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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The fear that sometimes makes your feet go numb
The awful things you never said
I know you now
And that is why
I love you
You're scared of doing something bad
All the stuff that makes you sad
I know you now
And that is why
I love you
The summer sunlight in your hair
The fire in your eyes when you go mad
That worn-out sweater that you wear
I know you now
And that is why
I love you
The things you thought I never knew
The darkest parts you tried to keep from me
I saw the good and bad in you
I know you now
And that is why
I love you so
I love you so
The lyrics of Sofia Talvik's song SO explore the theme of understanding and acceptance in relationships. The singer in the song has come to know their partner intimately, including the aspects of themselves that they keep hidden or fear. These elements may include the face they keep hidden under their bed, the fear that can make their feet go numb, and the awful things that they have never spoken of. Despite this recognition of vulnerability and imperfection, the singer affirms their love for their partner. They understand their partner's fears of doing something bad or losing what they have, and they have seen both the positive and negative sides of them. The final line of the song declares that the singer loves their partner deeply.
The song conveys a powerful message about the nature of love and the importance of empathy and understanding in relationships. It suggests that true love involves seeing and accepting all aspects of a person, even the parts that they fear or try to hide. By revealing these hidden parts of themselves, the partner in the song has become closer to the singer and cemented their bond. The song encourages listeners to approach their relationships with honesty, empathy, and openness, and to appreciate their partners for who they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
The face you keep hidden under your bed
The things that you hide and keep to yourself
The fear that sometimes makes your feet go numb
The fear that paralyzes you and makes you feel helpless
The awful things you never said
The things that you wanted to say but never had the courage to
I know you now
I have come to understand you better
And that is why
The reason why I feel this way
I love you
I care deeply about you
You're scared of doing something bad
You fear making mistakes
You're scared of losing something you could have
You fear missing out on something you could have had
All the stuff that makes you sad
The things that make you unhappy
The summer sunlight in your hair
The beautiful things about you that I admire
The fire in your eyes when you go mad
The passionate side of you that I find attractive
That worn-out sweater that you wear
The small things that make you unique and endearing
The things you thought I never knew
The things you believed I was unaware of
The darkest parts you tried to keep from me
The parts of you that you thought were unlovable
I saw the good and bad in you
I accept you for who you are, flaws and all
I love you so
I love you deeply
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.