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.
The Sex
Tove Lo Lyrics
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in the beginning
is always gonna be the best part of it
The passion
in the beginning
is always gonna be the best part of it
The passion
in the beginning
is always gonna be the best part of it
"The Sex" by Tove Lo is a song that explores the idea that the beginning stages of a relationship are often the most thrilling and exhilarating. The repeated line "The passion in the beginning is always gonna be the best part of it" emphasizes the idea that the initial infatuation and physical attraction between two people is what drives the excitement and intensity in a relationship. However, as the song progresses, Tove Lo implies that this passion and desire may not last forever and that the reality of a relationship can often fall short of the initial fantasy.
The lyrics also suggest that the physical aspect of a relationship can be empowering and liberating for women, with Tove Lo singing about exploring her own body and desires without shame or judgement. The repetition of the phrase "I really don't give a f*ck about you anyways" further emphasizes this sense of independence and confidence, as she asserts her own agency and autonomy in a sexual relationship.
Overall, "The Sex" is a complex and honest portrayal of the ups and downs of a physical relationship, celebrating the excitement and passion of the beginning stages while acknowledging the complexities and challenges that come with removing oneself emotionally and physically.
Line by Line Meaning
The passion
Intense feelings of excitement, enthusiasm, and desire
in the beginning
At the start of a romantic relationship or sexual encounter
is always gonna be the best part of it
Such intense feelings are often short-lived and cannot sustain a relationship or encounter in the long-term
Writer(s): Lo Tove
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