to find out the world was still
Taking time to reflect helped me realize that my feelings for you had not changed
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Malin Elinor Julia Dahlstrom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark Nelson
This version shines a completely different light on the song.
xoXO 😘
Love this version ….. !
Marina Bellini
Sing that song in my head every time I see an interesting person
Rafael L.
I love love this song!! It's on my job playlist!! Enjoy listening to it ;)
Enid Molko
I don't understand why this isn't the official version of the song. It's way better than the one in Spotify.
Liam Croxford
Quality!! Well like abstract. Love this song!!!
Jessica
i love this version so much better!
Jeronimo Grimaldi
This is demo version, and it's way better!
Mark Nelson
This version also replaces the "official version" on the vinyl edition.
Michael Tommy Meiner
sådan lige før vi tager i skoven, på en solhverv så er det da fedt at høre noget med nikki and the dove.