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.
Last Time
Titiyo Lyrics
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Now that we're lost?
So heavenly, yet so near
But still it got lost
This is the last time
This is the last time
This is the last time
It's really the last time
So faithfully hanging on to a fading dream
So why don't we just hang on?
Our last hope it seems
This is the last time
This is the last time
This is the last time
I'm coming back to you
It's really the last time
What's it gonna be?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be?
It's up to you, baby
This is the last time
So what's it gonna be?
This is the last time
This is the last time
I'm coming back to you
It's really the last time
So where do we go, my dear?
In Titiyo's song "Last Time," she is questioning where the relationship is headed after feeling lost despite being so close with her partner. The lyrics are melancholy yet hopeful, as Titiyo acknowledges that this may be the last time she is coming back to her partner, but still asks what the future holds. The repetition of "This is the last time" emphasizes the finality of the decision to either continue holding on or to let go.
The line "So faithfully hanging on to a fading dream" suggests that the relationship may not be as strong as it used to be, but they are still holding onto hope. Titiyo's voice is emotive as she expresses her desire to know what her partner wants and if they are willing to keep trying for the relationship. The song ends with the question "So where do we go, my dear?" which leaves the listener unsure of what the eventual outcome will be.
Overall, "Last Time" is about the struggle of holding onto a relationship that may be fading and the uncertainty of what the future holds. Titiyo's expressive vocals and honest lyrics make this a poignant and relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
So where do we go from here
Now that we are lost, we are unsure of which direction to take.
Now that we're lost?
We find ourselves in a state of confusion and uncertainty.
So heavenly, yet so near
Despite our proximity, we feel worlds apart.
But still, it got lost
Unfortunately, even something so wondrous can disappear without our notice.
It's really the last time
This is our final chance to make things right.
So faithfully hanging on to a fading dream
We have been clinging to a hope that is rapidly disappearing.
So why don't we just hang on?
We should continue to hold on in the hopes of salvaging our situation.
Our last hope it seems
This is our final opportunity to turn things around.
What's it gonna be?
What decision will you make in this crucial moment?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
I implore you to make a choice and let me know.
It's up to you, baby
The responsibility of determining our fate falls solely on your shoulders.
So what's it gonna be?
I need to know the decision you make will determine our future.
This is the last time
This is the final opportunity we will have.
I'm coming back to you
I am approaching you in need of resolution.
So where do we go, my dear?
I ask you, my beloved, what course of action should we take?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETTER WINNBERG, KLAS ERIKSSON, MATTIAS FRANZEN, ANDREAS GABRIELSSON, MIKAEL SVENSSON, NILS TORNQVIST
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Per A.J. Andersson
One of many great tracks off of "Come Along". Together with the title track and "1989", it rightly qualifies as gorgeous (in my own book). Pure musical brilliance.
James Rhodesia
One of the absolute best songs of this very talented artist. Shame there isn't an extended version of this incredible song.
captplaystation
What a beautiful song, what a truly , beautiful woman & human being, thank you for your talent.
M.H. Hasanov
One of my favourite songs! Thanks for uploading :)
Olga Romanova
She's so underestimated! My favourite singer 🌷🌷🌷
Thank you for posting all these photos!
Alan Hickman
The pictures are lovely. Thanks for posting.
majkotka
Great song :)
adhuruesi
I love her
TheDaftPL
Where are you TITIYOOO? :(