Upon recording a few songs at a local studio, she decided to send the demos to three record companies, with no special expectations. Soon Sony Sweden gave her a phone call and offered her a record deal. At this stage, she had never played in front of an audience. Sophie started to record her self-titled debut album in 1995. The album was produced and arranged by Lars Halapi, a long time collaborator who has subsequently worked on all her material.
She was awarded a Grammy at the Swedish Grammy awards as Best Newcomer in 1995, she was also nominated for Best Female Pop Singer. Her album managed Gold status both in Sweden and Japan. After promoting her debut in the US, she finally started to work on her new album in the Autumn of 1997. This second effort entitled Precious Burden came the following year. Since the turbulence of the first album release, Zelmani has started saying no to interviews and only embarks on tour for short periods of time.
The third, fourth and fifth albums, Time to Kill (1999), Sing and Dance (2002) and Love Affair (2003) quickly followed. Ten years after her debut she released a best-of album titled A Decade Of Dreams which also included two new tracks.
Further albums released after this 'best of' are: Memory Loves You (2007), The Ocean and Me (2008), I'm The Rain, (2010), Soul (2011).
Zelmani has also contributed music to the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Dawson's Creek". Her cover of Bob Dylan's "Most Of The Time" appears on the soundtrack to "Masked and Anonymous", and also on the album Cohen - The Scandinavian Report.
Her song "Stand By" appeared in the film "Independence Day" (1996). Her song "Always You" appeared in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997).
Aftermath
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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Doesn't mean that I do
Though they got your name
Doesn't mean it's for you
Like the aftermath on the sea
When the storm is over
Like it's still you and me
Though I've waited long
Doesn't mean that you've gone
Just because I follow you home
Doesn't mean I'm not still walking home
Like the aftermath on the sea
When the storm is over
Like it's still you and me
On an old album cover
Just because I felt you in heart
Doesn't mean you belong there
Though you'll touch a scar
Doesn't mean it's still wounded
Like the aftermath on the sea
When the storm is over
Like it's still you and me
On an old album cover
The lyrics of the song "Aftermath" by Sophie Zelmani is a powerful testament to a love that has withstood the test of time. It speaks about the aftermath of a stormy relationship that has left scars but has not extinguished the love that once burned bright. The singer acknowledges that just because a song may bring back memories of a lover, it does not mean that they still hold the same significance in her life. The name of the lover may be mentioned, but it is not necessarily meant for them. It speaks to the reality that lovers may come and go, but the memories of them will linger on.
The singer also reflects on the idea that waiting long for someone does not necessarily mean that they have left. Sometimes it's a matter of time or distance, but their presence in the singer's life is still felt, and the love remains unchanged. The imagery of the storm on the sea and the aftermath conjures up a strong visual that underlines the idea that even though the storm has passed, the love remains. The mention of the old album cover further emphasizes the longevity of the love, a memory captured in time that remains unchanged, even though the years have passed.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because the song misses you
The fact that this song brings up memories of you, doesn't imply that I miss you
Doesn't mean that I do
Just because something reminds me of you, doesn't necessarily mean I still miss you
Though they got your name
Although someone else may have the same name as you
Doesn't mean it's for you
It doesn't necessarily mean that the person is actually you
Like the aftermath on the sea
Just as the stillness after a storm can be peaceful and beautiful
When the storm is over
When all the chaos has subsided
Like it's still you and me
It's as if we're frozen in time, like an old memory
On an old album cover
Just like an old photograph, a memory from the past
Though I've waited long
I may have waited for a long time
Doesn't mean that you've gone
But that doesn't necessarily mean that you've left
Just because I follow you home
The fact that I may watch out for your whereabouts doesn't imply that I'm still attached to you
Doesn't mean I'm not still walking home
I still have my own life and journey, separate from yours
Just because I felt you in heart
The fact that I have feelings about you doesn't mean you still have an important place in my heart
Doesn't mean you belong there
It's possible that you're no longer significant to me, even if you were in the past
Though you'll touch a scar
Even if you re-enter my life, it doesn't mean that old emotional wounds will reopen
Doesn't mean it's still wounded
It's possible that time has healed those wounds, and I'm able to move on
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.