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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Take Me Home
Sofia Talvik Lyrics
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to the sea
To the waves and the breeze
Where the salt grinds your teeth
Take me home
You can walk
every road
takes you home
will I walk it alone
Take me home
How I loathed
those grey days
and the salt on my face
Left for dead in the waves
memories of this place
Take me home
Walking through
the empty grounds
of the closed down school
I still hear the sounds
There are only ghosts
now in this town
Take me home
Leave me here
on the shore
Where you found me before
I won't ask you for more
Take me home
How I loathed
those grey days
and the salt on my face
Left for dead in the waves
memories of this place
Take me home
You can walk
every road
But only one
will take you home
Will I walk it alone
Take me home
The lyrics of Sofia Talvik's "Take Me Home" convey a deep longing and nostalgia for the sea and the memories it holds. The opening lines of the song evoke a sense of desire for the sea's familiar sensations, such as the waves, breeze, and the taste of salt in one's mouth.
The repetition of "Take me home" throughout the song suggests a deep-rooted desire to return to a place where the singer feels a sense of belonging. The second verse highlights the singer's painful memories associated with the sea, which contrasts with the longing expressed in the first verse. The line "Left for dead in the waves" conveys a sense of despair and helplessness that the singer experienced in the past. The imagery of the closed-down school and the ghosts that haunt the town further emphasize the nostalgia present throughout the song.
The final verse speaks to an acceptance of the singer's place in life and a willingness to let go of the past. The line "I won't ask you for more" suggests a sense of resignation and readiness to move on. The repetition of the phrase "Take me home" throughout the song conveys a sense of yearning for a place that may no longer exist or may only exist in memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me home
The singer is requesting to be taken back to their hometown.
to the sea
The desired location the singer wants to go is near the ocean.
to the waves and the breeze
The singer enjoys the feeling of the wind and water on their skin.
Where the salt grinds your teeth
Describing the intense feeling of the salty ocean water in your mouth.
You can walk
It is possible to travel in any direction.
every road
Any potential path the singer could take.
But only one
There is only one correct path to take.
takes you home
The correct path leads to the artist's home.
will I walk it alone
The artist may not have anyone to accompany them on their journey home.
How I loathed
The artist didn't enjoy a specific period of their life.
those grey days
Describing a time in the past that the singer did not enjoy.
and the salt on my face
The artist is referring to the feeling of the salty ocean water on their skin.
Left for dead in the waves
The singer may have had a difficult time in their past living near the ocean.
memories of this place
The singer is remembering specific details from their hometown.
Walking through
The singer is exploring their hometown.
the empty grounds
The artist is noticing that their hometown has changed a lot, and things aren't the same as they once were.
of the closed down school
A specific place that was once open and full of activity in town has been closed down.
I still hear the sounds
The singer is imagining the sounds of the school when it was still open.
There are only ghosts
The singer is feeling like their town is abandoned.
now in this town
Things have changed a lot in the artist's hometown, and it doesn't feel the same as it once did.
Leave me here
The artist is comfortable near the ocean and wishes to stay near it for a while longer.
on the shore
The artist would like to stay near the water's edge.
Where you found me before
The current setting is a place where the singer has been before and feels comfortable.
I won't ask you for more
The artist is content with just being near the ocean for now.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sofia Talvik
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Günter Hemm
Einfach wundervoll Sofia Talvik.👏🌹🎶
Justin Rucinski
Such a beautiful song, resonates strongly with me please dont ever stop!
Juan Antonio
Wonderful !!
Carl Spencer
Beautiful.
Captain Rosa
Just took me an hour to find this again. Love it.
Van DeLisle
looking forward to seeing you in Chicago on 21Aug at Tre Kronor, Sofia!
Jonas Westin
❤️👍