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
Morning Light
Ida Maria Lyrics
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Is always such a bite in the morning light
Ha ha ha ha ha
What's easy in the night
It is always such a bite in the morning light
Ha ha ha ha ha
And you've got a liquor stain
I know where you're from
Ha ha ha ha ha
And you know what I've got
Such a heavy heart
You can't carry it
No no no no no
What's easy in the night
Is always such a bite in the morning light
Ha ha ha ha ha
And you know what I've got
Such a mixed up mind
You can't sort me out
No no no no no
And you've got a polished mask
Yeah, it looks like shit
Can't get rid of it
No no no no no
The lyrics to Ida Maria's song "Morning Light" are about the harsh reality of facing the consequences of one's actions in the light of day, after indulging in something that may have seemed easy and carefree during the night. The chorus emphasizes this idea, as the repetition of "What's easy in the night is always such a bite in the morning light" drives home the point that what may have been enjoyable or seemed like a good idea in the moment, can have negative consequences in the long run. The verses depict the singer and the person she is addressing as imperfect and flawed individuals who cannot escape their own personal problems. The liquor stain on the uniform represents the man's indulgence and excess, while the heavy heart and mixed up mind represent the singer's emotional baggage. The polished mask the man wears represents his attempt to put on a facade and hide his flaws, while still being unable to escape his true nature.
Overall, the song's message is one of self-reflection and acceptance. The lyrics suggest that it is important to recognize and confront one's own negative tendencies and emotional issues, rather than trying to hide or ignore them. The chorus acts as a reminder that what may seem like an easy solution or a quick fix in the moment can have lasting consequences, and that it is important to think things through and consider the long-term effects of one's choices.
Line by Line Meaning
What's easy in the night
Things that seem easy at night become difficult in the morning
Is always such a bite in the morning light
Morning reveals the true, difficult nature of things that seemed easy at night
Ha ha ha ha ha
Sarcastic laughter, mocking the false ease of the night
And you've got a liquor stain
You have a visible sign of your indulgence, likely alcohol
On your uniform
The stain is on a piece of clothing associated with work, perhaps indicating reckless behavior
I know where you're from
I can deduce your background or personality from this sign
And you know what I've got
You understand that I possess something intangible
Such a heavy heart
I am weighed down by my emotions and struggles
You can't carry it
You are unable to help me with my struggles
No no no no no
Emphatically expressing the hopelessness of the situation
And you know what I've got
You understand another aspect of my struggles
Such a mixed up mind
My thoughts and feelings are confused and chaotic
You can't sort me out
You are unable to help me organize my thoughts and feelings
And you've got a polished mask
You have something that hides your true self from others
Yeah, it looks like shit
Despite appearing refined or impressive, it is clearly faulty, broken or fake
Can't get rid of it
You are stuck with this mask, unable to remove it completely
No no no no no
Repeating the idea that the situation is hopeless
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.