Is It True
Anita Skorgan Lyrics
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I thought I saw your face
as the Sunday morning due
melted every trace
Did you walk the earth in vain
conquering the dead
or did life make you forget
the crown upon your head
Are you coming back someday
Is it true what they
About you
If it's true will you be
A guiding light to me
and the few that still believe
You went missing from our life
you're nowhere to be seen
not in heaven not on earth
but somewhere in a dream
Tell me how you see the world
Watching from afar
Is this all that we can be
Is this who we are
Is it true what they say
Are you coming back someday
Is it true what they
About you
If its true will you be
A guiding light to me
and the few that still believe
If its true will you be
A guiding light to me
and the few that still believe
For few that still believe
The lyrics of Anita Skorgan's song "Is It True" revolve around the idea of someone who has gone missing from the lives of the people around them. The song begins with the singer mentioning how they thought they saw the person they are addressing, but it turns out to be just an illusion. The lyrics then go on to speculate about the missing person's whereabouts and ponder if they will ever return.
The singer questions whether the person they are addressing conquered the dead or if they have forgotten their own potential. They wonder if the rumors about the person's return are true and if they will act as a guiding light for those who still believe in them. The lyrics are tinged with a sense of longing and uncertainty, with the singer wondering how the person they are looking for sees the world now that they are no longer a part of it.
This song's emotional resonance is amplified by Skorgan's delivery, which is heartfelt and sincere. The plaintive melody of the song emphasizes the sense of loss and sadness in the lyrics, while the slow tempo and sparse instrumentation give the song a haunting quality.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I caught a glimpse of you
The singer believes they saw the person in question.
I thought I saw your face as the Sunday morning dew melted every trace
The person in question disappeared like the morning dew, leaving no trace.
Did you walk the earth in vein, conquering the dead or did life make you forget the crown upon your head
The singer questions if the person in question lived without purpose, forgetting their own worth.
Is it true what they say, are you coming back someday
The artist asks if the rumors of the person's return are true.
Is it true what they say about you
The artist wants to know if the rumors about the person are true and if they truly were special.
If it's true, will you be a guiding light to me and the few that still believe
The singer hopes that the person in question will return and guide them, and the others who still believe in them.
You went missing from our life, you're nowhere to be seen, not in heaven not on earth but somewhere in a dream
The person in question is no longer present in anyone's life, and can only be seen in dreams or memories.
Tell me how you see the world, watching from afar
The artist asks the person in question to share their perspective of the world from afar.
Is this all that we can be, is this who we are
The artist reflects on themselves and questions if they can be more or if this is all they are.
If it's true, will you be a guiding light to me and the few that still believe
The artist hopes that the person in question will return and guide them, and the others who still believe in them.
If it's true, will you be a guiding light to me and the few that still believe, for few that still believe
The singer repeats their hope that the person in question will return and guide them, and the few that still believe.
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arne Bang Huseby
This song was recently sung by Lene Marlin in the Norwegian TV-series "Hver gang vi møtes" (Each time we meet). What a beautiful song!! And while Marlin certainly did an excellant and touching version, I still prefer Anita's own. Her soft and clear voice and delicate piano playing is so perfect for this melody. This is definitely my favorite Skorgan song. Thanks a lot for posting this video!
banquo46
Also heard it on Radio 2-That poor man- he showed such restraint and respect, he has given me a little more faith in human kind.
Paul Williams
very nice this is real music you got the magic
paula paisley
I heard it on the radio as well..It followed an interview with a guy whos only daughter had been knocked over and killed by a failed asylum seeker..I cried my eyes out listening to this song, a truly beautiful voice and a great song...Thank you for posting..
benny tominey
pure magic
Mary Wheeler
Heard this on the Radio this afternoon , and been searching for it since its beautiful xx
Carys Standing
This is the most beautiful song, she has such a presencexBeth
Anthony G McGuigan
Outstanding
laura green
this is such a beaituful song was played at my nans funeral perfect words
Marita Mogen Solbakken
Anita Skorgan må ha en av de mest fantastiske stemmene som finnes - også eminent piannist!