The Swedish participating broadcaster, Sveriges Television (SVT), selected its entry through Melodifestivalen 2004.

Melodifestivalen 2004 was hosted by Charlotte Perrelli (winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1999), Ola Lindholm and Peter Settman.

The winner was chosen by regional juries (50%) and televoting (50%) of which Lena Philipsson was the favourite with both.

Lena sang "Det gör ont" in its English version, "It Hurts".

Sweden closed the contest performing last in the 24th spot and eventually making their way up to a joint 5th place with 170 points, receiving 4 sets of 12-points, meaning that Sweden automatically qualified for the final in the 2005 contest.