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).
My Shining Hour
Rebecka Törnqvist Lyrics
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This will be my shining hour
Calm and happy and bright
And in my dreams, your face will flower
Through the darkness of the night
Like the lights of home, before me
Or that angel, who's watching o'er me
This will be my shining hour
This will be my shining hour
Calm and happy and bright
And in my dreams, your face will flower
Through the darkness of the night
Like the lights of home, before me
Or that tiny angel, who's watching o'er me
This will be my shining hour
'Til I'm with you again
I say now...
This will be my shining hour
'Til I'm with you again
The lyrics of "My Shining Hour," originally written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer and later recorded by Rebecka Törnqvist, speak to the idea of hope and optimism during difficult times. The singer sings of a moment - her "shining hour" - where she is calm, happy, and everything is bright. She dreams of the face of the person she loves, and in her dream, their image blooms like a flower through the darkness of night. The references to "the lights of home" and "that angel who's watching o'er me" provide imagery of safety and protection. The singer is hopeful that her shining hour will carry her through until she is reunited with her loved one again.
In many ways, this song can be interpreted as a message of hope - a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there are small moments of happiness and light. The singer is optimistic that her shining hour is coming, and that even when she is separated from her loved one, the memory of this moment will carry her through. The gentle, calming melody of the song also lends itself to this interpretation, creating a sense of peace and tranquility throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
This will be my shining hour
I'm determined to make the most out of this moment and have a bright, successful time.
Calm and happy and bright
I will be tranquil, joyful, and radiant during this time.
And in my dreams, your face will flower
I will see you in my dreams and feel revived by your presence.
Through the darkness of the night
Even during the darkest moments, you bring light to my life.
Like the lights of home, before me
Your presence feels familiar and comforting like the lights of my home.
Or that angel, who's watching o'er me
I feel protected and looked after, like there is an angel watching over me.
This will be my shining hour
I'm determined to make the most out of this moment and have a bright, successful time.
'Til I'm with you again
Until I can be with you again, I will cherish this moment and make it shine.
Contributed by Dylan D. 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