Sophie Zelmani (born 12 February 1972 as Sophie Edkvist) is a female singer… Read Full Bio ↴Sophie Zelmani (born 12 February 1972 as Sophie Edkvist) is a female singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden who debuted in 1995 with the single Always You. Her music is quite unique in Swedish music history, since it's based on the American singer/songwriter tradition. Sophie also appears on the Dawson's Creek soundtrack with her ballad, I'll Remember You and has since recorded 7 albums.

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).

Excuse Me
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics

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Why despair in your eyes
When I try to see you
Don't you know it's beyond me
Just to have you here

Some people would say
You're only dreaming
So how come I feel you

Just about everywhere

So excuse me if I
Say that I could die
For this world
You're showing me now

Why the doubt in your voice
When I try to tell you
Can't you see me standing
Right beside you

Some people would say
It could have been magic
Well, I won't forget the magic
Like I won't forget that day

So excuse me if I
Say that I could die
For this world
You're showing me now

So excuse me if I
Say that I could die

For this world
You're showing me now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sophie Zelmani's song "Excuse Me" are a testament to the power of love and the confusion it can bring about. The song opens with the singer asking why the person they love is in despair when they try to see them. They are unable to understand why someone would be so upset when they are trying to show them love and affection. The singer then goes on to ask why there is doubt in the person's voice when they try to express their feelings. The confusion is palpable in the lines "Can't you see me standing right beside you?" The singer feels as though they are there, trying to connect, but the other person cannot seem to see it.

Despite the confusion, the singer is determined to love this person, even if it means risking everything. They declare, "excuse me if I say that I could die for this world you're showing me now." The love that they are experiencing is so powerful that it feels like the entire world has opened up and turned into something beautiful. The singer's love for this person is so strong that it is all they can see, and they would do anything to be a part of it.

Overall, "Excuse Me" tells a story of love that is so intense, it is almost overwhelming. The singer is struggling to understand why the person they love is unable to see how much they care, but they are willing to risk everything to prove their love. The song is a beautiful portrayal of the power of love and how it can be confusing and strange at times.

Line by Line Meaning

Why despair in your eyes
Why are you sad and hopeless?

When I try to see you
When I attempt to understand you better

Don't you know it's beyond me
Do you not understand that it is too difficult for me?

Just to have you here
Just to be in your presence

Some people would say
There are some individuals who would think

You're only dreaming
That you are only imagining things

So how come I feel you
So why do I sense your presence?

Just about everywhere
In practically every aspect of my life

So excuse me if I
Please forgive me if I

Say that I could die
Express the sentiment that I could perish

For this world
Because of this marvelous world