I’m a musician and composer from northern Norway, currently living in Oslo. In 2020 i finished my degree in jazz and improvised music from the Norwegian Academy of Music, and since then I’ve been an active musician on the Norwegian scene. My main focus has been on my own projects, presented on this site, but I have also been lucky to play with so many great musicians, among others Ane Brun and Solveig Slettahjell. I have also written a lot of music the past years, both for big bands, woodwind trio, string orchestra and symphony orchestra. Improvisation is an important aspect of my music, and in my trio we always play without set list to make room for initiativ, creativity and improvisation in the moment. In February this year I had the honour to perform new music at the opening of Bodø24 - European capital of culture, written for my trio, three vocalists and full symphony orchestra. This, and releasing the album "Ville blomster" with my trio the same month, have been two of the highlights so far this year.
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I Am Echo
Liv Andrea Hauge Ensemble Lyrics
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I've got things to say
That I believe in
Things I hope will change
You still don't know me
And I will always feel
Closer to you Than you do to me
That's fine
I know you tried
The lyrics from Liv Andrea Hauge Ensemble's song "I Am Echo" convey a deep sense of longing and unreciprocated feelings. The persona of the song, portrayed as Echo, feels a strong desire to communicate and express their beliefs and hopes for change. This reflects a yearning for connection and understanding within a relationship or interpersonal dynamic. Despite the earnestness of their expression, there is a poignant acknowledgment of being unheard or misunderstood.
The mention of feeling closer to the other person than they feel to the persona suggests a sense of imbalance and unrequited emotional investment. This sentiment can be particularly isolating and frustrating, highlighting the asymmetry in the level of emotional connection and intimacy. The line "That's fine, I know you tried" hints at a sense of resignation or acceptance of the situation, recognizing that efforts may have been made to bridge the gap, yet the distance remains.
The repetition of the name Echo symbolizes an ongoing cycle of reflection and response, echoing sentiments that may not be fully acknowledged or reciprocated. This repetition reinforces the idea of searching for validation or connection, only to be met with a sense of distance or disconnection. The persona's persistence in trying to make themselves heard underscores a deep yearning for understanding and emotional closeness.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Am Echo" evoke a sense of emotional vulnerability and longing for mutual recognition and connection. The persona's struggle to be seen and heard underscores the universal desire for validation and understanding in relationships, highlighting the complexities of human interaction and the yearning for emotional reciprocity and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I am Echo
I am someone who has a voice and opinions to share.
I've got things to say
I have thoughts and ideas that I want to express.
That I believe in
These thoughts and ideas are important to me and reflect my values.
Things I hope will change
I want to see positive changes in the world based on these beliefs.
You still don't know me
Despite being around you, you don't truly understand who I am as a person.
And I will always feel
I will always have this sense of longing or distance in our relationship.
Closer to you
I feel emotionally connected to you.
Than you do to me
However, it seems like you do not reciprocate this same level of emotional connection.
That's fine
I accept this discrepancy and can live with it.
I know you tried
I acknowledge that you have made efforts in our relationship, even if it may not align with my expectations.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Liv Andrea Hauge
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