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1) Norwegian pop rock musical opera singer
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1) Jan Werner Danielsen, artist name Jan Werner, (April 10, 1976, Nord-Odal – September 29, 2006, Oslo) was a Norwegian pop rock singer, famous for his grand, powerful voice. His breakthrough came after winning two important talent contests, the last time on national television and the show Talentiaden (NRK) in 1994.
He was one of the highest selling recording artists in Norway at his death at the age of 30.
Danielsen won his first talent show victory in 1988, at the age of twelve. The first prize was a record deal. Then he had already been singing for two thirds of his lifetime, as his first public appearance in a musical setting was at the age of just four.
For several years after this victory, between 1988 and 1993, he sang regularly with the Hamar Symphony Orchestra. In 1992, Danielsen was cut his second record deal, and at the same time was included in the plans for cultural events during the 1994 Winter Olympics at Lillehammer.
1994 was a busy year for Danielsen. First there was his appearance at the Olympics, then the Talentiaden victory, and finally representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 singing a duet with Elisabeth "Bettan" Andreassen. They performed a ballad and got in at a respectable sixth (6th) place.
Danielsen released his debut album in 1995, called All By Myself, selling a respectable 35,000 copies, enough to earn him a gold record. From then on he was known to most Norwegians as simply Jan Werner, having dropped his last name. Inner Secrets, his second album, was released two years later, in 1997. It sold 14,000 copies and included some self-penned compositions.
His third CD, released in 1999, was Music of the Night. It was inspired by the 'musical' genre in broad, and it had somewhat the same success as his previous album. It was Danielsen's next album that would become his biggest seller to date, Singer of Songs (2003). It reached second place on the national album chart and ended up selling around 100,000 copies.
Since 1997, Bettan and Danielsen toured Norway with their Christmas concert. In 1999 and 2000, their concert tour was the most popular Christmas concert in Norwegian history. They released an album together in 1999 with music from their Christmas tour.
A personal highlight of his career came in 2003, when he performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, singing "Air" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Danielsen's various albums have sold a total of nearly 1 million copies, an impressive figure in a country with just 4.6 million people.
On 29 September 2006, Febe Rognstad, Jan Werner Danielsen's manager, found him dead in his Oslo flat. An autopsy has not given any direct answers to what might have been the cause of Danielsen's death. According to Danielsen's physician, Unni-Berit Schjervheim, a final report of the autopsy will most likely not be ready until around January, 2007. In Schjervheim's opinion Danielsen's death was most likely caused by enduring strain put on his heart by his singing career. Danielsen's family have denied any rumours about his death being caused by suicide. His death caused an outpouring of grief in the Norwegian entertainment industry. At the time of his death he had recently finished a new album. In accordance with the wishes of his family the album was released as planned.
November 22th 2010 :released a new 2 cd album with his greatest hits and new unreleased songs.
Debutsingle ”My prayer” (1989)
(Melodi Grand Prix) Winner single (“Duett”) feat. (Elisabeth Andreassen) (1994)
All By Myself (1995)
Inner Secrets (1997)
Music Of The Night (1998)
fotballcup single “Bonne Chance a France” feat. (Synnøve Svabø) (1998)
Bettan & Jan Werners jul (1999)
Singer Of Songs (2003)
Brannmann Sam (2004)
Stronger (2006)
One More Time - The Very Best Of (2010)
R.I.P
Air
Jan Werner Lyrics
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You, I'll always give my soul to you
In every way I fight for you
All the time I am cold
Its only when you're not here with me
You, you truly see right through my soul
You've seen, you know of all the times that I've tried
It takes some time
But now I can see it
That your love's everywhere through the day
Fall into sorrow and grief
The other tried to take me away
I know the day his ways I saw
It's the other side of light
I know
Before he takes me
Through the darkest hour of all
It's the end
Fall every day
Find the way
I'll be here
All the night
All the moments
When you light my way
And fought with me when I was all alone
I stumbled on my way but you
You were there
You always find me
In a moment of real despair
He will give the dream
You'll find your father
When you pray
Let me hold your hand
Fall every day
Find the way
I'll be there
In Jan Werner's song "Air," the lyrics describe a deep and unwavering love for someone. The first verse begins with the dream-like quality of seeing this person in their sleep, and the desire to give their soul to them. Despite the struggles and difficulties they face, this love is the one constant that remains. The second verse speaks to the understanding and connection that exists between the two, with the person seeing right through the singer's soul and knowing all their attempts at love. The chorus recognizes the dark times that they may face, and acknowledges that this person will be there to support them through it all. The bridge brings in a sense of hope and light, with the idea that this person's love can bring about a dream and that they will be there to guide them through it all.
