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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.
Kryptonite
Magne F Lyrics
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Things you say come to spite you
You can close your eyes if you have to
But life goes go on without you
Easy on the kryptonite
Easy on the black and white
Easy on the kryptonite
I will find ways without you
You'll find new ways to doubt me
That's how you'll get on without me
You can keep your guard up if need be
Just remember this when you see me:
Go easy on the kryptonite
Easy on the black and white
Just try to be civilized
No one wants to compromise
'Cause my I'm way to tired to fight you
But I will find ways without you
Well time flies by if we let it
Time is yours don't you get it?
Don't you want it?
Say you want it
Friends make sure to remind you
Of things you thought were behind you
You can kick and scream all you want to
But this words will come back to haunt you :
Go easy on the kryptonite
Easy on the black and white
Just try to be civilized
No one wants to compromise
If you don't like the way it sounds
Well, bite me
'Cause I will find ways without you
'Cause I will find ways without you
The lyrics of Magne F's song "Kryptonite" focus on the aftermath of a relationship that has gone south. The opening line "Words find ways back to bite you" is indicative of the pain caused by careless words spoken during the relationship. The next line "Things you say come to spite you" is an acknowledgement that people tend to regret the harsh things they say during a breakup. The stanza ends with the lines "But life goes on without you", which suggest that, regardless of the pain caused by the end of a relationship, life keeps moving forward.
The chorus of the song ("Easy on the kryptonite/Easy on the black and white/There's no need for us to fight") urges the parties to be considerate of each other's feelings and avoid unnecessary arguments. The lines "Just try to be civilized/No one wants to compromise" suggest that, even though compromise is essential in relationships, it cannot always be achieved.
The second stanza is a reflection on time and its passing. The lines "Well time flies by if we let it/Time is yours don't you get it?/Don't you want it?/Say you want it" suggest that time is fleeting and should be valued. The last stanza speaks of the inevitability of memories when a relationship ends. It ends with the same chorus - "Go easy on the kryptonite/Easy on the black and white/Just try to be civilized/No one wants to compromise/If you don't like the way it sounds/Well, bite me/ 'Cause I will find ways without you."
Line by Line Meaning
Words find ways back to bite you
The things you say can come back to hurt you in the future.
Things you say come to spite you
What you say can turn against you in unexpected ways.
You can close your eyes if you have to
If you need to avoid something or someone, you can choose to ignore them.
But life goes on without you
Even if you're not part of something, it will continue without you.
Easy on the kryptonite
Don't use things that weaken or hurt you unnecessarily.
Easy on the black and white
Avoid taking extreme or rigid positions in discussions or conflicts.
There's no need for us to fight
We can try to find ways to coexist without conflict.
I will find ways without you
Even if you're gone, I will keep going with my life, finding new paths and solutions.
You'll find new ways to doubt me
Even after you're gone, you might keep mistrusting or second-guessing my intentions or abilities.
That's how you'll get on without me
Doubting me might be a way for you to cope or move on, but it won't affect me deeply.
You can keep your guard up if need be
If you feel the necessity to be cautious or wary, you're free to do so.
Just remember this when you see me:
When you encounter me again, keep in mind this message I'm giving you now.
Just try to be civilized
Let's attempt to act with patience, respect, and fairness towards each other.
No one wants to compromise
It's hard for people to find middle ground or make concessions in disagreements.
'Cause my I'm way too tired to fight you
I'm exhausted and demotivated to keep arguing or struggling against you.
Well time flies by if we let it
If we don't pay attention, time can swiftly pass us by.
Time is yours don't you get it?
You're the one who owns and manages your time, don't forget that.
Don't you want it?
Are you taking advantage of your time and using it wisely?
Friends make sure to remind you
Sometimes, our friends will bring up things from our past or that we've forgotten.
Of things you thought were behind you
Things you believed you had resolved or overcome can still resurface in unexpected ways.
You can kick and scream all you want to
You have the right to be frustrated, angry, or upset, but that won't change certain things.
But this words will come back to haunt you
The words you say or the actions you take now can have repercussions later on.
If you don't like the way it sounds
If you feel uncomfortable or disagree with what's being said, you can express yourself.
Well, bite me
You can use this expression to show defiance, irritation, or disbelief.
'Cause I will find ways without you
Regardless of your reaction, I will continue to search and create new opportunities without you.
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cassie Eplett
It's crazy, because I'm 14 and I really dig this and the other guys solo works and of course their works together as A-ha. Mags is pretty awesome and just a funny guy ☺️
Наталья Белова
Мне понравилась песня. Впервые услышала голос Магне как солиста👏🥰💐 Голос очень красивый, бархатистый!🌟🌟🌟
Beverley Korte
Yes 👍 me too , first time I heard this 👍, great Song 👍 and Beautiful Singer
RLGMaciel
Ele é simplesmente maravilhoso. Amo de paixão.
Tommy L
Absolute Legend of a song
erika wieler sevilla
que bella voz de Magne
LonelySpaceMan
This song is a song that’s been locked in my head for so long yet not music app has it, but I’m glad there’s one place to find it here.
Natanael Montenegro
I Love this song!
Carlos Kinape
Ele é lindo tbm além de talentoso
Daniel Isaacson
Also very good and unique sound, that he has done.