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).
Everywhere
Rebecka Törnqvist Lyrics
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It's one of those strange days when I just can't get out of bed,
and thoughts of ever warm and sunny places fill my head
The lady upstairs sings the habanera now and then,
she seems to be quite happy, she sees a lot of men
I waited for the plumber all day
yesterday - I guess
I'll have to do my dishes in the tub
I thought that if I saw you once, I'd know if you still care
I looked for you around the world, no you were never there
If home is where the heart is, dear, my home was everywhere,
everywhere
There's someone down there on the street
who's stealing someone's car
I hope he gets away with it
I hope he gets real far
I went to see a show but then of course
they're all sold out
I wish someone could tell me
what the fuss is all about
And why the days are tinged
With such a melancholy shade
And why she sings the habanera
I ran to you a thousand times...
Everywhere, everywhere...
The lyrics to Rebecka Törnqvist's "Everywhere" present a narrative of a woman who is experiencing a strange day. She remains in her bed, and her mind is filled with thoughts of warm and sunny places. Meanwhile, the lady upstairs sings the habanera in a happy and cheerful voice. Despite her longing, the woman is met with constant disappointment as she is unable to find her lover. She has searched for him everywhere in the world, but to no avail. The singer also observes someone stealing a car on the street, and she finds herself unable to understand why the world seems tinged with melancholy.
The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of a woman who feels lost and on the lookout for something that she can't quite find. The constant references to the surrounding environment add a layer of depth to the song, giving us insight into the thoughts of the woman. The brief mention of car theft and the sold-out show provides insight into the struggles faced by ordinary people, and how they deal with the realities of the world around them. The song's melancholic tone leaves the listener with the impression that there's no easy way out of the woman's situation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's one of those strange days when I just can't get out of bed,
Today is one of those strange days that everyone has, where getting out of bed feels impossible, and it's hard to focus on anything.
and thoughts of ever warm and sunny places fill my head
As I lay in bed, I can't help but think of places that are warm and sunny, which is a stark contrast to my current surroundings.
The lady upstairs sings the habanera now and then,
I can hear the lady who lives above me singing the habanera every so often. Her singing sounds happy, and it's nice to hear.
she seems to be quite happy, she sees a lot of men
From her singing, I get the impression that the lady above me is happy, and I know she sees a lot of men come and go from her apartment.
I waited for the plumber all day yesterday - I guess I'll have to do my dishes in the tub
Yesterday, I waited all day for the plumber to come but he didn't. Now I have to wash my dishes in the tub since I can't use the sink.
I ran to you a thousand times, but you were never there
I ran to you many times, hoping you'd be there, but you were never around when I needed you.
I thought that if I saw you once, I'd know if you still care
I had hoped that if I saw you once, I would be able to tell if you still cared about me, and if there was still a chance for us.
I looked for you around the world, no you were never there
I searched everywhere for you, but you were nowhere to be found. You weren't in any of the places where I thought you'd be, and I realized that I was on my own.
If home is where the heart is, dear, my home was everywhere, everywhere
For me, the concept of home is more about where my heart is, rather than a physical location. Therefore, my home is everywhere I go, because my heart goes with me.
There's someone down there on the street who's stealing someone's car
I can hear commotion from outside, and it sounds like someone is stealing a car on the street below me.
I hope he gets away with it, I hope he gets real far
I know it's wrong to hope that someone gets away with stealing, but for some reason, I can't help but wish that this person gets away with it and is able to escape to a better life.
I went to see a show but then of course they're all sold out
I made plans to go see a show, but when I got there, I found out that all of the tickets were sold out. Typical.
I wish someone could tell me what the fuss is all about
I'm confused as to why this show is so popular, and I wish someone could explain to me what all the hype is about.
And why the days are tinged with such a melancholy shade
Lately, I've noticed that my days have been filled with a sense of sadness and longing, and I can't quite put my finger on why that is.
And why she sings the habanera
I wonder if the lady upstairs sings the habanera because it brings her happiness, or if there's another reason behind it.
I ran to you a thousand times...
Even though I've run to you so many times before, hoping to find you there, I've come to the realization that I'm on my own now.
Everywhere, everywhere...
For me, the concept of home is more about where my heart is, rather than a physical location. Therefore, my home is everywhere I go, because my heart goes with me - everywhere, everywhere.
Contributed by Jacob I. 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