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).
Keep It to Yourself
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics
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You keep it to yourself
It's your treasure
But you're not thinking of my health
Like this morning
Were you dreaming? Was it a night in hell?
It's your burden
You are gone with your feelings
Are you taking care?
If you're good at what you're doing
It's good that I'm here
You just disappear
You just disappear
It's your talent
But I only get scared
You are gone with your feelings
Are you taking care?
If you're good at what you're doing
It's good that I'm here
In Sophie Zelmani's song Keep It To Yourself, the lyrics express the frustration of being in a relationship with someone who keeps their thoughts and feelings to themselves. The opening line, "You keep it to yourself", immediately sets the tone of the song: that the singer is becoming increasingly isolated from their partner due to a lack of communication. The singer recognizes that their partner sees their thoughts and feelings as a "treasure", something precious to be guarded and kept private. But in doing so, the partner is neglecting their own mental health and the health of the relationship.
The second verse adds more weight to the singer's feelings. The lines "Like this morning / Were you dreaming? Was it a night in hell?" imply that the partner may be struggling with their own personal demons. However, as the singer points out, their own health is being impacted by the partner's reticence. The repetition of "It's your burden / But I'm not feeling well" drives home the frustration and anger that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus repeats the idea that the partner is "gone with their feelings" and that the singer is being left behind, feeling scared and alone. The sentiment is softened somewhat with the lyrics "If you're good at what you're doing / It's good that I'm here", indicating that the singer is willing to support their partner through their struggles, but only if there is some level of communication and mutual care.
Overall, Keep It To Yourself is a poignant and relatable song about the difficulties that can arise in a relationship when one partner is unable or unwilling to communicate. It's a reminder of the importance of openness and vulnerability in building and maintaining strong emotional connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep it to yourself
Don't share your situation with me
You keep it to yourself
You're private about what's going on
It's your treasure
Your feelings are valuable and personal
But you're not thinking of my health
Your actions are affecting me negatively
Like this morning
Referring to a recent time
Were you dreaming? Was it a night in hell?
Asking if you had a nightmare
It's your burden
Your emotions are weighing you down
But I'm not feeling well
Your struggles are impacting me too
You are gone with your feelings
You're consumed by your emotions
Are you taking care?
Asking if you're looking after yourself
If you're good at what you're doing
You're skilled at coping with your emotions
It's good that I'm here
I can support you and be there for you
You just disappear
You retreat into yourself and disconnect
It's your talent
Being emotionally reserved is natural for you
But I only get scared
I become worried and anxious when you pull away
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