Skott is Swedish singer-songwriter Pauline Skött.

Skött, from a tiny… Read Full Bio ↴Skott is Swedish singer-songwriter Pauline Skött.

Skött, from a tiny village just outside Stockholm, grew up in a small town commune in the forest, inhabited by a good number of folk musicians. This obviously brought music into her life at an early age, but no music of the contemporary variety. It was when she visited a city in her teens that she heard anything more current.

Skött has distinctive vocals and her story telling is combined with the instrumental music.

Amélia
Skott Lyrics

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(Stay, stay) Amelia
(Stay, stay) Amelia
I swear if you reach that door
You're not welcome anymore
(Stay, stay) Amelia

Plates and bottles on the floor
I can't fix them on my own

Gee, we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?

(Stay, stay) Amelia, if you reach that door
(Stay, stay) Amelia
I swear if you reach that door
You're not welcome anymore

Gee, we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?

Amelia (stay, stay)
If you reach that door (stay, stay)
I swear if you reach that door

Party, we're gonna throw a party
If you decide to stay here
We're gonna throw a party
If you decide to stay

Gee we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down

We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?

Overall Meaning

"Amelia" by Skott is a heartfelt ballad about a couple who had a seemingly perfect relationship that suddenly crumbled. The song follows the plea of the singer to his lover not to leave him, expressing a desperate desire for her to stay. The song begins with the singer repeating the name "Amelia," urging her not to leave through the lyrics, "I swear if you reach that door/You're not welcome anymore." This line shows that the singer is willing to do anything to keep Amelia from leaving him, as he knows that if she walks out that door, it would be over for them.

Throughout the song, Skott uses imagery to show the aftermath of the relationship, with broken plates and bottles on the floor, indicating the tumultuous emotions they both felt in the relationship’s final moments. The memories of their once blissful relationship also haunt him, as exemplified through the lyrics, "Gee, we had it figured out/Limitless in love." The singer regrets his mistakes and acknowledges the toxic behavior, "We even broke into a warehouse/So no one would find out," admitting that they were willing to go to extreme lengths to protect their relationship, which has now crumbled.

In the end, Skott offers Amelia an ultimatum through the upbeat and catchy chorus, "Party, we're gonna throw a party/If you decide to stay here/We're gonna throw a party/If you decide to stay." The singer promises a happy ending if Amelia does not leave, as they will eventually be able to fix their relationship and celebrate like they used to, with unabashed love and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

(Stay, stay) Amelia
The singer is pleading with Amelia to stay by repeating her name twice.

I swear if you reach that door
The singer threatens Amelia that she won't be welcome anymore if she leaves.

Plates and bottles on the floor
There has been a fight or a messy argument that resulted in broken plates and bottles on the floor.

I can't fix them on my own
The artist is unable to clean up and fix the mess by herself.

Gee, we had it figured out
The artist and Amelia thought they had their relationship figured out and knew how to make it work.

Limitless in love
The love between the singer and Amelia was boundless and infinite.

We even broke into a warehouse
The singer and Amelia did something daring and unconventional by breaking into a warehouse.

So no one would find out
They did this secretly, without anyone finding out.

Your father chased us down
Amelia's father found out about their relationship and tried to intervene by chasing them down.

We even packed that suitcase
The artist and Amelia packed a suitcase, possibly preparing to run away together.

Are you really walking out?
The singer questions Amelia's decision to walk out and leave the relationship.

Party, we're gonna throw a party
The artist offers a tempting incentive for Amelia to stay by organizing a party if she decides to stay.

If you decide to stay here
The singer is leaving the decision up to Amelia whether to stay.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAULINE SKOTT, SIMON HASSLE

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MrSuicideSheep

8y↑880

Skott does it again!!!!

Here are the lyrics:
Stay stay
Amelia
Stay stay
Amelia

I swear if you reach that door you're not welcome any more

Stay stay
Amelia

Plates and bottles on the floor, I can't fix them on my own

Jeeeeez we had it figured out, limitless, in love
We even broke in to a warehouse so no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out

Stay stay
Amelia
If you reach that door I'll..
Stay stay
Amelia
If you reach that door I'll

I swear if you reach that door you're not welcome any more

Jeeeeez we had it figured out, limitless, in love
We even broke in to a warehouse so no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out

Amelia
Stay stay
If you reach that door I'll..
Stay stay
If you reach that door I'll

Party we're gonna throw a party if you decide to stay here
We're gonna throw a party if you decide to stay

Jeeeeez we had it figured out, limitless, in love
We even broke in to a warehouse so no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out

@kirascarlet6056

6y↑1

Amelia
(Stay, stay) Amelia
I swear if you reach that door
You're not welcome anymore
(Stay, stay) Amelia
Plates and bottles on the floor
I can't fix them on my own

Gee, we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?
Amelia, if you reach that door
(Stay, stay) Amelia
I swear if you reach that door
You're not welcome anymore

Gee, we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?
Amelia (stay, stay)

If you reach that door (stay, stay)
I swear if you reach that door
Party, we're gonna throw a party
If you decide to stay here
We're gonna throw a party
If you decide to stay

Gee we had it figured out
Limitless in love
We even broke into a warehouse
So no one would find out
Your father chased us down
We even packed that suitcase
Are you really walking out?

