Can it really be years
Kari Bremnes Lyrics


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Living alone in a high little room
She can see to the street from her window
She likes it a lot but she just can't imagine it day after day
She's waiting to open the boxes of books and to put all the clothes where they should go
The walls may be bare, but she still can't decide if she's ready to stay
She wants to be open and ready for something to knock on her door
She's paying the rent but that doesn't keep her from hoping for more
You'd say she'd just come, but that's not the case
Can it really be years since she came to this place

Going to work on a slow-moving tram
Everyone needs to work for a living
She likes sitting here, she can plan, she can dream, and be taken away
Being a writer is what she might do if she lived in a world more forgiving
She works on a story, she works on a book or it could be a play
There's someone she knows who knows someone in publishing,
maybe she could
She'll call when she's finished the dialogue, maybe then, maybe he would
She says she will call, but at her own pace
Can it really be years since she came to this place

Waiting for signs and she knows there'll be signs
There'll be omens and so she is waiting
It may be tomorrow, it may be today, but it's happening soon
Out in the sunlight and under the streetlight and inside her room she is waiting
Watching the shift in the seasons, the wax and the wane of the moon
Watching the text on her mobile, he's asking her out for a drink
She wants to say yes but it's never that easy, she needs time to think




And summer is passed, and she still doesn't ring
Alone in her room, can it really be spring

Overall Meaning

The song "Can it really be years" by Kari Bremnes is a touching portrayal of a woman who lives alone in a small apartment and is struggling to find meaning and purpose in her life. The lyrics depict her daily routine, going to work on a tram and coming back to her modest apartment. She is shown as a creative spirit, dreaming of becoming a writer and working on her drafts, and occasionally meeting someone who could help her in the publishing industry.


The central theme of the song, however, is the woman's sense of isolation and her longing for something meaningful to happen in her life. The lyrics convey a sense of time passing by, with the woman waiting for some signs of change or opportunity that will knock on her door. She is shown as someone who is waiting patiently, watching the seasons change, and hoping that one day, something will happen that will make her life more fulfilling.


Despite this overarching theme, the song also depicts the woman's inner strength and resilience, as she continues to pursue her dreams and aspirations, even in the face of disappointment and uncertainty. Her character is portrayed as someone who is determined to overcome the challenges she faces and find her way in the world.


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggles and aspirations of everyday life, as seen through the eyes of a woman who is searching for her place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Living alone in a high little room
She lives alone in a small room on an upper floor of a building.


She can see to the street from her window
She has a view of the street below from her window.


She likes it a lot but she just can't imagine it day after day
Although she enjoys her room, she worries about feeling trapped there in the future.


She's waiting to open the boxes of books and to put all the clothes where they should go
She is looking forward to unpacking her boxes of books and organizing her clothes.


The walls may be bare, but she still can't decide if she's ready to stay
Despite the empty walls, she is uncertain if she wants to remain in her current living situation.


She wants to be open and ready for something to knock on her door
She hopes for new opportunities or experiences to come her way.


She's paying the rent but that doesn't keep her from hoping for more
Even though she can afford her rent, she still yearns for something more fulfilling.


You'd say she'd just come, but that's not the case
Although it may seem like she just arrived, she has actually been there for a while.


Can it really be years since she came to this place
She questions how much time has passed since she first moved there.


Going to work on a slow-moving tram
She takes a slow tram to work.


Everyone needs to work for a living
She understands that everyone must work to make a living.


She likes sitting here, she can plan, she can dream, and be taken away
On the tram, she enjoys the time to think and daydream.


Being a writer is what she might do if she lived in a world more forgiving
She dreams of being a writer, but feels constrained by the harsh realities of the world.


She works on a story, she works on a book or it could be a play
She writes and works on various creative projects in her spare time.


There's someone she knows who knows someone in publishing, maybe she could
She considers asking a contact in the publishing industry for help with her work.


She'll call when she's finished the dialogue, maybe then, maybe he would
She plans to contact her publishing contact when her work is ready, in hopes of getting published.


She says she will call, but at her own pace
She may delay in contacting her publishing contact, as she does things in her own time.


Waiting for signs and she knows there'll be signs
She anticipates receiving signs or signals that will guide her in the right direction.


There'll be omens and so she is waiting
She expects to experience supernatural omens that will inform her decisions.


It may be tomorrow, it may be today, but it's happening soon
She feels that something significant is about to occur, but is uncertain when it will happen.


Out in the sunlight and under the streetlight and inside her room she is waiting
She remains alert and vigilant, whether she is outdoors or inside her room.


Watching the shift in the seasons, the wax and the wane of the moon
She observes the changes in nature, such as the transition between seasons and the phases of the moon.


Watching the text on her mobile, he's asking her out for a drink
She receives a text message from someone who wants to take her out for a drink.


She wants to say yes but it's never that easy, she needs time to think
She is hesitant to accept the invitation, and requires time to consider and make a decision.


And summer is passed, and she still doesn't ring
She has let time pass without making a decision on the invitation.


Alone in her room, can it really be spring
She finds herself alone in her room, pondering while the season has shifted to spring.




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Finn Christensen

Sublime (art) - Beuatiful :-)

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