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
Vibe
Tove Styrke Lyrics
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Thought it was a real thing
You say what you mean thing
You feel what I feel thing, hmm
Higher than the ceiling
Taller than a building
Damn you if you leave thing, hmm
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you see me like you'll never know me
Good luck trying find the new me
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
This gon take, this gon take a while, a while
You said "It's making no sense"
I said "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was somethin' else
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
I don't want excuses, I don't want to see your friends
If I catch you lately, I was pocket-dialing
Did myself a favour, cut you off again
If you don't feel it, don't pretend
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you see me like you'll never know me
Good luck trying find the new me
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
This gon take, this gon take a while, a while
You said "It's making no sense"
I said "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was somethin' else
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
Please don't waste none of my time
When you're lonely in the night
I don't see you in my life
Please don't call me when you drunk
Say you don't wanna, no not again
(No, no)
I thought we had a vibe (I thought we had a vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe
This gon take a while, this gon take a while (a while)
You said "It's making no sense"
I said "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was somethin' else
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
In Tove Styrke's song Vibe, the artist sings about the confusing and frustrating experience of feeling a connection with someone, only to later realize that it was all just in her head. The chorus repeats the lyrics "I thought we had a vibe" as Styrke describes the feeling of believing that a relationship or connection with someone is real and meaningful, only to have that feeling shattered when the other person doesn't reciprocate. The verses delve deeper into this idea, with Styrke describing how she believed the other person felt what she felt and meant what she said, but ultimately she was mistaken. She also expresses her anger and disappointment at the other person leaving and cutting off contact.
The verses and chorus are very straightforward, focusing on the central theme of feeling a connection with someone that is not actually there. Styrke's vocals are clear and emotive, perfectly capturing the frustration and confusion of the situation. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer can't let go of their hope that the connection was real, leading to an extended outro that repeats "I thought we had a vibe" over and over as Styrke sings over a slowly building instrumental.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
I believed we had a strong connection
Thought it was a real thing
Believed that what we had was genuine and true
You say what you mean thing
You express your genuine feelings and thoughts
You feel what I feel thing, hmm
You experience the same emotions as I do
Higher than the ceiling
Our connection was strong and limitless
Taller than a building
Our connection was solid and enduring
Damn you if you leave thing, hmm
If you choose to leave, it will be a major loss
We was like, we was like a movie
Our relationship was like a movie, a romanticized version of reality
My bad, I was just assuming
It was my mistake to assume our connection was deeper than it was
Now you see me like you'll never know me
You no longer understand me in the way you used to
Good luck trying find the new me
It will be challenging for you to understand the person I have become
This gon take, this gon take a while, a while
It will take time to recover from this
You said "It's making no sense"
You stated that the situation is difficult to understand
I said "You're making no sense"
I responded that your thoughts and feelings are illogical
I gave a hundred percent
I put all my effort into making our connection work
Thought it was somethin' else
I believed our connection was more than what it turned out to be
I don't want excuses, I don't want to see your friends
I am not interested in hearing your excuses or spending time with your friends
If I catch you lately, I was pocket-dialing
If we accidentally make contact, it was unintentional
Did myself a favour, cut you off again
I am better off without you and have ended our connection
If you don't feel it, don't pretend
If you do not have genuine feelings for me, do not pretend that you do
Please don't waste none of my time
I do not want to waste any more of my time with you
When you're lonely in the night
Do not contact me when you are feeling lonely at night
I don't see you in my life
I do not envision you being a part of my future
Please don't call me when you drunk
Do not contact me while under the influence of alcohol
Say you don't wanna, no not again
If you do not want to continue our connection, make it clear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elof Fred Karl Loelv, Toodeshki Negin Djafari, Tove Styrke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rheeva Quilacio
[Intro]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 1]
Thought it was a real thing
You say what you mean thing
You feel what I feel thing
Higher than the ceiling
Taller than a building
Damn you if you leave thing
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 2]
I don't want excuses, I don't wanna see your friends
If I called you lately, I was pocket dialing
Did myself a favor, cut you off again
If you don't feel it, don't pretend
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Bridge]
Please don't waste none of my time
When you're lonely in the night
I don't see you in my life
Please don't call me when you're drunk
Sayin' alone [?] again
(No, no)
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (I thought we had a vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
Heemuuz
[Intro]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 1]
Thought it was a real thing
You say what you mean thing
You feel what I feel thing
Higher than the ceiling
Taller than a building
Damn you if you leave thing
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 2]
I don't want excuses, I don't wanna see your friends
If I called you lately, I was pocket dialing
Did myself a favor, cut you off again
If you don't feel it, don't pretend
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Bridge]
Please don't waste none of my time
When you're lonely in the night
I don't see you in my life
Please don't call me when you're drunk
Sayin' alone [?] again
(No, no)
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (I thought we had a vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
Rheeva Quilacio
[Intro]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 1]
Thought it was a real thing
You say what you mean thing
You feel what I feel thing
Higher than the ceiling
Taller than a building
Damn you if you leave thing
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Verse 2]
I don't want excuses, I don't wanna see your friends
If I called you lately, I was pocket dialing
Did myself a favor, cut you off again
If you don't feel it, don't pretend
[Pre-Chorus]
We was like, we was like a movie
My bad, I was just assuming
Now you treat me like you never knew me
Good luck trying to find a new me
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe (vibe)
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
[Bridge]
Please don't waste none of my time
When you're lonely in the night
I don't see you in my life
Please don't call me when you're drunk
Sayin' alone [?] again
(No, no)
[Chorus]
I thought we had a vibe (I thought we had a vibe)
A vibe, a vibe, a vibe, a vibe
I thought we had a vibe
It's gon' take, it's gon' take a while, a while
You said, "That's making no sense"
I said, "You're making no sense"
I gave a hundred percent
Thought it was something I said
Thought we had a vibe (vibe)
Slipping Feelings
:3 niiiice
deivid
- Maravilhosaa💙
dyong di
Thank you for always delivering high quality bops
Findley Harker
This is a whole vibe. Always a proper delivery
Katiuska Jennyfer
Love this vibe 🔥🔥🔥
Victor Manoel
Hinoo 🇧🇷
Brehnner Valente Leite
Uma das melhores vibrações , E a vibração d' sexta-feira (+) Sensacional. 🧚🏾♂️🍇😍 #newalbum #BR #brasil 🇧🇷
isabely lopes
Sim amigo.. Finalmente te achei kkk
Robson Moura
Caralho, eu to muito na vibe.
Obrigado, Tove. <3