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).

I'd Be Broken
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics

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Darling, hold on my love
Hold on to my touch
a little bit more
For all affection
that I've grudged you
For all loads I let you carry
I owe you

Ashamed to be someone
who took you for granted
Who took and demanded
the whole of you

So darling, hold on to my love
Hold on to my touch
a little bit more

'Cause I'd be broken
I'd be broken
I'd be broken, without you

All the visions
would mean nothing
I need tour touching
getting to my soul

So darling, hold on to my love
Hold on to my touch
a little bit more

'Cause I'd be broken
I'd be broken
I'd be broken, without you

From now on, I'll always share
my loving mind
I'll put my heart into your soul

I'll be tender, I'll defend for you
I'll give it all, that belongs to you

Overall Meaning

The song "I'd Be Broken" by Sophie Zelmani is a poignant tribute to a lover who has been taken for granted but is now being appreciated. The lyrics convey a deep sense of regret and remorse, as the singer acknowledges how much their partner has done for them, and how little they have given in return. The chorus, "I'd be broken, I'd be broken, I'd be broken without you," is a powerful admission of how much the singer needs their partner in their life.

The first verse of the song expresses how the singer has failed to show their partner the affection they deserve, and has instead burdened them with their own problems. The second verse shows how the singer is ashamed of their past behavior, and acknowledges that they have taken their partner for granted. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the partner's love, without which the singer would be "broken."

The third verse of the song is a declaration of the singer's commitment to their partner. They promise to share their love and to be tender and supportive. The final line, "I'll give it all, that belongs to you," is a promise of complete devotion to the relationship.

Overall, "I'd Be Broken" is a bittersweet love song that acknowledges the importance of appreciating those we love, and of making amends when we have taken them for granted. It is a reminder that love takes work and commitment, and that it is never too late to show someone how much they mean to us.

Line by Line Meaning

Darling, hold on my love
Please stay with me a little longer, my dear

Hold on to my touch
Don't let go of the closeness we share

a little bit more
Stay just a little longer with me

For all affection that I've grudged you
I'm sorry for withholding my love from you

For all loads I let you carry
I'm sorry for making you bear the burden alone

I owe you
I am indebted to you for your love and patience

Ashamed to be someone who took you for granted
I regret not appreciating your love when I should have

Who took and demanded the whole of you
I'm sorry for expecting too much and not giving enough

'Cause I'd be broken
Without you, I would be incomplete

All the visions would mean nothing
Nothing would have real value without your presence

I need your touching getting to my soul
Your love is what touches me deeply and makes me whole