The origin of the name a-ha comes from the lyric of an early song. After checking dictionaries in several languages, they found out that ‘a-ha’ was an international way of expressing recognition, with positive connotations. It was short, a-ha was easy to say and somewhat unusual.
The first song to break through into the mainstream culture was “Take On Me”, which was featured on the album Hunting High And Low; a main reason for its popularity was the music video that came some time later after the song’s release.
“Take on Me” was the first song Morten Harket heard Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy play. At that time the song was called “Lesson One.” After multiple re-recordings and two failed releases, “Take on Me” became a hit on both sides of the Atlantic in 1985. Although their first release of the song in 1984 was not a major success, it was remixed by producer Alan Tarney a year later, and sold 1.5 million copies worldwide in one week. Eventually the single “Take on Me” is estimated to have sold 7-9 million copies worldwide; it peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two in the UK Singles Chart. Sales were aided in the U.S. by a music video on MTV that mimicked the truck chase from Terry Gilliam’s movie Brazil and the climactic scene from the Ken Russell film Altered States. The video used a sketchy animation / live action combination called “Rotoscoping” that tells a fantasy thriller story to the song. At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards “Take on Me” won in six categories. It was also nominated for Best Video of the Year at 1986 American Music Awards.
The follow-up single to “Take on Me” was “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.”. In the U.S., the song peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number seventeen on Radio & Records airplay chart. In addition, the music video for the song won in two categories at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards.
a-ha’s American success culminated in their 1986 Grammy nomination in a coveted Best New Artist category which was eventually won by Sade.
“The Sun Always Shines on TV” turned out to be A-ha’s last Billboard Top 40 single, and to this day in the United States a-ha is mostly remembered by the general public only because of the singularly huge success of “Take on Me”. Hunting High and Low (1985), which contained “The Sun Always Shines on TV” and “Take on Me,” was a worldwide bestseller. In the U.S., it sold more than a million copies and acquired platinum certification by RIAA. As of 2005, Hunting High and Low has sold 8 million copies worldwide.
A-ha’s second album was Scoundrel Days (1986) and represented a move towards alternative rock as synthpop began to fall out of style. In 1987, they provided the title song for the James Bond film The Living Daylights. Stay on These Roads (1988) received more mixed reviews than the previous albums. In spite of a drastic decline in sales in the next few years, a-ha continued to record two more albums, East of the Sun, West of the Moon (1990) and Memorial Beach (1993). East of the Sun, West of the Moon featured a cover version of The Everly Brothers 1963 single, “Crying In The Rain”.
Because of apparent internal conflicts between the band members and conflict with the record label at the time, A-ha split in 1994 and their members started focusing on solo activities, but came together in 1994 to perform for the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. This performance included their song composed for the Winter Paralympics, “Shapes That Go Together”.
After a very well-received performance of “The Sun Always Shines on TV” and a new song, “Summer Moved On”, at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998, the band returned to the studio and recorded 2000’s Minor Earth Major Sky, which resulted in a new tour, and a videocast performance of a-ha (with Briskeby) opening the new Vallhall stadium in Oslo. Sales of this album and 2002’s Lifelines showed that their fanbase was still there, and also that they were able to attract new audiences, especially in Central Europe and Scandinavia, where the albums sold extremely well. They appeared again at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 2001. a-ha’s music video for the song, “I Wish I Cared” was the first fully web-based animated flash music video to be made available.
A live album (from their 2002 tour) with the title How Can I Sleep With Your Voice in My Head? was released in March of 2003, preceded by a live single of the 1986 classic “The Sun Always Shines on TV”.
In 2004, an in-depth book entitled “The Swing Of Things” was published, also featuring a CD of early demo material. In 2004, a-ha celebrated their twentieth anniversary with the release of a new singles collection: The Definitive Singles Collection 1984-2004. This compilation brought them back into the UK Top 20 Album Charts, where they reached number thirteen. Over their career, a-ha have officially released 32 singles. 13 of these became top ten singles in the UK, and 14 singles have been number one on the radio lists over the world. The compilation included some of the highlights from a-ha’s last 20 years.
In September, a-ha returned to the U.S. (at Irving Plaza in New York City) for the band’s first concert on American soil since 1986. A short impromptu performance of “Take on Me” occurred on September 11 in Times Square. On August 27, 2005, the band played a concert for 120,000 people in Frognerparken in Oslo, the largest concert ever in Norway.
On November 4, 2005, the band released its new studio album, Analogue. The first single “Celice” was released on October 4 in mainland Europe. Later that same month, a tour followed, with concerts in Brussels, France, Germany and the UK. The release of the track, “Analogue (All I Want)” followed in the UK in January 2006, giving a-ha its first top ten hit in the UK since 1988. The third single in Europe (second in the UK) from the album was the Magne Furuholmen penned “Cosy Prisons”, already a live-staple in the band’s set.
