Her father, the musician Anders Östman, scored a Swedish number one hit in the 1970s. He opened a music store after he stopped touring. Anders Östman introduced Tove to guitar when she was a child, but she preferred the piano, being encouraged by her piano teacher grandfather.
Her mother Anna, a former dancer and ballet instructor, is the manager of a ballet academy and enrolled her in dance classes at an early age. Tove has a younger and an older sister. Tove Styrke began performing as a vocalist in a local jazz band in her high school years. She also modeled for various publications.
Styrke was discovered by Anders Bagge during his tour for Swedish Idol 2009. On this competition, she performed songs by Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, The Killers, The Sounds, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, U2, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Katy Perry, Sandi Thom, Eurythmics, Russ Ballard, Ted Gärdestad and Bobby Darin. She finished third in the competition, after Calle Kristiansson and the winner Erik Grönwall.
After this contest, she was signed by Sony Music in December 2009. In June 2010, Tove released her first single "Million Pieces", written by Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds and by Lykke Li.
In 12 November 2010, she released her debut album Tove Styrke. The album has been produced by Patrik Berger, Lotus & 2manyfreckles, Peter Ågren, Janne Kask and Paw. Most tracks have been written by Tove Styrke, Patrik Berger, Peter Ågren and Janne Kask.
The second single, "White Light Moment", charted at number 5 on the Swedish top singles chart and has been certified gold. In January 2011, Tove Styrke won the "Best Newcomer" award at P3 Guld.
At the end of February 2011, it was released High and Low EP which included "High and Low (2011 Remake)" and another five remixes. In April 2011, Styrke featured in an IKEA commercial, where she performed the Swedish lullaby "Byssan Lull".
On 19 August 2011, the single "Call My Name" was released on digital download. The song has peaked to number 28 on the Swedish Singles Chart. "Call My Name" has been nominated for "Best Song of the Year" at P3 Guld.
In September 2011, the Swedish band Caotico released the single "Brains Out (with Tove Styrke)". She also appeared on "Brains Out" music video.
In 23 November 2014, the EP Borderline has been issued. In 8 June 2015, she released her second album, Kiddo.
Official site: http://www.tovestyrkemusic.com
Snaren
Tove Styrke Lyrics
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If you don't wanna step aside
Boy you left room for no one I think it's time
You're gonna be hit alright
If you don't wanna step aside
You move those hips alright now step down
3 you know it 2
Boom
Chin up, curtain goes down
Don't be sad, you know you're the man
Face up, take look around
Rest your eyes on somebody else
You're gonna be hit alright, I know you
Don't wanna be hit alright
You need to step aside, mister
Please just step aside
You're gonna be hit alright
If you don't wanna step aside
Boy you, you really need to step aside
I swear it's time
7 you know
6 your your group of
5 is not better
4 the crowd
Than 3 of mine
You know it 2 hun
Just 1 little step and you're through
Run
Boom
Chin up, curtain goes down
Don't be sad, you know you're the man
Face up, take look around
Rest your eyes on somebody else
You're gonna be hit alright, I know you
Don't wanna be hit alright
You need to step aside, mister
Please just step aside
(To the left, to the left)
(To the left, to the left)
(To the left, to the left)
(To the left, to the left)
Take a step to the left
No not to the right
You better scootch for a queen b
Out of my sight
Step down from your pedestal, be good
Or else you do need to worry, definitely should
Chin up, curtain goes down
Don't be sad, you know you're the man
Face up, take look around
Rest your eyes on somebody else
You're gonna be hit alright, I know you
Don't wanna be hit alright
You need to step aside, mister
Please just step aside
You're gonna be hit alright, I know you
Don't wanna be hit alright
You need to step aside, mister
Please just step aside
The lyrics to Tove Styrke's song "Snaren" deal with themes of competition and power struggles, particularly in the music industry. Styrke warns her male competitor that if he doesn't step aside, he will be "hit" or surpassed by her. She emphasizes the importance of confidence and of recognizing when it is time to step down from a position of power. Styrke also references the popular Beyoncé song "Irreplaceable" with the line, "Take a step to the left, no not to the right, you better scootch for a queen b" suggesting that she is inspired by other strong female artists.
Throughout the song, Styrke uses numerical counting to emphasize the importance of taking a step back from competition. The repetition of "boom" adds a punchy and rhythmic quality to the song. The chorus encourages the male competitor to step aside and acknowledges that it may be difficult for him to give up his power, but ultimately it is necessary for both parties to succeed.
In summary, "Snaren" is a song about recognizing when it is time to step aside and let others succeed. Styrke uses numerical counting and references to other strong female artists to convey this message.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna be hit alright
If you don't back off, things are going to go down
If you don't wanna step aside
If you don't move aside, there will be consequences
Boy you left room for no one I think it's time
You've taken up enough space, it's time for someone else to have a turn
You move those hips alright now step down
You may be a good dancer, but it's time to step down from the spotlight
3 you know it 2
You know you're not in the top three
Just 1 little step or you're through
You're on thin ice, one mistake and you're done
Boom
The situation is about to explode
Chin up, curtain goes down
Time to face reality, the show is over
Don't be sad, you know you're the man
Don't feel bad, you had your moment in the spotlight
Face up, take a look around
Take a moment to observe the bigger picture
Rest your eyes on somebody else
Focus on someone else for a change
You're gonna be hit alright, I know you
I know things are going to get ugly for you
Please just step aside
It's time for you to make way for someone else
7 you know
You know you're not in the top seven
6 your your group of
Your group is not as good as mine
5 is not better
Your group is not better than the fifth best
4 the crowd
Even the audience is better than your group
Than 3 of mine
My group is better than your group, and not just the top three
You know it 2 hun
You know you're not in the top two
Run
You better start running, things are about to get ugly
Take a step to the left
Start moving out of the way
No not to the right
Not to the right, that's still in my way
You better scootch for a queen b
Get out of the way for a queen bee
Out of my sight
I'm done with you, leave
Step down from your pedestal, be good
Stop acting like you're better than everyone else, be humble
Or else you do need to worry, definitely should
If you don't start behaving properly, you should worry about the consequences
Contributed by Jordan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.