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.
romantics
Tove Lo Lyrics
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Go wild with our scars unhealed, ooh, ooh
We could be romantics for life
Like drugs make us feel unreal, ooh, ooh
Uh, uh, uh
A long way from home met this girl caught my sight
She walk in with a storm cloud, eyes like lightning
Swayin' in the grass, then we probably should light it
Tell me, do you got the lighter that I gave ya?
Smoke a little somethin' 'til the doubt subsidin'
I don't wanna feel regret, just imagine (imagine)
We could be romantics for life
Go wild with our scars unhealed, ooh, ooh
We could be romantics for life
Like drugs make us feel unreal, ooh, ooh
(We could be romantics)
They talk a lot, don't they?
'Bout your life
They talk a lot, don't they?
Why, are you tired?
It's none of their business who we love
Drinking, destructive, kind, fill me up
Holding me down in my seat
Tell me, I know what you need
I know your head makes you lie, oh
'Cause we could be romantics for life
Go wild with our scars unhealed, ooh, ooh
We could be romantics for life
Like drugs make us feel unreal, ooh, ooh
(We could be) we could be real
We could be (real)
(Drugs make us feel)
We could be real
We could be real
We could be romantics (drugs make us feel, drugs make us feel unreal)
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The song "Romantics" by Tove Lo - Topic is a romantic and introspective piece about two people who dare to love each other with all of their flaws and scars. The artist suggests that they could be "romantics for life" despite their imperfections, and compares the feeling of being in love to the high that comes with taking drugs. The lyrics urge the listener to ignore the judgments of others and to pursue a passionate, imperfect love that feels real and magical. The song also contains themes of self-exploration, rebellion, and enjoying the present moment.
The first verse describes the encounter between the two lovers, who have an immediate spark and an electric attraction. The use of metaphors such as "storm cloud" and "lightning" suggests that their chemistry is intense and unpredictable. The reference to smoking marijuana also reinforces the idea of letting go of inhibitions and enjoying life to the fullest. The bridge speaks to the pressures and rumors that often surround romantic relationships, but the artist dismisses them and emphasizes that their love is their own business. The final chorus revisits the central theme of the song, encouraging the listeners to embrace their true selves and each other, even if they are imperfect and flawed.
Line by Line Meaning
We could be romantics for life
We can commit to a lifetime of being passionate and expressive lovers
Go wild with our scars unhealed, ooh, ooh
We can embrace our emotional baggage and let it fuel our passion
Like drugs make us feel unreal, ooh, ooh
Our love can intoxicate us and make us feel like we're experiencing something surreal
A long way from home met this girl caught my sight
I met this amazing girl while I was far away from where I'm from
She walk in with a storm cloud, eyes like lightning
She walked in with a fierce energy, her eyes intensely captivating me
Hair like the sun, butterflies been risin'
Her hair was bright and radiant, and being around her gave me a fluttery feeling
Swayin' in the grass, then we probably should light it
We were enjoying nature together, and maybe we should also smoke some weed
Tell me, do you got the lighter that I gave ya?
Asking if she has the lighter he gave her earlier
Smoke a little somethin' 'til the doubt subsidin'
Smoking to alleviate any doubts or concerns
I don't wanna feel regret, just imagine (imagine)
He doesn't want to have any regrets, and just wants to enjoy the moment
They talk a lot, don't they?
People love to gossip
'Bout your life
About your personal life
Why, are you tired?
Asking if she's tired of people talking about her life
It's none of their business who we love
Their opinions don't matter when it comes to who they decide to love
Drinking, destructive, kind, fill me up
Describing the rollercoaster of emotions they feel in their relationship
Holding me down in my seat
She's physically holding him down
Tell me, I know what you need
She knows what he needs from her
I know your head makes you lie, oh
She knows he has a tendency to lie to himself
(We could be) we could be real
They could have a genuine and authentic relationship
We could be (real)
They could be real with each other
Drugs make us feel
Drugs make them feel
We could be romantics (drugs make us feel, drugs make us feel unreal)
Their love can be passionate and intense, like the feeling of being on drugs
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tove Lo, Choukri Gustmann, Daye David Jack, Jakob Bo Jerlstroem, Ludvig Karl Dagsson Soederberg, Lukas Loules
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harmonyguerra6460
She's not getting the fame that she deserves like how she used to and it doesn't seem fair at all she's so talented I hope it comes one day I honestly love you her so much <3!!!!!!!!
@jasminethapa7584
Literally such an aesthetic and captivating song🦋♡ why is it such an underrated song
@prashanyudaya4475
my first thought- so goddamn underrated
@TT-hq2cf
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING HER SONGS GOD BLESS YOUUUUU
@diannh2894
Sooo underrated
@imrantariq804
i want to put this in mah ringtone ♥️🔥
@pancakeq8326
I swear I’ll play this song when i make out with my crush in my car
@athirak.c2364
It's so special
@silfra4545
We could be romantics🎼🎼🎼🎼
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Hot hot hot🔥🔥🔥