Swedish hard rock sensation, Symphony of Sweden returns with their emotionally charged new single, “You Fooled My Heart.” Lee (vocals) and Evan (keyboards) opened up about the inspiration behind the song, its creation process, and what fans can expect next.
The story behind the song
Lee explained the emotional depth behind “You Fooled My Heart“, noting that many people fall for someone who plays the perfect partner but ultimately leaves them heartbroken. “There’s a lot of fake people out there,” Lee said. “But also, a lot of people want real love, but don’t know how to act or be.”
Cinematic soundtrack
If the song were a film, Evan envisions it as a thriller or horror movie, with Garance Marillier (Raw, 2016) playing the lead role. The track blends grand piano, symphonic strings, and hard-hitting guitar riffs to create a theatrical atmosphere that surprises listeners with its dynamic shifts.
However, the songwriting process wasn’t without its hurdles. “We had some struggles with a couple of different melody alternatives both for the verses and the chorus,” Evan recalled. “But sometimes the struggle pays off, and we feel it did this time.”
Evan also shared some of the creative choices made during the recording. “We experimented by removing guitars from the verses and adding a grand piano and strings instead, giving the song a more dramatic, almost cinematic vibe.”
The emotional core
The song’s powerful chorus is designed to leave a lasting impact on listeners. “I think the theatrical vibe overall will really resonate,” Evan added.
Fans can expect a darker music video, directed by their live session bassist Erik, with a mysterious black-and-white concept and red elements.
The song’s cover is a striking photo by Péter Tepliczky during Symphony of Sweden’s sold-out Premier Show at Hudiksvalls Teater in August.
What’s next?
“You Fooled My Heart” will be part of the band’s upcoming album, expected to drop by mid-2025. With Lee now working full-time on music, the band is in a creative flow, with more exciting releases on the horizon.
Welcome to the musical world of Symphony Of Sweden!
Coming from the North of Sweden with winter and ice bears all over the place, the music is the other way around. Grand and epic with huge arrangements, the missing link between pop and metal – this is Symphony of Sweden! Add the powerful voice of Linus “Lee” Wester and the creative talent of Pontus “Evan” Hagberg you will have a concept that brings you on a journey from here to eternity.
Symphony Of Sweden is:
Pontus „Evan” Hagberg
Linus „Lee” Wester
Evan and Lee lived in the same small town up north in Sweden. Lee had his own little service point, betting shop, tobacco store nearby which also happened to be Evan’s local service point where he went to get his parcels. After saying hello to each other for a couple of years, there was one day Evan had a parcel to get – which obviously was music-related. They fell into conversation with each other, a few days later Evan invited Lee to his studio. Evan: „he had found one of my instrumental tracks on Youtube and sang it with a new melody on top and lyrics for me in the studio, right there when he just arrived! I was blown away, and a week later we had our first ever track produced and completed. As soon he sang his first two words in the studio I wanted to work with him!”
The band released their first album, Inner Demons in January 2021, and their second album, Saints Of Yesterday came out on the 3rd of February, 2022. The band’s latest material, Haunted was released on the 7th of February, 2024.
