• 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
Remember It Now
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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I know your kind
You move without a sound
Leave no trace
(Bridge)
Oh why do I deserve?
Oh I know it's not gonna change
()
This will never come again
The sweet taste – I see you like it
Was the first time, I remember it now
I will never walk alone in ruins
I see the marble floors and bare feet
I remember it now
()
Oh I don't think we've met before
But I've seen you around
Promises in every sweet embrace
I've caught their fall
(Bridge)
Oh why do I deserve?
Oh I know it's not gonna change
()
This will never come again
The sweet taste – I see you like it
Was the first time, I remember it now
I will never walk alone in ruins
I see the marble floors and bare feet
I remember it now
The lyrics of "Remember It Now" by Christel Alsos tell a story of a person who seems to recognize someone they've encountered before but never formally met. The first verse sets the tone with a sense of familiarity and recognition, the singer notes that they've seen this person before and can identify their behavior as one that leaves no trace. The bridge evokes a sense of inner turmoil, questioning why they deserve the situation they find themselves in, knowing that nothing is going to change.
The chorus holds the key to deciphering the meaning of the song. The singer recalls a memorable experience where they will "never walk alone in ruins," seeing "marble floors and bare feet." This suggests that they shared an intimate moment with the person they've seen before, and they are holding onto that memory. The second verse deepens that relationship, acknowledging the "promises in every sweet embrace" and the singer's willingness to catch their fall.
Overall, "Remember It Now" is a song about holding onto a memory of a fleeting but significant experience, attempting to capture its essence and keep it forever. It's about clinging to a moment that felt like it could never come again and cherishing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I've seen you here before
I recognize you from this place
I know your kind
I understand the type of person you are
You move without a sound
You are very quiet and stealthy
Leave no trace
You don't leave behind any evidence of your presence
Oh why do I deserve?
Why am I worthy of this?
Oh I know it's not gonna change
I understand that the situation won't improve
This will never come again
This moment is unique and cannot be repeated
The sweet taste – I see you like it
You enjoy the pleasant feeling
Was the first time, I remember it now
I recall the initial experience fondly
I will never walk alone in ruins
I will always have someone with me, even in difficult times
I see the marble floors and bare feet
I envision a grand but imperfect setting
Oh I don't think we've met before
I don't believe we've been introduced
But I've seen you around
I've noticed you before
Promises in every sweet embrace
I detect pledges of commitment in every affectionate encounter
I've caught their fall
I've helped someone when they were struggling
Writer(s): CHRISTEL ALSOS, TOBIAS FROBERG, CHRISTEL ALSOS MONSEN
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.