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"
Little Lights
Ane Brun Lyrics
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They only stick your feet to the ground
You'd better keep your head down
All of this little dreams in your mind
They only make you wonder why
When you wake up you start to cry
When you come home you just want to die
There was a time you seemed to be fine
You were a rock when you were a child
Waiting for the turn of the tide
You thought the stars were sending you love
How come you never wondered why
When you came home, you started to cry
When you woke up, you wanted to die
All of this little lights in the sky
If you can make them fall you will rise
Just turn the mic of time
I thought I could be able to find
Something to save all I left behind
But as I grew up I changed my mind
And only remained the stars in the sky
With your innocence fly by
In Ane Brun's song Little Lights, the lyrics explore the idea of growing up and losing the innocence and wonder that comes with childhood. The "little lights in the sky" represent the dreams and aspirations that seemed attainable when we were younger but become more difficult to achieve as we get older. The song suggests that these dreams and aspirations, if not kept in check, can lead to disappointment and despair. The line "They only stick your feet to the ground, you'd better keep your head down" indicates that these dreams can anchor us to reality, but we should be careful not to get lost in them.
The idea of the stars sending love is also explored, and the song suggests that this is a naive way of thinking. As we grow up, we learn that things aren't always what they seem, and the reality can be much harsher than we anticipated. The chorus speaks to the idea of taking control of one's life and making those little lights fall in order to rise. The line "Just turn the mic of time" suggests that we have control over our own destiny and can create the future we want if we are willing to put in the work.
Overall, Little Lights is a poignant reminder that growing up can be hard and that life doesn't always turn out the way we expect it to. However, the song suggests that there is still hope and that we have the power to create the life we want if we are willing to work for it.
Line by Line Meaning
All of those little lights in the sky
The stars in the sky shine above, but really they ground you where you are.
They only stick your feet to the ground
The lights are deceiving, holding you down in a place you don't want to be.
You'd better keep your head down
If you focus on the lights above, you might lose sight of what's important.
All of these little dreams in your mind
Your hopes and dreams are small and insignificant compared to the larger reality of life.
They only make you wonder why
Your dreams are unrealistic and cause you to question your purpose.
When you wake up you start to cry
When you realize your dreams won't come true, you're left with disappointment.
When you come home you just want to die
The harshness of reality and failure can make life seem unbearable.
There was a time you seemed to be fine
There was a moment in life when everything was going smoothly.
You were a rock when you were a child
You were strong and unbreakable when you were young.
Waiting for the turn of the tide
You hoped that life would get better and that things would change for the better.
You thought the stars were sending you love
You believed in a higher power and thought the universe was looking out for you.
How come you never wondered why
You never questioned why things were happening, even when they didn't make sense.
When you came home, you started to cry
Reality hit hard when you returned home, and you felt overwhelmed with emotion.
When you woke up, you wanted to die
Facing another day of disappointment and failure made life seem unbearable.
All of these little lights in the sky
Once again, the stars in the sky remind us of the harsh reality of our lives.
If you can make them fall you will rise
If you can overcome the obstacles in your life, you'll come out stronger on the other side.
Just turn the mic of time
Time is constantly moving forward, and we should try to make the most of every moment.
I thought I could be able to find
The singer once believed they could find a solution to their problems.
Something to save all I left behind
They hoped to salvage their past and fix the mistakes they made.
But as I grew up I changed my mind
As life went on, the artist's perspectives changed and they lost hope.
And only remained the stars in the sky
In the end, the only thing that remains constant and unchanging is the stars in the sky.
With your innocence fly by
When we lose our innocence and face the realities of the world, we lose a part of ourselves.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
InternalLife
Brilliant! Their voices are amazing together! So deep and true! Thank you! :)
Brayden Aidan
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Larry S
Great Music and Wonderful Photography! Keep up the good work!
PolkRidgeAesthete
What a ravishing little song! It's unforgettable.
Beans
love this
mrgrib
How amazing is Ane Brun?
kiwkee
poignant ... and brilliant
maria rosa paolo
EXCELENTE VIDEO GRACIAS***josnel07
martinakory
beautiful pictures
Smmko
I think she would be the best babe sitter in the world ;)