Ola Svensson (born February 23, 1986), known professionally by his first na… Read Full Bio ↴Ola Svensson (born February 23, 1986), known professionally by his first name, was one of the top 10 contestants on Idol 2005 in Sweden. He has since had a number one hit with the songs "Rain", "Natalie", and "S.O.S.". He also had a smaller hit with "Brothers" (his second single in 2006). He has also done performances on the Världens barn galan with Agneta Sjödin as a host.

Recently, Ola recorded the song "Du Är Musiken I Mig" with Molly Sandén. The song is the Swedish version of "You Are the Music in Me" from High School Musical 2.

Melodifestivalen 2008
Svensson participated in the second semifinal of Melodifestivalen 2008 on February 1 with the entry "Love in Stereo". He went on to the second chance in Kiruna on March 8 where he got through the first round and beaten in the second round by Sibel.

S.O.S.
Ola Svensson Lyrics

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Am I coming through
Can't you hear me
Crying out your name
And don't you leave me here
All alone
Against a hurricane

I'm trying every frequency

But so far there's no answer
Just knowing there's a chance for us
Could save me from disaster

I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm drowning and nobody else
But you can rescue me
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
Without you I'm a sinking ship
So save me from this sea
Of tears

Extreme emergency
Every breath I take could be the last of me
Your amazing grace
Is my only hope to stop this tragedy

Don't let me come apart when you
Could put me back together

I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm drowning and nobody else
But you can rescue me
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
Without you I'm a sinking ship
So save me from this sea

And my breaking heart has learned a lesson
I'll live to prove it if you let me
Won't you let me

(Sending you an S.O.S.)
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm drowning and nobody else
But you can rescue me
Sending you an S.O.S.
I'm sending you an S.O.S.
Without you I'm a sinking ship

So save me from this sea
Of tears

Overall Meaning

In Ola Svensson's song S.O.S., the singer is desperately trying to get in touch with someone who they believe can save them from their own internal turbulence. The imagery of a hurricane and a sinking ship are perfect examples of how the singer feels. The repetition of the S.O.S call could mean that they have tried numerous times to contact the person they need, with no success. It's almost as if they have put all their trust and hope into this one person, and that without them, they will drown in a sea of tears. The line "every breath could be the last of me" speaks to the urgency of the situation, and how the singer truly feels that their life is at stake unless they get help.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it highlights the singer's vulnerability and neediness, as well as their faith in the person they are calling out to. They admit, "I'm drowning and nobody else, but you can rescue me". The plea in the singer's voice intensifies as the song progresses, and they beg the person to "save me from this sea", desperately hoping that they will receive an answer before it's too late. In the final verse, the singer seems to recognise the impact that this person has on their life, and commits to "prove" themselves if they are saved. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection, and how it's okay to ask for help when needed.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I coming through
Is my message being received clearly?

Can't you hear me
Why aren't you responding?

Crying out your name
I need you desperately and I'm hoping you'll hear me.

And don't you leave me here
I can't do this alone and I need your help.

All alone
I feel isolated and helpless.

Against a hurricane
I'm struggling to survive against overwhelming odds.

I'm trying every frequency
I'm desperately searching for a way to reach you.

But so far there's no answer
You're not responding and I'm losing hope.

Just knowing there's a chance for us
The possibility of us being together is keeping me going.

Could save me from disaster
Your love can make everything better.

I'm sending you an S.O.S.
I'm calling out to you for help.

I'm drowning and nobody else, But you can rescue me
I'm in a bad place and I need your help to get out of it.

Without you I'm a sinking ship, So save me from this sea of tears
If you're not with me, everything falls apart and I'm lost in sadness.

Extreme emergency
This is a critical situation.

Every breath I take could be the last of me
I'm at the end of my rope and I'm running out of time.

Your amazing grace
Your love and kindness are what I need to survive.

Is my only hope to stop this tragedy
You're the only one who can save me from this terrible situation.

Don't let me come apart when you, Could put me back together
I need your help to stay strong and keep it all together.

And my breaking heart has learned a lesson, I'll live to prove it if you let me, Won't you let me
Even though I'm hurting, I've grown and I'm willing to change for the better if you're by my side.

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