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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The Garden
Sofia Talvik Lyrics
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When he turned down your prayer
Can you feel what the mother felt
when she let down her hair
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Always know what it's for
You can leave your shoes by the road
You don't need them no more
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
You can shut your eyes to the sun
It will shine through your mind
If you leave everything behind
Everything's what you'll find
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Can you tell what the devil said
When he turned down your prayer
The lyrics to Sofia Talvik's song "The Garden" paint a picture of the complexities of life and the different paths we can take. The first verse asks if the listener can understand the disappointment of being turned away by someone or something they have put their faith in. The second line asks if we can empathize with the vulnerability of a mother letting her hair down, implying that letting go of our burdens and being vulnerable is necessary but difficult.
The chorus is a repetition of the idea that life is a balance between good and evil, and that there are endless choices that we make on our journey. The second verse gives advice to never turn down a call for help and to know why we are helping in the first place. The idea of leaving our shoes behind symbolically represents shedding our material possessions and attachments.
The bridge speaks to the idea of letting go and surrendering to the present moment. It suggests that even when we try to resist or ignore the beauty of life, it will still shine through our minds. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the message that we must be aware of our choices and how we spend our time, as our love and energy are finite resources.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to stay present, be aware of their choices, and live life with intention and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell what the devil said
Do you know the reason for the devil rejecting your prayer
When he turned down your prayer
When your prayer was not answered due to the devil's refusal
Can you feel what the mother felt
Do you understand the emotions that the mother experienced
when she let down her hair
When she acted in a way that was considered unconventional
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
The world around us is a place of both positive and negative influences
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Life presents us with a vast array of options and directions to choose from
Never turn down a call for help
Always be prepared to lend a helping hand
Always know what it's for
Understand the reasons behind the assistance you're providing
You can leave your shoes by the road
You do not necessarily need material possessions to travel
You don't need them no more
You can make do without the things you think you require
And I don't know what you're looking for
I am unaware of the desires that you possess
But it's not here anymore
Whatever it is you're searching for, it is not present within your vicinity
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
You're expending love in numerous directions, but not receiving it in return
And you get wasted every single day
You are wasting valuable time and effort each day
You can shut your eyes to the sun
You can choose to avoid the bright side of life
It will shine through your mind
But it will inevitably reach your consciousness one way or another
If you leave everything behind
If you detach from all attachments and desires
Everything's what you'll find
You will discover true contentment when you abandon your wants
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@321andme
Can you tell what the devil said
When he turned down your prayer
Can you feel what the mother felt
When she let down her hair
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Never turn down a call for help
Always know what it's for
You can leave your shoes by the road
You don't need them no more
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
You can shut your eyes to the sun
It will shine through your mind
If you leave everything behind
Everything's what you'll find
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Can you tell what the devil said
When he turned down your prayer
@EmBeihold
Literally this is my favorite song ever. Thank you so much for writing this, I've been playing it on loop for about a week now and it's pretty much turned into my anthem. <3
@egocentrico23
Dance Moms again leads me to know good music.Thank you Sofia !!
@sofiatalvik
Thank you for watching and liking!! :)
@321andme
Can you tell what the devil said
When he turned down your prayer
Can you feel what the mother felt
When she let down her hair
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Never turn down a call for help
Always know what it's for
You can leave your shoes by the road
You don't need them no more
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
You can shut your eyes to the sun
It will shine through your mind
If you leave everything behind
Everything's what you'll find
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
And I don't know what you're looking for
But it's not here anymore
Your love is wasted in a thousand ways
And you get wasted every single day
It's a garden of good and evil where we stay
It's a highway of endless choices where we go about way
Can you tell what the devil said
When he turned down your prayer
@melodyoflife8089
This song is so amazing❤❤❤ the melody is so beautiful, i can't even explain😱
@sofiatalvik
Thanks for the kind words! Check out more of my music at http://music.sofiatalvik.com
@ThirdEyeSwitch
Love the kaleidoscope effect in this!!
@sofiatalvik
Third Eye Switch Thanks for watching my friend!
@Diamondsandrubiess
Esta canción esta infravalorada. Me encanta esta canción 🥰
@terryg4097
Gorgeous song, gorgeous voice! Sharing on Facebook. Keep on singing!