• 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
Vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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i morges da jeg drømte på min pute.
Vi tok skjerf og votter på, hastet veldig med å gå
snart var det tusen barnespor der ute.
Og vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner,
og når alle lyder pakkes inn i vatt.
Ja, vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner.
Først så trakk vi kjelken opp på en diger bakketopp
så suste vi avsted langt utpå jordet.
Og så bar det opp igjen, snart var vi på topp igjen.
Så lo vi mens vi akte, små og store.
Og vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner,
og når alle lyder pakkes inn i vatt.
Ja, vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner.
Kanskje lyser de til kvelden si'r: "Go' natt!"
Vi har bygget oss et slott som vi syns ble stort og flott
med prinser og med snedronning så vakker.
Vinterdagen tar farvel, vi må hjem nå er det kveld.
Vi ser på himlen at det lir og lakker.
Og vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner,
og når alle lyder pakkes inn i vatt.
Ja, vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner.
Kanskje lyser de til kvelden si'r: "Go' natt
The song "Vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner" by Christel Alsos is a lovely song about enjoying winter days with friends and family. The first verse speaks of waking up to fine snow and rushing to put on warm clothes to head out to play. The lyrics also talk about taking a sled to a hill and having fun sliding down it, making castles in the snow with princes and snow queens, and watching the setting sun turn the sky into the night.
The chorus "Og vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner" translates to "And we light our lanterns when it gets dark," emphasizing the importance of having light in the darkness. The chorus is repeated throughout the song and creates a cozy and warm atmosphere, reminding listeners of lighting candles and lanterns in the wintertime.
The song overall brings a very positive vibe to winter and tells us that it's not all about staying indoors in the warmth, but also having fun with friends and family while playing in the snow.
Line by Line Meaning
Sneen date lett og fin og strøk blidt mot ruten min
The snow fell gently and softly brushed against my window.
i morges da jeg drømte på min pute.
This morning, while I was dreaming on my pillow.
Vi tok skjerf og votter på, hastet veldig med å gå
We quickly put on our scarves and mittens and hurried to go.
snart var det tusen barnespor der ute.
Soon there were a thousand children's footprints out there.
Og vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner,
And we light our lanterns when it gets dark,
og når alle lyder pakkes inn i vatt.
and when all sounds are muffled by snow.
Ja, vi tenner våre lykter når det mørkner.
Yes, we light our lanterns when it gets dark.
Kanskje lyser de til kvelden si'r: "Go' natt!"
Perhaps they shine and say: "Good night!" to the evening.
Først så trakk vi kjelken opp på en diger bakketopp
First, we pulled the sled up to a huge hilltop.
så suste vi avsted langt utpå jordet.
Then we flew far out onto the field.
Og så bar det opp igjen, snart var vi på topp igjen.
And then we went up again, soon we were back on top.
Så lo vi mens vi akte, små og store.
We laughed while sledging, young and old alike.
Vi har bygget oss et slott som vi syns ble stort og flott
We built ourselves a castle that we thought was big and beautiful.
med prinser og med snedronning så vakker.
With princes and a beautiful snow queen.
Vinterdagen tar farvel, vi må hjem nå er det kveld.
The winter day says goodbye, we have to go home, it's evening now.
Vi ser på himlen at det lir og lakker.
We see in the sky that it's getting late.
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.