She participated in Melodifestivalen 2001 singing Igår, idag (Yesterday, Today), which finished 3rd. Nielsen returned to Melodifestivalen in 2003 with Hela världen för mig (Entire World To Me), which finished 5th, and in 2005 with Du och jag mot världen (You and I Against the World), a duet with Fredrik Kempe, which finished 8th. She entered Melodifestivalen again in 2007 with Vågar du, vågar jag (If You Dare, I Dare), which finished 7th, and in 2008 with Empty Room, written and composed by Bobby Ljunggren and Aleena, which finished 2nd. In 2011 she participated in Melodifestivalen with the song "I'm in Love". She came first at the second semi-final which took place in Gothenburg on 12 February 2011. One month later, she finished fourth at the finale.
Nielsen decided to return to Melodifestivalen in 2014, this time with the song "Undo". She competed in the second semifinal held on 8 February, in which she qualified for the final, held at the Friends Arena, Stockholm on 8 March. She won the final and represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark.She ended in a good 3.place behind Austria and The Netherlands entries.
RAINBOW
Sanna Nielsen Lyrics
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I've been waiting for about a month
Friendly fires from a silent front
I'm going
And I don't cry
Sleeping in the middle of the bed
I'm so ashamed of all the shit I said
I'm going, heaven's quiet
Love is good
And god I miss you
Love is good
And god I miss you
What I need won't be underneath a guiding star
Won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow
Foot of a rainbow
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
The foot of a rainbow
Oh, 'cause all I want is you
This loves crazy but it's you I want
Days go by
I been standing in the pouring rain
Praying quietly for something to change
Everything
And I don't cry
It's so inside
Waters rising and my hearts afraid
She can't swim
And heaven's quiet
Love is cruel
And god I miss you
Love is cruel
And god I miss you
What I need won't be underneath a guiding star
Won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow
Foot of a rainbow
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
The foot of a rainbow
'Cause all I want is you
This loves crazy but it's you I want
I want rainbows, rainbows (x5)
Days go by
I've been waiting for about a month
Friendly fires from a silent front
I'm going
What I need won?'t be underneath a guiding star
Won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow
Foot of a rainbow
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
The foot of a rainbow
'Cause all I want is you
This loves crazy but it's you I want
I want rainbows, rainbows (x5)
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
Foot of a rainbow
Rainbows, rainbows
The song Rainbow by Sanna Nielsen is about someone who is waiting for something to change in their life. The lyrics mention standing in the pouring rain, waiting for about a month, and feeling ashamed of all the things they've said. The person is searching for something that is a bit unreliable and a bit bizarre, and compares it to the foot of a rainbow. The song also touches on the feeling of missing someone, as the person mentions God and how they miss them. The chorus repeats the phrase "love is good and god, I miss you", highlighting the person's desire for their love to be returned and their feelings to be reciprocated.
The lyrics in the bridge of the song are particularly poignant, as the person sings "what I need won't be underneath a guiding star, won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow." They are clearly searching for something unconventional, something that may not be easy to find. The repeated mention of rainbows in the song's final moments suggest the person is hopeful and optimistic, that they will eventually find what they are looking for.
Overall, the song Rainbow could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to be about longing for something that may be difficult to find. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and hope, and Sanna Nielsen's vocals add an emotional depth to the song that brings out its themes of yearning and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Days go by
Time continues to pass
I've been waiting for about a month
I have been waiting for a month
Friendly fires from a silent front
Many things happening silently behind the scenes
I'm going
I'm leaving this situation
And I don't cry
I'm not upset about leaving
Sleeping in the middle of the bed
Feeling alone in a relationship
I'm so ashamed of all the shit I said
Regretting past mistakes and words
I'm going, heaven's quiet
Leaving without any dramatic exit
Love is good
Love is positive
And god I miss you
I miss my loved one
What I need won't be underneath a guiding star
I won't find what I need easily
Won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow
It won't be easy to find what I need
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
What I want is not practical or reasonable
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
What I want is not straightforward
Oh, 'cause all I want is you
Because my desire is for my loved one
This loves crazy but it's you I want
My love is intense and focused on you
I want rainbows, rainbows (x5)
I desire happiness, positivity and color in my life
Love is cruel
Love can be painful
And god I miss you
I miss my loved one
Days go by
Time continues to pass
I been standing in the pouring rain
I have been standing in the rain
Praying quietly for something to change
Hoping things will improve
Everything
Everything is wrong
And I don't cry
I'm not crying about my pain
It's so inside
The pain is internalized
Waters rising and my hearts afraid
I feel overwhelmed and scared
She can't swim
I am not able to cope with the situation
And heaven's quiet
There is no help or relief from the situation
What I need won't be underneath a guiding star
I won't find what I need easily
Won't be lying by the foot of a rainbow
It won't be easy to find what I need
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
What I want is not practical or reasonable
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
What I want is not straightforward
'Cause all I want is you
Because my desire is for my loved one
This loves crazy but it's you I want
My love is intense and focused on you
I want rainbows, rainbows (x5)
I desire happiness, positivity and color in my life
What I need is unreliable, a bit bizarre
What I want is not practical or reasonable
And kinda crooked like the foot of a rainbow
What I want is not straightforward
Foot of a rainbow
Finding what I desire is difficult
Rainbows, rainbows
Desire for happiness, positivity and color in my life
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATS JOHANSSON, MIKHAEL PATRICK ANTON MAGNUSSON, MARCO MAURIZIO SORRONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrIpnotiko
Damn! You have such a GREAT voice!
Amalia
Hey I am soooooooooooooooooooo late
lucy Mcgillicuddy
indeed she does
neringaCD
another great song! Oh, you have one more fan, Sanna :)
Derzeit 7000
La voz de esta mujer y su porte, me parece demasiado hermosa.
Takeshima Kouyou
Beautiful voice, beautiful song, for me, you'Re the best, congralutation !!!
Mats Hörnstedt
Helt underbar låt, Sanna
EMOVID
absolutely beautiful voice
Majo Pata de Perro
Hearing the incredible Scanidinavian voices for the first time and loved it!, greetings from Mexico
Vileno Santos
Amei essa ❤musica❤