Since then Havnevik has explored a wide breadth of styles before settling on three main instruments of choice: guitar, piano and melodica. A demo of her was played on the widely influential Morning Becomes Eclectic program on L.A.'s KCRW-FM and won her a loyal fan base. More recently she collaborated with electronic music poster boys Moby, Röyksopp and Tom Middleton, as well as penned the song Grace specifically for the second season finale of the popular television drama Grey's Anatomy, which aired in May 2006.
Havnevik's full-length solo debut, Melankton, appeared in the fall of 2006 via her own Continentica Records and was reissued early the following year through Universal Republic.
In 2011 she released the album YOU. &I was released in 2015.
Timeless
Kate Havnevik Lyrics
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Love is a cure.
A promise, still so pure.
Rise like the tide,
No need to hide.
Fearless,
Just like before;
They're all waiting for a cure.
Breathe in and let go
I've seen how you crawl
Flicker and hover
Still changing colors
But nothing can break this calm
Oh, here we go
They're all waiting for a cure
Oh, here we go
They're all waiting
For a cure
The song "Timeless" by Kate Havnevik portrays the idea that love is timeless and when it is pure, it acts as a cure for all problems. The song opens with an affirmation that love is indeed a cure and still so fresh and innocent as when it started. The artist urges her audience to rise with the tide and not hide in fear, instead of being fearless just like before. The tone shifts as she mentions how everyone is waiting for a cure, and then, she shifts to a slightly more philosophical tone, urging listeners to breathe in and let go of all their worries.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that people are waiting for a cure, which suggests that there are those who are still skeptical about the power of love or are disillusioned about the potential for love to heal. However, the following lines in the chorus also speak of a sense of hope and anticipation, where people want to be cured of their pains and problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Timeless;
Love is eternal and unchanging in its essence.
Love is a cure.
Love can heal emotional wounds and make life better.
A promise, still so pure.
The promise of love remains strong and true.
Rise like the tide,
Embrace love and let it lift you up, like the rising tide of the sea.
No need to hide.
When you have love, you can be your true self and not hide anything.
Fearless,
Bold and brave, in the face of anything that may come.
Just like before;
You can face the future with the same courage and strength that you have always had.
Oh, here we go
The artist is preparing for something, perhaps a moment of revelation or insight.
They're all waiting for a cure.
Others are looking for some resolution or solution, and the artist knows that love may be the answer.
Breathe in and let go
Take a deep breath and release your worries, troubles, and fears.
I've seen how you crawl
The singer has witnessed the struggle and hardship that someone else has gone through.
Flicker and hover
Life can be unstable and uncertain, but you can still find peace.
Still changing colors
Even when things seem to be in flux, there is beauty and wonder to be found.
But nothing can break this calm
Love brings a sense of peace and tranquility that cannot be shaken.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KATE HAVNEVIK
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brendonwife (Rena Sumeragi)
Love Kate Havnevik! Grey's Anatomy has the best sad songs in the world.
Kirstie K
You can say that again
MML021112
Yeah, if you consider all the people they brutally kill off of the series, it would be strange if it wasn't like this... I hate/love Shonda -.-
Leevaa94
I'm listening to this song now on Grey's Anatomy :) I didn't know it untill now, it's just beautiful!
Ron Angell
I first heard Kate Havnevik in California on KCRW and Sounds Eclectic show. She is the best musician. Very nice voice and so gorgeous too !! <3 Love Kate havnevik :-)
Elaina Luzania
she is absolutely amazing <3 I found her through Pandora! I like a lot of her music! she is very well versed.
Richard Schellhouse
I am so telling you I could just melt in my chair listening to this over and over
GarMandaa
This whole song is beautiful, even the background music. <3
Billy Barty
Great song.
keliee Bailey
Love it 👍