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 can't change
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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So you must lead me through the day
I will touch you night time
And in the loveliest way
I would feel the sunlight
But I could burn from everywhere
Now you must make me a shadow
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
My angel took her promise
And left with the worst of lies
How will there ever be a future
If everyone just dies?
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
I have gone back dreaming
So you must wake me in a while
You will see me leaving
You will get my morning smiles
My angel made my difference
Like no one really can
She left me here to love you
Please love me if you can
The lyrics to Sophie Zelmani's "I Can't Change" describe a sense of helplessness and emotional burden that the singer is carrying. The first stanza talks about how the singer is relying on someone else to guide them through the day, and to provide light in the darkness. The second stanza speaks about the singer's inability to change the past, specifically referencing a broken promise from someone they trusted. The singer wonders how there can be any hope for the future if everyone dies, but ultimately ends on a note of love, asking the listener to love them if they can.
The song presents a yearning for things to be different, but an acceptance that they cannot be. The repeated refrain of "I can't change" underscores this sense of resignation, while the imagery of shadows, light, and dreams creates a sense of emotional depth and complexity.
Overall, "I Can't Change" is a poignant and introspective song that grapples with themes of love, loss, and acceptance. Its universal sentiments will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or felt powerless in the face of life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I have gone back dreaming
I'm not facing reality, I'm living in a dream world
So you must lead me through the day
You have to be my guide, show me the way in the real world
I will touch you night time
At night, I will express my love for you
And in the loveliest way
I will show you love in the most beautiful way
I would feel the sunlight
I'm capable of feeling happiness
But I could burn from everywhere
But that happiness could also lead to pain and hurt
Now you must make me a shadow
You have to protect me from the potential hurt that comes with happiness
I will shine for you in there
But I will still show you love even in the darkness
My angel took her promise
My past love made a vow that she didn't keep
And left with the worst of lies
She left with the worst kind of betrayal
How will there ever be a future
How can there be hope for the future after such hurt?
If everyone just dies?
If everyone just leaves, what's the point of trying?
I have gone back dreaming
Again, I'm not facing reality
So you must wake me in a while
You have to bring me back to reality
You will see me leaving
Eventually, I will leave
You will get my morning smiles
But I'm still going to try to bring happiness to the relationship
My angel made my difference
My past love impacted me in a significant way
Like no one really can
No one can truly understand the impact she had on me
She left me here to love you
But she left, making space for me to love someone new
Please love me if you can
I'm here, ready to move on and love again - if you'll have me
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
No Dusk Fever
I have gone back dreaming
So you must lead me through the day
I will touch you night time
And in the loveliest way
I would feel the sunlight
But I could burn from everywhere
Now you must make me a shadow
I will shine for you in there
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
My angel took her promise
And left with the worst of lies
How will there ever be a future
If everyone just dies?
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
I have gone back dreaming
So you must wake me in a while
You will see me leaving
You will get my morning smiles
My angel made my difference
Like no one really can
She left me here to love you
Please love me if you can
Наталья Рихтер
Петь- не значит орать во все горло. Очень нравится манера исполнения Софи.
No Dusk Fever
I have gone back dreaming
So you must lead me through the day
I will touch you night time
And in the loveliest way
I would feel the sunlight
But I could burn from everywhere
Now you must make me a shadow
I will shine for you in there
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
My angel took her promise
And left with the worst of lies
How will there ever be a future
If everyone just dies?
I can't change
I can't change
I can't change
I have gone back dreaming
So you must wake me in a while
You will see me leaving
You will get my morning smiles
My angel made my difference
Like no one really can
She left me here to love you
Please love me if you can
Naeema Mir
I love you i am the angel you are waiting for 7777
Naeema Mir
I love you
Ira Cholakova
Tanvir HK Shuvo 😍
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Thank You xxx
Arnold Piotr Wątruch
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Άννα Μωραΐτη
What a tender song, what a tender soul singing!🌼🌹💗
Tran Phan
I saw my life in this video. I feel my pain, hope, love and courage at the bottom of heart. Thanks a lot for song and persons who create this clip. I feel conformed more
aurelius210
Sophie, you are amazing. Been playing your songs all night. Can't get enough of your singing.