The lyrics of "Air" encompass a feeling of intense and lasting love between two individuals. The dream-like quality of the first verse sets the tone of surrealism and wonder that the singer feels towards this person. The struggles in their life are acknowledged, but ultimately it is this love that keeps them grounded. The bridge brings a sense of optimism and hope, with the belief that this person's love can guide them towards a better future. Overall, the song speaks to the beauty and power of love, and the importance of having someone who will be there for you through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
You, in my sleep I see a dream come true
Even in my subconscious, I envision a future with you that I truly desire
You, I'll always give my soul to you
I wholeheartedly dedicate myself to you and our relationship
In every way I fight for you
I'm willing to take on any challenge or obstacle to protect and cherish our love
All the time I am cold
Without you by my side, I feel emptiness and a sense of loneliness
Its only when you're not here with me
I realize how much I rely on you for warmth and comfort
You, you truly see right through my soul
You possess an innate ability to understand me on a deep level
You've seen, you know of all the times that I've tried
You're aware of all the effort I've put into our relationship, even in tough times
I find with you the truth within
Being with you brings me clarity and allows me to see things as they truly are
It takes some time
Achieving this level of self-insight and honesty is a gradual process
But now I can see it
Thanks to you, I've been able to achieve a deep understanding of myself
That your love's everywhere through the day
Your love surrounds me at all times, even when we're apart
Fall into sorrow and grief
Experiencing sadness and pain is inevitable
The other tried to take me away
I've encountered people who try to take me away from you or sabotage our relationship
I know the day his ways I saw
I recognized his true intentions and didn't let him come between us
It's the other side of light
This negative experience taught me a valuable lesson and made me appreciate you even more
I know
I'm aware of the risks and challenges we face as a couple
Before he takes me
I won't let anyone or anything come between us and damage our connection
Through the darkest hour of all
Even in the toughest of times, I know that our love will prevail
It's the end
I'm willing to put in the work to ensure that our relationship continues to thrive and grow
Fall every day
We will inevitably face challenges, but we have to continue fighting for each other
Find the way
We have to be determined and resourceful in overcoming obstacles
I'll be here
I'll always support and stand by you, no matter what
All the night
Even in the darkest or scariest moments, our love will provide us with light and hope
All the moments
Through every experience we share, good or bad, our bond strengthens
When you light my way
Being with you illuminates my path and brings me peace
And fought with me when I was all alone
During difficult times, you were my strength and support
I stumbled on my way but you
You helped me get up when I fell and never judged me for it
You always find me
No matter how lost or confused I may feel, you always have a way of finding and guiding me back
In a moment of real despair
When I'm at my lowest, you're there to lift me up and remind me of my worth
He will give the dream
Looking towards the future, we have hopes and dreams that we want to achieve
You'll find your father
You'll find a sense of comfort and protection in my arms
When you pray
In our moments of doubt or fear, prayer can bring us solace and reassurance
Let me hold your hand
I want to be there for you and offer my support and affection, always
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RitaTell
One of the best voices EVER - because he and the music truely is one. He died only 30 yrs old, but he still touches hearts :)
@My_dog_is_my_heart
He was one of the best singers in the world.....he had/and still has an angels voice. I wish he would've known how many people who loved him and his amazing voice. He left way too soon, but his voice will never die...
@frokengron
Discovered this amazing singer today.Chills down my spine...The power and emotion he puts into his singing is out of this world!Very sad that he passed away.RIP
@Janwernerfan
Yes, he was incredible...and a lot of us miss him SO MUCH. I loved his voice, and will allways do! His voice was world-class, no doubt about that... RIP Jan Werner. I love you.
@My_dog_is_my_heart
If only he knew how many people who loved his voice...and how many that misses him now.... :( He should have been a world star!
@johnnyvegas1985
What an incredible singer, how have i not heard of him until today, that is almost as tragic as his early demise, he is absolutely world class.
@laineymac14
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!! My jaw hits the floor every time I watch this. His voice is in a league of its own - BREATHTAKING!! R.I.P. Jan xxx
@mytune123
Assolutamente è inchiodato. e una tale difficile canzone di cantare. Non ho ascoltato questa canzone in un periodo così lungo tempo. Thankyou.
@yuliyamar1
Это лучшее, что я у него слушала! Потрясает до глубины души.
@Kumle7
Enig med deg tomsveum. Dette er tidenes vokalprestasjon. Alt er rett og slett perfekt. Det er også mye følelser inni bildet. Savner deg Jan Werner. R.I.P.