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"
these days
Ane Brun Lyrics
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When you come to me
Found your way into my bones, my joints
Into my veins
Like an animal you coiled your darkness around me
You spelled your name in charcoal
All over my body
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
A little further away
But I walk with you
These days
I'll let you stay
There were summer days and nights
When I was blind to you
You were quiet and you were still
Even when the moon was full
My temporary state of lightness would scare me
After all, I was sure
You were most wrong then, I was daring
But these days
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
These days
I just talk with you
These days
I let you stay
A little further away
But I walk with you
These days
I let you stay
The things you've shown me over the years
The roads you blocked and how you'll define me
These days
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
These days
I just talk with you
These days, these days
These lyrics by Ane Brun in her song These Days describe a complex and emotional relationship that the singer has with an omnipresent force in her life. She uses metaphorical and vivid language to describe this force as an animal that has coiled around her and spelled its name all over her body. The animal represents a darkness or shadow that has become a part of her being, as it has found its way into her bones, joints, and veins.
Describing this force as an animal can also help convey the idea that it is uncontrollable and unpredictable. The darkness is not something that can be easily pushed away, and has likely caused the singer some pain or discomfort in the past. However, despite the difficulties she has faced, the singer is still walking with this force. She has learned to accept its presence in her life but has also created some distance to protect herself.
The second verse continues to describe the relationship the singer has with this force. She talks about how there were times where she was blind to its presence, even when the moon was full. This may suggest that the darkness is not always noticeable, but it is always there, lurking in the background. She also mentions how her temporary state of lightness would scare her, suggesting that she has become accustomed to the darkness and is uncomfortable when it's not there. Lastly, she talks about how the force has shown her things and defined her, which could indicate that it has had a significant impact on her life, for better or for worse.
Overall, These Days by Ane Brun is a poignant portrayal of a complicated relationship with a shadowy force in one's life. It conveys the idea that this force cannot be easily shaken off but can be learned to cope with over time.
Line by Line Meaning
There were nights and mornings
During times of day and night, at moments when I was vulnerable
When you come to me
You appeared to me, in a way that felt inevitable
Found your way into my bones, my joints
Your presence became so natural and constant that it felt like a physical part of me
Into my veins
You affected me deeply and personally, like a drug
Like an animal you coiled your darkness around me
You embodied the raw, primal, and dangerous aspects of nature and wrapped them around me
You spelled your name in charcoal
You left a permanent imprint of your identity on me, like a brand
All over my body
Every part of me was marked and affected by your presence
But these days
Now, in the present moment
I just walk with you
I am still with you, but we are simply walking together without the intensity of before
I let you stay
I have allowed you to remain a part of my life
A little further away
But not as close to me as you once were
These days I'll let you stay
I have come to a place where I can accept you without being overwhelmed by you
There were summer days and nights
During the warmer months, when I was living my life with a sense of freedom
When I was blind to you
When I didn't see or feel the presence of your darkness
You were quiet and you were still
You did not actively assert yourself during those times
Even when the moon was full
Even during moments of heightened emotion or energy
My temporary state of lightness would scare me
My moments of joy and freedom were fleeting and made me worry that you would return
After all, I was sure
I had a deep, lingering fear that you would inevitably return and disrupt my peace
You were most wrong then, I was daring
During those moments, I was actually the most resilient and bold in facing you
The things you've shown me over the years
The lessons and experiences you have given me through your darkness
The roads you blocked and how you'll define me
The ways in which you have hindered my progress and shaped my identity
These days I just talk with you
I can now communicate and interact with you more calmly and openly
These days, these days
Over time, I have learned to live with and accept you as a part of my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANE BRUN
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@chloethesemoments
"These Days"
There were nights and mornings
When you come to me
Found your way into my bones, my joints
Into my veins
Like an animal you coiled your darkness around me
You spelled your name in charcoal
All over my body
But these days
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
A little further away
But I walk with you
These days
I'll let you stay
There were summer days and nights
When I was blind to you
You were quiet and you were still
Even when the moon was full
My temporary state of lightness would scare me
After all, I was sure
You were most wrong then, I was daring
But these days
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
These days
I just talk with you
These days
I let you stay
A little further away
But I walk with you
These days
I let you stay
The things you've shown me over the years
The roads you blocked and how you will define me
These days
I just walk with you
These days
I let you stay
These days
I just talk with you
These days, these days
AZLyrics
@themysticmuse
This one's an old friend.
Always in rotation.
Always will be.
So grateful for Ane.🙏❤️
@reneeitzen6744
This is still one of the most powerful and relatable pieces of music that resonates with me on all levels. 🤍 Brun is a spectacular artist
@patbulle9220
With the other one, Daring to love , a master piece
@dreamcatcher3861
Lay quietly in the dark, put on your earphones and let this seep into your bones....
I felt I held my breath the whole way though.
Stunningly beautiful Ane Brun.
@maxmiggly5511
Beautiful lyrics. If you’ve ever strongly leaned in on &/or completely submerged yourself into your darkest self, in your darkest hours, if you’ve ever been depressed, anxiety riddled or had ptsd, &/or if you’ve ever had any addiction, or even a very strong predilection that grabs hold of you (alcohol, drugs, a person or even a relationship), then this song IMHO would be during your acceptance, acknowledgement of it & your awakening of it. Its raw, haunting & leans into whatever that is but doesn’t allow its clutch to submerge you. Silent acceptance of sorts, to be looked at when needed but always striving to move yourself forward. Atleast it is to me, just one gals view of it. LOVE this. Thank you!
@Graveltongue
This song swirled around my head through the last few months of my marriage. I keep it in a drawer with some old photographs.
@margaritdragos1923
You ok dawg ? Hope u good .same shit .
@MissRobynTN
I feel like I could have written this comment about 7 years ago. Thank you for putting into words what I could not.
@Graveltongue
@@MissRobynTN ❤️
@bobmathieson987
The conscious realization and understanding of the false self, the ego, is the beginning of a transformation into which awareness, liberation, true potential, and love become awakened. The true self can and must integrate with the old way of the past to begin again in "These Days".