• 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
Too Much
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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I miss you now I am lost
Not finding a way to where you are
There is a line we’ve been making
And there’s no right side it is a test
A cruel test we have to survive
I think I love you too much
Without your hand i am losing
I am looking for reasons too
I am not sleeping not dreaming
But believe me I have cried it is a test
A cruel test we have to survive
I think I love you too much
The lyrics to Christel Alsos's song "Too Much" speak of a profound sense of longing and loneliness in the absence of someone dear. The opening lines, "Without you close I'm lonely, I miss you now I am lost," express the emptiness experienced when the person is not nearby, highlighting the importance of their presence. The singer is struggling to find their way back to this person, symbolized by the line they have been making, emphasizing the difficulties they face in reuniting. The absence of a "right side" suggests that there are no easy answers or solutions to this longing; it is a challenging test they must endure.
The chorus, "I think I love you too much," reveals the depth of the singer's feelings. This line conveys a sense of overwhelming love, perhaps bordering on obsession, which further intensifies the pain of separation. The lyrics communicate that the hand of this person is essential for the singer's well-being, highlighting the significance of their touch. The pain experienced without their touch causes the singer to desperately search for reasons and answers.
The line, "I am not sleeping, not dreaming, but believe me, I have cried; it is a test, a cruel test we have to survive," highlights the emotional turmoil the singer is enduring. They are unable to find solace in sleep or dreaming, further emphasizing their profound distress. Despite the pain, they acknowledge that this test of love is both challenging and cruel, yet they remain determined to survive it. The overall theme of the song revolves around the overwhelming love and deep longing for another person, and the various trials and tests one must endure in such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Without you close i’m lonely
I feel a deep sense of loneliness when you are not near me
I miss you now I am lost
My longing for you has left me feeling emotionally lost
Not finding a way to where you are
I can't seem to find a path that leads me to you
There is a line we’ve been making
We have been creating a connection between us
And there’s no right side it is a test
There is no clear answer or solution, it is a challenging situation
A cruel test we have to survive
This difficult situation is a challenge that we must overcome together
I think I love you too much
I believe my love for you is excessively strong
Without your hand I am losing
Without your support and guidance, I am feeling lost
Touch with you and in this pain
Lacking physical contact with you intensifies my emotional pain
I am looking for reasons too
I am searching for explanations or justifications
I am not sleeping not dreaming
I am unable to sleep or experience pleasant dreams
But believe me I have cried it is a test
Even though I have shed tears, this is still a difficult challenge
A cruel test we have to survive
This challenging situation is something we must endure and overcome
I think I love you too much
I believe my love for you is overwhelmingly intense
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