On the 30 October 2006 in London a-ha received the prestigious Q Inspiration Award for its long contribution to music and for inspiring many of their younger colleagues in the business.
In 2007 a-ha recorded a cover of John Lennon’s “#9 Dream” for Amnesty International.
A ninth studio album, Foot Of The Mountain, was released in the summer of 2009. This more synth oriented album got a number five position in the UK in August 2009, and was No. 11 on the European album charts.
Norway’s most successful band through the years is splitting up for good!
After 9 studio albums with over 35 million albums sold, it`s over for the band.
A-ha had a press conference in Cologne 26.10.09, the day before their last world tour kick-off in Lanxess Arena.
The last concert will be in Oslo Norway. The concert is on 4 December 2010 at the Oslo Spektrum. They are currently in the middle of a big wide-world tour including several stadium concerts in Norway! The tour is titled “Ending on a High Note”.
Photo galleries and additional information can be viewed at the official site, www.a-ha.com.
Never Never
A-HÁ Lyrics
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Đánh rơi buổi chiều thơm ngát
Làn môi ơi đừng quá run run
Lỡ tia nắng hồng tan mất
Xin âu lo không về qua đây
Xin thương yêu dâng thành mê say
Xin cho ta nhìn ngắm lung linh
Bàn tay em là cánh sen thơm
Ướp trong vùng đêm mái tóc
Nụ thanh xuân còn ấp e nơi
Nếp xinh áo lụa thơ ngây
Xuyên trăm năm em về tinh khôi
Đôi tay ta dang rộng hân hoan
Xin cho ta một khắc reo ca vui cùng em
Vì biết đâu có đôi lúc em xa vời vợi
Biết đâu có đôi lúc con tim nghẹn lời
Biết đâu có đôi lúc ta quên chờ đợi
Kề bên nhau quên một chiếc hôn
Biết đâu sớm mai nắng em phơi cuộc tình
Biết đâu sớm mai gió tan cơn mộng lành
Biết đâu biết đâu đấy xin em lòng thành
Và xin cất lấy trái tim này nhớ nhung phút giây
Bờ vai ơi đừng quá nghiêng nghiêng
Đánh rơi buổi chiều thơm ngát
Làn môi ơi đừng quá run run
Lỡ tia nắng hồng tan mất
Xin âu lo không về qua đây
Xin thương yêu dâng thành mê say
Xin cho ta nhìn ngắm lung linh
Từ đáy đôi mắt rất trong
Bàn tay em là cánh sen thơm
Ướp trong vùng đêm mái tóc
Nụ thanh xuân còn ấp e nơi
Nếp xinh áo lụa thơ ngây
Xuyên trăm năm em về tinh khôi
Đôi tay ta dang rộng hân hoan
Xin cho ta một khắc reo ca vui cùng với em
Vì biết đâu cánh mây trắng yêu em gọi mời
Biết đâu gió tha thiết mang em về trời
Biết đâu bỗng em thấy tim ta chật chội
Và em tan đi cùng ánh dương
Biết đâu bỗng em thấy đôi chân mỏi mệt
Biết đâu bỗng em thấy sông thương cạn kiệt
Biết đâu bỗng mưa nắng gieo tin buồn phiền
Và em sẽ cất cánh tung trời hóa thân giấc mơ
I'll never be the one to hurt you babe
Never be the one come down and say
Just a little game for you and me
Now leave me with somebody
Never be the one to close the door
Never be the one to beg some more
Never be the one to make you cry
I'm the one to love you as the years go by
I'll never be the one to hurt you babe
Never be the one come down and say
Just a little game for you and me
Now leave me with somebody
Never be the one to close the door (I'll never be the one who hurt you babe)
Never be the one to beg some more (never be the one to close the door)
Never be the one who make you cry
I'm the one to love you as the years go by
I'm the one to love you as the years go by
Yeah huh
The song "Never Never" by A-Ha is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's intense feelings for their lover. The opening lines describe a moment of tenderness where the singer begs their lover not to move too much, for fear of losing the sweetness of the day. The subsequent stanzas elaborate on this feeling of love and longing, with the singer using beautiful imagery to evoke the purity and beauty of their relationship. They express a desire to be with their lover forever, sharing the joys and sorrows of life together.
