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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Christmas
Sofia Talvik Lyrics
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and you're sitting by the fire
and your grandkids are playing outside in the snow
Will you think of her then
of the girl you once loved
and how you never told her
and how she never knew
and your family's around you
will you think of her then?
If you had one last wish for Christmas
would you wish for her now?
And that you would have told her
she was the love of your life
In the winter of your years
will your tears still be burning in your eyes
when you come to think of her smile
And it makes you so angry
that your memories are fading
but that her face is still
so clear in your mind
When the Christmas lights shine on you
and your family's around you
will you think of her then?
If you had one last wish for Christmas
would you wish for her now?
And that you would have told her
she was the love of your life
And so you close your eyes
and the music dies
while the stars shine bright
in the Christmas night
I guess she'll never know now
She'll never know now
She was the love of your life
She was the love of your life
She was the love of your life
The lyrics to Sofia Talvik's song "Christmas" depict a contemplative and bittersweet moment of reflection. The singer is imagining themselves as an old person, sitting by the fire while their grandchildren play outside in the snow. In this nostalgic setting, they wonder if they will think of a past love, a girl they never expressed their feelings to and who remained unaware of their love.
As the Christmas lights shine and the family gathers around, the question lingers: if given one last wish for Christmas, would they wish for this girl? The regret of not having told her that she was the love of their life weighs heavily. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and the passage of time, as the singer contemplates whether, in the winter of their years, the memories of this woman will still burn in their eyes. It frustrates them that despite the fading of many memories, her face remains vividly clear in their mind.
The song ends with a poignant scene, as the singer closes their eyes and the music dies out while stars shine in the Christmas night. They realize that this girl will never know she was the love of their life.
Overall, the lyrics explore themes of unspoken love, missed opportunities, and the passage of time. They capture the deep regret and longing that can arise when reflecting on past relationships and the fear of leaving important words unspoken.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're eighty years old
When you have reached an old age and have many years of life behind you
and you're sitting by the fire
and you are peacefully resting near the warmth and comfort of a fire
and your grandkids are playing outside in the snow
and the children of your children are happily enjoying the snowy outdoors
Will you think of her then
Will you recall thoughts and memories of the woman you once loved
of the girl you once loved
of the young woman whom you deeply loved and cared for
and how you never told her
and how you regret not expressing your feelings to her
and how she never knew
and how she was unaware of your true emotions
When the Christmas lights shine on you
When the joyful lights of Christmas illuminate your surroundings
and your family's around you
and your loved ones and dear family members are present with you
will you think of her then?
will thoughts of her cross your mind during this special holiday moment?
If you had one last wish for Christmas
If you were granted a final desire during this season of Christmas
would you wish for her now?
would you yearn for her presence and companionship in this moment?
And that you would have told her
And that you would have bravely confessed your deepest emotions to her
she was the love of your life
declaring that she was the one you cherished the most in your entire existence
In the winter of your years
During the later stages of your life, when age has taken its toll
will your tears still be burning in your eyes
will the pain of regret and longing still cause your eyes to become teary
when you come to think of her smile
when you reminisce about the beauty and warmth of her smile
And it makes you so angry
And it fills you with frustration and resentment
that your memories are fading
knowing that your recollections are slowly diminishing over time
but that her face is still
yet, her visage remains vivid and distinct
so clear in your mind
so clearly engraved within the depths of your memory
And so you close your eyes
And thus, you shut your eyes to the world
and the music dies
and the melodies and harmonies fade away
while the stars shine bright
as the celestial stars radiate their brilliance
in the Christmas night
in the tranquil and magical atmosphere of the Christmas evening
I guess she'll never know now
I suppose she will never be aware of your true feelings now
She'll never know now
She will forever remain ignorant of your unwavering affection
She was the love of your life
She held the position of being the truest and deepest love in your existence
She was the love of your life
She was the one who captured your heart and soul completely
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sofia Talvik
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Best voice4ever !!!
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Very special - thank you Sofia
Günter Hemm
Wundervoll Sofia.👍👏👏👏🌹
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