Sofia Talvik has emerged like a lady of the forest, bringing a new interesting side to folk music. Soft, airy, and graceful, Sofia Talvik sings both songs that touch on themes of love and heartbreak, as well as a healthy dose of anecdotal stories from her own life.
At the age of eighteen she left behind the comfort of home for the bright lights and lonely nights of Stockholm. There every experience, good and bad, would soon take the form of a beautiful, funny or heartbreaking song.
She's playing a unique blend of folk-pop (someone said Neo-Folk). This American genre filtered through her Swedish heritage, becomes something totally unique, a blend that has attracted attention from a broad audience all over the world.
Her soft and airy music at her combination of modal chord changes and beautiful 60's euro-pop melodies combined with the gentle singing of a 70's folk songstress will make you think of Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Jewel and Aimee Mann.
Her soft and airy music has been recognized by music lovers and critics all over the world letting her tour the US several times and making her the first ever Swedish female singer to play at the Lollapalooza festival.
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Sofia Talvik Lyrics
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I wish you'd opened up that door
I wish you'd gotten in your car
And put the pedal to the floor
But rules are rules
And you obeyed
Just like me you were afraid
And maybe then you could've have stayed
There will be a hole in my heart forever
That will be the shape of you
And darling when your heart was breaking
You were breaking my heart too
You were breaking my heart too
You always cried when songs were sad
You made me smile when I was blue
I think you would have cried right now
But now the tears are all for you
Now someone else will play this song
And someone else will cry
You're not here to play along
You didn't even say goodbye
There will be a hole in my heart forever
That will be the shape of you
And darling when your heart was breaking
You were breaking my heart too
Now we're broken me and you
I wish you'd broken all the rules
I wish you'd opened up that door
But something else was broke instead
Now I can't see you anymore
I wish tomorrow I'll wake up
From this nightmare we are in
And then I will call you up
And ask you how you've been
There will be a hole in my heart forever
That will be the shape of you
And darling when your heart was breaking
You were breaking my heart too
There will be a hole in my heart forever
That will be the shape of you
I hope that they have steelguitars in heaven
I know you'd play them if they do
I know you'd play them if they do
But don't you think that you can go
I'll always have a piece of you
A hole in my heart forever
That will be the shape of you
In these lyrics, Sofia Talvik expresses her longing and sadness over the departure and absence of someone she deeply loved. She begins by expressing her wish that this person had broken all the rules and taken chances, symbolized by opening a door and stepping on the gas pedal. However, acknowledging that rules are rules, they both obeyed, perhaps out of fear. She reflects that if this person had taken that day for themselves, they might have stayed with her.
The lyrics then shift to the emotional impact of this person's departure. Sofia describes a permanent hole in her heart that bears the shape of this person, signifying the lasting impact they had on her life. As this person's heart was breaking, it also broke Sofia's heart. This shows the profound emotional connection they shared. The mention of this person crying during sad songs and bringing smiles when Sofia was feeling down illustrates their ability to evoke and empathize with emotions.
Sofia mourns the fact that someone else will now experience the emotions she shared with this person. She laments that they are no longer here to participate in these moments and didn't even say goodbye. It is evident that their absence has left a void in her life.
The lyrics return to emphasizing the enduring impact of this person's departure on Sofia's heart. She continues to lament the hole in her heart that will remain forever, shaped by the memory of this person. She expresses a hope that, in heaven, they will have steel guitars because she knows that this person would play them. This suggests her longing for their presence and a desire to reconnect even in the afterlife.
The song concludes with Sofia's acknowledgment that she will always hold a piece of this person within her, symbolized by the hole in her heart. This final line underscores the enduring impact of their relationship and suggests that despite the pain, their connection will remain a part of her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you'd broken all the rules
I wish you had defied societal norms and expectations
I wish you'd opened up that door
I wish you had embraced new opportunities and possibilities
I wish you'd gotten in your car
I wish you had taken a chance and embarked on a journey
And put the pedal to the floor
And pursued your dreams with full determination
But rules are rules
However, rules are meant to be followed
And you obeyed
And you chose to conform
Just like me you were afraid
Just like me, fear held you back
I wish you'd gone that day
I wish you had taken that opportunity
And maybe then you could've stayed
And perhaps our connection would have remained
There will be a hole in my heart forever
Your absence will always leave a void within me
That will be the shape of you
That void will constantly remind me of your presence
And darling when your heart was breaking
And my dear, while your heart was in pain
You were breaking my heart too
You were unknowingly causing me heartache as well
You always cried when songs were sad
You were deeply moved by poignant music
You made me smile when I was blue
You had the ability to uplift my spirits when I was down
I think you would have cried right now
I believe you would have shed tears at this very moment
But now the tears are all for you
Yet now, it is I who sheds tears for your absence
Now someone else will play this song
Now someone else will listen to this song and resonate with it
And someone else will cry
And someone else will be moved to tears
You're not here to play along
You are no longer here to partake in the experience
You didn't even say goodbye
You departed without even bidding farewell
Now we're broken me and you
Now our connection is fractured
I wish tomorrow I'll wake up
I hope that when tomorrow arrives, I will awaken
From this nightmare we are in
To escape from this dreadful situation we find ourselves in
And then I will call you up
And then I will reach out to you
And ask you how you've been
And inquire about your well-being
I hope that they have steel guitars in heaven
I hope that in heaven, there are steel guitars
I know you'd play them if they do
I know you would enthusiastically play them if they exist
But don't you think that you can go
But please don't think that you can simply leave
I'll always have a piece of you
I will forever hold a part of you in my heart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sofia Talvik
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Peter Wilson
I cant imagine having to write and play this song without a tears running down your cheeks,
a beautiful song for a beautiful person....we miss ya Tim
Craig MacDonnell
Sofia, although I didn't know Tim, you've written an incredibly beautiful and moving song that feels amazingly relevant for all of us right now.
countrypaul
Sofia, you know that I've been a fan for years, but you and Tim on "Paws of a Bear" was a magical coupling. Your e-mail today is the first I heard that he was gone, and while I didn't know him, the musical loss for me (and I'm sure the personal one for you) is profound. Your song for him is exquisite. Thank you for sharing it and for exposing his talent to the world.
Artie Martello
Oh my goodness. Sophia has delivered another beautiful song both lyrically and musically. Thank you
Nalini Lasiewicz
Thank you for this song and tribute. It moved me to tears. The senseless loss of Tim Fleming will be a hole in our hearts forever. If only we could wake up from this nightmare.
Danny L Harper
My God Sofia this is so beautiful, words and music. God Bless Tim
Denise Aronow
Thank you for this beautiful song. We miss Tim and aren't able to get together to comfort one another. Your song helps.
Andreas Koch
This is a wonderful reminder of Tim. So sorry for your loss Sofia and Jonas!
Sharon Hannah
Beautiful. Tim broke so many hearts by leaving us. Still crushed.
SB Greenstein
Thank you, Sofia, for this beautiful song. I join all who are heartbroken and feel the hollowness Tim's absence creates.