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
My shoes
Ida Maria Lyrics
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I run away from me
'Cause I cannot stay in my shoes
They're not keeping me worm any more
Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?
'Cause I feel alone
Am I alone, tell me am I alone? 'Cause I have no home
I run away from my troubles
I run away from me
'Cause I cannot play in these shoes
They're not keeping me dry any more
Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?
'Cause I feel alone
Am I alone, tell me am I alone?
'Cause I have no home
Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?
Well, I'm freezing cold
Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?
'Cause I am my own
Am I so strong, tell me am I so strong?
'Cause I am my own
The lyrics of Ida Maria's song My Shoes seem to depict a person who is struggling with their own self and the world around them. The repeated phrase "I run away from my troubles" indicates a desire to escape from their problems and challenges. The line "I cannot stay in my shoes" suggests a feeling of discomfort or dissatisfaction with their current situation, as if they are trying to step out of their own shoes and find a new path.
The verse "Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?" highlights the singer's vulnerability and uncertainty. They are questioning their own strength and wondering if they are alone in their struggles. The phrase "Cause I have no home" adds to this feeling of displacement and loneliness.
Throughout the song, the singer questions their own strength and resilience. The line "Am I so strong, tell me am I so strong? 'Cause I am my own" shows a glimmer of hope and self-acceptance. The song seems to be an exploration of the struggle to find one's own path and place in the world, and the constant battle between self-doubt and self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
I run away from my troubles
I avoid facing my problems
I run away from me
I am not comfortable with myself
'Cause I cannot stay in my shoes
I cannot continue my current situation
They're not keeping me warm any more
My current situation is causing me discomfort
Am I so weak, tell me am I so weak?
Do I lack the strength to handle my problems?
'Cause I feel alone
I feel isolated and unsupported
Am I alone, tell me am I alone?
Do I have anyone to help me?
'Cause I have no home
I have no place where I feel belonging
I cannot play in these shoes
I am unable to function properly in my current situation
They're not keeping me dry any more
My current situation is causing me to feel exposed or vulnerable
Well, I'm freezing cold
I feel emotionally or physically numb
'Cause I am my own
I am responsible for my own well-being
Am I so strong, tell me am I so strong?
Do I have the strength to face my problems?
'Cause I am my own
I am accountable for my own actions and outcomes
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.