This Is My Life

Anna Bergendahl

About This Is My Life

"This Is My Life" is an English language song by Swedish singer Anna Bergendahl, written by Kristian Lagerström and Bobby Ljunggren. The song won the Melodifestivalen 2010 on March 13 and Bergendahl represented Sweden in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. It is the first single released from her debut studio album Yours Sincerely. "This Is My Life" was her first number-one single on the Swedish Singles Chart. It debuted at #1 on the Swedish chart for the week ending 5 March 2010 and stayed on top for four consecutive weeks. This is My Life was the first ballad to win Melodifestivalen since 1998 when Kärleken är won and was Sweden's 50th entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. The song did not make it to the final coming 11th with 62 points missing out by just 5 points. This was the first and only time Sweden has not qualified for the Eurovision finals and the first time it has not appeared in them since 1976. 


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2010
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I go, down the beaten track
Along the river with an empty bag
At the end she said to me
"Why are you here, with the autumn leaves?"

'Cause this is my life, my friend 
and this is my time to stand
'Cause this is my life, my friend
and I can't be no one else

I'm done, tipping on my toes
Strike an iron and attack my soul
Misty moon, you're gonna see
I've got you blues to get on my feet

'Cause this is my life, my friend 
And this is my time to stand
'Cause this is my life, my friend 
And I can't be no one else

I don't wanna run 
I don't wanna fight
I don't wanna hide
I just wanna stay free, to be me
I don't wanna win 
I don't wanna lose
I don't wanna play
I just wanna remember, oh my name

'Cause this is my life, my friend
And this is my time to stand
Oh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

'Cause this is my life, my friend 
And this is my time to stand
'Cause this is my life, my friend 
And I can't be no one else
'Cause this is my life, my friend
And I can't be no one else
'Cause this is my life, my friend

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Anna Bergendahl

Anna Henrietta Bergendahl (born 11 December 1991) is a Swedish singer. She was born in Hägersten, Stockholm and raised in Nyköping and Katrineholm. Bergendahl is of partial Irish descent as her grandmother was born and lives in Ireland, and Anna's first performance in front of an audience was made in a cathedral in York when she was only eight years old. She took part in Swedish TV4 music program Super Troupers in 2004, and in Idol 2008 where she reached the Final 5 before being eliminated.In 2009, Bergendahl signed for Lionheart Records. Her debut album was released on 14 April 2010. Bergendahl won Melodifestivalen 2010 with the song "This Is My Life" and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Norway, although she was unable to qualify for… more »

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Written by: CHAD HUGO, STAYVE THOMAS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
Anna Bergendahl is a Swedish singer who gained prominence after winning the Swedish version of the popular talent show "Pop Idol" in 2008, when she was just 16 years old.
European Representation
The song "This is My Life" was selected as Sweden's entry for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, marking Anna Bergendahl's debut on internationally recognized platforms.
Song Performance
Despite the popularity of the song within Sweden, the song did not qualify for the final round of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, which marked the first time that Sweden had failed to qualify.
Song Genre
"This Is My Life" falls under the genre of Acoustic Pop, characterized by a gentle, melodic sound accompanied by Anna Bergendahl's soothing vocals.
Chart Rankings
The song achieved high rankings domestically, reaching number 1 on the Swedish Singles Chart. Internationally, it also became a top 10 hit in Ireland and a top 40 hit in the United Kingdom.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Kristian Lagerström and Bobby Ljunggren, both of whom are accomplished Swedish songwriters and producers with numerous hits to their credit.
Single Release
Released separately as a single, the song's parent album "Yours Sincerely" also contained the track and was released in April 2010.
Public Response
The song received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its catchy tune and Bergendahl's vocals, but it also faced criticism for its similarity to other pop songs.
Song Message
The lyrics of "This Is My Life" carry a message of self-belief and empowerment, echoing themes of moving on and not dwelling on past failures.
Music Video
The music video for "This is my Life" features Anna singing in various locations, including an abandoned warehouse, a forest, and a road. It is emblematic of the journey referenced in the song's lyrics.

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