• Her first release was the single “Come on” in 2006.
• Her debut album “Closing the Distance” was released January 15th 2007 sold 30.000 copies (Platinum) in three months, making her one of the best selling artists in Norway that year.
• She has been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Awards four times: Best music video for “Come on” in 2006, Best New Artist in 2007, Best female artist for the album “Closing the distance” in 2007 and Best female artist for the album “Tomorrow is” in 2010.
• The song “Still” (Closing the distance) was featured in the Tyler Perry movie “Why did I get married too”, featuring Janet Jackson as one of the actors in 2010.
• “When the light dies out” (Closing the distance) and “Found” (Presence) has been featured on “The Vampire Diaries” (US).
Growing up in Fauske, Christel started to sing and perform at home at an early age. – I come from a family where music is a natural part of our everyday lives. She grew up with her mom, sister and grandmother singing in choirs and her guitar loving dad.
When Christel Alsos made her debut in 2007 she was a breath of fresh air in the Norwegian music scene. The talented girl from up north managed to mesmerize the audience with her distinctive voice and melanolic melodies. Her debut album, “Closing the distance” sold to Platinum and Christel was nominated for three Grammy Awards in Norway. Her second album “Tomorrow is” followed in 2010 and gave her another Grammy nomination.
The third album “Presence” was recorded in a 300 year old house at Gotland (SE) .
Releases
Closing the Distance (2007), Sony Music/Columbia
Tomorrow is (2010), Sony Music/Columbia
Presence (2013), Sony Music/Columbia
I Den Kalde Vinter (2013), Sony Music/Columbia
Please Say
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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Though I know they don't lead anywhere
But you'd understand if you knew how to mend
A heart that cannot be found
I say"Thanks, I am fine" – I can handle the line
Between the good, the good and the bad
No I don't need a hand, I'm the queen of the land
All ready to burst – Please say:
You feel so lost
But just so you know
I'm still right here
So many times I've been stuck in goodbyes
Though I know they don't lead anywhere
But you'd understand if you flew just to land
So far away from here
I say "Thanks I am fine" and I balance the line
Between the happy and the sad
No I don't need a hand, I'm the queen of the land
All ready to burst – Please say:
Though you're right here
You feel so lost
But just so you know
I'm still right here
In "Please Say," Christel Alsos sings about a common experience for many people: feeling lost and stuck in their own emotions but pretending everything is fine. She admits that she has been caught up in lies and goodbyes, knowing that they don't lead anywhere but still unable to break the pattern. She asks for someone to please acknowledge her pain and be there for her, even if they feel lost themselves.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of isolation and a struggle to connect with others. The singer portrays herself as the queen of the land, someone who doesn't need anyone's help but is ready to burst with emotion. She acknowledges that the person she is singing to may also be struggling, but she still wants them to know that she is there for them. The repetition of the phrase "though you're right here, you feel so lost, but just so you know, I'm still right here" emphasizes the importance of being present for each other, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
So many times I've been caught up in lies
I have lied many times and found myself in difficult situations because of it.
Though I know they don't lead anywhere
I understand that lying doesn't lead anywhere good.
But you'd understand if you knew how to mend
If you knew how to heal a heart that's lost, you would understand why I have lied.
A heart that cannot be found
My heart feels lost and I don't know how to fix it.
I say 'Thanks, I am fine' – I can handle the line
I often say I'm okay, even when I'm not.
Between the good, the good and the bad
I am good at balancing between the good and the bad in my life.
No I don't need a hand, I'm the queen of the land
I am independent and can handle things on my own.
All ready to burst – Please say:
I am reaching my breaking point and need someone to talk to.
Though you're right here
You are physically present but emotionally unavailable.
You feel so lost
You are also struggling and don't know how to help me.
But just so you know
I want you to understand that I still need you, even if you're lost too.
I'm still right here
I am still present and need your support.
So many times I've been stuck in goodbyes
I have said goodbye to people and situations that I didn't want to leave.
Though I know they don't lead anywhere
I understand that saying goodbye doesn't always lead to a better situation.
But you'd understand if you flew just to land
If you have experienced the pain of leaving something behind, you would understand my struggles.
So far away from here
I feel distant from where I want to be in life.
I say 'Thanks I am fine' and I balance the line
I often pretend that I am okay when I am not.
Between the happy and the sad
I can balance my emotions between being happy and sad.
No I don't need a hand, I'm the queen of the land
I am capable of handling things on my own, even when I am struggling.
All ready to burst – Please say:
I am reaching my breaking point and need someone to talk to.
Though you're right here
You are present, but emotionally unavailable to me.
You feel so lost
You are also struggling and don't know how to help me.
But just so you know
I still need your support even if you're struggling too.
I'm still right here
I am still present and need your support.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mountain Mama & Sons
My new favourite female voice. So much emotion. ❤️
grylille
Goosebumps! :D Beautiful!
Isabeeell93
Kjempe fin sang :)
Natasa Radojev
speechless...
saeed alamrony
queen#
LuisXY
WOW