In early 2014, Arif signed a career management deal with Nora Collective. While working on his long-play debut, Arif released one of the biggest urban hits of the summer of 2014; “Lowkey” and in January 2015, he released the radio-friendly “Kanke Gi Opp” (feat. Magnus Eliassen), the first single from the April 2015 album “HighEnd / Asfalt” - raising the expectations for his album debut even further.
Background:
In the wake of the critically acclaimed EP, along with the national hit “Gal”, Arif was named Untouched Artist of The Year - a prestigeful aknowledgement for new, independent artists, presented by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). After his performance at Norwegian music festival by:Larm, Arif was hailed as a rising star by VG, P3, Dagbladet and Aftenposten - some of Norway’s largest media outlets. This paved the way for a career step in the right direction when major label EMI/Warner Music Group signed Arif in early 2013. He released his well recieved sophomore-EP “Aldri & Alltid” in the fall of 2013, which had a more dark and serious theme than his debut release.
Arif’s music and impressively energetic live performances, combined with his charismatic appearance, has helped earn Arif gigs at the biggest festivals, his own t-shirt collection together with the Varner Group, as well as several radio and TV performances, including a guest role in TV show “Helt Perfekt” with comedian Thomas Giertsen.
Svarte Roser
Arif Lyrics
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Bør ikke være sånn, noen ganger putter meg foran deg
Bare blir sånn, bare er sånn, sier det selv
Sier det selv, jeg er en asshole
Kanskje en gang en annen tid, kanskje vi har mere tid
For jeg tror på noe så blindt, prioriterer bare mitt
Begynner å ta deg for gitt, du er lei av å vente på no dritt
Paranoide tanker, svømmer til luft I en Jack D flaske
Husker fortsatt dagen da vi møttes
Hadde dårlig tid I sommer, men vi prøvde
Håper du lever livet og har det bra
For jeg glemmer aldri tingene du sa
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Du kjenner min fortid, vi planla vår fremtid
Vi lever I nåtid, hun spurte meg 'hva med vår tid?'
Jeg spilte dum som ja april og mai tyv
Jokesa få'kke redda deg nå, kid
Falsk latter, måtte lette trykket
Hun er på vei til å stikke
Pusta dypt, men det ble til et host
Måtte gjøre no kjapt, vi'kke få hjerte mitt most
Husker du da always jeg sklei inn I målet
Put it here in the morning
Brutal, gikk inn til du ikke kunne gå mer
Gikk inn som en rovdyr
Den ting du begjærer er den større fryd
Og jagende eie
Husker fortsatt dagen da vi møttes
Hadde dårlig tid I sommer, men vi prøvde
Håper du lever livet og har det bra
For jeg glemmer aldri tingene du sa
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Vil finne svaret I en bønn
Var det som jeg levde I en drøm
Noen ganger føles drømmer som virkelighet
Ville si virkelighet bare var en drøm
En musiker som er fattig
Du er på no high end shit, Mette Marit
Og jeg har aldri hatt blått blod
Fant deg en ny en, faen skjer med oss to?
Vil ikke åpne meg helt
Kanskje jeg er gal, rett og slett
Kanskje jeg er gal etter deg
Kanskje jeg er gal etter sex
Selv om det var galt så var det rett
Fuck alt, det er Færdiih
Det er meg på no mad shit
Jesus gjorde vann om til vin
La oss drikke tårer til en gravlagt fremtid
Husker fortsatt dagen da vi møttes
Hadde dårlig tid I sommer, men vi prøvde
Håper du lever livet og har det bra
For jeg glemmer aldri tingene du sa
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Det er sånn det går
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
The lyrics to Arif's song Svarte Roser deal with themes of self-love, priorities, and regrets. The singer admits to loving himself more than his partner and sometimes putting himself ahead of her. He acknowledges that he can be selfish and takes his partner for granted, and he fears that she is tired of waiting for him. The singer also reflects on the early days of their relationship, how they planned their future together, and how they now live in the present. He hopes that his partner is happy and remembers the things she said to him. The song ends with the singer expressing his internal struggles and confusion and a sense of regret over what might have been.
