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 Voice
Ane Brun Lyrics
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Is it calling
Is it calling
It's your choice
She said
Take or let go
Is it calling
When you're all alone
Is it calling
This voice
Is it calling
I have to say
I choose get out of my way
Leave my ghost alone
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
This voice
It is calling
It is calling for me
If you still haven't heard it
You shouldn't ask for it
You should just leave it be
'Cause you're deaf until
The day for you it will
Be calling
This voice
It is calling
In the song "This Voice" by Ane Brun, the singer talks about a voice that is calling out to her, and it's up to her to choose whether to listen or ignore it. The lyrics put forward an introspective theme where the voice asks the singer whether or not she will answer its call. The voice symbolizes an inner voice which could be one's conscience or intuition.
The first two stanzas of the song present the singer with a choice. She must decide whether she will heed the voice's call or ignore it completely. In the third stanza, the singer tells the voice to get out of her way and leave her alone. She wants to move forward and not dwell on the past – "Let me walk on by."
The voice can also be a metaphor for something that is trying to hold the singer back. Instead of letting it control her, she wants to keep moving forward, as demonstrated by the chorus: "Let me walk on by." The last stanza of the song talks about how some people are deaf to the voice and will only hear it when it's their time to listen.
Overall, the song encourages people to trust their instincts and not be held back by their fears or doubts. No matter what that voice represents, it's essential to listen to it and follow through on its call.
Line by Line Meaning
This voice
The inner voice or intuition that speaks to the individual
Is it calling
Asking if the individual can hear the voice speaking to them
Is it calling
Asking again if the individual can hear the inner voice
It's your choice
Leaves the decision to the individual on whether to acknowledge the voice or not
She said
Referring to someone who previously gave advice or shared their experience
Take or let go
Deciding whether to follow the voice or ignore it
Is it calling
Reiterating whether the individual can hear the voice
When you're all alone
Implying that the voice speaks louder when there are no outside distractions
In your own sweet home
Referring to a private space where the individual can be with their thoughts
Is it calling
Asking again if the individual can hear the inner voice
I have to say
Expressing a strong personal opinion or decision
I choose get out of my way
Choosing to ignore any doubts or insecurities that may hinder following the inner voice
Leave my ghost alone
Asking to be free from any past experiences or emotions that may interfere with hearing the inner voice
Let me walk on by
Continuing on one's chosen path despite outside influences
Let me walk on by
Reiterating the desire to continue on a personal path
Let me walk on by
Reiterating the desire to continue on a personal path
Let me walk on by
Reiterating the desire to continue on a personal path
This voice
Referring to the inner voice or intuition
It is calling
Confirming that the voice is indeed speaking to the individual
It is calling for me
Acknowledging that the voice is personal to the individual
If you still haven't heard it
Referring to individuals who have not yet heard their inner voice
You shouldn't ask for it
Advising not to seek out the inner voice, but let it reveal itself naturally
You should just leave it be
Encouraging patience and allowing the inner voice to speak when the time is right
'Cause you're deaf until
Implying that the voice may not be heard until the individual is ready to hear it
The day for you it will
Reiterating that the voice will reveal itself when the individual is ready
Be calling
Confirming that the inner voice will eventually speak to the individual
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANE BRUN, KATHARINA NUTTALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sara Vos
This voice, is it calling?
Is it calling...
"It's your choice," she said. "Take or let go."
Is it calling?
When you're all alone, in your own sweet home
Is it calling?
This voice
Is it calling?
I have to say, I choose get out of my way
Leave my ghosts alone
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
Let me walk on by
This voice, it is calling
It is calling for me
If you still haven't heard it
You shouldn't ask for it
You should just leave it be
'Cause you're deaf until
The day for you it will
Be calling
virtuoso DM
I wonder if most people realize,the chord progression is very beautifully creative,Haven't heard hardly any newer popular music in so long with such a beautiful chord melody,Her voice and phrasing is very nice as well,Thank you dear.👽
Le Pete
Heard it and her the first time in the movie "from within" and fell in love! Such an alternative voice and style... really rare. I just totally like it.
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Her voice is mesmerizing.
Nicolas Durand
I've heard this song as soundtrack of a horror movie (" From within ") for the first time. A rubbish, but i've discovered her voice, and since that, I've been in love with her voice ! That was this version in the soundtrack.
Southern Moonshine
Same story with me, I watched that movie & I was hooked on her music since then...
Dane M
I also found Brun through From Within, but I actually liked the movie.
kathy nolan
That’s when I heard it! And I believe that human’s aren’t the only ones living among us. It’s a Spiritual song, with a great voice singing a message! 🤩
R J
Lmao that’s how i just found it 😂
JennaC
I liked the concept of the movie just wish a better director took it and did it justice. This song was the only good thing from the movie.
LiaLiaLiaGarm
Ane is one of the headliners at a local, Norwegian festival this summer; Slotsfjellsfestivalen, looking forwards to it! finally going to one of her concerts after listening to her beautifull voice for years!