All comments from YouTube:

@MrSuicideSheep

8y↑880

@gabbygarcia1442

8y↑1

im earlyy

@muryatno9210

First !!!

@mrniamster

sheeeepy damn I love u 😂😃👊❤😛

@FaeJewelle

thaank u sheepy :)

@benhunt-deol9713

8y↑2

She's got the perfect voice ❤️

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@ShaedStealer

8y↑595

So many people complaining about the "stay" vocals, but that's what intrigued me most about this song. The dissonance of the high and low "stay" juxtaposed with her beautiful voice creates a mysterious and exotic feeling. I think every piece of this song is beautiful.

@bigmac4.998

8y↑5

Even so, the "stay" doesn't really fit well with the general vibe of the song for my, and apparently many peoples' tastes.

@EM-zt4ul

7y↑20

Yeah I like it. It kind of scares me a little but it completes the song.

@taissadamasceno7649

7y↑4

Brandon Findlay it's true... i agree completely

@M23Z1974

5y↑1

YESS EXACTLY

@xsomili5501

@BigMac4.99 i really like it:0

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@insidiouslol2682

8y↑22

I gotta give sheepy some credit... All his uploads are so unique... Songs I'd never find on my own... They're all the types of songs you don't know if you like at first but then after a minute you're smashing the loop button

@kymorair8136

8y↑37

You don't understand how happy I am to hear this song!! Skott is my favorite underrated singer lol thanks sheepy :)

@LoveVibez

7y↑11

Fell in love with Skott after this song - very well composed and such a great feel to it. Very smooth and chill, melodic and then those reverberating beats with those vocals. Man such a good song - look forward to following to see how his sound progresses. Stay....stay. Lvpeace!

@SevereInsanity

8y↑2

One thing that I like about her current releases is that have vastly different sounds in contrast to each other; 'Porcelain' having the most dreamlike quality, 'Wolf' being the most folk-influenced & 'Amelia' being the most pop/EDM sounding out of all of them.

Electro/indie pop chanteuse of '16/'17 tbh.

@danversharpe

5y↑4

skott is amazing really hope she puts this back on spotify <3

@ellericker2722

3y↑2

The background vocals on the last chorus are ✨stunning ✨ and gave me chills!

@balls261

8y↑1

Wow, this is a really interesting track. So many different styles fused into one. Love the choir vocals, and the main female vocalist is fantastic. Very cool.

@Queenshitshabangyessir

23w↑1

a mixed masterpiece, also sounds like jesus but then its just jeez, so brilliant. Gospel background, and that background art on spotify, tainted glass, omfg perfect metaphors!

@oliviahesson881

8y↑42

The picture totally suites the song, it's like that girl's name is Amelia and she's singing the words that maybe someone spoke to her. I've always wanted to be pretty enough to be a model and take pictures like that lol. She just looks so beautiful and at peace, like nothing can mess with her. Her beauty kinda makes her seem invincible! 😂❤️

@theshykitten9790

6y↑2

Not all models are the standard "beautiful" if you make yourself stand out while being true to yourself that's the best way :) I almost became a model and I'm not a super thin girl and I had bright blue hair and tattoos but they still tried to get into modeling classes. If it's your dream go for it!!

@asgrimsuncaller6300

8y↑1

I love this! Honestly, Skott is my favorite source for female vocals! They're amazing <3 Awesome song

@JBroAlsoDraws

8y↑142

The stay gave me chills.. Not just cuz it was cool, it was also creepy as heck the first time xD

@cynthiacels8051

8y↑8

yeah actually it was really unnerving but damn i cant stop listening

@JBroAlsoDraws

8y↑2

Right?? xD

@SIutgutz4you_xox

8y↑3

J Bro the folk melody and bridge tops it off too.

