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).
Gone With The Madness
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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Won't change the truth,
Just to fit our time
Disappointed, it was a man
Hidden in the woods
Of my dreamland
I wanted you to desire me
Gone with the madness
Gone with the madness
I don't regret you
Or that I met you
But I was too honest where games
Must take their place
It's such a crime
But I was swept off my feet for
The first time
For the first time
I don't need my pride
To you it was crazy
But I'm still excited inside
But I wanted you
To desire me
I could have
Gone with the madness
Gone with the madness
Everything's
Gone with the madness
Gone with the madness
The lyrics of Sophie Zelmani's song "Gone With The Madness" appear to be about unrequited love and missed opportunities. The singer seems to have feelings for someone who does not reciprocate them in the same way. In the first stanza, the singer suggests that they are willing to bring a bottle of wine to the situation, but they will not change the truth just to fit in with the other person's desires. They are disappointed but it seems that they understand that the situation will not change. In the following lines, the singer describes a man hidden in the woods of their dreamland, which could be interpreted as the person they are in love with. They express their desire for the person to return their feelings.
In the second stanza, the singer indicates that they do not regret meeting this person and having feelings for them, but that they were too honest in a situation where games must take their place. This suggests that perhaps they did not play the game of love correctly and missed the opportunity to develop a relationship with this person. They acknowledge that their honesty was a crime and that they were swept off their feet for the first time. The singer admits that they do not need their pride, as they are still excited inside, but reiterates their desire for the person to desire them.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of unrequited love. They seem to understand that they missed an opportunity and perhaps did not play the "game" of love in the right way. However, they do not regret meeting the other person, and still hold on to a glimmer of hope that their feelings may someday be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna bring a bottle of wine
I am planning to bring wine to our meeting.
Won't change the truth,
Bringing wine will not change the reality of our situation.
Just to fit our time
I am bringing wine because it seems appropriate for the occasion.
Disappointed, it was a man
I was let down because the person I was hoping to meet was a man.
Hidden in the woods
This man was difficult to find, like he was hiding in the forest.
Of my dreamland
This man was someone I had been dreaming of.
I wanted you to desire me
I wished that you would be attracted to me.
I could have
I had the option to do something.
Gone with the madness
I could have let myself get swept up in the madness of the moment.
I don't regret you
I am not sorry that I met you.
Or that I met you
In fact, I am glad that we crossed paths.
But I was too honest where games
However, I was too sincere in a situation that sometimes requires deception.
Must take their place
In situations like this, a certain level of deceit and strategy is necessary.
It's such a crime
But being honest instead of playing games is considered a mistake.
But I was swept off my feet for
I was completely enamored with you during
The first time
our first encounter.
For the first time
It was the first time I had felt this way.
I don't need my pride
I am willing to let go of my ego for the sake of our relationship.
To you it was crazy
You may think I am being foolish or illogical.
But I'm still excited inside
But I am still filled with excitement and anticipation.
But I wanted you
I desired you and your affection.
Everything's
All aspects of this relationship or situation.
Gone with the madness
Everything has been consumed by chaos and irrationality.
Gone with the madness
The situation has spiraled out of control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HALAPI, ZELMANI
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