She had her Norwegian debut in 1998 with the single Unforgivable Sinner (released October 12, 1998) it proved to be a huge hit as it reached number one and kept that position for 8 weeks. It was also the fastest selling single in Norwegian music history, and appeared in the Norwegian movie Schpaaa.
Her second album, Another Day, was released on September 22, 2003. Her third album, Lost in a moment, was released on June 13, 2005. The first single from that album, "How Would It Be," was released in stores in Europe on May 24, 2005. Her fourth album Twist the Truth was released 30th March 2009, and has been certified gold in Norway.
Lene won four awards (Best Pop Solo Artist, Best Single (Sitting Down Here), Best Newcomer and the Artist Of The Year) at the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy awards 1999 (Spelleman), as well as the MTV-Europe award for Best Nordic Act in Dublin, Ireland on November 11, 1999.
Here We Are
Lene Marlin Lyrics
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I look but I don’t really see
It’s like things lose their color
And people are walking right through me
To not pay attention
Not easy to see what’s passing you by
I gave it a try
Did not see you coming my way
Now you wanna hold my hand
You chose to take it
The truth is that I never really thought we’d make it
Here we are
No chance I’m leaving
Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving
Here we are now
How come it just happened?
At that moment I sure didn't know
A purpose of meeting
Like then I did not believe you so
Somehow you got to me
Never again will I put up a fight
When everything's right
Finally everything's right
Now you wanna hold my hand
You chose to take it
The truth is that I never really thought we’d make it
Here we are
No chance I’m leaving
Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving
Here we are now
Now you wanna hold my hand
You chose to take it
The truth is that I never really thought we’d make it
Here we are
No chance I’m leaving
Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving
Hold my hand
You chose to take it
The truth is that I never really thought we’d make it
Here we are
No chance I’m leaving
Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving
Here we are now
Here we are now
In Lene Marlin's song "Here We Are," the lyrics describe a sense of detachment and numbness in the singer's life. They feel like they are just going through the motions of life, not really paying attention to the people and things around them. However, in the midst of this detachment, the singer unexpectedly meets someone who they feel a connection with. Despite their initial disbelief that they could make it work, they find themselves in a relationship and the chorus celebrates the fact that they are now together, and the singer realizes that they have finally found something that feels "right."
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the mood of detachment and disconnection the singer feels, as they describe "keeping my distance" and "look[ing] but I don't really see." The metaphor of things losing their color is a powerful image that helps to convey the sense of the world being a dull and lifeless place for the singer. The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, is a celebration of the fact that the singer has found someone who makes them feel alive again. The lines "Here we are / No chance I'm leaving" and "Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving" capture the conflicting emotions of fear and hope that often come when people find themselves in a committed relationship.
Overall, "Here We Are" is a song that explores the themes of connection, detachment, and the unexpected ways that life can surprise us. The singer's journey from feeling numb and disconnected to finding love and connection is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments of life, there is always the possibility for hope and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeping my distance
I am keeping a distance between myself and others.
I look but I don’t really see
Although I am looking, I am not really paying attention or observing what is happening around me.
It’s like things lose their color
The world seems dull and colorless.
And people are walking right through me
People seem to be ignoring or not noticing my presence, as though I am invisible.
To not pay attention
It is difficult to notice things when one is not fully paying attention.
Not easy to see what’s passing you by
It is difficult to notice or appreciate the things that are happening around you if you are not paying attention.
I gave it a try
I attempted to pay attention and be present in the moment.
Did not see you coming my way
I was not expecting to meet someone like you.
How come it just happened?
I am surprised at how things turned out.
At that moment I sure didn't know
I did not have any expectations or preconceived ideas about what was going to happen.
A purpose of meeting
There was a reason for us to meet, although I did not recognize it at the time.
Like then I did not believe you so
I did not believe that you were significant or that our meeting was going to change anything.
Somehow you got to me
Somehow, you managed to make an impression on me and get through to me.
Never again will I put up a fight
I have stopped resisting or trying to prevent things from happening.
When everything's right
When things are going well, there is no need to resist or fight against them.
Finally everything's right
After a long period of difficulty or uncertainty, everything has finally fallen into place.
Now you wanna hold my hand
You are expressing physical affection and intimacy by wanting to hold my hand.
You chose to take it
You are making a conscious decision and taking action to show your affection.
The truth is that I never really thought we’d make it
I did not have high hopes or expectations for our relationship to succeed.
Here we are
Despite my doubts, we are together and in a relationship.
No chance I’m leaving
I am committed to staying in this relationship and not leaving.
Ideas of love and life for sure can be deceiving
The romanticized notions of love and life can often be misleading and not reflect reality.
Here we are now
We are currently together and in love.
Hold my hand
You are expressing physical affection and intimacy by wanting me to hold your hand.
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Yara Darine
I adore it😍😍😍😍
aianne bigornia
one of my favorite singers,
ASHAH ARIA
Love this soo much 😍💖
Andrew Turvill
Have so much love for this song. There are random songs she has done that just get me....you weren't there.
Moise Mensah
I dedicated You Weren't There to a late childhood friend who died two years ago ♥️. I still miss that dude.
Aleksandra Todorovic
Beautiful❤❤😍
Andrew Turvill
Adore!
Elise Chen
I missed this song so bad...
Valentina Calà
beautiful : )
Aditya Kurniawan
I like this song. It's remember me about my last experience