@cynthiacels8051

8y↑3

***** i gotta say it really does. still a dope song though

@raspberryxx3148

7y↑2

I know, I practically fell backwards off my chair the first time XD

@fredrikboberg1967

8y↑3

Sheepy, Your channel is honestly one of the best things that ever happend to me and probably alot of other people. All of the music that you post is high quality and also extremely beautiful to listen to. Thank You <3

@ElsewhereOnYoutube

8y↑2

This is so beautiful <3
We need a live version now!

@CarterHerrigstad

8y↑1

Skott is AMAZING! All the songs I've heard from her are just fantastic!

@melaniefriedrich6382

7y↑1

I can't tell how satisfying and soothing this song is to me.

@AuntyTamika

8y↑1

Is it just me or does this song never gets old..

@patrykwojczyk6086

8y↑7

It sounds so beautiful whenever she says Amelia. especially with the music at 1:09 😊 Good Track

@carolinapolanco1208

8y↑1

I just can't get enough of this song!

@BatmanHQYT

8y↑1

YESSSSSS new Skott! She's such a flawless singer, loved her two earlier songs. This might be the best I've heard from her so far, absolutely incredible

@4blur219

my god! How can this be so beautiful! the vocals, the build up, the lyrics, the melody, everything!

@tobiaseekart

Sheepy, I must say. Lately your uploads have been better than ever. Your last 5 uploads are all in my playlist. Keep'em coming!

@AnliBeats

8y↑2

This song is awsome on so many levels.

@RocoPwnage

8y↑1.4K

Sylvia
Ophelia
Amelia
My playlist is starting to look like a contacts list.

@Julianakethor

8y↑31

that made me laugh out loud

@RocoPwnage

8y↑11

unidentified user happy to hear that

@dersuzsanglp6237

8y↑20

River
River
River
River
Hope atleast its clean

@RocoPwnage

8y↑4

der Suzsanglp I only have 2 songs called River on my playlist, so you can share the artists if you want

@Aoloach

8y↑13

I've only got two, too. Oh Be Clever, and BISHOP.

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@janczerwinski9768

I like how her songs are diffrent every time, it is so great <3

@matthewbob798

I didn't know Skott until a few weeks ago, but she's quickly becoming one of my favourite artists <3

@lostearthmusic6726

the vocals are on point. beautiful track

@NightCityDrift

1y↑1

I've been DYING to find this song again. Absolute fucking BANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kirascarlet6056

6y↑1

@HarlequinGrim_Mania

8y↑28

I'm going to preface this by saying that I have put this song on repeat for the last two days.
It's incredibly catchy and the way that the song jumps up and down with energy is wonderful.
However ... these lyrics are so trite, once you hear what they're saying it disenchants the song completely.
"I'm gonna throw a party ... if you decide to stay."
... What?
Why?
If you replaced these lyrics with something with just a touch more depth it would turn this good song into a great one.
Nevertheless ... fun to listen to.

@JakeUskoski

8y↑3

I like to think there's a reason to the lyrics, including the weird "we're gonna throw a party" and the haunting "stay" lines. Edit: scrap everything. found the word "love" in the lyrics.

They're sung in a very different way, and the song's story seems to be about running and something else. Plates and bottles on the floor that need fixing? Breaking into a warehouse so people wouldn't know? An angry father? I'd normally jump to the conclusion of some sort of forbidden love, but there's no clear indication of one. Instead I'd vouch for either a murder or drugs, and the singer being the enabler. That's why there are the various uncanny sounds that are inhuman or ghost-like. Maybe it's a schizophrenic person, and a loved one trying to help them. The party to me is a desperation, a last-ditch attempt to keep Amelia there. The hallucinations trying to keep her, or the dead trying to entice her, but she can't put up with it and thus is trying to leave.

Or it's taking a page out of EDM, where the vocals are just an instrument and the lyrics don't matter. I've lost count of the amount of times I've heard something cliché about playing with matches and/or getting burned. I have no idea what Skott is doing, and haven't looked around to see if she's made any comments about the song. Honestly this is the first time I've even heard of the artist.

@HarlequinGrim_Mania

8y↑1

Jake Uskoski Hmm, I really appreciate the depth of analysis and the time you took to write this. I think with some lyrics, you can dig very deep and find a greater or more intricate meaning, even if the writer wasn't necessarily trying to convey that.
As for this song, I'm not certain. I would like to agree with you, and I would even prefer your interpretation rather than assuming it's just a set of cliché lyrics about wanting someone back.
I guess it really depends on how much faith the listener wants to give to the writers. Then again, if a lyricist really wanted to talk about hiding away a murder, an addiction, or some darker thing, why take the route of using cliché words if they are going to convey the same thing anyway? Why not use more unique imagery and phrasing to convey what you're saying? If they are looking to be metaphorical so that the listener has to think hard about what they are saying, then they should simply opt out for more unique prose, in my opinion.
In terms of it being EDM, I think it's the most logical conclusion that these vocals are more so just another instrument. The words don't strike me as important since they seem somewhat hallow, and just add a great texture to the song.
I can appreciate them for what they are even if they are not filled with too much meaning.
Still, I enjoy your interpretation far more!

