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.
Virus
Sarah Dawn Finer Lyrics
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You said you'd do me wrong
I thought you would protect me
I'm trying not to feel it
I wanna get rid of the pain
Somehow I have to fight it
'Cause your love is like a virus
Yes, your love is like a virus
I'm too weak for you
Don't you hear me cry
Too weak, and it's killing me inside
I'm too weak for you
There's no place to hide
Let me go
I'm dying to survive
'Cause your love is like a virus
Yes, your love is like a virus
I don't wanna face it
I don't think I can explain
Been trying to conceal it
'Cause I'm so frightened of what you would do
If I tried to run away from you
And I don't think I can take it, no
I'm too weak for you
Don't you hear me cry
Too weak, and it's killing me inside
I'm too weak for you
There's no place to hide
Let me go
I'm dying to survive
'Cause your love is like a virus
Oh-oh-oh
I need someone to save me
Don't blame me
I can see clearly now
How I am gonna make it, on my own
When your love is like a virus
(Your love is like a virus)
I'm too weak for you
Don't you hear me cry
Too weak, and it's killing me inside
I'm too weak for you
There's no place to hide
Let me go
I'm dying to survive
'Cause your love is like a virus
'Cause your love is like a virusx 2
The lyrics of Sarah Dawn Finer's song, Virus, are representative of a toxic and manipulative relationship. In the beginning, the singer believed that her partner would never hurt her and would always protect her. However, as time progresses, her partner becomes emotionally abusive, and the singer feels trapped and suffocated. She tries to rid herself of the pain, but her partner's love is like a virus that infects every part of her life, leaving her weak, helpless, and afraid. The singer is terrified of what her partner would do if she tried to escape, and she feels like she is dying inside.
The overall message of the song is about the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and having the strength to break away from them. The singer wants someone to save her, but ultimately realizes that she has to make it on her own. The lyrics are emotionally charged and relatable, as many people have experienced similar situations in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you'd never hurt me
You promised that you would never cause me pain
You said you'd do me wrong
You said you would not treat me well
I thought you would protect me
I believed you would keep me safe
I'm trying not to feel it
I am attempting to avoid and not acknowledge my emotions
I wanna get rid of the pain
I desire to remove the anguish that I am enduring
Somehow I have to fight it
I must discover a way to confront it
'Cause your love is like a virus
Your affection is akin to a contagion
Yes, your love is like a virus
Undoubtedly, your love has infected and debilitated me
I'm too weak for you
I am too vulnerable for your intensity
Don't you hear me cry
Can't you discern my pain?
Too weak, and it's killing me inside
I'm feeble, and this is slowly wearing me down internally
There's no place to hide
I cannot find anywhere to evade your overwhelming presence
Let me go
Please allow me to depart from this situation
I'm dying to survive
I feel as if I am slowly perishing, yet I want to continue living
'Cause your love is like a virus
Because your love has penetrated me like an ailment
Oh-oh-oh
vocalization
I don't wanna face it
I do not want to confront this issue
I don't think I can explain
I am uncertain if I can articulate how I feel
Been trying to conceal it
I've been attempting to cover up my emotions
'Cause I'm so frightened of what you would do
Due to my terror of your possible actions
If I tried to run away from you
If I attempted to flee from you
And I don't think I can take it, no
I do not believe I can endure it any longer
I need someone to save me
I require someone to rescue me
Don't blame me
Please do not accuse me
I can see clearly now
I now understand the situation more clearly
How I am gonna make it, on my own
I am uncertain whether I can manage by myself
When your love is like a virus
Since your love is as if it is contagious
'Cause your love is like a virus
As stated earlier, your love is akin to a contagion
'Cause your love is like a virusx 2
The idea that your love is like a virus is repeated to emphasize its impact
Writer(s): Sarah Dawn Finer, Bjorn Mats Johan Djupstrom, Alexander D Papaconstantinou
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.