In May 2011, whilst Frida was sitting her final exams, her first single, “Closer”, was released. Her evocative lyrics and unforgettable voice has been spellbinding radio listeners since.
«I would describe “Closer” as a light, summery song about young love, and let my listeners interpret it as they wish. But essentially the song is about having feelings for someone who does not reciprocate», explains Frida.
“Closer”, written by Frida and produced by Lars Hustoft and Yngve Høyland, quickly made its way to the top of the official radio charts in Norway and became the most played Norwegian song on radio in 2011.
In the autumn of 2011, Frida moved to Oslo to work full-time on her forthcoming album, recording songs in Rainbow Studio and Propeller Studios. Frida writes all of her own lyrics, and has collaborated with Lene Marlin, Simone Larsen, Thomas Kongshavn and Martin Sjølie on the album, in addition to Lars Hustoft.
«I want to write songs that people will recognise parts of themselves in, so it will be a personal album. It is important to me that all the songs come from me and that it’s real», says Frida.
“Closer” quickly received attention in the rest of Scandinavia and in Europe and the track will be released in Italy, Germany, Sweden and Denmark in 2012. A new music video, directed by André Chocron, has been recorded to coincide with the European release.
«With “Closer” topping the radio charts in Norway, I have had a taste of how incredible it feels to connect with listeners. It has been such an exciting year for me – so many things have happened and so many things have changed.»
Fridas second single, “You Are Not Alone”, released in Norway in January 2012, is a ballad that shows a more sombre side of Frida.
Fridas debut album, entitled September, will be released on the 20th of April 2012 and will contain both up-tempo pop songs like “Closer” and gentler ballads. The album title represents the melancholy of the changing seasons – the fight between lightness and darkness, sadness and happiness.
Frida is ready for the adventures that 2012 will bring. «I am very open to new things and take all the chances I am given. This is all incredibly exciting. Of course it’s a lot of hard work, but this is what I want to do. I have so much to look forward to.»
You Are Not Alone
Frida Amundsen Lyrics
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is on my mind and on my shoulder
And I can't seem to find
the peace I need
When the burned and battered ground
beneath my feet is getting colder
That's when you call me close to you
And I feel like I am drowning
When every breath of air is hard to draw
When my heart feels like a stone
And I'm struggling on my own
I turn around and find my strenght in you
You're alone
You are one in a million
Everyday in the world on your own
When the battlefield is roaring with silence
Just remember
When you face the unknown
You're not alone
Your light of love surrounded me
Even in my darkest hour
Your strength was like a tower tall and true
The sacrifice you made
The price you paid to see me through
I owe the better part of me to you
You're alone
You are one in a million
Everyday in the world on your own
When the battlefield is roaring with silence
Just remember
When you face the unknown
You're not alone
You're not alone
We're alone
We are one in a million
Fighting battles everyday on your own
When the battlefield is roaring with silence
but all that you hear is silence
Just remember
When you face the unknown
You're not alone
You're not alone
You're not alone
In Frida Amundsen’s song "You Are Not Alone", the lyrics convey a message of hope and comfort to those who feel weighed down by the challenges and struggles of life. The song explores the idea of feeling alone and lost in the world but ultimately finding comfort and strength in someone who offers love and support. The opening verse describes the feeling of being burdened by the weight of the world and unable to find peace. The chorus then reassures the listener that they are not alone, even when they feel like they are facing the unknown.
The second verse reinforces the idea of feeling lost and drowning in darkness but finding strength and solace in the support and sacrifice of the person being addressed. The final chorus expands this message to include all those fighting battles on their own and reminds the listener that they are never truly alone. The repetition of the phrase "you're not alone" underscores the central message of the song and encourages the listener to seek out and hold onto those sources of support and love.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Are Not Alone" offer a message of hope and comfort to those struggling with the challenges of life. The song encourages the listener to reach out for help and reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
When the weight of the world
is on my mind and on my shoulder
And I can't seem to find
the peace I need
When the burned and battered ground
beneath my feet is getting colder
That's when you call me close to you
During times when the burden of the world is upon me, and I feel like I cannot find inner peace, and the environment around me deteriorates, you come to my aid and offer me the support that I need.
