Her debut album 'A Night Like This' came in 1993 and sold over 100.000 copies. She was nominated for five Swedish Grammies in 1993.
This was followed by 'Good Thing' in 1995 which got a platinum record and got her a Swedish Grammy Best Female Pop/Rock Artist of the Year in 1996.
She is also a member of the group Gloria which released the albums "Gloria" and "People Like You and Me".
Most of the albums by Rebecka Törnqvist is sung in English with the exception of Vad Jag Vill (2001). She also appears on the Swedish compilation Jul i folkton (BAM, 2005) in the song Det Är En Ros Utsprungen (III). She also appears on another Swedish compilation 'Dubbel Trubbel' (EMI, 2005) with Resan Hem (together with Eldkvarn) and Vad Tänker Han På.
Rebecka Törnqvist grew up in Africa where her father worked for the Swedish foreign aid organisation Sida.
In 1996 she was awarded Ulla Billquist Stipendiet (Swedish).
Easy Come Easy Go
Rebecka Törnqvist Lyrics
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sugar straighten your tie
Satin and steel, what are you waiting for
come and give us the eye
Oh, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
Easy come, easy go
Oh what a night, was there a night like this
have I met you before
Oh, what a smile, was there a smile like yours
let me pour you some more
Oh, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
Easy come, easy go
Easy come, easy go
Easy come, easy go
Easy come, easy go
Many hours from now
they'll turn on the lights
the moment of truth
what are you waiting for
Oh, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
Yes, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
A ladies man
Easy come, easy go
Cause, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
Yes, it's hard to be a loner
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
hard to be a ladies man
Easy come, easy go......
The lyrics to Rebecka Törnqvist's song "Easy Come Easy Go" describe an encounter with a charming and attractive individual who enters a room confidently with a sense of ease. The singer describes the person's appearance as "Satin and steel," implying a combination of softness and strength. The singer then expresses the difficulty of being alone or being a "ladies man," perhaps suggesting that the individual's charm is both a gift and a burden. The chorus repeats the title phrase "Easy come, easy go," implying that this encounter might be fleeting and that things can change quickly.
As the encounter continues, the singer notes the person's smile and attempts to pour them more drinks. The second verse references a future moment of truth, perhaps hinting at some kind of conflict or challenge that the person will face. The song then repeats the concept that it is hard to be a loner or ladies' man, suggesting that the person's charm is not something to be envied.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the challenges of navigating social situations and the fleeting nature of charm and attraction. The singer expresses a mix of admiration for the person's ease and charm, while also acknowledging the difficulties and setbacks they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk in the room, quietly look around
The person enters the room and looks around in silence.
sugar straighten your tie
The person fixes their tie carefully.
Satin and steel, what are you waiting for
The person is wearing soft and hard fabrics and seems to be waiting for something.
come and give us the eye
The person appears to be looking at others in the room.
Oh, it's hard to be a loner
It's difficult for the person to be alone.
hard to be a loner, hard to be a ladies man
It's tough for the person to be alone and to attract women.
Hard to be a loner, hard to be a loner
Being alone is challenging for the person.
hard to be a ladies man
It's not easy for the person to attract women.
Easy come, easy go
Things come and go quickly for the person.
Oh what a night, was there a night like this
The person is enjoying the night and wonders if there has ever been another like it.
have I met you before
The person asks if they have met someone before.
Oh, what a smile, was there a smile like yours
The person admires someone's smile and wonders if they have seen one like it before.
let me pour you some more
The person offers to pour more drinks for their companion.
Many hours from now
In a few hours.
they'll turn on the lights
Someone will turn on the lights soon.
the moment of truth
A decisive moment is coming up.
what are you waiting for
Someone is asking the person why they are waiting or hesitating.
Yes, it's hard to be a loner
The person confirms that being alone is challenging.
A ladies man
The person wants to be seen as someone who attracts women.
Easy come, easy go......
Things come and go quickly for the person, and they seem to accept this fact.
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cat Halthur
on Mitt nya liv
Jag kastar bort min ungdom den var aldrig nått att han ens på sin tid
och en massa andra saker som jag gärna slipper känans vid
nu är det slut nu ska allt ut
jag har slängt så mkt dröm och gammalt skräp
jag kan nästan inte minnas när jag satt på trottoarn och grät
Här är alla dagar, alla nätter i mitt nya liv
nu ser jag aldrig bakåt mer
det lyser av marschaller som jag tänder så ni hittar hit
det är mitt nya liv ni ser
oh he
gång efter annan och gång till
den har fått så många chanser denna dröm
nu är den sorgligt förbrukad
den hör hemma i en dröm och jag
tillsammans det kan vara bra att ha
det är smink och lite småspik. Ett par namn
namnen har blivit så bleka
dom försvinner i ett moln av damm
Här är alla dagar, alla nätter i mitt nya liv
nu ser jag aldrig bakåt mer
det lyser av marschaller som jag tänder så ni hittar hit
det är mitt nya liv ni ser
Här är alla dagar, alla nätter i mitt nya liv
Så gör man sig en morgondag
nu står ni där och undrar, ja ni undrar vad det är ni ser
det är mitt nya liv och jag
det är mitt nya liv och jag
det är mitt nya liv och jag
det är mitt nya liv och jag