Sigrid began her career in 2013 by releasing her debut single, "Sun". The song was seen as her national breakthrough in Norway. She signed to Petroleum Records the following year, and performed at festivals such as Øyafestivalen.
In 2016, Sigrid signed with Island Records. She released her debut single with Island, "Don't Kill My Vibe" in 2017. The EP achieved international success when it charted in Norway, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Sigrid also performed on Park Stage at Glastonbury Festival. She was also a part of The Sims 4: Parenthood soundtrack with the Simlish version of her song, "Don't Kill My Vibe". On May 5 2017, Sigrid released her debut EP, named after title track, "Don’t Kill My Vibe". Sigrid performed at the Reading Festival in August 2017. She is also featured on the 2017 Justice League soundtrack, performing a cover of Leonard Cohen's 1988 classic "Everybody Knows".
In 2018, Sigrid was announced as the winner of BBC Music Sound of 2018. On 10 February 2018, she was a guest presenter for an episode of The Playlist for CBBC. The same month, Sigrid won the Newcomer of the Year award at Spellemannprisen. She announced on Twitter that she would release a song called "Schedules" on 11 July 2018. The single was part of her second EP, titled Raw.
In December 2018, Sigrid announced that her debut album Sucker Punch would be released on 8 March 2019. The album consists of 12 tracks, including five songs released prior to the album. In 2019, Sigrid touring with American band Maroon 5 for their Red Pill Blues Tour in Europe. She was also the support act for George Ezra's tour across the United Kingdom. In late 2019, Sigrid will embark on a headline tour across Europe and North America to promote the release of Sucker Punch.
Fake Friends
Sigrid Lyrics
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I'm used to being your number two
I play the sidekick
Let you decide, know we're the perfect fit
Let the flame die out and rip the bandaid off
So slow that you can feel it b-u-urning, b-u-urning
Don't want that sad goodbye, let's keep it low key
It's better to walk away than to run with fake friends
No use for excuses so bad things come to an end
I'm not spurned and forgotten 'cause I only go for gold
Don't need no fake friends
Might as well shut down
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well shut down
Asked for an update
We both know that it's too little, too late
Don't wanna be a killjoy
But all your words are just like white noise
Let the flame die out and rip the bandaid off
So slow that you can feel it b-u-urning, b-u-urning
Don't want that sad goodbye, let's keep it low key
'Cause every love story's a ghost story, ghost story
It's better to walk away than to run with fake friends
No use for excuses so bad things come to an end
I'm not spurned and forgotten 'cause I only go for gold
Don't need no fake friends
Might as well shut down
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well shut down
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well shut down
B-u-urning, b-u-urning
Don't want that sad goodbye, let's keep it low key
'Cause every love story's a ghost story, ghost story
It's better to walk away than to run with fake friends
No use for excuses so bad things come to an end
I'm not spurned and forgotten 'cause I only go for gold
Don't need no fake friends
Might as well shut down
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well shut down
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well shut down
The lyrics in Sigrid's song "Fake Friends" focus on a relationship that has lost its authenticity. The singer has realized that she has been playing second fiddle in the relationship and has been content with being a sidekick, allowing the other person to call the shots because they seemed to be the perfect match. However, the singer has now had a revelation and wants to break away from the facade, which has been maintained for too long. She wants to end things slowly to avoid a sad goodbye, but acknowledges that every love story is a ghost story, implying that their love is now a mere memory.
The artist emphasizes the value of authenticity in relationships and the need to distance oneself from fake friends - those who pretend to be your friend but never have your best interests at heart. The singer acknowledges that walking away is a better option than running with fake friends because bad things ultimately come to an end. The artist also implies that the relationship had been power imbalanced and that it had an expiry date. It is better to shut down now than regret continually trying to hold on to something that was never there.
Overall, "Fake Friends" is a call for the courage to do away with fake relationships and fake friends and to cherish those that are authentic, valuable, and supportive. The artist reminds us that all relationships have an expiration date, and it's better to walk away than to hold on to something that no longer holds any real value or authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Just had a breakthrough
I realized something important
I'm used to being your number two
I'm used to being your second choice
I play the sidekick
I'm always the supporting character in your story
Let you decide, know we're the perfect fit
I always let you make decisions, thinking we're meant to be together
Let the flame die out and rip the bandaid off
Let our relationship end slowly but surely, and then end it quickly and painlessly
So slow that you can feel it b-u-urning, b-u-urning
Our relationship is fading away, but the process is still painful
Don't want that sad goodbye, let's keep it low key
I don't want to say goodbye in a sad and dramatic way, let's keep it quiet
'Cause every love story's a ghost story, ghost story
Every relationship that ends leaves a haunting memory
It's better to walk away than to run with fake friends
It's better to end a relationship than to continue it with people who are not real friends
No use for excuses so bad things come to an end
There's no point in making excuses, sometimes things just don't work out
I'm not spurned and forgotten 'cause I only go for gold
I'm not rejected and overlooked because I only pursue what is valuable
Don't need no fake friends
I don't need people in my life who are not true friends
Might as well shut down
Might as well end this relationship
Asked for an update
I asked for how things are going between us
We both know that it's too little, too late
We both know that the relationship is already dying
Don't wanna be a killjoy
I don't want to ruin your happiness
But all your words are just like white noise
But everything you say is just meaningless to me
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well end this relationship
B-u-urning, b-u-urning
Slowly fading away with pain
Don't want that sad goodbye, let's keep it low key
I wish we could end it without sadness and drama
'Cause every love story's a ghost story, ghost story
Every relationship that ends haunts us forever
It's better to walk away than to run with fake friends
It's better to end it than to continue with fake people
No use for excuses so bad things come to an end
No point in explaining, sometimes things end badly
I'm not spurned and forgotten 'cause I only go for gold
I'm not forgotten because I value myself
Don't need no fake friends
Don't need people who are not genuine
Might as well shut down
Might as well end this relationship
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well end it
Might as well shut down
Might as well end it
Might as well shut down, d-d-d-d-down
Might as well end it
Might as well shut down
Might as well end it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN SJOELIE, SIGRID SOLBAKK RAABE
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