Whenever darkness falls
And I feel like I am drowning
When every breath of air is hard to draw
When my heart feels like a stone
And I'm struggling on my own
I turn around and find my strenght in you
When difficult times come and I feel like I am alone, unable to breathe or move, and I am struggling on my own with a heavy heart, I turn to you to find my strength and pull through.
You're alone
You are one in a million
Everyday in the world on your own
When the battlefield is roaring with silence
Just remember
When you face the unknown
You're not alone
Although you may feel like you are alone in the world, remember that you are unique, one in a million, and even when the circumstances around you are silent and unnerving, take solace in the fact that you are not alone in the unknown future.
Your light of love surrounded me
Even in my darkest hour
Your strength was like a tower tall and true
The sacrifice you made
The price you paid to see me through
I owe the better part of me to you
At my lowest point, you shrouded me with your love's brightness, your fortitude was solid and unwavering. You were willing to go to great lengths to lend me a helping hand, and I owe you everything good about myself.
We're alone
We are one in a million
Fighting battles everyday on your own
When the battlefield is roaring with silence
but all that you hear is silence
Just remember
When you face the unknown
You're not alone
You're not alone
You're not alone
Even though we might feel like we are fighting our battles solo, remember that every one of us is unique and rare. When the world around us falls quiet, and there seems to be no sound coming through, it's important to remember that we are not alone in the unknown, and we have support that we can look to for help.
Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leon leon
When the weight of the world is on my mind, on my shoulders
And I cant seem to find the peace I need
when the burden that in ground beneeth my feet is getting colder
that is when you call me close to you
whenever darkness falls and I feel like I'm drowning
when every breath of air is hard to draw
where my hearts feel like a stone and I'm struggling on my own
I turn around and find my strength in you
Rit.
you're alone, you are one in a million
every day in a world on your own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you're not alone
Your light of love surrounding me then in my darkest hour
your strength was like a tower tall and true
the sacrifice you made the price you paid to see me through
I owe the better part of me to you
Rit. you're alone, you are one in a million
every day in a world on your own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you're not alone
Rit. we're alone, we are one in a milliion
every day in a world of our own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you are not alone
you are not alone
Andy
this song is so beautiful ! love her voice !
Leon leon
When the weight of the world is on my mind, on my shoulders
And I cant seem to find the peace I need
when the burden that in ground beneeth my feet is getting colder
that is when you call me close to you
whenever darkness falls and I feel like I'm drowning
when every breath of air is hard to draw
where my hearts feel like a stone and I'm struggling on my own
I turn around and find my strength in you
Rit.
you're alone, you are one in a million
every day in a world on your own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you're not alone
Your light of love surrounding me then in my darkest hour
your strength was like a tower tall and true
the sacrifice you made the price you paid to see me through
I owe the better part of me to you
Rit. you're alone, you are one in a million
every day in a world on your own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you're not alone
Rit. we're alone, we are one in a milliion
every day in a world of our own
when the battlefield is roaring with silence
just remember that you face the unknown
you are not alone
you are not alone
Leon leon
good
Natalie Elms
Thankyou so much Frida. Brings tears to my eyes. Describes how I feel much of the time, more than I would like to xx
Vivs GM
Beautiful beauutiful voice! Luv your vibrato, it makes it so smooth. I'll be looking forward to more of your wonderful music, and this one-song playlist. Big hug from Latinamerica, Colombia. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Joel
Fy fan vilken stjärna. Jag älskar henne helt klart! Vilken känsla hon har när hon sjunger. Norge, ert land har en tjej med en jättestor talang. Det tycker jag att ni ska ta vara på och vara stolta över.
magloman
Very good! Love it. Not crying when listening to this is hard...
istid45
Fantastisk bra. Stå på Frida.
Sam Jonsson
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in a very long time!
Prephixa
You got a new subscriber! Your voice is amazing!!