I saw a great Volvo commercial today that featured a song by Salem al Fakir. He is a Swedish pop star, and aside from the totally cool 80’s vibe, his songs are pretty good lyrically.
Here’s one of my new favorites: ‘This is Who I Am’
How many days will it take for you to understand?
Look into my eyes, this is who i am. x2
You know I can not do anything about it.
People have tried to change me over and over again
It’s not for you to choose
but that’s alright my friend
’cause I gotta go my own way whatever they say
I should do. Keep the faith in me
that I will do what’s right and I show
what I got inside.
How many days will it take for you to understand?
Look into my eyes, this is who i am. x2
You know I can not do anything about it.
How many days will it take for you to understand?
Look into my eyes, this is who i am. x2
You know I can not do anything about it.
You know I can not do anything about it. Lalaalala
How many days will it take for you to understand?
Look into my eyes, this is who i am.
You know I can not do anything about it.
4 comments
Joshua Corrigan says:
Nov 10, 2008
I’m sorry but this is simply GLORIOUS!
Joshua Corrigan says:
Nov 10, 2008
And now my uninvited commentary: Salem’s music and this song in particular, combine the sensibilities of Stevie Wonder, Phoenix, (early)Emerson Lake and Palmer, OutKast, Steely Dan, Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Ennio Morricone. I find it almost as addictive as Phoenix’s old hit “If I ever feel better.” I dare you not to dance to this song. I think its possible that when God was writing “The Story”(before all worlds) he dripped an ink blob of gospel sauce into these gracious beats. Thank you Lord and thank you Mr. Potter.
dpotter says:
Nov 10, 2008
Glad you enjoy his stuff too Joshua He is something of a musical prodigy…apparently he plays every instrument on that track.
I am not embarrassed to say that I listened to his other (addictive as crack) song 'It's True' at least 30 times today.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh9okdVz0I4
Also, this is the song I heard on the Volvo ad…from now on Swedish = Good.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JyBHSKigeKk&feature=related
Also, check out 'Good Song'…this is the musical equivalent of total grace preaching:
'http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=suCyWKAxeQE
Oh, by the way, you have to listen to this stuff with a good set of headphones or through decent speakers…laptop speakers just don't do it justice.
Ryan says:
Nov 19, 2008
Oh I love this! I’m really a sucker for good Swedish pop. Komeda, Abba, Jens Lekman, and now Salem al Fakir!