"Under ytan" () is a song written by

Uno Svenningsson Uno Svenningsson (born 1 July 1959 in Hagelstorp, Sweden) is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has been active in music since the late 1970s. He was the singer in the pop group "Freda'" in the early 1980s and early 1990s, and th ...

and recorded by him for his debut album as a solo artist, '' Uno'', released in 1994. It was released as a single the same year. The song, which opens with the

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being played, was also used by insurance companies in an anti-violence campaign. In 1998, the song was recorded by

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Charts

Blues version

Other recordings

Loreen Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui (born 16 October 1983), known professionally as Loreen (), is a Swedish singer and songwriter. Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, Representing Sweden, she won the Eurovision Song Contest in Eurovision Song Conte ...

released a cover of the song as a single on 18 December 2015, simultaneously performing it live on TV on at Svenska Hjältar-Galan. It was her first single released in Swedish. Loreen turned the guitar pop track into a moody, electronic ballad which starts out with just her voice and some synths, but halfway through explodes with a lush production and more vocal power. Michael from 'A Bit of Pop Music said; "This type of moody electro ballads suits her powerful and mystical sounding vocals the best." requesting more of this on her second album. Scandipop said; ""Under Ytan" sa stark and dramatic new production that builds into something special." In 2017,

Kikki Danielsson Ann-Kristin "Kikki" Danielsson (born 10 May 1952) is a Swedish country music, country, dansband and pop singer. Sometimes, she also plays the accordion and she has also written some lyrics. She has gained notice for yodeling in some songs. Danie ...

recorded the song during

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. The song was then called "At the Border", depicting the situation of refugees throughout the world.

References

1994 singles 2015 singles Swedish songs Songs in Swedish 1994 songs Songs written by Uno Svenningsson Kikki Danielsson songs Loreen songs Uno Svenningsson songs {{1990s-pop-song-stub