Ledin has been one of Sweden's most popular recording artists since the 1970s. He won the Swedish Melodifestivalen in 1980 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest that year with "Just Nu."
In 1982, he released the duet "Never Again" with Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA fame; the song reached number 1 in Chile and was popular across Europe.
He has been married since 1983 to record company president Marie Ledin.
Discography
* 1972 - Restless mind
* 1973 - Hjärtats rytm
* 1975 - Knivhuggarrock
* 1976 - Natten är ung
* 1977 - Tomas Ledin
* 1978 - Fasten seatbelts
* 1978 - Tagen på bar gärning (live album)
* 1979 - Ut på sta'n
* 1980 - Looking for a good time
* 1982 - Gränslös
* 1982 - The Human touch
* 1983 - Captured
* 1985 - En galen kväll (live album)
* 1988 - Down on the Pleasure Avenue
* 1990 - Ett samlingsalbum
* 1990 - Tillfälligheternas spel
* 1993 - Du kan lita på mej
* 1996 - T
* 1997 - Sånger att älska till
* 2000 - Vuodet 1972 – 2000
* 2000 - Djävulen & ängeln
* 2001 - Festen har börjat (samlingsalbum)
* 2002 - Hela vägen
* 2003 - I sommarnattens ljus
* 2003 - Ledin: Just då! (DVD)
* 2004 - Med vidöppna fönster
* 2006 - Plektrum
Eurovision Song Contest 1980 - The Hague
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Tomas Ledin
Song title: Just Nu!
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Tomas Ledin
Sang in Position: 8
Final Position: 10
Total Points: 47
The Hague was once more the host city for the song contest after both Israel and the United Kingdom declined to be hosts. Because of the fact that the 1979 winner, Israel, did not have the means of hosting the song contest again, the UK broadcaster BBC was asked if they would be willing to organise the event. They declined, so the Netherlands became the organiser despite the fact that there was not enough time left and Dutch TV NOS had to re-use most of the stage from 1976 when they hosted the contest last. NOS picked April 19th as the date for the song contest, but as this was the Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel, the defending champion decided not to participate which marked the only time when the winner of one Eurovision Song Contest didn't participate in the next.
For the first time in the history of the song contest, an African country - Morocco - participated with Samira, a star in all of the Arabian countries, but when her entry Bitakat Hob ended up at 18th position with just 7 points altogether, Moroccan TV decided that the country should not participate in the contest again. Turkey returned to the contest after one year's absence and Monaco stayed home which meant that the total amount of participating countries amounted to 19 - just as in 1979. Each country brought along a presenter of its own choice along in order to introduce the song in their native language.
The Irish Johnny Logan who would later be called "Mr. Eurovision" secured Ireland's second victory. The Australian-born singer who only became an Irish citizen after he sang for Ireland in the 1980 contest, would later return and win the contest again in 1987. His 1980 victory brought him a number one hit in the UK and numerous television appearances across Europe. What's another year received seven times the maximum of 12 point votes, ending up with 143 points in total.
Lovemaker
Tomas Ledin Lyrics
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I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind no no
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind
You're such a lovemaker
All I wanted to do was to please you
You took me for a ride
I dreamed in your sweet love
Certainly you weren't there
I couldn't find you anywhere nowhere anywhere
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind no no
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind
You're such a lovemaker
You got me hooked
I'm depending on your love
You left me in the fire
With it's no turning back
Give me a call
Because we got to get in touch
I give you my love
And you know I'll do anything everything anything
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind no no
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind
You're such a lovemaker
Mmm it's not fair
You shouldn't do this to me
You shouldn't treat me this way
Oohh Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind no no
I can't get you out of my mind
I can't get you out of my mind
You're such a lovemaker
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Love love
Lovemaker Lovemaker
Love love
Lovemaker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
The song "Lovemaker" by Tomas Ledin is an emotional and passionate love song about the intense hold that someone has over the singer. The lyrics portray the singer's inability to stop thinking about the object of their affection - the "lovemaker" who has captured and enraptured them completely. The singer has given up their job and everything else to please this person, who they describe as a heartbreaker with a mean streak. Despite the ups and downs of the relationship, the singer is completely hooked and will do anything for the "lovemaker" who they cannot get out of their mind. They are pleading for the person to get in touch with them, despite the pain they are causing, because the singer cannot resist their hold.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get you out of my mind
The singer is consumed with thoughts of the person they're singing about
I left my job left everything behind
The singer gave up everything to be with this person
All I wanted to do was to please you
The singer's sole motivation was to make this person happy
You took me for a ride
This person manipulated the singer
I dreamed in your sweet love
The singer was deeply in love with this person
Certainly you weren't there
This person was not present, physically or emotionally
I couldn't find you anywhere nowhere anywhere
The singer was desperately searching for this person, but couldn't locate them
You're such a lovemaker
Despite the person's negative impact, the singer still acknowledges their ability to create love and passion
You got me hooked
The singer has become addicted to this person
I'm depending on your love
The singer has come to rely on this person's love
You left me in the fire
This person abandoned the singer in a difficult situation
With it's no turning back
The singer is in a situation where there is no escape or remedy
Because we got to get in touch
The singer is desperate to reconnect with this person
I give you my love
The singer is willing to offer everything they have to this person
And you know I'll do anything everything anything
The singer is willing to go to any lengths to be with this person
Mmm it's not fair
The singer feels that they're being treated unjustly
You shouldn't do this to me
The singer is hurt by this person's actions
You shouldn't treat me this way
The singer is being mistreated by this person
Love love
The singer still believes in the power of love
Heartbreaker got a really mean faker
This person is both a heartbreaker and a manipulator
Contributed by Hudson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.