Susanne Sundfør began her rise to fame in her homeland in 2005. That year she toured the country opening for English singer/songwriter Tom McRae, and in 2006 she joined Madrugada on tour, performing their song "Lift Me," a duet the band originally recorded in the studio with singer Ane Brun. Late in 2006, she digitally released her debut single, "Walls," which would climb to number three on the Norwegian singles chart. It was the same position her debut self-titled album took on the album charts when it was released in 2007. The live effort Take One followed in 2008 -- the same year that her debut won the Spellemannprisen for Best Female Performance. Sundfør accepted the award with some hesitation, stating her work represented her as an artist first, and a woman second, bringing into question whether the Norwegian Grammy board was acting archaically with such gender-specific awards. Two years later, her album The Brothel would climb to the top of the Norwegian album charts thanks in part to the success of its title track. Jazz keyboardist Christian Wallumrød and members of Jaga Jazzist appeared on her 2011 effort, the all-instrumental A Night at Salle Pleyel. In 2012 she released the single "White Foxes" along with the album The Silicone Veil. She ended the year collaborating with Morten Myklebust on the track "Away," along with electronica duo Röyksopp on their single "Running to the Sea."
In 2013, Sundfør collaborated with French electronic band M83 on the Oblivion soundtrack, and later that year her back catalog was released in the U.K. for the first time. She went on to make her production debut for Bow's Each Other record. By 2014 she was set to release her fifth studio album, which was preceded by the single "Fade Away." Ten Love Songs went on to become a commercial and critical success for Sundfør upon its release in 2015, and saw the record appear in many year-end "best-of" lists. Following that record's release, she spent time traveling the world, and her follow-up record reflected the different environments and politics she encountered, along with the anxiety felt by many due to an ever-changing world. Music for People in Trouble was released in 2017, with the track "Undercover" as the lead single. The ten-track record also featured a guest appearance from John Grant on its last song, "Mountaineers." In 2019 Sundfør issued the accompanying concert LP People in Trouble: Live from the Barbican, which was recorded in London the year prior. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi
Trust Me
Susanne Sundfør Lyrics
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All you do is please me, all you do is tease me
You cannot erase me, you cannot replace me
Like they do in the movies, like they do in the movies
Nothing's ever easy
But baby you can trust me
Send for the saint and
And save yourself
Save yourself
Nothing used to thrill me like your candy flipping night flights
But now I′m all out of charity, I'm all out of change and
I cannot erase you, I cannot replace you
Like you do in your dreams, like you do in your dreams
Nothing's ever easy
But baby you can trust me
Send for the saint and
Send for the doctor
And save yourself
Save yourself
In Susanne Sundfør's song "Trust Me," the lyrics explore the complexities of a relationship and the struggles that arise when drugs, specifically ecstasy, are involved. The opening lines suggest that when under the influence of ecstasy, nothing is straightforward. The pleasure experienced in these moments both pleases and teases the singer, highlighting the ambiguous nature of their emotions. They express a fear of being forgotten or replaced, similar to how characters in movies might be easily replaced or forgotten.
The chorus emphasizes the challenges faced in the relationship, as the singer admits that nothing is easy. However, the assurance of trust is offered to the partner, suggesting that despite the difficulties, there is still a foundation of trust between them. The mention of saints and doctors implies that seeking help or guidance may be necessary to navigate the complications, urging the partner to save themselves from the turmoil.
The second verse further explores the thrill and allure of the relationship, specifically referencing "candy flipping night flights." This could refer to the simultaneous use of ecstasy and LSD, which can intensify the psychedelic experience. However, the singer laments that this joy has diminished, and they feel depleted of both compassion and change, suggesting a loss of emotional and financial resources. Despite this, the inability to erase or replace the partner is expressed, highlighting the deep connection and longing. The reference to dreams hints that their relationship exists in a realm of fantasy and desire, but it may also imply the fleeting nature of these dreams.
Overall, "Trust Me" portrays a tumultuous relationship affected by drug use, where trust becomes a crucial element in navigating the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's ever easy
Life is challenging and difficult
But baby you can trust me
You can rely on me
Send for the saint and
Ask for divine intervention
Send for the doctor
Seek professional help
And save yourself
Rescue yourself from your troubles
Save yourself
Take care of yourself
Nothing used to thrill me like your candy flipping night flights
I used to find excitement and joy in your drug-induced adventures
But now I'm all out of charity, I'm all out of change
I have exhausted my compassion and ability to adapt
And I cannot erase you, I cannot replace you
I cannot forget about you or find someone to fill your void
Like you do in your dreams
Just like you can in your imagination
Like they do in the movies
Similar to how it happens in fictional films
All you do is please me, all you do is tease me
You constantly satisfy and frustrate me
You cannot erase me, you cannot replace me
You cannot eliminate me from your life or find a substitute for me
Writer(s): Susanne Sundfor
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HikariSaitou
Nothing’s ever easy
When you take ecstasy
All you do is please me
All you do is tease me
You cannot erase me
You cannot replace me
Like they do in the movies
Like they do in the movies
Nothing’s ever easy
But baby you can trust me
Send for the saint and
Send for the doctor
And save yourself!
Nothing used to thrill me like
Your candy flipping night flights
But now I'm all out charity
I'm all out of change and
I cannot erase you
I cannot replace you
Like you do in your dreams
Like you do in your dreams
Nothing’s ever easy
But baby you can trust me
Send for the Saint and
Send for the doctor
And save yourself!
@yeseniazoe8948
Came across this by accident and her AMAZING voice just blew me away !! Instant FAN!
@mattzarate5603
A perfect album
@user-oc9mn1ze4c
I do not know, I would prefer to listen to the more experimental music you will DEFINITELLY like it, look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxFw_iukKT0
@HikariSaitou
Like others have pointed out before me, it's really awesome that she's decided to make this entire album freely available both on YouTube and Spotify to reach out to as many people as possible, but I really, really hope her fans also choose to support this amazing, one-of-a-kind artist by buying her music and/or going to her live gigs. If there's one artist that deserves it, it's gotta be her, but hey, that's just my (heavily biased) opinion.
@TheVildee
I agree completely. I bought this album even though I didn't have to, and I haven't bought an album since 2005!
@HikariSaitou
TheVildee Wow, that's really cool, glad to hear that! I also prefer my music digital unless it's a really special artist/band, so I picked up her CD as well. The album art is gorgeous, so I'll probably end up buying the vinyl as well when it's made available!
@hawkstrike18
TheVildee wow, I guess you've missed many good albums :p
Fucking money, some say they can't buy happiness but I'll always need more to "support" at least half of my favourite artists. Hmmm... strange thought of the minute: albums would probably be the best currency of all, everyone would be making music (in quotation marks, I suppose) then... O_o
@hawkstrike18
Hikari Saitou Oh, right... I always forget I'm one of the few(?) who actually prefer the physical copies :s
@inkstudiosmx786
I'm thinking about buying all her discography, some T-shirts... and i hope she will come to Mexico one day. I can't still loving her from far away. Her music makes me happy, she makes me feel things that nobody else can do. And i'll try to save some money to support her job. She is a fallen angel. <3
@0NodMan0
Slow and mellow with huge sadness in the voice. Stands apart from the rest but is still unique in it's own right.