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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If I Had a Man
Sofia Talvik Lyrics
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Who wouldn't mind to let me down
Who'd always treat me like a clown
What would you say
Sister if I loved this man
Who'd never come to treat me right
Who'd always put me through this fright of losing him
What would you do
What would you say
Wouldn't you tell me to get rid of him straight away
Would you sit back and watch him break my heart
Well that's not what I do
Sister if I took him back
Time after time and on and on
No matter what he did me wrong
What would you say
What would you do
What would you say
Wouldn't you tell me to get rid of him straight away
Would you sit back and watch him break my heart
Well that's not what I do
That's not what I say
Honey you shouldn't let him play with your heart this way
So why won't you listen when I tell you this
Just hear me out
Honey be strong none should hurt you like he does
And you know it's wrong and it breaks my heart
To watch him break your heart
You know what to do
Only you
Know what to do
Sofia Talvik's song "If I Had a Man" is a poignant exploration of the question of what to do when the person one loves is not treating them right. The singer addresses her sister, asking her what she would do if the singer had a man who treated her badly. The singer imagines a variety of scenarios, in which the man lets her down, treats her like a clown, puts her through fear and anxiety, and does her wrong again and again. In each case, the singer asks her sister what she would say or do, and indicates that she herself would not simply watch her heart get broken. The song ends with the singer urging her sister to be strong and take action to protect herself from further harm.
One of the striking aspects of "If I Had a Man" is the way in which it invites reflection on the dynamics of love and abuse. The song highlights the difficulty of leaving a relationship that is not healthy or beneficial, even when the person in question knows they should. It also offers a critical perspective on the role of friends and family in supporting loved ones who are struggling in relationships. The singer acknowledges her sister's concern, but also recognizes that ultimately, the decision about what to do is hers alone to make.
Line by Line Meaning
Sister if I had a man
If I had a man in my life
Who wouldn't mind to let me down
Who doesn't care about hurting me
Who'd always treat me like a clown
Who treats me like a joke or a fool
What would you say
What would be your reaction if I had such a man
Sister if I loved this man
If I had feelings for this man
Who'd never come to treat me right
Who never treats me with respect or kindness
Who'd always put me through this fright of losing him
Who always makes me fear losing him
What would you do
What action would you take
Wouldn't you tell me to get rid of him straight away
Wouldn't you advise me to leave him immediately
Would you sit back and watch him break my heart
Would you passively observe him hurting me
Well that's not what I do
That's not my approach or behavior
Sister if I took him back
If I forgave him and gave him another chance
Time after time and on and on
Repeatedly over a long period of time
No matter what he did me wrong
Regardless of the harm he causes me
What would you say
What would be your response
Wouldn't you tell me to get rid of him straight away
Wouldn't you suggest that I end the relationship immediately
Would you sit back and watch him break my heart
Would you passively allow him to hurt me
Well that's not what I do
That's not my behavior or attitude
That's not what I say
That's not my advice
Honey you shouldn't let him play with your heart this way
You should not allow him to manipulate your emotions
So why won't you listen when I tell you this
Why don't you heed my advice
Just hear me out
Listen to what I have to say
Honey be strong none should hurt you like he does
Be brave and don't let him hurt you
And you know it's wrong and it breaks my heart
You recognize it's not right and it pains me to see you hurt
To watch him break your heart
To see him cause you emotional pain
You know what to do
You have the answer already
Only you
No one else has the answer but you
Know what to do
You know what action you need to take
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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