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Magne Furuholmen (Mags) (born November 1, 1962, Oslo), is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in a-ha. He was born to father Kåre and mother Annelise. He has one sister, Line, and two half brothers, Thorsteinn and Trygve. Magne's father, a jazz musician, (who played trumpet with Bent Solve's Orchestra) was killed in an aeroplane crash over Drammen, south of Oslo in 1967, when Magne was just five.
Magne married Heidi Rydjord, his high school sweetheart, on the 8th August 1992, in the garden of their Nesøya home. They have two sons, Thomas Vincent (born 20 April 1990) and Filip Clemens (born 2 October 1993).
Magne's Career as a-ha's keyboard player and guitarist has spanned 20 years and he has co-written many of the bands hits with Guitarist Pal Waaktaar. Songs include "Stay On These Roads", "Manhattan Skyline" and "Take on Me" which was famously accompanied by Michael Patterson's ground-breaking animated video.
Magne is widely acknowledged to be the band's 'joker' but this belies his creative powers, as Magne has had considerable success with his solo projects, such as Timbersound, formed in 1994 with Magne's friend Kjetil Bjerkestrand, and later, Swedish singer, Freddie Wadling. Their work has been used on film soundtracks such as "Hotel Oslo", which also featured the vocal talents of Anneli Drecker.
Magne also recorded "'Past Perfect Future Tense" in 2004, with appearances from Guy Berryman and Will Champion of Coldplay, and from Andy Dunlop of Scottish band Travis.
Magne is also a talented artist, working with glass, paint, etching and woodcuts. His art has been displayed at The Henie Onstad Kunstsenter in Oslo, and he has also shown his work at The London Art Fair. Unlike many 'celebrity' artists, Magne has the distinction of receiving wide critical acclaim for his work. Recently, Magne has helped to bring Damien Hirst's "New Religion" Exhibition to Stavanger, Norway.
2CU Shine
Magne F Lyrics
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And to be there when you did
All I wanted was a hand in mine
I had a place where it would fit
I always wondered what was in your head
The way you read my mind
Always wondered what was never said
A-ha
In every word we wrote, in every line
There was a desperate note
We had a contract but never signed
I couldn't get your vote
You saw the sadness in these eyes
That no one ever sees
The bruises hidden here behind the smile
A kind of stiff unease
A-ha
Just when I couldn't get you out of my mind
You start to back away
I always wondered baby, one more time?
It wouldn't hurt, would it?
All I wanted was to see you shine
The lyrics to Magne F's song "2CU Shine" are about a person who cares deeply for someone else and just wants to see them shine. The song talks about the desire to be there for the person they care about and to hold their hand as they shine. The song also touches on the thoughts and feelings that are never spoken, but are always present between the two people.
The lyrics also highlight the sadness that the other person sees, but no one else does. The singer talks about the bruises that are hidden underneath their smile and the unease that comes with it. The song finishes with a plea to not back away and to give one more chance to the relationship.
The song has a melancholic melody, which complements the lyrics quite well. The use of guitar, piano and percussion add to the somber mood of the song. The haunting background vocals give the song an ethereal quality, making it even more powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted was to see you shine
I yearned to witness you succeed, to bask in the brilliance of your accomplishments
And to be there when you did
I craved to share your triumphs, to revel in your happiness
All I wanted was a hand in mine
I simply sought your companionship, the ease of your touch
I had a place where it would fit
I knew that our friendship was meant to be, that our bond was a perfect match
I always wondered what was in your head
I perpetually pondered what thoughts occupied your mind, what secrets you kept
The way you read my mind
Your intuitive understanding of me, your uncanny ability to anticipate my needs
Always wondered what was never said
I endlessly speculated about the unspoken words between us, the emotions left unsaid
Each and every time
This pattern of curiosity repeated itself constantly, with every interaction
In every word we wrote, in every line
In every conversation, every exchange of messages, every hint of communication
There was a desperate note
There was an underlying sense of urgency, a plea for understanding and connection
We had a contract but never signed
We had an unspoken agreement, a tacit understanding, that we would be there for each other
I couldn't get your vote
I couldn't win your approval, your endorsement of our bond
You saw the sadness in these eyes
You perceived the sorrow that I tried to hide, the pain that I kept bottled up
That no one ever sees
That I concealed from the world, that I only revealed to you
The bruises hidden here behind the smile
The emotional wounds that I masked with a facade of happiness, the scars that I carried inside
A kind of stiff unease
A sense of discomfort, a nervousness and awkwardness that lingered beneath the surface
Just when I couldn't get you out of my mind
Just when I thought I had moved on, that I was able to forget you
You start to back away
You pulled away from me, distancing yourself from our relationship
I always wondered baby, one more time?
I frequently questioned whether we could reignite our connection, whether we could try again
It wouldn't hurt, would it?
I hoped that reaching out to you again wouldn't cause any harm, that we could return to the way things used to be
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carol Dijkhuyzen
Beyond like...his voice is amazing:)
Claudia Meier
Love it.
Marietta Limberger
Pretty Good !!
Dutchy
is this album available somewhere?
gentleheartful
Who was this song written for?
Dutchy
I guess for one (or all) of his true loves ... his wife Heidi, his children
or/and the ocean