Arve Henriksen (b. 1968) is a Norwegian trumpet player. His distinctive flu… Read Full Bio ↴Arve Henriksen (b. 1968) is a Norwegian trumpet player. His distinctive flute-like sound can be heard in such bands as Supersilent, Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Trygve Seim Ensemble, Veslefrekk, Jon Balke & Magnetic North Orchestra, and Nine Horses among others.

Arve studied at University of Trondheim, Department of Music, and has since 1989 worked as a freelance musician. He has worked with a wide selection of musicians, like Jon Balke, Anders Jormin, Edward Vesala, Jon Christensen, Marilyn Mazur, Marilyn Crispell, Nils Petter Molvær, Misha Alperin, Arkady Shilkloper, Marc Ducret, Ketil Bjørnstad, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Tore Brunborg.

DISCOGRAPHY

Chron, Rune Grammofon 2012
Cartography, ECM 2008
Strjon, Rune Grammofon 2007
Chiaroscuro, Rune Grammofon 2004
Sakuteiki, Rune Grammofon 2001

with Supersilent
"8" Rune Grammofon 2007
"7" [live DVD] Rune Grammofon 2005
"6" Rune Grammofon 2003
"5" Rune Grammofon 2001
"4" Rune Grammofon 1998
"1-3" Rune Grammofon 1997

with Veslefrekk
"Valse Mysterioso" NORCD 2004
"Veslefrekk" NORCD 1994

with Christian Wallumrød Ensemble
"A Year From Easter" ECM 2005
"Sofienberg Variations" ECM 2003
"No Birch" ECM 1998

with Trygve Seim Ensemble
"Sangam" ECM 2004
"Different Rivers" ECM 2000

with Food
"Last Supper" Rune Grammofon 2004
"Veggie" Rune Grammofon 2002
"Organic And GM Food" Feral 2001
"Food" Feral 1999

with Jon Balke Magnetic North Orchestra
"Kyanos" ECM 2002
"Solarized" Sonet/Emercy 1999

with Audun Kleive Generator X
"Ohmagoddabl" Jazzland 2004
"Generator X" Jazzland 2000

with Nine Horses
Snow Borne Sorrow Samadhi Sound 2005

and has numerous appearances on many other recordings.

Shelter from the Storm
Arve Henriksen Lyrics

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Those moments of desire
The force that pulled us under
The wire in the blood
That′s tearing us apart
You are my signature
The hand that writes my future
A hidden epitaph
The words beyond my reach

The wings of butterflies
Sow storms that never settle
Inside the silent room
Where we are all that's left
You are my signature
The hand that writes my future
The hidden epitaph
The words beyond my reach

So give me shelter from the storm

Give me shelter from the storm
Give me calm to know

Overall Meaning

what's true

The lyrics of Arve Henriksen's "Shelter from the Storm" express a deeply emotional and introspective exploration of desire, love, and the human condition. The song begins by referencing moments of intense desire that have caused a rift between two people. The force that pulls them asunder is likened to a wire in the blood, a powerful and entangling force that is tearing them apart. The singer then turns to his lover, stating that she is his signature, the hand that writes his future. Her love is a hidden epitaph, the words that are beyond his reach, indicating that his lover's love and presence in his life is a guiding force that he cannot fully comprehend, but that he knows is essential to his well-being.

The middle verse of the song shifts to describe the chaotic and unpredictable nature of life. The wings of a butterfly, normally seen as delicate and gentle, can actually sow storms that never settle. This is a powerful metaphor for the way that small actions and seemingly inconsequential moments can have ripples of impact that affect everything around us. It is in this tumultuous and unpredictable world that the singer and his lover find themselves, often feeling as though they are the only ones left in an empty and silent space.

The chorus of the song pleads for shelter from the storm, a plea to be enveloped in safety and peace that comes from knowing what is true. Ultimately, this song is a moving and powerful articulation of the way that human relationships are both life-giving and tumultuous, and how the search for safety and shelter is an essential part of our shared human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Those moments of desire
The instances of wanting something

The force that pulled us under
The power that brought us down

The wire in the blood
Something that is coursing through our veins

That's tearing us apart
The thing that is causing us to separate

You are my signature
You are my distinct identity

The hand that writes my future
The thing that dictates what's ahead in my life

A hidden epitaph
A hidden inscription

The words beyond my reach
The words that are unattainable

The wings of butterflies
The seemingly small things

Sow storms that never settle
That can create a path of chaos that never ends

Inside the silent room
In a place where there is only quietness