Taken from her 1994 second album 'And She Closed Her Eyes' (that gained her a wider audience outside of her native Sweden thanks to a song featuring on the 1996 film 'Romeo + Juliet'), this song from the acclaimed experimental singer-songwriter is beautifully understated number. A simple guitar line and the occasional effect are the only additions to Nordenstam's delicate, emotional and distinctive voice. This is a dreamy track that transports you to a calm and serene place, you'll barely notice that it drifts well past the five minute mark. With a minimal sound and with pained yet honest lyrics such as, "I'm falling with the tide/They said that this would end/I went as far as I could", it's a powerful song that's natural and comforting yet cold and harsh. Nordenstam's high-pitched, almost breaking voice has resulted in comparisons to fellow Scandinavian ice maiden Björk, as well as a range of jazz influences. Ian Chaddock~ Copyright (c) Shazam Entertainment Limited 2010. All rights reserved

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