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"
Lullaby for Grown-ups
Ane Brun Lyrics
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Your prophecies won't be fulfilled tonight
When you think of falling skies
Remember there are a million ways to die
Don't be afraid anymore
Don't wear your inside out to keep you warm
So rest your head, it's just as well
So go to sleep with closed eyes
Your prophecies won't be fulfilled tonight
When you think of falling skies
Remember there are a million ways to die
The lyrics to Ane Brun's song "Lullaby for Grown-Ups" speak to the idea of letting go of fears and anxieties as we go to sleep. The first verse encourages the listener to let go of worries about the future ("your prophecies"), as they won't be fulfilled tonight. The second verse offers a reminder that even if the worst were to happen ("falling skies"), there are countless potential ways to meet one's end ("a million ways to die"). The chorus emphasizes the importance of surrendering to sleep, trusting that there is little one can do to prevent the pitfalls and misfortunes of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Go to sleep with closed eyes
Close your eyes, relax and go to sleep
Your prophecies won't be fulfilled tonight
Don't worry, your predictions and fears will not come true tonight
When you think of falling skies
When you worry about things beyond your control
Remember there are a million ways to die
Keep perspective, remember that there are many things in life that are out of our control and are not as bad as death
Don't be afraid anymore
Stop living in fear
Don't wear your inside out to keep you warm
Don't expose your vulnerabilities to the world in an attempt to protect yourself
So rest your head, it's just as well
Relax and let go, everything will be okay
You can't keep the sky from falling anyway
There are some things in life that we simply cannot control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANE BRUN
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Michel SAPPA
Go to sleep
with closed eyes
your prophecies
won't be fulfilled tonight.
When you think
of falling skies
remember there are a million ways to die.
Don't be afraid
anymore
don't wear your inside out
to keep you warm.
So rest your head
it's just as well
you can't keep the sky from falling
anyway.
Ben
One of the most beautiful songs ever made
no
how could anyone dislike this? It's gorgeous.
Orphan Of Orbit
Not everyone is the same...thankfully.
cocteautwinned
@Orphan Of Orbit angels and avatars
Tracy Hensley
Love her voice. Great song.:)
nuckelsbro
This is just enchanting!
* From One to Another *
Your voice and Music is just Magical... Thank you <3
J'Acacia Knott
I so love this song!
Jenny Hardy
I have just discovered this talent. Lovely.
Rad MillerJr.
Hola! Just about the time that I figure music is over, here comes Lullaby for grown-ups.
One of the most well done of all time: vocals, THAT voice, the instrumental. Holy Swedish bombshell! the Radman