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'll Remember You
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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And you are asleep
I can hear you breathe now
Your breath is deep
But before I go
I look at you one last time
I can hear a heartbeat
I look at your lips
I know how soft they can be
Did they know what they wanted
The times they kissed me?
And your hands
That I held in mine
Now they're reposing on the pillow
Will they ever miss me sometime?
I'll remember you
You will be there in my heart
I'll remember you
And that is all that I can do
But I'll remember
Your eyes
That always make me shiver
Now they are closed
They just sometimes twitch a little
And your body
I could hold for an hour
It sent me to Heaven
With its heat and power
I'll remember you
You will be there in my heart
I'll remember you
And that is all that I can do
But I'll remember
In Sophie Zelmani's song "I'll Remember You", the singer is lying next to someone she loves as they sleep. She is taking in every detail of the moment, knowing that it is the last time she will see them. As she looks at the person's lips, hands, and closed eyes, she reflects on their relationship and wonders if they ever truly knew what they wanted. She remembers the feeling of being with this person, of holding their body for an hour and being sent to heaven by its heat and power. The singer knows that she will always remember this person, and that they will be forever in her heart.
The emotion conveyed in this song is powerful and heartfelt. The singer is in a state of deep reflection, contemplating not only the loss of this person but their entire relationship. The use of imagery, such as the heartbeat and the twitch of closed eyes, emphasizes the intimacy of the moment and underscores the themes of loss and memory. The singer's voice is full of longing and sadness, and it is clear that this person has left a lasting impression on her that will stay with her for the rest of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's daybreak
It's early in the morning, around sunrise.
And you are asleep
You are currently sleeping, probably unaware of my presence.
I can hear you breathe now
I can hear the sound of your breath, indicating that you are still alive.
Your breath is deep
Your breathing is slow and you are likely in a deep sleep.
But before I go
I am about to leave, but not before taking one last look at you.
I look at you one last time
I take a moment to observe your appearance and remember how you look.
I can hear a heartbeat
I can detect the sound of a heartbeat, but it's unclear whether it's yours or mine.
Is it yours or is it mine?
I wonder whose heartbeat I am hearing and what it means for our relationship.
I look at your lips
I take a moment to focus on your lips, which I have kissed before.
I know how soft they can be
I remember the feeling of your soft lips on mine.
Did they know what they wanted
I wonder if your lips knew what they wanted, if they were also seeking a deeper connection.
The times they kissed me?
I recall the moments when we shared intimate moments and kissed each other.
And your hands
I focus on your hands and think about how they feel in mine.
That I held in mine
I remember holding your hands in mine, feeling their warmth and softness.
Now they're reposing on the pillow
Now your hands are resting on the pillow, motionless and still.
Will they ever miss me sometime?
I wonder if your hands will ever long for mine, or if they will forget about me completely.
I'll remember you
I will hold onto the memory of you and keep you in my heart.
You will be there in my heart
Even though we may be physically apart, you will always have a special place in my heart.
And that is all that I can do
All I can do now is remember you and hope that our paths may cross again someday.
Your eyes
I recall your beautiful eyes and how they have always drawn me in.
That always make me shiver
Your eyes have a powerful effect on me, making me feel a deep emotional response.
Now they are closed
Your eyes are now closed, signaling that you are lost in sleep.
They just sometimes twitch a little
Despite being closed, your eyes still have subtle movements, perhaps a sign of your dreaming.
And your body
I focus on your physical form, taking in every detail.
I could hold for an hour
I remember the feeling of holding you in my arms and how it felt like time stood still.
It sent me to Heaven
Our physical connection was so strong that it felt transcendent, even spiritual.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HALAPI, ZELMANI
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