Raised in the Djursholm district of Danderyd, Lo is an alumna of the music school Rytmus Musikergymnasiet. She formed the rock band Tremblebee in 2006. After it disbanded, Lo pursued a career in songwriting and earned a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music in 2011. Working with producers Alexander Kronlund, Max Martin and Xenomania, she became a successful songwriter, while also recording and releasing her own compositions independently.
In 2013, Lo was signed to Universal Music, Island and Polydor. The following year, Lo rose to prominence with her debut album, Queen of the Clouds. It spawned the sleeper hit single "Habits (Stay High)", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as "Talking Body". Her second album, Lady Wood, was released in October 2016 and debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Cool Girl", became an international hit. Her follow-up records, Blue Lips (2017) and Sunshine Kitty (2019), also performed well, the latter spawning the song "Glad He's Gone", which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
In addition to her solo work, Lo has co-written songs for other artists, including: Lorde's "Homemade Dynamite" (2017) and Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" (2015), a song that garnered her Grammy Award and Golden Globe nominations. She has collaborated with many artists, such as Charli XCX, Flume, SG Lewis, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, among others.
Crave
Tove Lo Lyrics
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I'm coming up right out of the dark
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Take out the bullets from my heart
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
You are my favourite mistake
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
The one I keep loving to make
Craving, I'm craving I crave you
Waiting, I'm waiting to touch you
Whenever, forever, I know that
Still I'm coming back
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Summertime save me
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Save me in the summertime
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Got my body all figured out
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Know what my trigger's all about
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Craving, I'm craving I crave you
Waiting, I'm waiting to touch you
Whenever, forever, I know that
Still I'm coming back
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Summertime save me
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Save me in the summertime
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
Ooh baby, ooh
Oh-oh-oh...
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Summertime save me
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Bittersweet baby
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Save me in the summertime
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Party day hazy, oh baby
Craving, I'm craving
I crave you
The lyrics to Tove Lo's "Crave" is about the singer's desire for someone who she knows is not good for her. She describes this person as her "favorite mistake" and how she keeps going back to them even though she knows it may not be the best decision. She talks about her physical and emotional cravings for this person, how her body is "figured out" and how she knows what her triggers are.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "craving, I'm craving, I crave you/ waiting, I'm waiting to touch you/ whenever, forever, I know that/ still I'm coming back." This repetition emphasizes the singer's strong desire and even addiction to this person, even though they may not be good for her.
Overall, the lyrics explore the complicated feelings of wanting something or someone that is not necessarily good for you, but having a difficult time resisting that craving.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) I'm coming up right out of the dark
I'm emerging from a dark place and becoming visible once more
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) Take out the bullets from my heart
Remove the emotional pain I'm feeling
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) You are my favourite mistake
Even though we may not be the best for each other, I can't help but want you
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) The one I keep loving to make
Despite knowing the harm it may cause me, I continue to choose you
Craving, I'm craving I crave you
I desire you deeply and intensely
Waiting, I'm waiting to touch you
I can hardly wait to have physical contact with you
Whenever, forever, I know that
No matter what, I will always want you
Still I'm coming back
Even though I know the outcome, I keep returning to you
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Bittersweet baby
Our relationship is complex and full of mixed emotions
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Summertime save me
The season seems to bring out intense emotions in me, ones that you can help me with
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Party day hazy, oh baby
When we're together, the world becomes hazy and nothing else matters
Craving, I'm craving I crave you
I can't get you out of my head, no matter how hard I try
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Save me in the summertime
You are the one who can provide me with comfort and security during this intense time
Got my body all figured out
I understand my physical reactions to you
Know what my trigger's all about
I understand what drives me to want you
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) Craving, I'm craving I crave you
My desire for you is all-consuming
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Bittersweet baby
Love is both wonderful and difficult with you
(Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Party day hazy, oh baby
Being with you is like being in a dream world
Craving, I'm craving I crave you
I can't resist wanting you, no matter the consequences
Ooh baby, ooh
Expressing my affection for you
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.