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.
Dance with Me
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics
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Got sweeter when you came in
Living too long on the safe side
Held my cards to close to my chest.
I threw away my dating-abc
Started believing in you and me
So here I stand with my heart in my hand
Asking you, I'm asking you
Won't you come dance with me
This will be our harmony
Baby, come dance with me
Be that someone special.
So when the lights are fading out
We're floating across the floor
It's not easy when the time is up
We've been guided to the door
Even if sparks fail to come
I'm going to give it an honest try
I'm ready to offer my home
But too late my oh my
Won't you come dance with me
This will be our harmony
Baby, come dance with me
Be that someone special.
Ahh Ahh
So I pull myself together
And noticed she was gone
Oh, maybe tomorrow
I know you'll come dance with me
This will be our harmony
Oh baby, come dance with me
Be that someone special
Baby come dance with me
This will be our harmony
Oh baby, come dance with me
Be that someone special
Be that someone special.
The lyrics of Kurt Nilsen's song 'Dance With Me' are about taking a chance on love and asking someone to dance with you. The song's tone is upbeat and hopeful, with lyrics that express a newfound confidence in taking risks and putting yourself out there.
The first two lines of the song talk about how everything becomes that much sweeter with the addition of the person he is singing to. The next two lines speak of how the singer was holding back in his approach to relationships, but now he is willing to put everything on the line, even asking the person to dance with him, as a non-committal step towards a deeper connection. The chorus is an invitation to dance, promising a harmonious experience between the two dancers.
The second verse of the song continues to express the fear of vulnerability in opening oneself up to another person, but the singer is determined to try and see if there is a special connection between them. Unfortunately, by the end of the verse, she is gone, and he is hopeful that she'll come back and dance with him tomorrow.
Overall, the song is about taking risks in love, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and embracing the moment to find a deeper connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything that was sweet
All the good things in life that I used to enjoy
Got sweeter when you came in
Became much more pleasant when you became a part of it
Living too long on the safe side
Being too cautious and not taking risks in life
Held my cards to close to my chest.
Being secretive about my intentions and feelings
I threw away my dating-abc
I forgot everything I learned about dating
Started believing in you and me
Became hopeful about us as a couple
So here I stand with my heart in my hand
Being vulnerable and expressing my feelings openly
Asking you, I'm asking you
Inviting you to dance with me
Won't you come dance with me
Asking again if you would like to dance with me
This will be our harmony
We will be in sync and enjoy each other's company
Baby, come dance with me
Sweetly asking if you would like to dance with me
Be that someone special.
Be the person who is special and significant in my life
So when the lights are fading out
When the evening is coming to an end
We're floating across the floor
We are dancing gracefully and smoothly
It's not easy when the time is up
It's difficult when the moment to say goodbye arrives
We've been guided to the door
We are being led towards the exit
Even if sparks fail to come
Even if there is no chemistry between us
I'm going to give it an honest try
I'm going to make a genuine effort to make it work
I'm ready to offer my home
I'm willing to open my heart and share my life with you
But too late my oh my
Unfortunate circumstances affected our relationship
So I pull myself together
I try to regain my composure and resilience
And noticed she was gone
Realizing that you left
Oh, maybe tomorrow
Hoping that there might be another chance for us
I know you'll come dance with me
Believing that you will eventually come back to me
This will be our harmony
We will be in sync and enjoy each other's company
Oh baby, come dance with me
Reiterating my request for you to dance with me
Be that someone special
Emphasizing how much you mean to me
Baby come dance with me
Asking again if you would like to dance with me
This will be our harmony
We will be in sync and enjoy each other's company
Oh baby, come dance with me
Reiterating my request for you to dance with me
Be that someone special
Emphasizing how much you mean to me
Be that someone special.
Repeating the importance of having a significant person in my life
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.