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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.
Little Angels
Magne F Lyrics
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Into places where we hide
Suddenly I'm wide awake
From these dreams that I must shake
Little angels on my shoulder
Little angels by my side
And wherever I will be
You will wake up late on night
Losing sleep but that's all right
Stare into the summer sky
Decisions they can wait awhile
You feel better knowing you will
Always be a welcome guest
You feel better, tell you why:
Little angels by your side
Little angels everywhere
Little angels in your hair
Little angels in your bed
Little angels in your head
You feel better knowing all the
The things we said are laid to rest
You feel better knowing this:
There's no price for second best
The song Little Angels by Norwegian singer-songwriter Magne F captures the theme of protection, hope and guidance through angelic symbolism. The opening lines “Silently the morning glides, into places where we hide” creates a sense of solitude and introspection, as the singer reflects on his inner state. He then rises from his slumber, overwhelmed by the dreams that linger in his head. The lyrics imply that the singer is seeking comfort and protection from a higher power, in the form of “little angels” accompanying him at every step. The chorus “Little angels on my shoulder, little angels by my side, and wherever I will be, little angels follow me” reinforces the sense of security and belonging that the singer feels through their presence.
Later in the song, the singer acknowledges the inevitable hurdles and uncertainties that life brings, advising us to not lose sleep over them. The line “Stare into the summer sky, decisions they can wait awhile” suggests that we should not rush into making life-altering decisions and instead focus on enjoying the present moment. The use of "little angels" as a recurring theme throughout the song not only offers a sense of comfort, but also highlights the idea that there is always someone watching over us who has our best interests at heart. The song concludes with the assertion that there is no price for second best, bringing us back to the theme of feeling content with what we have and trusting the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Silently the morning glides
The morning quietly passes by
Into places where we hide
It enters the places where we conceal ourselves
Suddenly I'm wide awake
All of a sudden, I'm completely awake
From these dreams that I must shake
From these dreams that I need to let go of
Little angels on my shoulder
Small guardian angels on my shoulders
Little angels by my side
Tiny guardian angels by my side
And wherever I will be
No matter where I am
Little angels follow me
These little guardians are always with me
You will wake up late on night
One late night you will wake up
Losing sleep but that's all right
Sleeping habits disturbed, but it's okay
Stare into the summer sky
Gaze at the sky during a summer day
Decisions they can wait awhile
Decisions could be postponed for a bit
You feel better knowing you will
You feel relieved knowing that you can
Always be a welcome guest
Always be a welcomed visitor
You feel better, tell you why:
You feel better, and let me tell you why
Little angels by your side
Small guardians constantly protecting you
Little angels everywhere
These tiny angels surround you everywhere
Little angels in your hair
They are even in your hair
Little angels in your bed
Even in your bed, guardian angels protect you
Little angels in your head
Even within your mind, you are being watched over
You feel better knowing all the
You feel relieved knowing that all the
The things we said are laid to rest
Unnecessary things are put to rest now
You feel better knowing this:
You feel better knowing this:
There's no price for second best
There is no cost for being second best
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VeraDitta2023
Indeed angels follow you Magne as you are of their kind
@miriamwelling7347
It sounds mystical ..... makes you feel like being in another world .... Great!
@Nordlys73
Fantastisk!!
@alcolumbato9349
Feel stupid to discuss but this. touches a lot