Graduated from high school, she planned to study Art and Design but, one night at an university party, the other three members of the future band would spot her and soon after some talks she started rehearsing with them, in 1994. Though Guano Apes came a long way since their early days playing at bars and discos, until becoming a best-selling band in countries like Germany, Portugal, The Netherlands, Croatia or Poland, Sandra was noticed right from the beginning of her career, thanks to her unique singing style, compared by many to male singers such as Serj Tankian or Chino Moreno. System of a Down, Deftones and Korn are, in fact, her favorite bands, which reveals her nu-metal, grunge and hardcore musical influences.
In 2001, she was given an EinsLive Krone award for Best Singer.
After the band split up in 2004 she announced a solo career with her debut album coming out in end 2006. In the meanwhile, she has collaborated with Apocalyptica and Dj Tomekk.
Perfume
Sandra Nasic Lyrics
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You've got to breathe the scent of me
You say this world is overbored, I know
And I don't want to know
I'm gonna start from the beginning again
Always, forever, and just back to the end...
We gotta sing this song all night long, come on
Don't give yourself away
Just give yourself to me
You coming through
You on my perfume
Said you coming through
You on my perfume
So shot down I am not that done
Fulfill my sins and connect my soul
I know what you buried underneath
A beast of lust inside your head
And I
I wanna give you this perfect scent
The only thing you really have to attempt is
We gotta sing this song all night long
I got a ?? creeping under my tongue
Don't give yourself away
Just give yourself to me
You coming through
You on my perfume
Said you coming through
You on my perfume
Hey, I want to know what you are running for
You gotta give yourself
And let me score
I don't think that you are right out there
I'm gonna push you to another square
I'm supposed to lick your wounds
Let's give it up and I will change the rules
I don't know where to leave my soul
I just love you when you put me on...
Don't give yourself away
Just give yourself to me
You coming through
You on my perfume
Said you coming through
You on my perfume
Before we melt this empathy
You gotta tell me who you could be
We gotta sing this song all night long
I wanna, wanna remember your love
I wanna, wanna remember your love
I wanna, wanna remember your love
I wanna, wanna remember your love
I wanna, wanna remember your love
So I'm fighting, let my scent fade away
Fade away
So I'm fighting, let my scent fade away
Fade away
In "Perfume", Sandra Nasic sings about a tantalizing and intoxicating allure, as she entices someone to give themselves to her completely, while also expressing a deep desire to remember their love forever. The opening lines set the mood for the song, as she suggests to the listener to breathe in her scent. The chorus repeats the line "You coming through, you on my perfume", which seems to suggest that the other person is so enveloped in her essence that they can't escape her grasp. However, there is a sense of urgency to the song, as she implores the listener not to give themselves away, but only to her.
Throughout the song, Nasic seems to change her approach to the person she is addressing. At times she is forceful, suggesting that she wants to push them to a "different square", and to "let [her] score". At other times, she is gentle, saying that she wants to "lick [their] wounds". The final lines of the song suggest a sense of desperation, as she fights to keep her perfume from fading away.
The overall meaning of the song seems to be about an intense attraction between two people. The other person is drawn to her scent, but she wants much more than just a physical connection; she wants to remember their love forever. The song is both sensual and emotional, reflecting the complexity of human desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Before we melt this empathy
Before we lose our connection and become disconnected from each other's emotional state
You've got to breathe the scent of me
You need to take in my essence completely, to know me inside and out
You say this world is overbored, I know
You claim the world is dull and uninteresting, and I understand
And I don't want to know
But I don't want to hear any more negativity
I'm gonna start from the beginning again
I'm going to begin anew with you
Always, forever, and just back to the end...
We will always be together and stay true to our love, until the end of time
We gotta sing this song all night long, come on
We need to keep our love and connection strong and never let it fade away, for the whole night
Forever is gone
The forever we once had is over, but we will continue to love each other with the same intensity
Don't give yourself away
Don't reveal too much of yourself too quickly, keep yourself protected
Just give yourself to me
But trust me, give me your love and affection
You coming through
You are reaching out to me
You on my perfume
Your presence is so strong that it is like a fragrance that surrounds me
Said you coming through
You confirmed that you want to be with me
So shot down I am not that done
I may have been emotionally hurt before, but I know there is still hope for me
Fulfill my sins and connect my soul
Help me reconcile my past mistakes and heal me on a deeper level
I know what you buried underneath
I understand the secrets and pain that you hide within yourself
A beast of lust inside your head
A strong sexual desire resides within you
And I
And I, on the other hand,
I wanna give you this perfect scent
I want to offer you my undivided attention, my love, all of me
The only thing you really have to attempt is
All you have to try is
We gotta sing this song all night long
We must keep our relationship alive and vibrant
I got a ?? creeping under my tongue
I have a feeling that something is not right, I can't explain it
Hey, I want to know what you are running for
I really want to understand your ambition and aspirations
You gotta give yourself
You need to open yourself up
And let me score
And let me be with you
I don't think that you are right out there
I believe that you are lost and confused in the world
I'm gonna push you to another square
I want to motivate you and help you achieve your goals
I'm supposed to lick your wounds
I am obligated to help heal your emotional scars
Let's give it up and I will change the rules
Let's forget about the old way of doing things and let me dictate the new direction
I don't know where to leave my soul
I am completely lost and don't know how to find myself
I just love you when you put me on...
I feel complete and loved when I am with you
Before we melt this empathy
Before we lose the deep bond we have between us
You gotta tell me who you could be
You need to show me who you truly are and what potential you have within you
We gotta sing this song all night long
We need to continue to work on our relationship and keep it strong
I wanna, wanna remember your love
I never want to forget the strong love we share
So I'm fighting, let my scent fade away
So I am battling to hold on to what we have, or I will fade away
Fade away
Lose my identity
Contributed by Jason E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jesús Carrasco
I LOVE this song, pure energy wowww
Lex Fusco
This is an amazing vocal upgrade from her days with Guano Apes. In my opinion.
tolux101
dieser Song wohnt nun seit 2 Tagen irgendwo als Wurm in meinem Ohr! echt geiles Lied
Lyric I
She sounds like Pink to me but with a slight variation. Either way I love it!
Merivio
This is great music for car racing. You know the games not IRL.
gemather
die dürfte in meinem Ohr wohnen
Haesty
She sounds little bit like Gwen Stefani
uk2008
So shot down I am not that torn Fulfill my sense and come make my ? ?= soul thats what i heard
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Wow. Sandra mal anders. Kannte Sie "solo" bisher noch nicht.
M. Mart.
great song +shes Croatian ;)