Stoltenberg and Motzfeldt have cited DJ Rashad and Rihanna as influences, as well as the television series Girls.
Smerz signed to XL Recordings in 2017. Two EPs have been released so far: Okey (2016) and Have fun (2018).
Believer
Smerz Lyrics
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Maybe soon I'll be alive in the papers
I think I'm good if I just have my boyfriend
Love is quite hard work
I keep that, as mentioned
Maybe soon I will give him my patience
It's like we hold on, testing our maintenance
Love is quite hard work, did I even bother?
Maybe soon I will ask you to help me
I've been all over your game lately
You think I'm good if I just have my boyfriend?
Love is quite hard work, I already mеntioned
Maybe soon I can borrow your mind?
All my big dreams havе been lost for some time
And I will need some compensation for this
And I keep wondering if I'm getting restless
I'm not giving up on loving you
Lovers always down, I'll be down with you
I see everything from the outside
When did this start, seeing everything from outside?
I'm not giving up on loving you
Lovers always down, I'll be down with you
I see everything from the outside
When did this start, seeing everything from outside?
I'm the wounded, the shining, the wonder
You went so fast, tell me, do you love her?
And if you do, do you let her in?
And all that's been, I'm still a die-hard believer
I realise but somehow I see her
It's like she does all these incredible things
And when I'm here, you're not gonna be there
And when you're there, I'm dying to see her
And all this time, I'm still a believer
Where did you go? I lost you, oh baby
Is this goodbye? You're not here to save me
And all this time, I'm still a believer
Where did you go? I lost you, oh baby
Is this goodbye? You're not here to tell me
Who I am and where I've been
Still a believer
The song "Believer" by Smerz is a reflective piece on the complexities of love and relationships, and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics speak of the singer's desire to be loved and recognized, and her struggles with maintaining her own identity in the midst of a relationship. The first verse suggests that the singer might find validation and acceptance if she becomes famous, but ultimately she realizes that true love and happiness cannot be found in external factors such as fame or media attention. Instead, she recognizes that love takes work and effort, but even with a devoted partner, it can still be difficult.
The second verse speaks of the singer's doubts and insecurities in her relationship, and her fear of losing her partner. She questions whether they are truly meant to be together, and whether their love is strong enough to withstand the challenges of life. The bridge of the song speaks of the singer's confusion and uncertainty about her relationship, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self in the midst of it. She asks for help and guidance, but ultimately realizes that she must find her own way.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of the singer's unwavering belief in love, despite her struggles and doubts. She recognizes that love is a complex and difficult thing, but she remains committed to it nonetheless. The song ends with a sense of uncertainty and loss, as the singer wonders where her relationship is headed and whether she will be able to hold on to her belief in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe soon I'll be in love with you famous
Perhaps I will fall in love with someone famous soon
Maybe soon I'll be alive in the papers
Maybe soon I'll be featured in the news or magazines
I think I'm good if I just have my boyfriend
I feel like everything is alright as long as I have my boyfriend with me
Love is quite hard work
Being in a relationship and falling in love takes effort and dedication
I keep that, as mentioned
I already said that before and I still stand by it
Maybe soon I will give him my patience
Perhaps I will become more patient with my partner
It's like we hold on, testing our maintenance
It feels like we're holding on to our relationship and testing its durability
You think we're good if we just have each other?
Do you believe that our relationship will be enough to sustain us?
Love is quite hard work, did I even bother?
Love takes hard work but did I even contemplate that?
Maybe soon I will ask you to help me
Maybe soon I will turn to you for help
I've been all over your game lately
I've been following or paying attention to your activities lately
You think I'm good if I just have my boyfriend?
Do you think everything will be okay as long as I have my boyfriend?
Love is quite hard work, I already mentioned
I already talked about how love takes effort and dedication
Maybe soon I can borrow your mind?
Perhaps I can ask to pick your brain or get your opinion
All my big dreams have been lost for some time
I've lost sight of my big aspirations for a while now
And I will need some compensation for this
I will need to make up for lost time or lost dreams
And I keep wondering if I'm getting restless
I can't help but question whether I'm feeling restless or unsure about my life
I'm not giving up on loving you
I'm not giving up on our relationship or my feelings for you
Lovers always down, I'll be down with you
Couples often have rough patches, but I will stick by your side regardless
I see everything from the outside
I feel disconnected from the situation or relationship, almost like an outsider looking in
When did this start, seeing everything from outside?
I wonder when or how I started feeling disconnected or distant from the relationship
I'm the wounded, the shining, the wonder
I'm a mix of contradictions, feeling hurt and vulnerable while also being full of potential
You went so fast, tell me, do you love her?
You moved on so quickly, do you really love the new person in your life?
And if you do, do you let her in?
If you truly love this person, are you letting them into your life and heart?
And all that's been, I'm still a die-hard believer
Despite everything that's happened, I still firmly believe in love and relationships
I realise but somehow I see her
I understand that you've moved on, but I can't help but still see her in my mind
It's like she does all these incredible things
It seems like this new person is doing amazing things or making you incredibly happy
And when I'm here, you're not gonna be there
When I'm present or available, you won't be there for me
And when you're there, I'm dying to see her
When you are around or preoccupied, I'm longing to see the new person
And all this time, I'm still a believer
Even though my heart hurts, I still believe in love and the possibility of finding happiness
Where did you go? I lost you, oh baby
Where did you disappear to? I feel like I've lost you, my love
Is this goodbye? You're not here to save me
Is this the end of our relationship? I feel like you're not there to support me anymore
And all this time, I'm still a believer
Despite feeling lost and alone, I still hold on to the hope that our love will endure
Where did you go? I lost you, oh baby
Where did you disappear to? I feel like I've lost you, my love
Is this goodbye? You're not here to tell me
Is this the end of our relationship? I feel like you're not here to communicate with me anymore
Who I am and where I've been
I'm struggling to figure out my identity and where my life has taken me
Still a believer
Despite everything that's happened, I still believe in love and its power to heal and bring happiness
Writer(s): Anne Stoltenberg, Sean Bowie, Henriette Motzfeldt, Victor Espasandin
Contributed by Lillian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
down2_theriver
obsessed w this era of smerz
La2aru5
this is the hardest track
Max tal (music)
I feel hypnotized by their music like, it digs deeper and deeper into you.
this is love on first sight
La2aru5
like an instant classic
Jason Ryals
This is the first time I’ve heard of them but this is amazing
bartlebybrams
LOVE. Reminds me of Massive Attack. Stoked it's a couple chicks. Hope they tour the U.S. sometime. But let's be honest who the hell would wanna do that?
manutsav sorot
I'm at a loss for words. I'm blown away!!!! This is gorgeous!!!!
Javan uHnah
Oh okayyy. The girls finally putting up a budget for a polished music video! Love that for them. I was so excited when the song started, you never know how they are going to approach things vocally. I was expecting something more conventional but I can appreciate the experimentation.
The production is so good. Rihanna or Rosalia is definitely gonna find these girls one day.
La2aru5
god bless these talented girls
June300c
Damn this is nice and raw. I found them on soundcloud last year, but just now found their YouTube. Love the bass profiles going on