The song is intriguing because it offers a raw and honest perspective on relationships, self-love, and regret. It is a vivid account of the complexities of human emotions and the struggles of balancing self-interest and relationships. Arif's delivery of the lyrics is impassioned and heartfelt, adding a layer of authenticity and depth to the song's meaning. Overall, Svarte Roser is a powerful and thought-provoking song that offers a compelling insight into the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Elsker meg selv mer enn deg
I prioritize myself more than you
Bør ikke være sånn, noen ganger putter meg foran deg
I shouldn't be like this, but sometimes I prioritize myself over you
Bare blir sånn, bare er sånn, sier det selv
It just happens, and I admit it
Sier det selv, jeg er en asshole
I admit that I am being selfish and insensitive
Kanskje en gang en annen tid, kanskje vi har mere tid
Maybe someday in the future, we'll have more time for each other
For jeg tror på noe så blindt, prioriterer bare mitt
I believe in something blindly and only prioritize myself
Begynner å ta deg for gitt, du er lei av å vente på no dritt
I am starting to take you for granted, and you're tired of waiting for nothing
Paranoide tanker, svømmer til luft I en Jack D flaske
I have paranoid thoughts and drown them with alcohol
Litt bab I asken, prøver å rømme fra livets vansker
I'm trying to escape life's difficulties by being distracted with small things
Husker fortsatt dagen da vi møttes
I still remember the day we met
Hadde dårlig tid I sommer, men vi prøvde
We tried to make the most of the little time we had that summer
Håper du lever livet og har det bra
I hope you're living your life well and happy
For jeg glemmer aldri tingene du sa
I never forget the things you said
Det er sånn det går
That's just how it goes
Såvidt, såvidt, såvidt
Just barely, almost, nearly
Du kjenner min fortid, vi planla vår fremtid
You know my past, and we planned our future together
Vi lever I nåtid, hun spurte meg 'hva med vår tid?'
We are living in the present, and she asked me, 'what about our future together?'
Jeg spilte dum som ja april og mai tyv
I pretended to be naive and innocent like a child
Jokesa få'kke redda deg nå, kid
Jokes won't save you now, kid
Falsk latter, måtte lette trykket
Fake laughter to relieve the pressure
Hun er på vei til å stikke
She is about to leave
Pusta dypt, men det ble til et host
I took a deep breath, but it turned into a cough
Måtte gjøre no kjapt, vi'kke få hjerte mitt most
I had to do something quickly, or my heart would be crushed
Husker du da always jeg sklei inn I målet
Do you remember when I slid into your goal?
Put it here in the morning
We did it again in the morning
Brutal, gikk inn til du ikke kunne gå mer
Brutal, went in until you couldn't take it anymore
Gikk inn som en rovdyr
I went in like a predator
Den ting du begjærer er den større fryd
The thing you desire is the greater pleasure
Og jagende eie
And to own and possess
Vil finne svaret I en bønn
I want to find the answer in a prayer
Var det som jeg levde I en drøm
It felt like I was living in a dream
Noen ganger føles drømmer som virkelighet
Sometimes dreams feel like reality
Ville si virkelighet bare var en drøm
I wished reality was just a dream
En musiker som er fattig
A musician who is poor
Du er på no high end shit, Mette Marit
You are on some high-end stuff, Mette Marit
Og jeg har aldri hatt blått blod
And I have never had blue blood
Fant deg en ny en, faen skjer med oss to?
You found someone new, what's happening to us?
Vil ikke åpne meg helt
I don't want to open up completely
Kanskje jeg er gal, rett og slett
Maybe I'm just crazy
Kanskje jeg er gal etter deg
Maybe I'm crazy about you
Kanskje jeg er gal etter sex
Maybe I'm crazy about sex
Selv om det var galt så var det rett
Even though it was wrong, it felt right
Fuck alt, det er Færdiih
Fuck everything, that's Færdiih
Det er meg på no mad shit
That's me on some crazy stuff
Jesus gjorde vann om til vin
Jesus turned water into wine
La oss drikke tårer til en gravlagt fremtid
Let's drink tears for a buried future
Contributed by Jayce T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Selina Jeanette
on Flexnes
Where is the french part?