The year after, he competed in the World Idol contest; after performing U2's "Beautiful Day" the Australian judge, Ian Dickson, told him: "You're one hell of a marketing challenge because you've got the voice of an angel but you look like a Hobbit." In spite of this, Kurt went on to win the competition, beating the bookies' favourite, American Idol Kelly Clarkson.
He has recorded several albums, the latest one Rise To The Occasion - with the single "Lost Highway" together with country legend Willie Nelson. _The_ Willie Nelson. Kurt has also played with Willie on his tour here in Norway.
Kurt Nilsen married Kristin Halvorsen in the summer of 2006. He has two kids from a previous relationship. His wife, Kristin, is one of the backupsingers in Kurt Nilsens hit "Push Push".
In the sparetime he enjoys trips to his lodge in the Norwegian mountains, and he is a huge fan of fishing.
Blind Me
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics
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Crawling forward and I stand back
I'm wearing down this floor
Parking right outside your door
There ain't a mountain I would not climb
Make you see I've drawn the line
Between what I was and what I am now
I'm changed inside out
You blind me, blind me
If you let me go, I will you know
You blind me, blind me
Things takes time, we'll sort them out
You blind me, blind me
I'm feeling tired of telling white lies
Just 'cause some are small things flies off high
Words can always twist and bend
I have to say what I feel my friend
Please have some faith in me
Where I've been and who I've seen
Making scenes every day
Oh it doesn't help in anyway
You blind me, blind me
If you let me go, I will you know
You blind me, blind me
Things takes time, we'll sort them out
You blind me, blind me
You blind me, blind me
We could sort things out, given time
We can break our pride with two glasses of wine
And we say we'll never, go wrong again
We sort it out, yet again
We scream and shout and we feel the pain
I don't know how, to live without you
'Cause you blind me, blind me, Ohhhh
Yeah
You blind me, blind me
If you let me go, I will you know
You blind me, blind me
Things takes time, we'll sort them out
You blind me, blind me
If you let me go, I will you know
You blind me, blind me
Things takes time, we'll sort them out
You blind me, blind me
Blind me, blind me
I'm growing eyes in the back of my neck
I'm Crawling forward and I stand back
Between what I was and what I am now
I'm changed inside out
The lyrics of Kurt Nilsen's song "Blind Me" express the struggles of a person trying to make a relationship work despite the obstacles that come their way. The first verse starts with the line "I'm growing eyes in the back of my neck" which could mean that the person is hyper-vigilant and constantly checking their surroundings, trying to anticipate any problems. Despite this, they still find themselves taking steps backward, symbolized by "Crawling forward and I stand back." Perhaps, they are uncertain about their feelings or afraid of getting hurt again.
The lyrics continue with a declaration of commitment, saying "There ain't a mountain I would not climb/ Make you see I've drawn the line/ Between what I was and what I am now/ I'm changed inside out." Here, the person is willing to do anything to make the relationship work and is confident that they have changed for the better. The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "You blind me, blind me," which could mean that the person is so in love with their partner that they are willing to overlook their faults, even if it hurts them in the long run.
In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that the person is tired of pretending everything is fine and hiding their true feelings, as expressed in the line "I'm feeling tired of telling white lies." They want to have an honest conversation with their partner and hope that they will be understood. The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope and reconciliation, saying "We could sort things out, given time/ We can break our pride with two glasses of wine," but at the same time acknowledges that the process can be painful, as we can "scream and shout and we feel the pain."
Overall, "Blind Me" is a song that captures the complicated emotions that come with trying to make a relationship work, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm growing eyes in the back of my neck
I'm becoming more aware of what's going on behind me.
Crawling forward and I stand back
I'm trying to progress but I keep hesitating.
I'm wearing down this floor
I'm pacing back and forth, thinking a lot.
Parking right outside your door
I'm waiting for you.
There ain't a mountain I would not climb
I will do whatever it takes to make this work.
Make you see I've drawn the line
I need you to understand that things need to change.
Between what I was and what I am now
I'm a different person than I used to be.
I'm changed inside out
I'm a different person both inside and out.
You blind me, blind me
I'm so dependent on you that I can't see straight.
If you let me go, I will you know
I can't handle the idea of losing you.
Things takes time, we'll sort them out
We need to be patient and work things out together.
I'm feeling tired of telling white lies
I'm exhausted from pretending everything's okay when it's not.
Just 'cause some are small things flies off high
Even small issues can become bigger problems.
Words can always twist and bend
People can interpret words differently than intended.
I have to say what I feel my friend
I need to be honest about how I feel.
Please have some faith in me
I need you to trust me.
Where I've been and who I've seen
I've had experiences that have changed me.
Making scenes every day
My emotions are running high and causing conflict.
Oh it doesn't help in anyway
The arguing and fighting isn't benefiting us.
We could sort things out, given time
If we're patient and work at it, we can fix our relationship.
We can break our pride with two glasses of wine
We can let our guard down and have an honest conversation.
And we say we'll never, go wrong again
We promise we won't make the same mistakes again.
We sort it out, yet again
We keep having the same problems and resolving them over and over.
We scream and shout and we feel the pain
Our arguments are emotional and hurtful.
I don't know how, to live without you
I'm afraid of losing you and struggling to imagine my life without you.
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