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About Jens Lekman

Jens Martin Lekman (born 6 February 1981) is a Swedish musician. His music is guitar-based pop with heavy use of samples and strings. His lyrics are often described as witty, romantic, and melancholic. His work shows influence from artists such as Jonathan Richman and Belle & Sebastian. He has been compared to Stephin Merritt, David Byrne, and Scott Walker.

Also known asJens Martin LekmanJ M LekmanJ. LekmanJens Martin LekmanLek JensmanLekman

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Music videos by Jens Lekman

Music videos

Jens Lekman — What's That Perfume That You Wear?

What's That Perfume That You Wear?

Jens Lekman — Candy From A Stranger

Candy From A Stranger

Releases

Albums

Songs for Other People's Weddings

Songs for Other People's Weddings

12th September 2025

Life Will See You Now

Life Will See You Now

17th February 2017

I Know What Love Isn’t

I Know What Love Isn’t

31st August 2012

Night Falls Over Kortedala

Night Falls Over Kortedala

5th September 2007

When I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog

When I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog

21st January 2004

The Cherry Trees Are Still in Blossom

The Cherry Trees Are Still in Blossom

The Linden Trees Are Still in Blossom

The Linden Trees Are Still in Blossom

Four Songs By Arthur Russell

Four Songs By Arthur Russell

The Cherry Trees Are Still In Blossom (Oh You're So Silent Jens)

The Cherry Trees Are Still In Blossom (Oh You're So Silent Jens)

EPs

An Argument With Myself EP

2011

USA October 2005

2005

US Tour EP

US Tour EP

Singles

Two Young Lovers

Two Young Lovers

17th February 2017

14th of July (Jens Lekman Remix)

14th of July (Jens Lekman Remix)

11th June 2013

That's The Way Love Is

That's The Way Love Is

19th February 2013

An Argument With Myself

An Argument With Myself

20th September 2011

Sipping on the Sweet Nectar (The Epic Remixes by Ultracity and Bogdan Irkük A.K.A. Bulgari

Sipping on the Sweet Nectar (The Epic Remixes by Ultracity and Bogdan Irkük A.K.A. Bulgari

15th June 2008

Two Young Lovers - Single

Two Young Lovers - Single

Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo

Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo

Other

CORRESPONDENCE

CORRESPONDENCE

WWJD MIXTAPE

WWJD MIXTAPE

The Opposite of Hallelujah

The Opposite of Hallelujah

You Deserve Someone Better Than a Bum Like Me

You Deserve Someone Better Than a Bum Like Me

Postcards

Postcards

Oh You’re So Silent Jens

Oh You’re So Silent Jens

Maple Leaves

Maple Leaves

Rocky Dennis in Heaven

Rocky Dennis in Heaven

I Killed a Party Again

I Killed a Party Again

You Are the Light

You Are the Light

Tracks by Jens Lekman

50+ tracks in our catalogue

A Higher PowerWhen I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog

A Little LostThe Linden Trees Are Still in Blossom

A Little LostFour Songs By Arthur Russell

A Little LostNight Falls Over Kortedala

A Man Walks into a BarOh You’re So Silent Jens

A Postcard to Nina

A Higher PowerWhen I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog
3:44
A Little LostFour Songs By Arthur Russell
3:32
A Little LostNight Falls Over Kortedala
3:30
A Man Walks into a BarOh You’re So Silent Jens
A Postcard to NinaNight Falls Over Kortedala
5:01
A PromiseAn Argument With Myself
4:35
A Sweet Summer Night on Hammer HillYou Are the Light
A Sweet Summer's Night on Hammer HillOh You’re So Silent Jens
A Tuxedo Sewn For TwoSongs for Other People's Weddings
5:00
An Argument With MyselfAn Argument With Myself
3:49

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Live

Recent Shows

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Lyrics

Jens Lekman Lyrics

Your Arms Around Me

Your Arms Around Me

Lyrics

A Postcard to Nina

A Postcard to Nina

Lyrics

Maple Leaves

Lyrics

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Jens Lekman has confirmed new album 'Songs for Other People's Weddings', a companion piece to a book of the same name