Complete List Of Tove Lo Songs From A to Z

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Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, professionally known as Tove Lo, was born in the Stockholm suburb of Djursholm, Sweden. Growing up in a creative household, she was drawn to writing and storytelling early on, developing a passion for poetry and short stories that evolved into songwriting. Her path to music took a significant turn when she attended the Rytmus Musikergymnasiet, a music-oriented high school in Stockholm, which counts Robyn and Icona Pop among its alumni. There, Tove honed her skills in composition and performance, forming a math rock band called Tremblebee that gave her early experience in live settings.

After Tremblebee disbanded, she made a deliberate shift toward pop and electronic music, recognizing that the format would allow her to reach wider audiences. She started writing songs for other artists while working with Swedish producers and publishers, eventually signing a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. During this period, she co-wrote tracks for artists like Girls Aloud and Icona Pop, quietly establishing her reputation within the Scandinavian pop machine before making the decision to pursue her solo career.

Tove Lo’s breakthrough came with the self-release of “Love Ballad” in 2012, but it was her 2013 single “Habits (Stay High)” that exploded into mainstream consciousness. The dark, emotionally raw lyrics chronicling heartbreak and substance use stood out in a market saturated with polished, upbeat pop. “Habits” was remixed by Hippie Sabotage and rebranded as “Stay High (Habits Remix),” and it became a global hit. The song reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and established her as a fresh and authentic voice in a genre often criticized for superficiality.

In 2014, she released her debut album Queen of the Clouds, which was divided into thematic sections—“The Sex,” “The Love,” and “The Pain.” The album spawned multiple singles including “Talking Body” and “Timebomb,” further showcasing her ability to marry catchy melodies with confessional, often explicit, lyrical content. Queen of the Clouds received critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking within the top 20 of the Billboard 200. That same year, Tove Lo was featured on Alesso’s “Heroes (We Could Be),” a track that became another international hit and helped solidify her presence in the global EDM and pop scenes.

Her second studio album Lady Wood arrived in 2016, another concept-driven project split into two chapters—“Fairy Dust” and “Fire Fade.” It debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Electronic Albums chart. Singles like “Cool Girl” demonstrated her flair for irony and her embrace of themes around autonomy, female sexuality, and emotional vulnerability. Tove Lo followed the album with a short film tied to the Lady Wood narrative, reflecting her interest in visual storytelling and multimedia expression.

She continued the Lady Wood narrative with her third album Blue Lips in 2017, which included the chapters “Light Beams” and “Pitch Black.” The project pushed her further into bold, explicit territory, with tracks like “Disco Tits” showcasing her experimental production choices and refusal to sanitize her perspective for mainstream tastes. While it didn’t achieve the same commercial peak as its predecessor, Blue Lips reinforced her status as an uncompromising artist willing to explore personal turmoil with honesty and theatrical flair.

In 2019, she released Sunshine Kitty, her fourth studio album, marking a stylistic pivot toward brighter, more upbeat sounds while retaining her signature lyrical edge. The album featured collaborations with artists like Kylie Minogue, ALMA, and Doja Cat. Songs such as “Glad He’s Gone” and “Sweettalk My Heart” captured themes of empowerment, heartbreak, and flirtation in equal measure. The album was well-received critically and was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the Swedish Grammis Awards.

Her fifth studio album, Dirt Femme, was released in October 2022, independently via her own label, Pretty Swede Records. The album explored questions of femininity, bisexuality, and identity with a more nuanced and mature voice. Featuring singles like “No One Dies From Love” and collaborations with Channel Tres and SG Lewis, Dirt Femme blended synth-pop, disco, and introspective lyrics, showing her evolution as a songwriter and producer. It was accompanied by strong visuals and continued her tradition of creating multimedia experiences around her releases.

In addition to her solo work, Tove Lo has maintained a prolific career as a songwriter. She co-wrote Ellie Goulding’s hit “Love Me like You Do,” which became a global chart-topper and earned nominations for a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe. Her writing credits also include work for Lorde, Zara Larsson, and Hilary Duff, reinforcing her behind-the-scenes influence on modern pop music.

Tove Lo has been recognized with several awards, including multiple Grammis Awards in Sweden, an ASCAP Pop Music Award for “Love Me like You Do,” and several P3 Guld awards. She’s been nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and more. Her unapologetic approach to themes like addiction, depression, and sexuality has earned her a devoted fanbase and critical respect for refusing to filter her experiences to fit radio formulas.

Outside of her music, Tove Lo has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. She identifies openly as bisexual and has spoken candidly about the challenges of emotional honesty in both personal life and art. Her music videos and live performances are often boundary-pushing, theatrical, and visually arresting, designed not just for consumption but for provocation and connection.

Her touring career has taken her across Europe, North America, and Australia, both as a headliner and as an opener for acts like Katy Perry and Coldplay. Tove Lo is also known for her vibrant festival appearances, often marked by raw vocal delivery, bold fashion choices, and fearless stage presence. She’s built her career on a foundation of emotional authenticity and sonic risk-taking, and each new project has expanded her artistic vision without compromising her core identity.