Ida Maria won Zoom Urørt in 2006 and the Urørt-competition in 2007 (both are Norwegian competitions for unsigned artists) and played some of Norway`s biggest festivals. In 2007 she also won Alarmprisen (Norwegian music awards).
Her band consists of:
Ida Maria: guitar, vocals, bass
Stefan Törnby: guitar, backing vocals
Olle Lundin: drums, backing vocals
Johannes Lindberg: bass, backing vocals
Cherry Red
Ida Maria Lyrics
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Feels like I could use a gun
You've been all around town livin' it up, shootin' down
Time is up, you better run
Run to my house tonight
Comb your hair like Elvis Presley
Put on those blue suede shoes
I'm gonna be your girl tonight
I'm gonna make you apple pie
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa
I'm gonna be your Stepford wife
You can cut me like a knife
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa room in my bed
Meet me at the riverboat where all the freaks go
'Round 12:00 tonight down at the casino
Where everyone that we know
Is blowing money on cock fights
They say we're the mean ones
Round us up like clean ones
Put on those blue suede shoes
And your leather jacket
I'm gonna be your girl tonight
I'm gonna make you apple pie
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa
I'm gonna be your Stepford wife
You can cut me like a knife
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa
I'm gonna be your girl tonight
I'm gonna make you apple pie
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa
I'm gonna be your Stepford wife
You can cut me like a knife
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm gonna give you lotsa room in my bed
The song Cherry Red by Ida Maria portrays the desires of a woman who seems to be living in a world full of restrictions and hardships. The lyrics of the first verse suggest that the woman has been good while living in bad circumstances, and now she feels like she needs a gun to protect herself. The second verse is focused on the man who has been around the town, indulging in pleasures, and wasting his time away. It appears as if he has been careless and has run out of time to set things right, and he must run towards the woman who remains his last hope for redemption.
The chorus of the song is where the woman tries to lure the man towards herself, inviting him to her house and encouraging him to dress like Elvis Presley. She tells him that she will be his girl tonight, and she will cook him an apple pie while wearing her cherry red dress. The rise in the woman's voice suggests a deep passion and romance. She doesn't want just a one-night fling but a long-term relationship where she can be his Stepford wife, be obedient, and provide him with everything he needs.
The final verse of Cherry Red suggests that the couple should meet at a casino where everyone they know is blowing their money on cockfights. The woman seems to be daring the man to join her in the chaos, where they will be considered the "mean ones" and round them up like the "clean ones." The woman ends the song by reaffirming her commitment to the man and her willingness to give him a lot of room in her bed.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been such a good girl living in a bad world
Despite living in a tough environment, I've always played by the rules
Feels like I could use a gun
The world is overwhelming me, and I feel like I need some kind of protection
You've been all around town livin' it up, shootin' down
You've been living recklessly, having fun and not caring about the consequences
Time is up, you better run
Your carefree lifestyle has run its course and it's time to face the consequences
Run to my house tonight
Seek safety and shelter under my protection tonight
Comb your hair like Elvis Presley
Appear attractive and charming like a famous icon
Put on those blue suede shoes
Dress nicely and stylishly
And your leather jacket
Adding an extra layer of confidence and badass style
I'm gonna be your girl tonight
I'll be your romantic partner for the night
I'm gonna make you apple pie
I will go out of my way to show you love and care
I'm gonna wear my cherry red
I'm going to dress seductively for you
I'm gonna give you lotsa
I'm going to give you plenty of love and attention
I'm gonna be your Stepford wife
I'll play the part of the perfect domestic wife, obedient and subservient
You can cut me like a knife
You have complete control over me
I'm gonna give you lotsa room in my bed
I'm inviting you to share my bed and my life
Meet me at the riverboat where all the freaks go
Let's meet at a place where people who don't fit in gather
'Round 12:00 tonight down at the casino
Come at midnight to the casino
Where everyone that we know
We'll be surrounded by familiar faces
Is blowing money on cock fights
People are taking ridiculous risks and wasting their money
They say we're the mean ones
We're viewed as outsiders, different and possibly dangerous
Round us up like clean ones
We're being singled out and targeted
I'm gonna give you lotsa room in my bed
I want to share my life with you, including my bed
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