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.
To Netter
Arif Lyrics
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Har to chicks og begge er med
Hjertet er kaldere enn en iglo
Så jeg er sykt cool som chico
Du fakker med et ikon
Bare dans for meg bare bounce for meg
Det er ran på vei sånn du legger an på meg
Hun bruker bare klør Shere Khan på meg
Gjør fuktig ting oppi boblebadet
Hun ser best uten klær på æh æh
God damn hun bare er sånn
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Rolig rolig rolig
Hun her kan aldri ligge rolig
Strekker seg i plastelina
Hun er steinere enn våpen fra palestina
Sipper vino vino kjenner stilo
Rumpa er rundere enn huet til CeeLo
Hun er down for en negro
Eksen er skeivere enn tenna til Ronaldinho
Hun sier "Du jobber for mye"
Jeg sa "Du snakker for mye"
Jeg har bare rullepapir
Du må ikke snakke på livet
Å være modell e'kke vanskelig æhh
Hun ler for jeg har jokes for days
Vært down for en neger før jeg blir paid
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Rolig rolig rolig
Hun her kan aldri ligge rolig
Strekker seg i plastelina
Hun er steinere enn våpen fra palestina
Rolig rolig rolig
Hun her kan aldri ligge rolig
Strekker seg i plastelina
Hun er steinere enn våpen fra palestina
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hun ringer meg ringer meg ringer meg
På lydløs mens hu andre ligger her
De vet at de bytter på å ligge her
De vil spille med en spiller det er like greit
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Hakke sovet på to netter prøver å ligge med to jenter
Rolig rolig rolig
Hun her kan aldri ligge rolig
Strekker seg i plastelina
Hun er steinere enn våpen fra palestina
The lyrics of "To Netter" by Arif depict a story about a man who feels lonely and abandoned by his lover. He sings about how he has been putting "plasters on the heart" after his significant other stops visiting him, and wonders if this is the end of their story. He still sings and dances for her despite her absence and realizes that he has spent many nights being lonely. The singer finds himself crying and dancing alone, wishing for his significant other to come back.
The lyrics also explore the singer's self-image and how his significant other perceives him. The singer is aware that his significant other calls him "light skin" even though he is "dark skin," but he still considers himself "delicious." He unsure of his desirability and asks himself if he is still attractive without his significant other. He also acknowledges that his significant other took away his senses, making him feel lost and confused.
The song utilizes repetition to emphasize the singer's loneliness and pain, with the line "Tusen netter, tusen dager" (translates to "A thousand nights, a thousand days") appearing frequently throughout the song. The use of figurative language such as "putting plasters on the heart" suggests that the singer has been hurt emotionally and needs time to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Alaska når jeg er hjemme alene
I feel isolated and disconnected when I am alone at home.
Hun vi'kke besøke meg lengre
The person I care about no longer wants to visit me.
Er det slutten på vår historie, baby?
Is this the end of our relationship?
Putter plaster på plaster på hjertet mitt, baby, baby
I am trying to mend my broken heart.
Se, jeg synger for deg
I am singing for you.
Jeg danser for deg
I am dancing for you.
Som er snill mot meg
You have always been good to me.
Det finnes ingen som meg, nei
I am one of a kind.
Du vil bare danse alene
You only want to dance by yourself.
Har vært så mange ensomme netter
I have spent countless lonely nights.
Gråter og danser for meg selv
I cry and dance alone.
I natt, for alltid
Tonight, and forever.
Bli med, for evig
Come with me, forever.
Tusen netter, tusen dager
A thousand nights, a thousand days.
En liten bit av meg selv er på seiling
A small part of me is lost.
Og klokken er fem og jeg er
It's five o'clock and I am still out.
Fortsatt på byen på sightseeing
Still exploring the city.
Hun kaller meg light skin
She refers to me as light skin.
Selv om jeg er dark skin
Even though I have dark skin.
Men jeg er deilig
But I am still attractive.
Er jeg fortsatt deilig?
Am I still desirable?
Jeg spør meg selv
I ask myself.
Jeg finner ikke de svarene
I cannot find the answers.
Du tok mine sanser vekk
You took my senses away.
Jeg vi'kke gå ut i blinde mer
I will not blindly go outside anymore.
Skyter på meg
They shoot at me.
Dreper min samvittighet
Killing my conscience.
Og jeg faller, faller
And I fall, fall.
Men lander på begge ben
But I land on my feet.
Tusen ne-da-ah-ah
A thousand nights, a thousand days.
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Selina Jeanette
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Where is the french part?