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).
I'll Wait
Rebecka Törnqvist Lyrics
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If you happen to be late, for our usual sunday date
Don't worry, don't hurry, I'll wait
Yes I'll wait a long, long while, for your wonderful shunny smile
It's funny, but honey, I'll wait
You've been showing up late ever since we met
Is it to impress me that you're hard to get
It seems you always make it
Surely, I can well afford,
hanging 'round when my sweet reward
is you, you know it's true, I'll wait
The song "I'll Wait" by Rebecka Törnqvist is a cover of a song originally written by Alec Wilder. The song is about being in love with someone who is constantly running late for their usual Sunday date. The lyrics reassure the late person that they don't need to worry or hurry because the singer will wait for them, even if it's for a long time. The singer emphasizes that they are willing to wait for the late person's wonderful sunny smile because they truly care about them.
The lyrics suggest that the late person has been showing up late ever since they met, which could mean that they have commitment issues or are deliberately trying to impress the singer. Despite this, the singer takes it in stride and is willing to wait for them because their sweet reward is being with the late person. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer will wait and emphasizes that they know it's true.
Overall, the song is about unconditional love and patience in the face of someone's flaws. It communicates the message that love is worth waiting for, even if it means waiting a long time. The singer's unwavering devotion to the late person is the centerpiece of the song and makes it a moving expression of love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you happen to be late, for our usual sunday date
If by any chance you end up arriving late for our regular Sunday meeting
Don't worry, don't hurry, I'll wait
Do not fret, do not rush, I am prepared to wait
Yes I'll wait a long, long while, for your wonderful sunny smile
Indeed, I can wait an extended amount of time for the pleasure of witnessing your delightful smile
It's funny, but honey, I'll wait
It may sound amusing, but my dearest, I am willing to wait
You've been showing up late ever since we met
You have consistently been tardy since our first encounter
Is it to impress me that you're hard to get
Is it your intention to impress me by playing hard to get
It seems you always make it
Nevertheless, you always manage to attend
That's the reason why I take it
This appropriately justifies why I tolerate it
Surely, I can well afford, hanging 'round when my sweet reward is you
Certainly, I can comfortably wait and linger when my delightful gratification is you
you know it's true, I'll wait
As you are aware, it is true that I am willing to wait
Contributed by Andrew L. 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