Bertine started her musical journey at a young age, penning her first songs aged just 12. After emerging from a more classical route and music college, she began to concentrate on her long-term fantasy to become a singer-songwriter. Her debut album Morbid Late Night Show, released in 1998, was followed by the Tore Johansson (Cardigans) produced Beautiful So Far in 2000, before Sweet Injections was released in 2003, produced by electronic experts Howie B and Magnus Fiennes and two tracks with producer Richard X (Sugababes, Rachel Stevens) including the hit single Girl Like You, all to widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
In 2004 Bertine released the more commercial single Fake Your Beauty which became her second best hit to date. The single Ah-Ah was followed by the album Rollerskating, produced by Fred 'Pleasure' Ball.
In 2006 she released the singles 500 and Midnight followed by the album My Italian Greyhound on which she worked again with Fred 'Pleasure' Ball as a producer. This is expected to be her last album as she plans to move into songwriting for other artists.
Bertine is a multiple Norwegian Grammy winner, has played to 60,000 people a night, alongside Chrissie Hynde and Sheryl Crow at Lilleth Fair. She has toured across the world.
Awards:
* Spellemannprisen 1998: 'Best debut album' and 'Best pop album'
* Hitawards 1998: 'Female artist of the year'
* Hitawards 2000: 'Female artist of the year'
* Spellemannprisen 2000: 'Pop soloist of the year'
Website: www.bertine.com
This Moment
Bertine Zetlitz Lyrics
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You adore her
Drives you crazy, you adore her
Tough you like me, 'cos I'm clever
I can never be her
Like a candy
In the night time
Though I'm good at telling stories
I can never be her
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
As if we're really having fun
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
I can pretend that I'm the one
She's got nothing
You adore her
Like a puppet, you adore her
Though you love my heavy breathing
I can never be her.
I keep calling
In the night time
I keep falling in the night time
Though I'm solving all your problems
I can never be her
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
Like it's impossible to loose
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
Though I don't really get to choose
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
Like it's impossible to loose
Let's make this moment last forever
(Let's make this moment last forever)
Though I don't really get to choose
In Bertine Zetlitz's song "This Moment," the singer is acknowledging her lover's attraction towards another woman, describing her as "pretty" and "driving him crazy." The singer recognizes that despite her own cleverness and storytelling ability, she will never be able to compete with this other woman. The woman is described as a "candy" that comes in handy in the night time, indicating that she may be just a temporary pleasure for her lover while the singer is a problem solver, always there for him when he needs her.
However, despite her knowledge of her lover's infatuation with the other woman, the singer urges him to make the moment last forever and pretend that she is the one. She acknowledges that she may not be the first choice, but she is willing to do what it takes to hold on to this moment of happiness with him. The repeated chorus of "Let's make this moment last forever" reminds the listener to savor the fleeting moments of joy in life, even if they cannot last forever.
Overall, the song explores the complexities of relationships and the struggle to maintain one's sense of self-worth in the face of competition and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
She is pretty
You find her attractive
You adore her
You have great admiration for her
Drives you crazy, you adore her
She excites you and you're infatuated with her
Tough you like me, 'cos I'm clever
You appreciate my intelligence and wit
I can never be her
I can never match her physical attractiveness or hold the same level of appeal
Like a candy
Sweet and enjoyable
In the night time
When it's dark outside
Comes in handy in the night time
It's useful to have around when it's dark outside
Though I'm good at telling stories
I excel at communicating with words
I can never be her
I can never match her physical attractiveness or hold the same level of appeal
Let's make this moment last forever
Let's make the present time seem eternal
(Let's make this moment last forever)
(Repeated chorus for emphasis)
As if we're really having fun
As if our current enjoyment is genuine
I can pretend that I'm the one
I can imagine that I'm the focal point of your desire
She's got nothing
She lacks substance or merit
Like a puppet, you adore her
You're easily swayed by her actions or words
Though you love my heavy breathing
You appreciate my passionate intensity
I can never be her.
I can never match her physical attractiveness or hold the same level of appeal
I keep calling
I continue to reach out to you
I keep falling in the night time
I keep getting emotionally invested when it's dark outside
Though I'm solving all your problems
I'm capable of helping you overcome issues
Let's make this moment last forever
Let's make the present time seem eternal
(Let's make this moment last forever)
(Repeated chorus for emphasis)
Like it's impossible to lose
As if we couldn't fail or be defeated
Though I don't really get to choose
Despite my lack of control over the outcome
Let's make this moment last forever
Let's make the present time seem eternal
(Let's make this moment last forever)
(Repeated chorus for emphasis)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDERIK BALL
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