@abigfishinabarrenswamp

8y↑1

artist said the song is about her first lover, amelia

@HarlequinGrim_Mania

8y↑2

Christina Wilson I understood that much about the song. Jake and I were hoping there was some deeper meaning.
Love between same sex couples being prohibited or frowned upon by millennial parents isn't a new issue or particularly gripping story since there is so much of it these days.
We were just discussing and trying to see if there was anything between the lines of something that sounded a little cliché.

@abigfishinabarrenswamp

8y↑1

Josh Fredette thats okay
personally, i feel sometimes a song like this doesn't need a deeper symbolic meaning. for me it resonated strongly because i relate and understand that pain, and the vocals and style of the song had a strong depth with me
i actually prefer the simplistic meaning with this style, a bit more concise paralleling the structure and style of the song
just an opinion

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@Whateverable111

I love songs that describe an experience. 'we even packed that suitcase, are you really walking out' so detailed like you're in that moment damn.

@maheshbains9711

Legit got chills everywere this is really good. Thanks for the uploads MrSuicideSheep ^_^

@downbythelakehouse9120

2y↑1

Beautiful. Just wish it was longer.

@dangerzone7838

This channel is just a hub for inspiration and positivity. Thank you man

@benhunt-deol9713

Love it sheepy! ❤️❤️ keep doing what you're doing

@BakerBearProductions

8y↑3

AHHHHHH!!!!! ANOTHER SKOTT SONG! I'm soooo obsessed with her music.. her voice is amazing!!! I love Porcelain so much.. I even made a music video of it lol.. gahhhh her voice is like an angel.... replays this song over and over

@WolfOniReadings78933

Oh my, this is an amazing song. When I heard the first moment of it I didn't think it would be good..but now I was wrong o.o! It's really good <3

@rhillarycarneiro6163

8y↑2

Pqp que som perfeito

@victorsamuel2147

2y↑1

Hoje é uma nova oportunidade para ouvor outra vez

@liefwilloww

32w↑1

@@victorsamuel2147e hoje denovo

@JakeUskoski

8y↑1

The scale and theme really reminds me of Mother Mother, one of my favourite bands from my homeland.

@OREOSTEREO3D851

Esto si es música! :D

@hi-im-kerri

Hauntingly beautiful, as expected from Skott

@kevinr5579

6y↑3

Such good times partying to this song. Reminds me of simpler times.

@Earlosaur

8y↑1

Awesome song.. looking forward to more from Skott!

@kagi95

8y↑2

Lol, I was looking through the comments and your pic caught my eye, I was like "This is the first time I'm watching this, am I going crazy?" Hahaha

@Earlosaur

lmao!!

@VertexRecords

Such a wonderful song!

@marinacolaco5399

Estou apaixonada!!!!!!!!!

@FlamingKarrotopProductionsFKP

good stuff! You never disappoint!

@JoShPEt1993

my favourite for while. sheep as always delivering quality toons 👌

@MChizhovskiy

8y↑6

can't stop listening to this

@ravenousq

7y↑2

This song is so good! I love it!

@elpandagris4324

me encantan estas musicas, son para cuando me siento melancolico jajaja xD

@Choocolatexoxo

If I ever have a child her name is going to be Amelia and I’ll show this song to her and play it around her as a child 🙂

@sirjohnmara

Unreal voice! Perfect, wonderful and mysterious!

@Redrockat

Very nice indeed ,love it

@Runic_Echoes

8y↑18

For some reason this song automatically replays ..

@Xynthesis_san

8y↑2

It's the ghost of youtube.

@unforgiven717

8y↑1

This Song means a lot to me! <3 I love Skott

@fameedafaroon3383

Hot damn this is pretty damn epic :D Those vocals are fire :3 <3

@EM-zt4ul

This is one of the best songs I have ever heard.

@zsomborbarna8068

My favourite song of all time! :D But really, good job Skott! :)

@MrsCyaa

i love her voice <3 :)

@sarahkassouf

8y↑5

This song is my new life motto.
I swear if you reach that door, you’e not welcome anymore.
If you reach that door..

@thavraknop4189

8y↑1

I don't know when i Listened to MrSuicidesheep songs i always feel relax and sleep.I want to say I LOVE IT

@JRazzzle

This is what I'd call music!

