Sofia Talvik is a Swedish musician and singer/songwriter who was born on an… Read Full Bio ↴Sofia Talvik is a Swedish musician and singer/songwriter who was born on an island just off the west coast of Sweden. Her music often blends elements of folk and pop; she also uses a lot of acoustic instruments in her songs, including violins, cellos, trombones, and acoustic guitar.

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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my very own savior
Sofia Talvik Lyrics

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How did you go from being
So kind to so cruel
What did I do to change you

How come you changed the tone of
Your voice to so harsh
What did I say to change that in you

And I don't want your cross
Couse I've got my own
And if I have to die
I'd rather die alone
And I don't want your cross
Cause I've got my own
And if I have to die
I'd rather die alone
Without you by my side

I never asked for patience
I never asked for help
And I won't ask a thing from you

And I don't want your cross
Cause I've got my own
And if I have to die
I'd rather die alone

And as for your behavior
I'll be my very own savior
And I don't need the cage where
You kept me safe

You kept me safe
And I don't want your cross

Overall Meaning

Sofia Talvik's song "My Very Own Savior" is a reflection of a person who has been betrayed by someone they trusted deeply. The lyrics ask a series of questions, reflecting the sense of confusion and disbelief that comes with being hurt by someone who was once kind and caring. The singer struggles to understand what changed in their relationship to cause their loved one to become cruel and harsh towards them.

The chorus of the song, "I don't want your cross cause I've got my own, and if I have to die, I'd rather die alone, without you by my side" is a powerful declaration of independence and strength. The singer refuses to rely on their betrayer for salvation, instead relying on their own inner strength.

The song's message goes beyond one painful experience and speaks to the human need for self-reliance and resilience. Through the lyrics, Sofia Talvik inspires listeners to be their own savior, to find the courage to break free from toxic relationships and to embrace their own power.

Line by Line Meaning

How did you go from being
What caused you to transition from being kind to being so cruel?

So kind to so cruel
From demonstrating sweetness to showing hostility

What did I do to change you
What was the reason behind your sudden behavior change?

How come you changed the tone of
What created the reason for altering the tone of your voice?

Your voice to so harsh
From a soft tone to a harsh one

What did I say to change that in you
What were the words I spoke that caused you to change your voice?

And I don't want your cross
I don't desire to possess your symbol of salvation

Couse I've got my own
I have my own source of redemption

And if I have to die
If the situation arises that I must face death

I'd rather die alone
I would prefer to face it without anyone by my side

Without you by my side
I do not want to be with you