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).
Fire
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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They've been hanging loose on me
I go crazy when I feel them moving cause' it reminds me I don't let you be free
I'll go through a fire for this
I'll go all the way and hope there's a loophole we've missed
My name can't live up to this matter So don't say it if you don't want what it will bring
And if you are scared of this dirty weather I think you should rush off for your thing
I'll be in the fire for you
I'll be in the fire for you
I'll wait in the fire and I will hope I'm still there when you're through
In Sophie Zelmani's song Fire, she sings about being so deeply in love that she is willing to go through any obstacle or suffer any hurt for the sake of the person she loves. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is telling their partner that they are unaware of the impact of their actions. You don't know the strings you're pulling, they've been hanging loose on me. The singer goes on to say that they lose control of themselves when they feel the tug of those strings because it reminds them that they are not letting their partner be free. This creates a sense of tension and danger which is emphasized by the urgent and driving guitar riffs throughout the song.
The listener gets the sense that the singer is pleading with their partner in the second verse to take her seriously. My name can't live up to this matter so don't say it if you don't want what it will bring, she warns. She then goes on to acknowledge that what they have might be scary, but she declares that she is willing to go through the fire for it. The chorus repeats this sentiment with its passionate, pleading tone. The singer is saying that no matter what the situation is, she will be there in the fire to help her lover get through it.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know of the strings you're pulling
You're unaware of the emotional impact your actions are causing.
They've been hanging loose on me
I've been struggling with my emotions and they're affecting me more than I realized.
I go crazy when I feel them moving cause' it reminds me I don't let you be free
I become overwhelmed when I feel out of control, because it reminds me that I'm not allowing you to be independent.
I'll go through a fire for this
I'm willing to endure any obstacle or hardship for this relationship.
I'll go all the way and hope there's a loophole we've missed
I'll put forth all of my effort and hope we can find a solution to any problems we encounter.
My name can't live up to this matter
I'm afraid that my reputation or abilities won't be able to withstand the pressures of this relationship.
So don't say it if you don't want what it will bring
Please don't make promises or express love if you're not prepared to handle the potential consequences.
And if you are scared of this dirty weather
If you're afraid of facing the difficulties of this relationship,
I think you should rush off for your thing
I suggest you leave and pursue your own interests if you're not up for the challenges.
I'll be in the fire for you
I'll endure hardships and difficulties for you and our relationship.
My senses don't work so well when I'm hurt but I've said I love you
When I'm in pain, I may not be thinking straight, but regardless, I have sincere feelings of love for you.
I'll wait in the fire and I will hope I'm still there when you're through
I'll undergo personal difficulties along with you, and I'll hope that our bond remains strong after we overcome them.
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