Between 2013 and 2018, the publishing interest of Ina Wroldsen's catalog has been represented by Reverb Music/Reservoir Media Management.[3] Since 2018, Warner Chappell Music have represented Ina's publishing interests.
In recent years, Ina has also resumed her career as a recording artist. As part of Norwegian-Icelandic duo Ask Embla, together with Arnthor Birgisson. They released the album Northern Lights in 2013 in Norway. She has since continued her artist career under its own name. She released "Aliens (Her er jeg)" (2014), "Rebels" (2015) and "Lay It on Me" (2016). The latter was released as a collaboration with the Norwegian producer duo Broiler and climbed to No. 2 on the VG-lista singles chart.
In 2015, Calvin Harris and Disciples chose to release Ina's song "How Deep Is Your Love" using her vocals. This was one of the year's most streamed/downloaded/played songs worldwide.
In 2016, she was one of the judges in the Norwegian version of Idol: Jakten på en superstjerne. She has been the featured vocalist on various worldwide acclaimed DJs' records, including Sigma, Steve Aoki, "Breathe" by Jax Jones and the Martin Solveig song "Places".
In June 2017, she signed a record deal with Simon Cowell's Syco Music label. Soon after, on October 27, 2017, she released her single "Strongest", which was quite successful in Norway, Denmark and Sweden, and thanks to it in 2019 she was nominated for Spellemannprisen for the "Song of the Year" award.
In August 2018 she released in partnership with Alok "Favela" with her own vocals and inspired from a documentary about Latin American women.
Fires
Ina Wroldsen Lyrics
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I'm keeping it dry like my father taught me
I'm doing fake smiles, it's inevitable
Matter of time, then you're gonna leave me
And I am all for preparation
I'm well aware, so I prepare for separation
I'm gathering wood, I'm cutting down trees
So when you're lost, you look for embers
You look for ashes
Yes, I'ma light fires
So when you're lost, you just you remember
To look for matches
Every time the darkness gets too black
Every time you find yourself off track
Then I'ma light fires
So you can find me
I'ma light fires
I'm gathering stones, I'm marking out lines
I'm steeling myself like my mother taught me
I know that farewell is inevitable
Matter of time, then you're gonna break free
And I'm all for preparation
I'm well aware, so I prepare for separation
I'm gathering stones, I'm marking out lines
'Cause I'ma light fires
So when you're lost, you look for embers
You look for ashes (you look for ashes)
Yes, I'ma light fires
So when you're lost, you just you remember
To look for matches (to look for matches)
Every time the darkness gets too black
Every time you find yourself off track
Then I'ma light fires
So you can find me
I'ma light fires
Oh, fires
I'ma light fires, I'ma light fires (oh)
Like, oh, I'ma light fires
Every time the darkness gets too black
Every time you find yourself off track
Then I'ma light fires
So you can find me
I'ma light fires
'Cause I'ma light fires
So when you're lost, you look for embers
You look for ashes
Yes, I'ma light fires
So when you're lost, you just remember
To look for matches
Every time the darkness gets too black
Every time you find yourself off track
Then I'ma light fires
So you can find me
I'ma light fires
The song "Fires" by Ina Wroldsen is all about preparing for separation and comforting someone when they are lost. The first verse talks about gathering wood and cutting down trees, demonstrating the effort one puts into preparing for the inevitable end of a relationship. The line "I'm doing fake smiles, it's inevitable" recognizes that one cannot always be happy in a relationship, and that it takes effort to keep things going. It's followed by "Matter of time, then you're gonna leave me," acknowledging the inevitability of separation. Through it all, the singer prepares themselves, gathering wood and stones, so they can light a fire and be found when their partner is lost.
The chorus emphasizes this point, stating "every time you find yourself off track, then I'ma light fires, so you can find me." The imagery of a fire and embers is used as a metaphor for guidance and comfort when someone is lost. The singer promises to "light fires" so that their partner will always be able to find their way back.
Overall, "Fires" is a powerful message about preparing for the end of a relationship and being there to comfort someone when they are lost. It emphasizes the importance of communication, and the effort required to maintain a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gathering wood, I'm cutting down trees
I am preparing for the future and gathering resources that I may need.
I'm keeping it dry like my father taught me
I am preserving these resources in order to increase their usefulness.
I'm doing fake smiles, it's inevitable
I am putting on a brave face even though I know that things may not end well.
Matter of time, then you're gonna leave me
I am aware that our relationship may not last and that you may eventually leave.
And I am all for preparation
I am willing to do what it takes to prepare for the future, regardless of how difficult it may be.
I'm well aware, so I prepare for separation
I know that our relationship may not last, so I am preparing for that possibility.
'Cause I'ma light fires
I am going to take action to make sure that you find your way back to me.
So when you're lost, you look for embers
When you are unsure of where to go, look for the signs that I have left for you.
You look for ashes
Look for the history that we have shared together in order to find your way back to me.
Yes, I'ma light fires
I will be the one to take action in reminding you of our shared past and guiding you back to me.
So when you're lost, you just remember
When you feel like you're wandering, remember that I will light the way back to our relationship.
To look for matches
Always be ready to ignite that passion and love that we share.
Every time the darkness gets too black
Whenever things get difficult, remember that I will be there to guide you through it.
Every time you find yourself off track
Whenever you feel lost or unsure, remember that I am here to help you find your way back to me.
Then I'ma light fires
I am committed to kindling the love and passion that we share so that we can find our way back to each other.
So you can find me
I am here for you, and I want to make it as easy as possible for you to find your way back to the love we share.
I'm gathering stones, I'm marking out lines
I am doing what I can to help you remember the path that we have shared together.
I'm steeling myself like my mother taught me
I am preparing myself emotionally for the possibility that our relationship may not last.
I know that farewell is inevitable
I understand that all things come to an end, including our relationship.
Matter of time, then you're gonna break free
I realize that there may come a time when you feel the need to move on and leave our relationship behind.
Oh, fires
The fires that I will light are symbolic of the passion and love that I have for you and our relationship.
I'ma light fires, I'ma light fires (oh)
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to keep the love and passion alive in our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ina Wroldsen, Joel Little
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