Forbidden Love - Marika Lejon (Pop) Pop songstress Marika Lejon’s desire for her love interest is denied in her latest track “Forbidden Love.” With such a plucky and upbeat sounding track, it surprised us to learn that “Forbidden Love” was inspired by a terror attack on a gay pub in Oslo. At its core, the song is about people in love who cannot be together, and so the inspiration certainly makes sense. Marika’s vocals have a Gwen Stefani quality to them as she spins her tale over a trotting mid tempo that feels like a travelling song. With quirky synths giving it character, Marika bakes a powerful message into a breezy pop number.