Back in 2021, between my Knockouts round and the first live performance on The Voice Norway, I recorded a special, Facebook-only acoustic cover as a thank-you to the show’s sponsor, Mustang. I chose “So Sick” by Ne-Yo — a song I’ve loved since I was a kid — because it’s always been one of my favorites to sing, even though it’s a little different from the style I usually go for.
Joined by two incredibly talented musicians — one on piano and one on guitar — we stripped it back to an intimate, acoustic vibe that let the emotion of the song shine through. The video was originally posted only on The Voice Norway’s Facebook page, and with so many new uploads since then, it’s been buried and hard to find.
That’s why I’m sharing it here — so you can easily watch a performance that means a lot to me, but might have otherwise been lost in the shuffle.
[Verse 1]
Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I’m alone
‘Cause right now it says that we can’t come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense, ’cause you walked out the door
But it’s the only way I hear your voice anymore
[Pre Chorus]
(It’s ridiculous)
It’s been months, and for some reason I just
(can’t get over us)
And I’m stronger than this
(enough is enough)
No more walking around with my head down
I’m so over being blue, crying over you
[Chorus]
And I’m so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I’m so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So, why can’t I turn off the radio?
[Verse 2]
Gotta fix that calendar I have that’s marked July 15th
Because since there’s no more you, there’s no more anniversary
And I’m so fed up with my thoughts of you and your memory
And now every song reminds me of how we used to be
[Chorus]
That’s the reason I’m so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I’m so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So, why can’t I turn off the radio?
[Bridge]
Leave me alone
Stupid love songs
Don’t even think about her smile
Or even having our first child
I’m letting go
Turning off the radio
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I’m so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So, why can’t I turn off the radio?
Music has always been a way for me to make sense of things I couldn’t put into words. I write about real emotions, personal moments, and the things we all go through but don’t always talk about. My style leans toward emotional pop ballads, often stripped down and honest, with a focus on storytelling.
I’m not trying to be perfect — just real. If someone out there feels a little less alone because of something I made, then it’s all worth it.”
