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).

On Your Way
Sophie Zelmani Lyrics

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The things we have
In common are
Feelings we repress
I find you in the darkness
Where lightness means less
Times when we're
In need of touching
Are when tears

Could get there before
We are walking with pain
When we've seen
People we adore
The things we're
Calling secrets
Are usually the way in
We go to sleep
With the knowledge
That each mind has sins
Times when we are lifted
The fall feels so high
We cry over beauty
It hurts to smile
My way is your way
Your way is mine

My way is your way
Your way is mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sophie Zelmani's song "Your Way" delve into the personal and emotional aspects of relationships. The first stanza alludes to the fact that people have a lot in common, but often keep their feelings repressed. The second stanza talks about how people come together in times of need and touch, but that tears can easily precede that action. The third stanza highlights the fact that secrets are often the key to people opening up to each other, regardless of how innocent or guilty their conscience may support. The fourth and final stanza mentions that beauty is often fleeting and we cry over it because it is a reminder of how quickly it can disappear.

Overall, the song's message is about the power of relationships and how people can find solace in one another, especially during difficult times. The lyrics indicate the need for connection through touch and personal exchanges, even in the face of vulnerability and fear. Zelmani's voice is gentle and soothing, adding to the emotive power of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

The things we have
Our similarities

In common are
Are feelings that we hide

Feelings we repress
The emotions that we don't express

I find you in the darkness
I find solace in you during my darkest times

Where lightness means less
When positivity is scarce

Times when we're
Moments we experience

In need of touching
When we need physical comfort

Are when tears
Are when we're about to cry

Could get there before
Before we can stop them

We are walking with pain
We are hurting as we walk in life

When we've seen
When we witness