After a few years of numerous live stints in Sweden and Norway and several non-official EP releases Ane Brun gained her own fan-base and her first official album - Spending Time with Morgan was released at the end of May, 2003 in Scandinavia, and in various European countries in the fall of 2003. The album was released via Ane's own label "DetErMine Records" ("ThoseAreMine Records") that Ane co-owns with Swedish musician Ellekari Larsson and her band The Tiny, and licensed to V2 Music.
A temporary dive released in 2005 built on the first album's success, and is full of songs reflecting on the events following Ane's breakthrough. The fight song records what a struggle it has been, while My lover will go is a haunting tale of woe. One song, Song No.6, features Ane's good friend, Canadian Ron Sexsmith.
In terms of later works, Duets was released in 2005, Changing of the Seasons and Sketches in 2008, and It All Starts with One in 2011 - the first of her Albums to chart outside of Norway / Sweden. A compilation album Songs 2003-2013 was released in 2013.
Ane started her musical career fairly late. It wasn't until she had turned 21 that she took her family's old acoustic guitar to Oslo where she then lived. She quickly found a new best friend in the instrument and for the next two three years she taught herself songs by favourites acts Ani DiFranco, Joni Mitchell, Ben Harper, Nick Drake etc. In the process she began to develop her own style of playing the guitar. In 1998 when on vacation in Spain she brought her instrument (now affectionately named "Morgan") - and her first official live appearances were actually during this trip when she took to the streets in both Barcelona and San Sebastian playing to anyone who would listen, though few would listen.
After this corner had been turned she returned to Norway but now moving to Bergen and things definitely started to happen musically. She started composing her own material and for a while she joined the Norwegian band Damsels in Distress. In 2000 Ane moved to Stockholm and started really venturing out on her own, set on the idea of making a living of performing live with her music.
Since then Ane has been constantly on the road playing everything from the smallest venue to the leading festivals - either solo or with full band (drums, bass, piano electrical and lap-steel guitar). She now lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
She recently collaborated with Koop, an indie swing-funky band, singing in Koop Island Blues, the opening track for the band's last release "Koop Islands"
Falling Down
Ane Brun Lyrics
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Even when they are not around
Always run for the weaker soldiers
A morning after without a sound
We run for the weaker soldiers
Even when they are not around
Always run for the weaker soldiers
We been told that the leaves are falling down
We believe that the leaves are falling down
We been told that the leaves are falling down
We believe that the leaves are falling down
Stories live in seeds to believe
Slowly glued inside the eye
We will find our right for tomorrow
Settle down and reach for the sky
We been told that the leaves are falling down
We believe that the leaves are falling down
We been told that the leaves are falling down
We believe that the leaves are falling down
Allies they told someone would die
They would never die
Go inside the seed for a try
We will always, always cry
We run for the weaker soldiers
Even when they are not around
Always run for the weaker soldiers
A morning after without a sound
The lyrics to Ane Brun's song "Falling Down" are symbolic with many possible interpretations. The song speaks about running for the weaker soldiers, even when they are not around, and believing in stories that live in seeds. The first verse repeats the line "We run for the weaker soldiers" which may suggest that they are fighting for those who cannot defend themselves. The line "A morning after without a sound" may refer to those who have been left behind, the silence signifying that no one is left to defend them.
The second verse talks about how stories live in seeds and how they are slowly glued inside the eye, possibly referring to the idea of growth and learning. The line "Settle down and reach for the sky" could be a metaphorical reference to striving for greatness and aiming for one's goals. The chorus repeats the lyrics "We been told that the leaves are falling down, we believe that the leaves are falling down," which can be seen as a metaphor for understanding and accepting the passage of time.
The final verse speaks about allies telling someone they would die, but the singer reassures them that they will never die. Going inside the seed for a try could mean planting new ideas or beliefs and attempting to grow and change. The song concludes with the chorus, stating that they always run for the weaker soldiers, even when they are not around.
Line by Line Meaning
We run for the weaker soldiers
We constantly strive to support those who are vulnerable or in need
Even when they are not around
We make an effort to help those who may not even be present in the moment
Always run for the weaker soldiers
Our commitment to aiding those in need is unwavering
A morning after without a sound
After our efforts to assist the vulnerable, we may be left in silence
We been told that the leaves are falling down
A common belief is that things are coming to an end
We believe that the leaves are falling down
We accept this popular notion without question
Stories live in seeds to believe
The possibility of greater narratives is contained within small beginnings
Slowly glued inside the eye
These narratives become part of our worldview and sense of perception over time
We will find our right for tomorrow
We must strive to carve out our own path for the future
Settle down and reach for the sky
By finding inner peace, we can pursue our aspirations
Allies they told someone would die
Others may make dire predictions about our fate
They would never die
Despite such predictions, we will survive
Go inside the seed for a try
Seek out potential in even the smallest of beginnings
We will always, always cry
Despite our best efforts, we will always experience suffering in life
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.