Dawn Finer got famous through her participation in the Swedish outtake for the Eurovision Song Contest, Melodifestivalen, in 2007 with the song "I Remember Love", which is written by herself and Peter Hallstrom.
Before her break-through, Ms. Dawn Finer has done some choral singing on records for Swedish artists like; Moneybrother, Agneta Faltskog, Carola, Robyn, etc.
Beside the music career, Sarah Dawn Finer has participated in smaller theather productions, college films and apparently also some small character roles in tv-series.
Sometimes It Snows In April
Sarah Dawn Finer Lyrics
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Just after i had wiped away his last tear
I guess he's better off than he was before
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
I used to cry for Tracy, cause he was my only friend
Those kind of cards don't pass you by everyday
I used to cry for Tracy, cause i wanted to see him again
But sometimes, sometimes life aint always the way
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes i feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes i wish that life was never ending
And darker things they say never last
Springtime was always my favourite time of year
A time for lovers holding hands in the rain
Now, springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Always cry for love, never cry, never cry for pain
He used to stay so strong, he was unafraid to die
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
Now, staring at his picture
I realize
That noone could cry the way that Tracy cried
Sometimes it snows in April
And sometimes i feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes i wish that life was never ending
And all good things they say, never last
I often dream of heaven and i know that Tracy's there
I know that he has found another friend
Maybie he's found the answer to all the April snow
Maybie one day i'll see my Tracy, ill see him again
Sometimes it snows in April
And sometimes i feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes i wish that life was never ending
But all good things they say, never last
Oh, good things they say, never last
And love, it isn't love until it's past
The song "Sometimes It Snows in April" by Sarah Dawn Finer is a tribute to Prince's best friend, Tracy, who passed away in 1996. The first verse talks about how Tracy died after a long and arduous battle, leaving behind friends and family. The wordplay on his passing - "I guess he's better off than he was before, a whole lot better off than the fools he left here" - captures the pain and grief of mourning a loved one, juxtaposed with the comfort that comes with knowing they're not suffering anymore.
The second verse talks about Tracy's strength and fearlessness in the face of death. He was unafraid to die, unlike the singer who was "hypnotized" by the reality of mortality. However, the mention of "Tracy's tears" highlights the emotional toll of his passing on those he left behind. The chorus repeats the refrain "Sometimes it snows in April," which is symbolic of the unpredictability of life and the inevitability of loss. The idea that "darker things they say never last" implies that grief and pain are temporary and will eventually give way to better days.
The third and final verse talks about finding solace in the idea of an afterlife. The singer dreams of Tracy being in heaven, where he's at peace and surrounded by love. The line "maybe he's found the answer to all the April snow" suggests that Tracy has found a way to make sense of life's complexities and mysteries. The song ends with the bittersweet realization that "all good things they say, never last," which underscores the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war
Tracy passed away after a tough battle against a civil war.
Just after i had wiped away his last tear
Right after I wiped away his final tear.
I guess he's better off than he was before
I assume Tracy is in a better place now than he was earlier.
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
He's better off now than the foolish people he left behind.
I used to cry for Tracy, cause he was my only friend
Tracy was my sole friend, and I used to cry for him.
Those kind of cards don't pass you by everyday
Such situations are not frequent in one's lifetime.
I used to cry for Tracy, cause i wanted to see him again
I longed to see Tracy once more and hence cried for him.
But sometimes, sometimes life aint always the way
In life, sometimes things don't go as planned.
Sometimes it snows in April
Occasionally, it snows during the month of April.
Sometimes i feel so bad, so bad
At times, I feel incredibly awful.
Sometimes i wish that life was never ending
On occasions, I desire for life to be never-ending.
And darker things they say never last
Bad times, supposedly, do not last forever.
Springtime was always my favourite time of year
Spring has always been my favourite time of the year.
A time for lovers holding hands in the rain
It's the season for lovers holding hands while it rains.
Now, springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Now, springtime is associated with Tracy's tears in my memory.
Always cry for love, never cry, never cry for pain
Cry for love and not pain, always.
He used to stay so strong, he was unafraid to die
Tracy used to stay strong, with no fear of death.
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
Tracy's death had me mesmerized, but he was not scared of it.
Now, staring at his picture
Now, looking at his photo
I realize
I understand
That noone could cry the way that Tracy cried
Tracy's weeping was unique.
I often dream of heaven and i know that Tracy's there
I have visions of Tracy in heaven.
I know that he has found another friend
I'm sure he has found a new friend.
Maybie he's found the answer to all the April snow
He might have found the answer to why it snows in April.
Maybie one day i'll see my Tracy, ill see him again
Perhaps someday, I'll be able to meet Tracy again.
But all good things they say, never last
However, good things, they say, do not endure.
Oh, good things they say, never last
Indeed, good things don't last forever.
And love, it isn't love until it's past
Love is only considered genuine when it is in the past.
Writer(s): PRINCE, COLEMAN LISA, MELVOIN WENDY
Contributed by Natalie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.