@atlas-8034

lindo. magnífico.

@felicitygeiman9536

This song is epic turned up in the car. 🙌

@benhunt-deol9713

Fav part starts at 2:31 🔥

@quanghuy1444

8y↑153

WARNING! That vocal can cause eargasm. BEWARE!

@maxb9090

8y↑1

too late

@kevins7704

8y↑4

came all over the place already

@cansahda

8y↑1

+Kevin S Lol

@LightMarmot-it8bw

7y↑2

I like this song so much especially because I have a sister called amelia

@taissadamasceno7649

Self-Proclaimed King OMG.... 😄😄😄

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@kshitijsharma4624

This is simply beautiful :)

@rdhl

I liked this one a lot!
You've done it again:)

@ferdaousselmoussaid8843

Wow. The chorus struck me hard.

@fameedafaroon3383

I like the video even before i hear the song cause every damn artist on this channel deserves it and more! <3

@bosley8292

The first few seconds gave me goosebumps

@HuganTheUnknown

8y↑4

Well, this song is amazing, what else is there to say? Oh yea, some people don't like the stay, I can understand why but for some reason I think it makes the song more interesting. :D

@darkoreki5076

8y↑1

Partiu mais musica boa !!

@famer17music9

loving this song

@farescroteauformerlyfaresb9899

I love this song so much Sounds somewhat fantasy :)

@Sophie-bw2ck

My cousin who is like a sister to me is called Amelia so this gives me chills

@sebastianweiss7280

Best Song ever😍
Pls make more Songs like this.

@lunalie6938

8y↑3

the buildup is stellar

@toymarchofficial6878

8y↑1

Got up this morning chose this song as my notification to listen to this morning. Man today is gonna be a good day. Brilliant creation! - Toymarh (I would love to remix this)

@grivous9515

One of the best songs ever

@dragon_542

love it ♡

@ameliagrace6256

i love this song so much i feel like it's for me cause my name is Amelia. :) <3 it!

@BoomBeeMusic

Sounds soooo gooooood ! <3

@moneluve1000

5y↑3

I still firmly believe this song is about drug addiction and the person singing is actually the voice in the addicts head trying to convince them to continue to seclude themselves from everyone and everything and just succumb to the high and the oblivion of being a blitz out addict. Especially with the "we're gonna throw a party part", it's so creepy it sounds like a hollow promise of joy and fun (the high from continued drug use) but it's off putting and sounds more like it's not a positive experience anymore and the addict knows this and knows only bad things/feelings come after those suppposed "good times".

In the rest of the song, the singing voice, (aka the voice in the addicts head), sounds like a Person guilting a Lover (the addict) for leaving after investing/sacrificing so much time and effort for a relationship (cutting off bonds and relationships, spending loads of money and time just for drugs) and said Lover feeling guilt and troubled over leaving behind a life they've known for so long and thought made them happy but was actually really fucking terrible, and realizing this, they decide to leave that relationship(quit drugs), but again that stupid voice in their head tells them they're in too deep to quit now, causing inner turmoil for the addict. Should they stay, leave?

@teomanolache

5y↑2

Damn that was soo deep i almost saw Adele rolling in it xD Jokes aside it was a really nice description

@samsonm9381

4y↑4

it’s about lesbians

@jessberlin1664

Waao! Beautiful voice! 😍

@drumer14pl

This song seems odd, but so dope at the same time. Idk what to think about it.

@kiaraakira1058

Danke, Sheepy!! Kommt gleich in meine Playlist ^^ und hab einen schönen Tag noch!

@medou7287

8y↑1

i think that i'm in love with this track 😍

@bailey7087

I feel this on a deep level.

@Jackie1232001

8y↑26

What a great song for my birthday :)

@iohboladefogo604

8y↑1

Happy birthday! :)

@matthewrutgers8691

Merry Christmas

@Jackie1232001

8y↑1

Thx guys!

@ChilledFoxMusic

8y↑1

Happy birthday

@medou7287

cool we are born in the same day :-D

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@Wisdy

The part around 2:25 is actually so sick :O

@Anuqz

8y↑2

Skott is so good!

@keilahedwards1631

8y↑2

her voice though...<3

@N.O.A_YT

👍👍 good song it's unique

@sansut8751

i love it so much it relates to my life

@jakubborkovic380

8y↑8

one of the Best song what i heard this year !

@PedroVallejoFH

8y↑1

This track needs a good remix!

@cliffdannau

this song is genius!

@JenniUnbreakable

Awesome song! So in love... _

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