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"
The Light from One
Ane Brun Lyrics
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I won't hold it no more
You can have it, take it, use it
I am holding your torch
I won't hold it no more
You can have it, take it, use it
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I'm in your room
We've been here for weeks now
Your windows are painted with nothing real
I hear music filtering through it all
I press my ear against the wall
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I need only one light, the light from one
(Ooh, ooh, Ooh, ooh)
Before it gets dark, before it's all gone
I know I have to put yours down
The light is going dim
My torches, they are both fading
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I need only one light, the light from one
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I need only one light, the light from one
(Ooh, ooh) i'll need both my hands (Aah)
I'll need both my hands
(Aah, I need both my hands)
I'll need both my hands
(Aah, I need both my hands)
I'll need both my hands
(Aah, I need my hands)
I'll need both my hands to hold my own (Aah)
I need only one light, the light from one
(Aah)
(Aah, aah)
In "The Light from One" by Ane Brun, the lyrics reflect a sense of letting go, independence, and finding strength within oneself. The song begins with the repetition of the lines "I am holding your torch, I won't hold it no more. You can have it, take it, use it." This can be interpreted as the singer letting go of someone else's burden or responsibility and allowing them to take control of their own life. The torch symbolizes this burden or obligation, and by relinquishing it, the singer is embracing their own autonomy.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of self-reliance, as the singer sings, "I'll need both my hands to hold my own, I need only one light, the light from one." This suggests that the singer only needs their own guidance or inner strength to navigate through life. They don't require the assistance or validation of others, as they are capable of finding their own way.
Later in the song, the lyrics describe being in a room with someone for weeks, where the surroundings feel artificial and disconnected from reality. The line "I hear music filtering through it all, I press my ear against the wall" indicates a desire to escape from the confinement of this environment and seek something more genuine and fulfilling.
As the song progresses, there is a realization that the light from the torch, representing the influence or power of another person, is diminishing. The singer acknowledges that they need to put it down before it completely vanishes. This signifies their decision to no longer rely on someone else's guidance but instead rely on their own inner light.
In essence, "The Light from One" conveys the themes of independence, self-discovery, and finding strength within oneself. It encourages the listener to let go of external burdens and embrace their own inner light to navigate through life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am holding your torch
I am carrying the burdens and responsibilities that belong to you
I won't hold it no more
I refuse to bear this burden any longer
You can have it, take it, use it
You are now free to take ownership and utilize this torch
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I require all my resources and strength to take care of myself
I need only one light, the light from one
I only require a single source of guidance and illumination
I'm in your room
I am in your personal space, surrounded by your influence
We've been here for weeks now
We have spent a considerable amount of time in this environment
Your windows are painted with nothing real
Your windows, symbolizing your perspective, lack authenticity and truth
I hear music filtering through it all
Amidst the facade, I can still hear the genuine emotions and expressions
I press my ear against the wall
I make an effort to listen closely and gain understanding despite barriers
Before it gets dark, before it's all gone
Before the situation worsens or disappears completely
I know I have to put yours down
I am aware that I must let go of your burdens
The light is going dim
The guiding illumination is gradually fading
My torches, they are both fading
Both the burdens I carried and my own sense of guidance are diminishing
(Ooh, ooh, Ooh, ooh)
(Musical interlude)
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I require all my resources and strength to take care of myself
I need only one light, the light from one
I only require a single source of guidance and illumination
(Ooh, ooh)
(Musical interlude)
I'll need both my hands
I will require all my physical and metaphorical abilities
(Aah, I need both my hands)
(Expressing the urgency and importance of full capability)
I need both my hands
I require all my resources and strength
(Aah, I need both my hands)
(Expressing the urgency and importance of full capability)
I'll need both my hands
I will require all my physical and metaphorical abilities
(Aah, I need my hands)
(Expressing the urgency and importance of full capability)
I'll need both my hands to hold my own
I require all my resources and strength to take care of myself
(Aah)
(Expressing intensity and determination)
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