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.
Thousand Miles
Tove Lo Lyrics
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But I can't forget your skin
Wonder what you're up to
What state of mind you're in
Are you thinking 'bout the last time
Your lips all over me
'Cause I'd play it in a rewind
Where you are I wanna be
Wanna fly to you like birds do
Straight across the world
My body, your hands, ooh
And I'm missing every word
You are mine, yeah you say so
When you call me late nights
But I wonder how should I know
You're in love enough to fight
Fading away, when you're drunk and alone
Can't see my face in your heart anymore
Telling yourself you don't feel like before
And that's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Wrapped around your fingers
Let you dive into my lowYou remember all my triggers
The physical and stuff
Back and forth forever
Is it how it's gonna be?
Even when we're not together
Will you stay with me?
Fading away, when you're drunk and alone
Can't see my face in your heart anymore
Telling yourself you don't feel like before
And that's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles, ooh
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
And that's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles,
All of these thousand miles
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
In "Thousand Miles," Tove Lo sings about a long-distance relationship that has ended but still holds on to the hope of getting back together. The lyrics depict a sense of longing, desire, and affection for someone who is far away. She wonders about this person, what they are up to, and if they still think about her.
The chorus "All of these thousand miles, that's when I run" refers to the distance, which separates them but also motivates her to come back and fight for their love. She reminisces about the last time they were together, and she'd like to relive that moment again. She also highlights that this person is theirs, but they wonder if their partner loves them enough to fight for their relationship.
In the pre-chorus, she talks about how the distance is affecting their relationship. She feels like she is fading away and that he doesn't feel the same anymore. She can't see herself in his heart, and that's when she decides to run to him and try to get him back.
Overall, "Thousand Miles" is an emotional and heartfelt song that describes the struggles of a long-distance relationship and the hope to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Too far away to feel you
I am physically distant from you and cannot experience your presence.
But I can't forget your skin
Your touch and physicality are still very much on my mind.
Wonder what you're up to
I am curious about your current actions and state of mind.
What state of mind you're in
I am wondering about the emotions and mental state you are experiencing.
Are you thinking 'bout the last time
I wonder if you are reminiscing about the last time we were together.
Your lips all over me
I recall the sensation of your lips touching my body.
'Cause I'd play it in a rewind
I would replay those memories over and over again if I could.
Where you are I wanna be
I long to be where you are.
Wanna fly to you like birds do
I desire the ability to travel to you as easily as birds can fly.
Straight across the world
No distance is too great for me to reach you.
My body, your hands, ooh
I crave the physical touch and intimacy of being close to you.
And I'm missing every word
I am longing for every word you speak and every moment we share together.
You are mine, yeah you say so
You claim that I belong to you.
When you call me late nights
You reach out to me during the late hours of the night.
But I wonder how should I know
I question whether or not you truly love me enough to fight for our relationship.
You're in love enough to fight
I am uncertain if your love for me is strong enough to make you fight for our relationship.
Fading away, when you're drunk and alone
When you are under the influence of alcohol and alone, I begin to fade from your thoughts and feelings.
Can't see my face in your heart anymore
You struggle to remember the love and connection we once shared.
Telling yourself you don't feel like before
You attempt to convince yourself that your feelings towards me have changed.
And that's when I run
I cannot tolerate the thought of losing you, so I begin to run towards you.
All of these thousand miles
Despite the great distance that separates us, I am willing to travel any number of miles to be with you.
To get you back
My ultimate goal is to win you back and rekindle our relationship.
Coming for you babe, I'm coming now
I am on my way to you at this very moment.
Wrapped around your fingers
I am completely under your influence and control.
Let you dive into my low
I allowed you to explore my innermost feelings and vulnerabilities.
You remember all my triggers
You are able to recall all of the things that cause me to feel hurt or upset.
The physical and stuff
You are familiar with my physical desires and intimate needs.
Back and forth forever
Our relationship is filled with continuous ups and downs, but I am still committed to you.
Is it how it's gonna be?
I wonder if our relationship will always be tumultuous and uncertain.
Even when we're not together
Despite our physical distance and time apart, I still feel a strong connection to you.
Will you stay with me?
I hope that you will remain committed to me and our relationship.
All of these, all of these thousand miles
I am willing to go to great lengths and travel any distance to be with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL ORABIYI RILEY, TOVE NILSSON, LUDVIG SODERBERG, JACOB JERLSTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Too far away to feel you
But I can't forget your skin
Wonder what you're up too
What state of mind you're in
Are you thinking bout the last time
Your lips all over me
'Cause I play it and I rewind
Where you are I wanna be
Wanna fly to you like birds do
Straight across the world
My body, your hands ooh
And I'm missing every word
You are mine, yeah you say so
When you call me late nights
But I wonder how should I know
You're in love enough to fight
Fading away, when you're drunk and alone?
Can't see my face in your heart anymore
Telling yourself you don't feel like before?
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you, babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Wrapped around your fingers
Let you dive into my love
You remember all my triggers
The physical and stuff
Back and forth forever
Is it how it's gonna be
Even when we're not together
Will you stay with me?
Fading away, when you're drunk and alone?
Can't see my face in your heart anymore
Telling yourself you don't feel like before?
And that's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you, babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
And that's when I run
All of these thousand miles
That's when I run
All of these thousand miles
To get you back
Coming for you, babe, I'm coming now
That's when I run
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
All of these, all of these thousand miles
To get you back
All of these, all of these thousand miles
@hey-zel
Honestly this is a underrated song and it needs to be heard by more people
@trinitynguyy
H e y z a l A m e r i c a I agree!!
@skadi_lol1290
all of their songs are underrated.
@emranao4394
Hazel America no need more person
@mar1nn998
It is an underrated song but the bright side is that we can keep it a secret.
@ege5858
Now it's in tiktoks and instagram edits
@alpithehun
I don't know why but this song makes me wanna cry
@xgymfire8771
Ikr!
@champagnekillin2731
Me too
@mackenzyrobinson9231
Candy Perfume Boy relatable