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
Undercover
Susanne Sundfør Lyrics
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Cause if you love them back
They'll always disappoint you
It's just a matter of fact
Don't love the ones who trust you
It's just not in your heart
You're a teasing little twister and
I wish I had a lover who'd keep it undercover
We could live our dreams, we'd sail on golden wings
I wish I had a lover, someone who wouldn't bother
To tell me what to feel
To tell me what is real
It's not a lot I'm asking for
They'll kiss you in the evening, devils in disguise, and
Love you 'till the morning then vanish before your eyes
A walking disaster can also master
A graceful posture, but where's the dignity when
I wish I had a lover who'd keep it undercover
We could live our dreams, we'd sail on golden wings
I wish I had a lover, someone who wouldn't bother
To tell me what to feel
To tell me what is real
It wouldn't even matter
If you didn't even bother
To be more than a lover
It wouldn't even matter
If I didn't even bother
To believe in a forever
It wouldn't even matter
If you didn't even bother
To be more than a lover
It wouldn't even matter
If you didn't even bother
To be more than a lover
No, no, no
The lyrics of Susanne Sundfør's "Undercover" speaks about the complexities of love and relationships. The song advises not to trust those who love you back because they will only disappoint you in the end. The singer asserts that there is no point in loving someone who trusts you because that is not who she is in her heart. She compares herself to a "teasing little twister," while characterizing her partners as dancers in the dark, illustrating a power dynamic in relationships.
Sundfør then expresses her desires for a lover who would keep things undercover, someone with whom she could live out her dreams. The artist wants a relationship with someone who would not tell her how to feel about herself or dictate what is real, indicating a genuine desire for an authentic and passionate relationship without any rigid rules or constraints. She concludes the song on the notion that it wouldn't matter if she and her lover never bothered to be more than a lover or if they didn't believe in forever.
The lyrics of "Undercover" may carry various interpretations and meanings for different listeners. The song speaks about the complexities of love and relationships, where trust, love, and desires all seem to clash. In the end, the song is the artist's assertion of her desires for an authentic and genuine lover with whom she can share her wildest hopes and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't trust the ones who love you
Be wary of people who profess love to you
Cause if you love them back
Because if you reciprocate those feelings
They'll always disappoint you
They are bound to let you down
It's just a matter of fact
It is a simple truth
Don't love the ones who trust you
Don't get romantically involved with people who trust you
It's just not in your heart
You don't have the capacity for it
You're a teasing little twister and
You tend to lead people on and play mind games
They're dancers in the dark, oh but
While they are blindly following you
I wish I had a lover who'd keep it undercover
I desire a secret lover
We could live our dreams, we'd sail on golden wings
We could fulfill our fantasies and soar like royalty
I wish I had a lover, someone who wouldn't bother
I wish I had someone who wouldn't trouble me
To tell me what to feel
To dictate my emotions
To tell me what is real
To determine my perception of reality
It's not a lot I'm asking for
I don't think it's a big request
They'll kiss you in the evening, devils in disguise, and
They will sweet-talk you in the evening, pretending to be your friend, but
Love you 'till the morning then vanish before your eyes
They will shower you with affection until daybreak, and disappear without a trace
A walking disaster can also master
Someone who seems like a mess can still have control
A graceful posture, but where's the dignity when
Appearances can be deceiving, and there may be no honor in being poised
It wouldn't even matter
It wouldn't make a difference
If you didn't even bother
If you didn't make an effort
To be more than a lover
To offer more than just love and sex
No, no, no
No, absolutely not
Writer(s): Susanne Sundfor
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@irmabene5713
Susanne's voice is a sorcery
@akva24
Yes that's right, she's gorgeous
@UrAnUsAtUrNuS
That's the word!
@laurabouclette8640
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@DonVizcacho
She is a mermaid 🧜🏻♀️
@jockmaraisasmr5700
Wow. The chills I got watching this. She has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Her tone is absolutely gorgeous. Not a single imperfection in her voice. I am so shocked she isn't world famous with a voice like that.
@elnonoo591
Pure, clean and powerful voice. Stunning performance.
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@TheRedAirOn
She is world famous but not in a way we'd think
@kqbftkr
Are you kidding? She's internationally famous, and this is well deserved.