Kirsti Huke has become a household name in the Norwegian jazz scene. Her vo… Read Full Bio ↴Kirsti Huke has become a household name in the Norwegian jazz scene. Her voice has been described as a honey jar and a powerhouse both apt descriptions of this gifted singer´s playful and rooted approach to jazz standards as well as pop and rock songs in a quartet setting. The Norwegian music press has remarked upon her ability to make the audience feel that what she sings matters to her (Trygve Lundemo, Adresseavisen).

Her quartet features Steinar Raknes, perhaps Norway´s premier bass player of his generation. Steinar has toured all over the world, and his daring and solid playing has laid the foundation for Urban Connection, Chick Corea, Ola Kvernberg, the Core and Shagma, getting rave reviews everywhere he travels. Vigleik Storås on piano is a new collaborator for Kirsti, and he brings to the table many years of experience from the top shelf of the European jazz scene. Previous sparring partners for Vigleik include Chet Baker, Warne Marsh, Karin Krogh, Jon Christensen and Terje Rypdal. Vigleik´s own trio has won the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannsprisen) for jazz twice. The only Swede in Kirsti´s band is Erik Nylander on drums, who just completed his four-year training at NTNU´s much-lauded jazz department. Erik also plays with Ola Kvernberg and Kobert when he´s not performing with Kirsti.

Arrival
Kirsti Huke Lyrics

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Everything I could hope for is happening now - I feel it Snapping out of my comatose
Sweating out self pity
Everything is so raw, so real, so intensivly vivid
I drive into the unknown, Black night, black eyes
If I take one step to the right, I might disappear, He grabs my arm and shout
It ́s not safe here
But I haven ́t felt this safe for a long, long time I feel my senses sharpening my mind
And then, for a second,

You entered my mind,
One tiny second
Just enough to turn my world around (again)
Out! Out!
Just take me out!
Let go of my hand
Let me glide into the crowd

Let me Drown!
I will dig myself through the soil, down to the fire - ARRIVAL

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kirsti Huke's song "Arrival" evoke a sense of transformation and awakening. The artist expresses a feeling of everything falling into place, a sense of hope and excitement as they snap out of their self-imposed emotional coma. The intensity of the experience is described as raw and vivid, as if the artist is finally fully present and aware of their surroundings.

Driving into the unknown symbolizes stepping into the uncertain and dark aspects of life. The mention of black night and black eyes adds an element of danger and mystery to the journey. The artist contemplates taking a step to the right, possibly hinting at a desire to escape or disappear from their current situation. However, someone grabs their arm and warns them that it's not safe. Despite the cautionary advice, the artist feels an overwhelming sense of safety, contradicting the external circumstances.

In a brief moment, someone else enters the artist's mind, causing a significant shift in their world. This person has the power to completely turn things around, even in just a second. The repetitious cries of "Out! Out! Just take me out!" express a yearning for release, for the freedom to let go and immerse themselves in the crowd. The final line, "I will dig myself through the soil, down to the fire - ARRIVAL," suggests a willingness to go through hardships and challenges to ultimately find liberation and a sense of arrival.

Line by Line Meaning

Everything I could hope for is happening now - I feel it Snapping out of my comatose
The fulfillment of all my desires is currently unfolding, awakening me from a state of mental inertia

Sweating out self pity
Experiencing intense emotional distress and releasing it through perspiration

Everything is so raw, so real, so intensivly vivid
Perceiving the world with heightened authenticity and intensity

I drive into the unknown, Black night, black eyes
Venturing bravely into unfamiliar territory, encompassed by darkness metaphorically and literally

If I take one step to the right, I might disappear, He grabs my arm and shout
Upon considering a potential escape, someone forcefully prevents me, warning of potential danger

It ́s not safe here
This place lacks security and poses a risk to my well-being

But I haven ́t felt this safe for a long, long time I feel my senses sharpening my mind
Contrarily, I haven't experienced such a profound sense of safety in an extensive period, resulting in heightened awareness and mental acuity

And then, for a second, You entered my mind, One tiny second, Just enough to turn my world around (again)
Briefly, your presence encompassed my thoughts, extremely fleetingly, yet it had a transformative impact on the trajectory of my existence

Out! Out! Just take me out! Let go of my hand Let me glide into the crowd
I desire to escape urgently! Release your grasp on me and allow me to blend into the anonymity of the masses

Let me Drown!I will dig myself through the soil, down to the fire - ARRIVAL
Allow me to surrender to overwhelming emotions! I will metaphorically excavate myself through the soil, reaching the depths of my passionate desires - a state of ARRIVAL

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kirsti Huke

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