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.
Timebomb
Tove Lo Lyrics
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You cut in line just as I was getting my stuff
And I couldn't decide if you were the most annoying human being I'd ever met
Or just the best thing that ever happened
Just the best thing that ever happened
You took the key out of the ignition
I could hear the rain on the windowsRight then and there I made up my mind to just go with it
Thinking what's the worst thing that could happen?
When the worst thing that could happen, could be the best thing ever
We're not forever
You're not the one
We're not forever
You're not the one
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I could be the best thing ever
We're not happy ever after
We don't got what it takes
And we don't make plans
'Cause we're never gonna last
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a time
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb
I shut the door and never looked back
When something this good comes along
You're better off letting the first time be the last time
But really, what's the worst thing that could happen
When the worst thing that could happen, could be the best thing ever
We're not forever
You're not the one
We're not forever
You're not the one
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I could be the best thing ever
We're not happy ever after
We don't got what it takes
And we don't make plans
'Cause we're never gonna last
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a time
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb
Ooh, we could be the best thing ever
Oh we, could be (We could be the best thing ever)
The best, thing, ever (We could be the best thing ever)
Ooh, forever (We could be the best thing ever)
Oh we, could be, the best
We're a time bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb
In Tove Lo’s “Timebomb”, the singer delves into the theme of uncertainty in relationships. The song starts off with Tove just about to leave a place when her love interest comes in. She is unsure about her feelings towards him, wondering whether he is the most annoying person she has ever met or the best thing that has happened to her. As they progress, she gets more and more invested in him to the point that she thinks "what’s the worst thing that could happen?" but it’s also coupled with the understanding that they’re not meant to last forever. Tove sings that they don’t have what it takes to be happy forever, which is why they don’t make plans. Despite being aware of the inevitable break-up, Tove tells her love interest that they could be the best thing ever.
The repeated chorus, “We're not forever, you're not the one, we're not forever, you're not the one” makes it clear that the relationship isn’t built to last forever despite Tove and her love interest promising a secret bond by calling themselves a “timebomb”. By nature, a timebomb is a bomb that has been set to go off after a set amount of time. The songstress sees her relationship as both explosive and short-lived. She ends the song declaring that although they may never be happy ever after, they could be the best thing ever.
Line by Line Meaning
You made your way in as I was leaving
You came into my life unexpectedly at a moment of change
You cut in line just as I was getting my stuff
You interrupted my plans and routine
And I couldn't decide if you were the most annoying human being I'd ever met
At first, I wasn't sure if I liked you or not
Or just the best thing that ever happened
But maybe you could be the best thing to ever happen to me
Just the best thing that ever happened
I'm beginning to realize that you're important to me
You took the key out of the ignition
You stopped me in my tracks and made me pay attention to you
I could hear the rain on the windows
The world around me seemed to fade away as I became lost in thought
Right then and there I made up my mind to just go with it
I decided to take a chance on you and see where things go
Thinking what's the worst thing that could happen?
I asked myself what the consequences of falling for you could be
When the worst thing that could happen, could be the best thing ever
I realized that the risk of pursuing you might actually lead to something amazing
We're not forever
Our relationship has no certainty
You're not the one
I'm not convinced that you're my soulmate
You and I could be the best thing ever
Despite uncertainty, we could still make an incredible duo
We're not happy ever after
We may not end up together in the end
We don't got what it takes
We're lacking in certain areas for a long-term relationship
And we don't make plans
We don't have a future mapped out together
'Cause we're never gonna last
I know deep down that things won't work out between us for forever
You and I, we're a time bomb
Our relationship is explosive, unpredictable, and potentially destructive
I shut the door and never looked back
I ended things with you and walked away for good
When something this good comes along
I recognized that our relationship was special
You're better off letting the first time be the last time
It's better to leave things on a high note than to drag them out and potentially ruin them
Ooh, we could be the best thing ever
I still believe that we could make an amazing couple
Oh we, could be (We could be the best thing ever)
I'm still holding onto the hope that we could work out
The best, thing, ever (We could be the best thing ever)
I truly believe that if we gave it a chance, we could be incredibly happy together
Ooh, forever (We could be the best thing ever)
Although our relationship may not be forever, the memories and potential love we share could last forever
You and I, we're a timebomb
Our relationship is intense and may not be sustainable over the long-term
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND, KLAS AHLUND, LO TOVE
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@SalimMrzouki-lx8ov
Lyrics:
You made your way in as I was leaving
You cut in line just as I was getting my stuff
And I couldn't decide if you were the most annoying human being I'd ever met
Or just the best thing that ever happened
Just the best thing that ever happened
You took the key out of the ignition
I could hear the rain on the windows
Right then and there I made up my mind to just go with it -
Thinking what's the worst thing that could happen?
When the worst thing that could happen, could be the best thing ever
We're not forever you're not the one
We're not forever you're not the one
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I could be the best thing ever
We're not happily ever after
We don't got what it takes
And we don't make plans
Cause we're never gonna last
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb
Bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb (Bomb bomb bomb bomb...)
I shut the door and I don't look back
When something this good comes along you're better off letting the first time be the last time, but really?
What's the worst thing that could happen
When the worst thing that could happen
Could be the best thing ever
We're not forever you're not the one
We're not forever you're not the one
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I could be the best thing ever
We're not happily ever after
We don't got what it takes
And we don't make plans
Cause we're never gonna last
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb
Bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever you're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb (Bomb bomb bomb bomb...)
Ooh, we could be the best thing ever
Oh we, could be (we could be the best thing ever)
The best, thing, ever (we could be the best thing ever)
Ooh, forever (we could be the best thing ever)
Oh we (we're not forever), could be (your not the one), the best
You and I, we're a timebomb
Bomb bomb bomb
Bomb bomb bomb bomb
We're not forever
You're not the one
You and I, we're a timebomb (Bomb bomb bomb bomb...)
@ambernicole4476
Tove lo, you are seriously one of the BEST female artist out there! I LOVE YOU ❤🙌🏻🫶🏻
@aliajami8281
Can every song become a single ? Please !
@herisons3801
Ali Ajami Yes! It would be wonderful!
@janeyboo1741
Yes! Gosh like who doesn't love every single on her album!
@keilasousa3064
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@sweetiepie9411
The whole album is good so yep lmfaoo!
@CharlotteNCJack
No nut Timebomb won't be. Moments will be the next single so that's 2 non singles we get a video for.
@cahan7033
Finally the best song on the album gets released as a single! This song was way too good to just be on the album and not a single
@bluethegiant513
I see you on every video
@cahan7033
BlueTheGiant really? Lol