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
Walking a Line
Tove Styrke Lyrics
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It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Hijack the idea of mysterious ways
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You walk in a line
The lyrics of Tove Styrke's "Walking a Line" song, although simple, convey a strong message of rebellion and defiance towards societal structures that dictate how women should behave. In the first verse, she describes herself as a "tricky kinda witty little furious psycho" who struggles to be "breezy" due to her curious mind. However, when faced with people who come around expecting her to conform, she "gives it a go" and "hijacks" the idea of a girl who obeys. The chorus talks about the difficulty of staying on this line and the challenge of pretending to commit a crime while maintaining that facade.
In the second verse, she talks about the feeling of being underestimated, but knowing that she can "trigger the mofos" if given the chance. She wants to take control of the situation and go with it instead of waiting for others to dictate what she should do. The chorus reiterates the theme of walking the line and the difficulty of pretending to be something you're not.
Overall, "Walking a Line" is a powerful anthem that encourages people, particularly women, to take control of their lives and not let societal norms define who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
You a tricky kinda witty little furious psycho
Describing the person as clever, quick-witted, intense, and possibly a little unstable
It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
Being carefree isn't possible when you're curious and questioning
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
When confronted with those who underestimate or try to manipulate you, you will rise to the occasion
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Take control of the stereotype that assumes a girl will always follow orders
Hahahaha oh my
Reacting with humor or sarcasm
Laugh it in the face
Defiantly rejecting the stereotype
And I'm biding my time
Waiting patiently for the right moment to act
I'm walking a line
Striving to maintain balance and stay focused
Yeah I'll walk in a line
Determined to stay on the path you've chosen
I'm making it mine
Taking ownership of your choices and actions
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
Accepting that there will be setbacks and mistakes when pursuing your goals
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
Feeling trapped when pretending to be something you're not
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
Sensing that others expect you to take action and stand up for yourself
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
Realizing that standing up to others can sometimes lead to conflict and resistance
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Wanting to take charge and lead the way
You walk in a line
Continuing to pursue your goals with determination and focus
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frostyx6171
LYRICS :
Verse 1]
You a tricky kinda witty little furious psycho
It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Verse 2]
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Hello, hello? Hello, hello?
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of mysterious ways
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Pre-Chorus] (x2)
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You're walking a line
@brendalee2383
[Verse 1]
You a tricky kinda witty little furious psycho
It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Verse 2]
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Hello, hello? Hello, hello?
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of mysterious ways
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Pre-Chorus] (x2)
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You're walking a line
@bambomango9427
When I hear Tove Styrke, my soul feels like a man who finally found a drinkable water in the middle of the desert or sth like that
Big love for you Tove !!!!
@inyourmindlost7767
ALL YOUR SONGS ARE AMAZING
@frostyx6171
LYRICS :
Verse 1]
You a tricky kinda witty little furious psycho
It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Verse 2]
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Hello, hello? Hello, hello?
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of mysterious ways
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Pre-Chorus] (x2)
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You're walking a line
@vuulnicura475
i love the album!! tove you are amazing! <3
@Karaye.
I love all the songs by Tove
@gamernods
Love it!
@Monstervolging
Girl you deserve more viewers
@brendalee2383
[Verse 1]
You a tricky kinda witty little furious psycho
It isn't easy to be breezy with a curious mind no
But when the dummies come around you will give it a go go
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Verse 2]
You get the feeling they're believing you can trigger the mofos
And when they get you they won't let you have a say if you say so
You wanna roll with it, go with it, bring it to control
Hello, hello? Hello, hello?
[Pre-Chorus]
Hijack the idea of mysterious ways
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
[Pre-Chorus] (x2)
Hijack the idea of a girl that obeys
Hahahaha oh my
Laugh it in the face
[Chorus]
And I'm biding my time
I'm walking a line
Yeah I'll walk in a line
I'm making it mine
[Post-Chorus]
And you stumble sometimes when you walk in a line
You walk in a line
And it's hard to unwind when you're faking a crime
You walk in a line
You're walking a line
@fenfeidongye6084
Yes, it’s my favorite voice, I really like you Tove Styrke~~~~
@hillaryserna5824
love music