It was Neneh Cherry who first pointed Titiyo in the direction of performing, encouraging her to sing and prompting her, too, to seek out musical directions that Swedish pop had rarely visited in the past. By 1987, Titiyo was fronting her own band, performing rare groove covers on the Stockholm circuit before signing to the local Telegram label in 1989. She also sang background vocals for a range of Swedish artists, including Army of Lovers and Jakob Hellman.
The title of Sweden's Queen of Soul might not seem one of modern music's most coveted crowns but, in Sweden itself, there is little doubt that Titiyo not only merits all the acclaim lavished by her homeland, but that international acclaim has already demolished borders across much of Europe too.
Titiyo scored her first hit that June, when Talking to the Man in the Moon climbed to number six on the Swedish chart. After the Rain reached number 13 in November and the following summer brought Titiyo's self-titled debut album. It reached number three and also brought her to the attention of American audiences, via a well-received Arista release. An imminent breakthrough, however, was placed on hold when Titiyo withdrew for two years to raise her newborn first child; it was September 1993 before she resurfaced, with a cover of Aretha Franklin's Never Let Me Go a number 25 Swedish hit.
This Is Titiyo, her second album, followed in 1993. Featuring guest appearances from both of her parents (Titiyo's mother is an accomplished pianist), the album spun off further hits Back and Forth and Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming and, even before Titiyo made her London début at the Astoria in February 1994, garage remixes of several tracks were established club favourites.
Over the next two years, Titiyo's activities were largely confined to guest work. She appeared with the Blacknuss All Stars (It Should Have Been You) and Stakka Bo & the Flesh Quartet ("We Vie"), and duetted with sibling Eagle-Eye Cherry on a track from the Best Laid Plans movie soundtrack, "Worried Eyes." Her own next album, Extended, finally arrived in late 1997, a self-produced/composed epic highlighted by the hit single Josefin Dean.
As usual, another lengthy silence followed the album's release, a four-year gap that was finally broken in 2001 by Come Along. Recorded with the songwriting team of Peter Svensson (the Cardigans) and Jocke Berg (Kent), and produced by Tore Johansson, Come Along received a U.S. release (through Lava) in August 2002.
After a lengthy hiatus, Warner Music released a greatest hits album named Best of Titiyo in 2004, which included a few new songs. One of these songs, Loving Out of Nothing , charted within the top-20 in Sweden in early 2005.
In spring 2008, Titiyo was asked to contribute vocals to Kleerup's single Longing for Lullabies (Feat. Titiyo). Released in April 2008 in Scandinavia, the single has since reached the top 20 in Denmark and top 10 in Sweden.
Titiyo released her fifth album, Hidden, on the Swedish independent label Sheriff late 2008. The album mainly feature self-penned material but also results of collaborations with the likes of Kleerup, Moto Boy, and Goran Kajfes of Oddjob. So far videos for Stumble to Fall and Awakening have been released.
Come Along
Titiyo Lyrics
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Dust settles, cities turn to sand
Trespassing this is their land
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Come along now
Come along with me
Come along and you´ll see
What it's like to be free
Come along
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see what it's like to be free
Come along now
Come along with me
And I'll ease your pain
Come along
Come along with me
And let's seize this day
Come along, come along with me
Oh, come along with me
Stay out stay clear but stay close
Friends, foes, God only knows
Lets be the thorn on the rose
Time flies, make a statement, strike a pose
Come along now
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see
What it's like to be free
Come along
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see what it's like to be free
Come along now
Come along with me
And I'll ease your pain
Come along
Come along with me
And let's seize this day
Oh, Come along with me
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, take your chance
Come along
Titiyo's song "Come Along" talks about taking action, making a statement, and standing up for oneself. The song's opening lines "play with it while you have hands, dust settles, cities turn to sand" suggest that time is fleeting, and one should make the most of the time they have. The following lines "trespassing this is their land, time flies, make a statement, take a stand" suggest that individuals should assert themselves, even if they feel like outsiders or unwelcome in certain spaces.
The chorus, "come along now, come along with me, come along and you'll see what it's like to be free," encourages individuals to join the singer on a journey towards freedom. The verse "stay out stay clear but stay close, friends, foes, God only knows, let's be the thorn on the rose" suggests that individuals should not shy away from adversity, but instead stay near it, accompanying friends and foes alike, acting as an irritant that creates change.
The repetition of the phrase "time flies, make a statement, take a stand" underscores the importance of taking action in the present moment, and not waiting for someone else to create change. The song is a call to arms for individuals to take control of their lives and create change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Play with it while you have hands
Enjoy life and make the most out of it while you still can.
Dust settles, cities turn to sand
Change is inevitable and everything is temporary, including material possessions.
Trespassing this is their land
We are all visitors in this world and should respect the natural environment and its inhabitants.
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Life is short, so use your time wisely and use your voice to speak up and make a difference.
Come along now
Join me on this journey and experience something new.
Come along with me
Let's share this experience together.
And you'll see what it's like to be free
Experience a sense of liberation and escape from constraints and limitations.
And I'll ease your pain
I will offer comfort and support during difficult times.
And let's seize this day
Let's make the most out of today and not waste any opportunities.
Stay out stay clear but stay close
Maintain distance and boundaries from negative influences, but still keep a connection with those around you.
Friends, foes, God only knows
We cannot always predict who will support or oppose us, but we should stay true to ourselves regardless.
Lets be the thorn on the rose
Let's be a symbol of strength and resilience, even in the midst of beauty and fragility.
Time flies, make a statement, strike a pose
Time passes quickly, so make a lasting impression and showcase your individuality.
Come along, come along with me
Join me once again and continue to explore new possibilities.
Oh, come along with me
Oh, won't you please join me on this journey of discovery?
Time flies, take your chance
Opportunities do not last forever, so seize them while you still can.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joakim Berg, Peter Svensson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Play with it while you have hands
Dust settles, cities turn to sand
Trespassing this is their land
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Come along now
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you´ll see
What it's like to be free
Come along
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see what it's like to be free
Come along now
Come along with me
And I'll ease your pain
Come along
Come along with me
And let's seize this day
Come along, come along with me
Oh, come along with me
Stay out stay clear but stay close
Friends, foes, God only knows
Lets be the thorn on the rose
Time flies, make a statement, strike a pose
Come along now
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see
What it's like to be free
Come along
Come along with me
Come along now
Come along and you'll see what it's like to be free
Come along now
Come along with me
And I'll ease your pain
Come along
Come along with me
And let's seize this day
Oh, Come along with me
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, make a statement, take a stand
Time flies, take your chance
Come along
@rominakaveh4914
Well hello from 2024 🙋🏻♀️
@spicysith9627
Watching this in january 2024. The truth in this song is as bright as it was in 2001.
@georgeflorinescu7552
February 2024
@darkglobe406
the best songs are truly timeless .
@vertigopull
@@darkglobe406They should've ridden a real mustang🐎
@bannisun8504
❤❤❤❤ Its my love forever❤❤❤ Music of the second Millennium😊
@guleracelyaaltnar9155
Yeap
@SASHORAYCHEVOFFICIAL
I finally found this song and I can't believe it's been 23 years. It's really underrated for the time. ❤
@user-rf7bo3rb9z
Оценен , но не всеми
@elisedasvin170
Being born in 1989 is both a blessing and a curse, cause you had the privilege of discovering this kind of gem growing up, but as time goes by you also get to realize this golden age is long gone... 🥺