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.
Whatever It Takes
Lene Marlin Lyrics
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You see, I've heard this thing about you
Some sad stories about you
I look at you know
As always, you're keeping a straight face
Acting like, like you truly love this place
(but) you see, I'm told that the place that you long for
Is where the shadows won't dance on your walls anymore
I'll keep the lights out, I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to make you feel safe
I promise you now, they will disappear
I'll take you back home, they won't find you there
Tell me I'm wrong
You see, I've heard this thing about you
Some sad stories about you
Please, understand
I need you to tell me the truth now
No more hiding or lies now
I'll keep the lights out, I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to make you feel safe
I promise you now, they will disappear
I'll take you back home, they won't find you there
I'll keep the lights out, I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to make you feel safe
I promise you now, they will disappear
I'll take you back home, they won't find you there
The lyrics in Lene Marlin's song "Whatever It Takes" describe the concerns of the singer towards someone close to them who seems to be struggling with personal issues. The singer has heard sad stories about this person and feels the need to offer comfort and support. The person, however, is keeping a straight face and pretending that everything is okay, even though there are shadows dancing on their walls and nightmares that won't leave them alone.
The singer wants to help this person and promises to do whatever it takes to make them feel safe. They will keep the lights out and tell fairy tales to create a calming and peaceful environment. The singer reassures the person that whatever is causing them distress will disappear and they will be taken back home where they will be safe and protected. The singer pleads with the person to tell them the truth and to stop hiding or lying to them.
Overall, the lyrics are a powerful message of love and support towards someone in need. The singer wants to create a safe and comforting environment for this person and to offer them a sense of hope and security.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me I'm wrong
I want you to prove that my assumption is incorrect
You see, I've heard this thing about you
I'm aware of something related to you that I want to confirm
Some sad stories about you
I heard negative things about you
I look at you now
I observe your current state
As always, you're keeping a straight face
You're pretending to be okay like usual
Acting like, like you truly love this place
You're pretending to enjoy being here
(but) you see, I'm told that the place that you long for
But I've heard that the place you truly desire
Is where the shadows won't dance on your walls anymore
Is somewhere where you won't be haunted by your problems anymore
Where the nightmares will leave you alone
Where you can escape from your fears and worries
Please, understand
I'm asking for your cooperation
I need you to tell me the truth now
I require you to be honest with me now
No more hiding or lies now
I want us to communicate openly and honestly
I'll keep the lights out, I'll tell you fairy tales
I'll help you feel secure by ensuring things are dark and telling you happy stories
Whatever it takes to make you feel safe
I'll do whatever necessary to make you feel secure
I promise you now, they will disappear
I assure you that your problems will go away
I'll take you back home, they won't find you there
I'll take you to a safe haven where your troubles won't bother you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALISTAIR GORDON, IAN WILSON, PAUL YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lidiladoro9957
Very underrated song of its time
@faresmilan5591
I love that guitar performance 😍❤
@fredrickkasanda8347
I love this song to the moon and back. :-)
@UChooseK7H
This is such a beautiful song, Thanks for uploading! =)
@yolaberia6641
J aimerais tellement que tu sache ce que je ressens aujourd'hui à travers cette musique ❤❤10 ans après ....
@Susade81
my favourite song!
@Anima.Libera
💜
Tell me I'm wrong you see
I've heard this thing about you
Some sad stories about you
I look at you now
As always you're keeping a straight face
Acting like
Like you truly love this place
You see
I'm told that the place that you long for
Is where the shadows won't dance on your walls anymore
Where the nightmares will leave you alone
I'll keep the lights out
I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to
Make you feel safe
I promise you now
They will disappear
I'll take you back home
They won't find you here
Tell me I'm wrong you see
I've heard this thing about you
Some sad stories about you
Please understand I need you
To tell me the truth now
No more hiding or lies now
I'll keep the lights out
I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to
Make you feel safe
I promise you now
They will disappear
I'll take you back home
They won't find you here
I'll keep the lights out
I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to
Make you feel safe
I promise you now
They will disappear
I'll take you back home
They won't find you here
I'll keep the lights out
I'll tell you fairy tales
Whatever it takes to
Make you feel safe
I promise you now
They will disappear
I'll take you back home
They won't find you there
I'll take you back home
They won't find you here
@Ginestra92
la dedico a mia sorella...
@matteoliberogarbilli
Let's go home in Ferrara via Borgoleoni 70 h,my grandfathar home...but i have no monney...it's a super loveli home in a super loveli taun...i love you Lene
@Sprakebeck
Love it but need it without singing for a project.