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.
You First Loved Me
Sanna Nielsen Lyrics
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Lured me away by the beauty of a dream
But I am standing here now
To search no more
Because you first loved me
Your memory dimmed in the distance
But there was always the voice you taught to sing
Calling me home to my heart still belongs
Angels have stood
Tirelessly by my side
But now they're yours
And I can feel them fly
In the stillness of my silent prayer
I will place you in their care tonight
Tonight
And I will scatter the roses
Unto the snow where forever you will sleep
And you will know why I brought them here to you
Because you first loved
Because you first loved me
And I am standing here now
In grateful tears
Because you loved me
First loved me
The song "You First Loved Me" by Sanna Nielsen is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The opening lines, "The world has taken me from you, Lured me away by the beauty of a dream," suggest a sense of guilt or regret in the singer, as if they allowed themselves to be distracted by worldly pursuits or other relationships and neglected the relationship with the person they are singing to. However, the next line, "But I am standing here now, To search no more," signifies that the singer has come to a realization or understanding that the most important thing in their life is the love of this person.
The chorus, "Because you first loved me, Your memory dimmed in the distance, But there was always the voice you taught to sing, Calling me home to where my heart still belongs," speaks to the power of the love that this person had for the singer, even after they have passed away and their memory has faded. The "voice you taught me to sing" could be interpreted as the lessons or values that the person imparted on the singer, which still guide them back to their true self.
The final verse, "And I will scatter the roses, Unto the snow where forever you will sleep, And you will know why I brought them here to you, Because you first loved, Because you first loved me," presents an image of the singer laying roses on the grave of the person they are singing to, as a symbol of their enduring love and gratitude. The repetition of the phrase "Because you first loved me" reinforces the idea that the love of this person has had a profound impact on the singer's life and character.
Overall, "You First Loved Me" is a powerful and emotional tribute to the enduring impact of a loved one's love, even after they have passed away.
Line by Line Meaning
The world has taken me from you
I got lost in the world and lost touch with you.
Lured me away by the beauty of a dream
Things that seemed beautiful or idealistic led me astray.
But I am standing here now
Now I'm back and present, ready to reflect on the past and present.
To search no more
I don't need to search because I found what I was looking for.
Because you first loved me
It's because of your love that I'm able to persevere and come back.
Your memory dimmed in the distance
At times, the memory of your love felt far away and faint.
But there was always the voice you taught to sing
I carried with me your teachings - your guidance and your musical influence.
Calling me home to my heart still belongs
I feel most at home when I listen and follow what my heart tells me.
To where you first loved me
I long to go back to the place where you first showed me love and tenderness.
Angels have stood
Over time, I've been comforted and protected by angels.
Tirelessly by my side
They've never left me and have always been there for me.
But now they're yours
But now, they belong to you and guide you in the life beyond.
And I can feel them fly
And I feel their presence lifting me up and giving me strength.
In the stillness of my silent prayer
During quiet prayer or meditation, I feel your love and the presence of angels strongest.
I will place you in their care tonight
I trust that they will take care of you and comfort you in the afterlife.
And I will scatter the roses
I'll leave these roses as a symbol of my love for you.
Unto the snow where forever you will sleep
I'll lay them on the snow where your physical body lies, where you'll rest eternally.
And you will know why I brought them here to you
You'll understand that I brought these flowers as an expression of my deep love for you.
Because you first loved
It's because of your initial love that I can cherish and reciprocate love today.
Because you first loved me
Because you were the first person to truly and sincerely love me.
And I am standing here now
And now, after all that's happened, I'm standing here as a testament to your love.
In grateful tears
With tears in my eyes, overcome with gratitude for all you've done for me.
Because you loved me
I'm who I am today because of your love and influence.
First loved me
You were the first person to love me unconditionally and without hesitation.
Writer(s): Sharon Vaughn, David Bengt Kreuger Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB, BMG Chrysalis Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.