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"
This Road
Ane Brun Lyrics
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I've walked this road a thousand times
I've walked up and 'round the bend
To find this road it has no end
The road is hard the road is long
It tears you up and wears you down
It feeds you hope and then make you blue
This dirty road where I met you
I saw your face in filthy bars
Where I fed my broken heart
And when I finally caught your eye
I knew a part in me had died
And with my mind too dim to think
I took your hand and I paid your drink
And then we strolled on to my home
A little further down the road
Soon comes the time when you stop to bother
Slowly the wine it'll turn to water
It's hard to help it even though you know
Soon you'll be back on that old road
A few years later down that road
A thousand fights and slamming doors
A thousand lies that I did tell
Hope you still love me anyway
You know there's changes bound to come
You got me scared and I did run
It took some time but now I know
I won't go back down that old road
The lyrics of Ane Brun’s song “This Road” tell a story of a long journey towards an uncertain destination. The singer has walked this road many times before, but it seems to have no end. The path is full of difficulties; it can both give you hope and tear you down. However, despite its dirtiness and hardships, it's the place where the singer met their lover.
The lyrics suggest that the road is a metaphor for life. The singer has experienced its highs and lows, and has met significant people on this path. The setting of “filthy bars” indicates that the singer had to go through tough times before they finally found someone who met their gaze. They took a chance and paid for the drink, initiating a relationship that would later be tested by time and fights.
Line by Line Meaning
I've walked this road, went up and down
I have traveled this same path back and forth.
I've walked this road a thousand times
I have journeyed along this same path many times before.
I've walked up and 'round the bend
I have explored this path thoroughly and have gone beyond my comfort zone.
To find this road it has no end
No matter how many times I walk this, it seems to have no end.
The road is hard the road is long
This path is challenging and lengthy which tests the endurance.
It tears you up and wears you down
This journey is tiring and mentally draining.
It feeds you hope and then make you blue
This path gives you hope but also disappoints you simultaneously.
This dirty road where I met you
I met you on this path which has not been easy.
I saw your face in filthy bars
I came across you in unpleasant places.
Where I fed my broken heart
I went to such places to heal my hurting heart.
And when I finally caught your eye
When we finally made eye contact.
I knew a part in me had died
I felt like something inside me had perished when I saw you.
And with my mind too dim to think
My judgment was impaired that time.
I took your hand and I paid your drink
I bought you a drink and held your hand.
And then we strolled on to my home
We went home together.
A little further down the road
A bit more along the same path.
Soon comes the time when you stop to bother
At some point, you stop putting in the effort.
Slowly the wine it'll turn to water
The passion and love will start to fade away.
It's hard to help it even though you know
It's difficult to prevent that even when you have the knowledge.
Soon you'll be back on that old road
You will return to your old ways eventually.
A few years later down that road
After a few years of being in a relationship.
A thousand fights and slamming doors
Countless arguments and confrontations.
A thousand lies that I did tell
I willfully deceived you multiple times.
Hope you still love me anyway
I hope you still feel affection for me nevertheless.
You know there's changes bound to come
You are aware that changes are inevitable.
You got me scared and I did run
You frightened me, and I chose to escape.
It took some time but now I know
It took me some time, but I am now aware.
I won't go back down that old road
I will not return to my previous ways.
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@uzjfjhjgvfjbh1378
Great song ❤
@margaretafriberg3649
Så bra, jag har inte hört/vetat om att Du fanns. Hörde Dej hos Erik Blixt i fredags 14/1 2022. Jag kommer att lyssna på musik Du gjort. Mvh Margareta
@aelleish
From Montreal, all what i have to say is "HEIA NORGE!" Can't wait to come back in that most pretty country.... don't know when, but one day, and it'll be a beautiful one.
@LeivK
Great song! Talented artists with great individuality!
@merlinednah
i really like this song. the softeness and the arrengment of those two voices are very nice.
@Tlow916
this makes me just wanna cry on some strangers shoulder
@jugerbox
beautiful song!!!!
@shwooppie
this is a great video I love Ane
@MoonyWoozy
Merveilleux.
@ChrisRaindog
Excellent...