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.
What If
Lene Marlin Lyrics
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If I like it as it is
Wanna keep it like this, for a while...forever
Just let me lie close to you
Don't wanna let you go, don't wanna let you go
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you, what would you do
If I said I love you, what would you do
What if I don't wanna forget
Don't want anyone but you
Believe me, it's true, for a while...forever
Just let me stay here with you
I don't wanna leave, I don't wanna leave
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you, what would you do
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you, what would you do
And I thought I could, let this go
I thought I would, but now I know
Now I know...
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you, what would you do
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you, what would you do
The lyrics of Lene Marlin's song "What If" convey a sense of trepidation about moving on after a relationship has ended. The singer is resistant to the idea of letting go of her feelings for her former partner, and expresses a desire to maintain the status quo. She is torn between the desire to hold onto what she still feels for him, and the knowledge that she needs to move on and let go.
The repeated refrain "If I said I want you, if I said I need you, if I said I love you, what would you do" suggests that the singer is questioning whether her former partner still feels the same way about her. She is unsure whether to reveal her true feelings, and is afraid of being rejected or hurt again.
The lines "And I thought I could, let this go, I thought I would, but now I know" indicate that the singer has been struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. She may have initially believed that she could move on and find happiness without her former partner, but now realizes that this is not the case.
Overall, the lyrics of "What If" convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as the singer grapples with her emotions and struggles to come to terms with the end of her relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I don't wanna move on
I am not ready to move on from our relationship or the current situation.
If I like it as it is
I prefer how things are currently, without any changes.
Wanna keep it like this, for a while...forever
I want things to remain the same for an extended period, maybe even permanently.
Just let me lie close to you
I cherish being close to you, physically and emotionally.
Don't wanna let you go, don't wanna let you go
I am afraid of losing you and don't want to let you go.
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I express my desires and feelings of wanting or needing you.
If I said I love you, what would you do
I am curious about your reaction and response to my confession of love.
What if I don't wanna forget
I don't want to forget about our relationship or the current situation.
Don't want anyone but you
I only want to be with you and have no interest in others.
Believe me, it's true, for a while...forever
My feelings towards you are genuine and will not change anytime soon, possibly never.
Just let me stay here with you
I want to remain close to you and not leave your side.
I don't wanna leave, I don't wanna leave
I am hesitant to leave because I don't want to be apart from you.
And I thought I could, let this go
I thought I could move on or forget about our relationship or the current situation.
I thought I would, but now I know
I had initial doubts, but now I am sure that I don't want to move on or forget about us.
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I express my desires and feelings of wanting or needing you.
If I said I love you, what would you do
I am curious about your reaction and response to my confession of love.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRYL CARTER, LINDA COOKE, CURTIS JACKSON, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, BOBBY WOMACK
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Faure思而惹
If I said I want you
Nếu anh nói mình muốn Em
If I said I need you
Nếu anh nói mình cần Em
What if I don't wanna move on
Nếu anh không muốn tiếp tục thì sao
If I like it as it is?
Nếu anh thích nó như nó là ?
Wanna keep it like this, for a while, forever
Muốn giữ nó như thế này, một thời gian, mãi mãi
Just let me lie close to you
Chỉ để anh nằm gần Em
Don't wanna let you go
Không muốn để Em đi
Don't wanna let you go
Không muốn để Em đi
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
Nếu anh nói mình muốn Em, Nếu anh nói mình cần Em
If I said I love you, what would you do?
Nếu anh nói mình yêu Em, Em sẽ làm gì?
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
Nếu anh nói mình muốn Em, Nếu anh nói mình cần Em
If I said I love you, what would you do?
Nếu anh nói mình yêu Em, Em sẽ làm gì?
What if I don't wanna forget
Nếu anh không muốn quên thì sao
Don't want anyone but you
Không muốn ai khác ngoài Em
Believe me, it’s true, for a while, forever
Tin anh đi, đó là sự thật, một thời gian, mãi mãi
Just let me stay here with you
Hãy để anh ở lại đây với Em
I don't wanna leave
Anh không muốn rời đi
I don’t wanna leave
Anh không muốn rời đi
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
Nếu anh nói mình muốn Em, Nếu anh nói mình cần Em
If I said I love you, what would you do? (What would you do?)
Nếu anh nói mình yêu Em, Em sẽ làm gì? (Em sẽ làm gì?)
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
Nếu anh nói mình muốn Em, Nếu anh nói mình cần Em
If I said I love you, what would you do?
Nếu anh nói mình yêu Em, Em sẽ làm gì?
And I thought I could let this go
Và anh nghĩ rằng mình có thể để điều này đi
And I thought I would, but now I know
Và anh đã nghĩ rằng mình sẽ làm, nhưng bây giờ anh biết
Now I know
Bây giờ anh biết
If I said I want you, if I said I need you
If I said I love you (I said "I love you")
What would you do? (What would you do?)
If I said I want you (if I said I want you)
If I said I need you (if I said I need you)
If I said I love you, what would you do? (What would you do?)
If I said I want you, if I said I need you (if I said I need you)
If I said I love you, what would you do?
What would you do?
Guido Rovelli
She hasn't got the voice of an angel. She IS an angel !
Simone Compagnucci
La dolcezza e la tenerezza che trasudano da una canzone del genere, che mi riporta ai miei primissimi 20 anni, sono.. incredibili.
Stupenda, bellissima, dolcissima Lene. Forever
Mario Gar
La sua voce è semplicissima e lineare... come i suoi pezzi... così istantanei... 4 accordi ma che acchiappano subito!!
Ma non c'è nulla da dire... quando riesci ad essere così efficace non ci sono ragioni tecniche o altro che possano tenere... hai vinto!
Io ogni volta che ascolto "Unforgivable sinner" provo un'emozione, una nostalgia... stessa cosa dicasi per "I'm sitting down here"...
Hai vinto Lene Marlin...
Jonathan Durand
Voix magique, son très doux... j'adore ce qu'elle produit.🥰
Rez W
Think she should continue making and releasing her music. Miss the simplicity in music. Love her voice, she has a unique way of singing.. @WarnerMusicNorway release more of her stuff
Karl El Magnifico
Una delle migliori cantanti di sempre
Marcello Cordara
È la vera DEA della bellezza totale. Ogni sua canzone è poesia e sentimento. Donna meravigliosa
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Jee Sultry
Nice !
Great voice.
iG W
I think even if she sings 'row row row your boat' it's gonna sound like I never heard it before... like magic
emanuel bayis
très belle voix . je l'adore depuis cette belle dame lene marlin