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.
Shedontknowbutsheknows
Tove Lo Lyrics
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With our bodies talking
Hooked up last week, had a good time
So I regret nothing
I see her come close, ooh
I wonder what you told her to make her stay
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
She would rather smile and pretend with ya than let go
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
Blaming me for all the sadness
Didn't know 'bout you two
Don't see why I'm dragged into it
This whole thing is on you
I see her heart break, ooh
Still she's keeping face
Leave it to me, 'cause, babe
She don't know what you did when you come back home
She don't know what you doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
She would rather smile and pretend with ya than let go
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
Don't even bother with your lies
Won't let you see her when she cries
Go on unhappy in the night
She don't know what you did when you come back home
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
She would rather smile and pretend with ya than let go
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
Tove Lo's "Shedontknowbutsheknows" tells a complex tale of infidelity and heartbreak. The narrative revolves around two women - one of whom is the singer, and the other is the girlfriend of the man she's been seeing. The lyrics depict Tove Lo as knowing the man is unfaithful and that his girlfriend is oblivious to it.
In the first verse, Tove Lo is at a bar with the man she hooked up with the previous week. Their bodies are communicating, and although she knows he has a girlfriend, she doesn't regret her actions. The chorus shows her knowing that the man's girlfriend doesn't know about his cheating, but she is aware of his photos in his phone and his constant absence from their home. She also understands that the man's girlfriend would rather pretend and smile than confront the truth.
The second verse reveals that Tove Lo is being blamed for the sadness in the man's girlfriend's life. She isn't aware of their relationship, and the man is lying to both women to sustain his facade.
Overall, the song depicts the difficulties of relationship dynamics and heartbreak. The lyrics reveal the importance of communication and honesty in relationships and how these aspects can create unnecessary pain.
Interesting facts about Tove Lo's "Shedontknowbutsheknows":
1) The song is from the album "Sunshine Kitty," which was released in 2019.
2) Tove Lo co-wrote the song with Finneas O'Connell, who is famously known for his work with Billie Eilish.
3) This song wasn't originally meant for Tove Lo. It was written for another artist who rejected it.
4) The song's demo featured Tove Lo "freestyling" the lyrics.
5) "Shedontknowbutsheknows" was deemed the "sexiest song of 2019" by The Guardian.
6) Tove Lo performed the song on The Ellen Show in October 2019.
7) The song's music video features Tove Lo in multiple outfits and wigs, mourning the loss of a relationship.
8) The song has been covered by multiple artists, including YouTube star Sarah Close.
9) The song was featured in the fifth episode of the first season of the show "Killing Eve."
10) The song received critical acclaim for its complexity and raw lyrics, positioning Tove Lo as a master of intimate and emotional storytelling.
Chords (not verified, but possible based on YouTube covers of the song):
Verse: C#m, A, E, B
Chorus: C#m, A, E, B, F#, G#, C#m
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging by the bar at sunrise
Being at the bar when the sun is rising
With our bodies talking
Expressing things with body language
Hooked up last week, had a good time
Had casual sex last week and enjoyed it
So I regret nothing
Not feeling guilty about the hookup
I see her come close, ooh
Witnessing someone approaching the person she had a hookup with
I wonder what you told her to make her stay
Curious about what the person said to keep the other woman's attention
She don't know what you did when you come back home
The other woman doesn't know what he did after the hookup
She don't know what you're doin' out all night long
The woman is unaware of his whereabouts during the night
She don't know all the photos you've (got) in your phone
She is oblivious to the existence of some photos he has on his phone
But she knows (she knows, she knows)
Despite being unaware of some things, she still knows something is off
She would rather smile and pretend with ya than let go
The other woman chooses to pretend everything is okay than confront him
Blaming me for all the sadness
The person is projecting their negative emotions onto her
Didn't know 'bout you two
She wasn't aware of their relationship
Don't see why I'm dragged into it
She doesn't understand why she is being involved in their drama
This whole thing is on you
The person is responsible for their actions and the consequences
I see her heart break, ooh
Observing the other woman's heartache
Still she's keeping face
Despite the hurt, she is keeping up appearances
Leave it to me, 'cause, babe
She will take care of it and handle the situation
Don't even bother with your lies
The person shouldn't try to deceive her
Won't let you see her when she cries
She won't allow him to witness the other woman's vulnerability
Go on unhappy in the night
He can continue to live unhappily at night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOVE LO, JAKOB BO JERLSTROEM, LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG
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