The second half of the song takes a more dramatic turn, with the singer imagining various scenarios where they might lose their lover. They pledge to never be the one to hurt their lover, but instead to love them throughout the years to come. The song ends on a note of hope and optimism, with the singer reaffirming their commitment to their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Never" are a heartfelt expression of deep love and commitment. The song is a beautiful tribute to the enduring power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Bờ vai ơi đừng quá nghiêng nghiêng
Don't lean too much on your shoulders
Đánh rơi buổi chiều thơm ngát
Don't let the sweet afternoon slip away
Làn môi ơi đừng quá run run
Don't let your lips tremble too much
Lỡ tia nắng hồng tan mất
Don't let the fleeting rays of sunlight disappear
Xin âu lo không về qua đây
Please don't worry and come back here
Xin thương yêu dâng thành mê say
Please offer your love and intoxicate me
Xin cho ta nhìn ngắm lung linh
Please let me admire the sparkling beauty
Từ đáy đôi mắt rất trong
Deep from the bottom of your eyes
Bàn tay em là cánh sen thơm
Your hands are fragrant lotus petals
Ướp trong vùng đêm mái tóc
Embracing them in the night of your hair
Nụ thanh xuân còn ấp e nơi
Youthful petals still bloom in your heart
Nếp xinh áo lụa thơ ngây
Young and naive in your silk clothes
Xuyên trăm năm em về tinh khôi
Even after a hundred years, you come back pure
Đôi tay ta đang rộng hân hoan
My arms are wide open in excitement
Xin cho ta một khắc reo ca vui cùng em
Please let me cheer with you for a moment
Vì biết đâu có đôi lúc em xa vời vợi
Because there may be times when you'll be far away
Biết đâu có đôi lúc con tim nghẹn lời
Who knows when your heart will be speechless
Biết đâu có đôi lúc ta quên chờ đợi
Who knows when we'll forget to wait for each other
Kề bên nhau quên một chiếc hôn
Side by side, forgetting a kiss
Biết đâu sớm mai nắng em phơi cuộc tình
Who knows tomorrow the sun will shine on your love
Biết đâu sớm mai gió tan cơn mộng lành
Who knows tomorrow the wind will disperse your sweet dream
Biết đâu biết đâu đấy xin em lòng thành
Who knows, who knows, please let me into your heart
Và xin cất lấy trái tim này nhớ nhung phút giây
And please keep this heart remembering the moments
I'll never be the one to hurt you babe
I promise to never hurt you, babe
Never be the one come down and say
I'll never be the one to give up and leave
Just a little game for you and me
This is just a little game between you and me
Now leave me with somebody
Now let me be with somebody
Never be the one to close the door
I'll never be the one to shut you out
Never be the one to beg some more
I'll never be the one to beg for more
Never be the one who make you cry
I promise to never make you cry
I'm the one to love you as the years go by
I'm the one who will love you as time passes
I'm the one to love you as the years go by
I'm the one who will love you as time passes
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Lyrics:
Dearest...
Close your eyes now
Don't you cry
It's all right
Lie back
Leave the light on
It's all right, dear
I'll be here through the night
With you till the first signs of light
Say the word and I'll come tonight
It's all right now
Don't you cry now
Hush...
Wipe your tears away
There's never a forever thing
All through the night
I'll try so hard to be there somehow
With you till the first signs of light
Say the word and I'll come
Tonight
Darling, don't you
Cry.....
@waltersoloa1217
Dearest
Close your eyes now
Don't you cry
It's all right
Lie back
Leave the lights on
It's all right, dear
I'll be here through the night
With you till the first signs of light
Say the word and I'll come tonight
It's all right now
Don't you cry now
Hush
Wipe your tears away
There's never a forever thing
All through the…
@manoeldepaula1
Você que está ouvindo essa música, tenho uma coisa pra te dizer:
você tem um gosto e tanto amigo(a). Parabéns!!
@valdecygomes338
Obrigado meu amigo
@marciojeronymo
Fãs brasileiros do a-ha!
@tenshinHan_BR2118
🤠🎵🎶👍👏
@saraiara7953
Minha curtida foi a 73, meu ano, portanto sou um copo cheio de bom gosto, Merci 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
@valdecygomes338
Obrigado
@bruceleebr1727
Em tempos obscuros só essas músicas eternas pra nos acalmar...viva o melhor tempo com emoção!!!!
@patricialopes6596
Tem coisas que não se explicam... A-ha é uma delas. Uma banda com tamanha sensibilidade musical, diferenciados aos bilhões... profundidade... me faz viver o que não vivi.. mas sinto que vivi. The best of the bests!!!!
@RonaldoSantos-vb1tw
Um tipo de música que não dá pra ouvir apenas uma vez
@TiagoNeres-nl1pc
Inclusive essa que é tão curta e linda