Her debut album Säkert! entered on 9th place in the album charts and managed to stay on there for 29 weeks. The album spawned several singles that had success on the radio station P3 including Vi Kommer Att Dö Samtidigt, Allt Som Är Ditt, Sanningsdan and Det Kommer Bara Leda Till Något Ont. The song Det Var Tre Månader Sen Idag was featured as a B-side to the single Vi Kommer Att Dö Samtidigt. In 2007 she also released the song Faller Isär (Omixat) as a free download of her Myspace page. In 2008 the album achieved gold status in Sweden and at the Swedish version of the Grammys she won two awards, female artist of the year and lyricist of the year (Year of 2007). P3 Guld also gave her the award for female artist of 2007.
Her album was released in Japan in 2008 and had Vi Kommer Att Dö Samtidigt (Rufus Remix) as a bonus track.
Säkert! was also featured on a compilation album where Swedish artists made their own versions of now deceased classic Swedish singer Cornelis Vreeswijk songs. She sang the song Generalens Visa
"Jag har läst så många artistbiografier och konstnärsbiografier. Det jag märker är att sångerna och konstverken skapas av krossade hjärtan, inte av de som vill tacka sina fruar för att de stått o lagat mat i femton år. Då tänkte jag att vem skulle jag vilja tillägna en låt till? Jag valde att skriva en låt om min kompis Fredrik" -Annika vid konsert i Norrköping där de framförde "Fredrik".
Riot
Säkert! Lyrics
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Du som kan förändra allt
Du har idéer, planer tror allt går om man vill
Samlar, demonstrerar
Mmm mmm mmmmm
Mmm mmm mmmmm
Tänker framåt och tittar i jorden, välkomnar alla
Står på barrikaden, tvåtusentalssuffragett
Rosa Parks sa aldrig att det ska va lätt
Mmm mmm mmmmm
Mmm mmm mmmmm
När du kommer och brinner säger de: "Skriv ett förslag
Om två år och några månader kan du få svar"
När det är du som borde leda oss
Det är ni som borde leda oss
Led mig fel om ni vill men under min livstid
Kan jag nån gång bli ledd av nån som tror på nånting
Aaaaah aaaah
Aaaaah aaaah
När jag ser dig ser jag hur jag var
Innan för många hade förklarat hur det fungerar
The song "Riot" by Säkert! speaks about youth empowerment and the ability to change the world. The lyrics are directed towards a young leader who possesses the power to alter the status quo. The vocalist expresses admiration towards this person, describing how they have ideas and plans that they believe can be achieved if one wants it. The leader is known for organizing and demonstrating, which is seen as the catalyst for change.
The song goes on to describe the type of leader they are, someone who is not afraid to break tradition and is forward-thinking in their approach. They believe in inclusivity and welcome everyone, even those who are considered outsiders. The lyrics compare this leader to historical figures such as Rosa Parks and the suffragettes who fought for women's rights. However, the vocalist acknowledges that these leaders faced obstacles, and change is not always easy.
The chorus of the song repeats the sounds "mmm mmm mmmmm" and "aaaah aaaah," which add to the overall atmosphere and emotion conveyed in the song. The final verse expresses a desire to be led by a leader who believes in something and who can provide direction. The song concludes with the lyrics, "When I see you, I see who I was before too many people explained how it works." These lyrics suggest that the younger generations can learn from this leader and follow in their footsteps to effect change.
Line by Line Meaning
När jag ser dig ser jag eld i dig
When I see you, I see a passion burning inside you
Du som kan förändra allt
You who has the ability to change everything
Du har idéer, planer tror allt går om man vill
You have ideas and plans, and you believe that everything is possible if one wants it to be
Samlar, demonstrerar
You gather people and demonstrate for what you believe in
Mmm mmm mmmmm
Instrumental
Du som låser upp bojor för hur man borde va
You who frees people from the shackles of how they should be
Tänker framåt och tittar i jorden, välkomnar alla
You think ahead and look into the earth, welcoming everyone
Står på barrikaden, tvåtusentalssuffragett
You stand on the barricade, like a suffragette from the year 2000
Rosa Parks sa aldrig att det ska va lätt
Rosa Parks never said that it would be easy
När du kommer och brinner säger de: "Skriv ett förslag
When you come and burn, they say: "Write a proposal
Om två år och några månader kan du få svar"
In two years and a few months, you can get an answer"
När det är du som borde leda oss
When it is you who should lead us
Det är ni som borde leda oss
It is you who should lead us
Led mig fel om ni vill men under min livstid
Lead me astray if you want, but during my lifetime
Kan jag nån gång bli ledd av nån som tror på nånting
I can sometimes be led by someone who believes in something
Aaaaah aaaah
Instrumental
Aaaaah aaaah
Instrumental
När jag ser dig ser jag hur jag var
When I see you, I see how I once was
Innan för många hade förklarat hur det fungerar
Before too many had explained how it all works
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.