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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.
You Don't Have to Change
Magne F Lyrics
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Don't think
You can
Be what I want
But hey
You should know this
You don't have to change
Don't change
Your face
Is white
And your eyes
They are pale
But hey
It's all right
You don't have to change
Everything's allright
Nothing stays the same
It comes and goes in waves
No one is to blame
You don't have to change
Don't change
The song "You Don't Have To Change" by Magne F is a touching piece that portrays acceptance and self-love. The song is all about accepting oneself for who they are and not feeling pressured to change for anyone. The lyrics in the first verse are directed at someone who seems to doubt themselves and feel the need to change in order to be what the singer wants. The singer reassures them that they don't have to change anything and that they are already enough as they are. The second verse goes on to describe the physical appearance of the person in question, but the singer remains unfazed and accepts them regardless of their appearance. The chorus reaffirms the sentiment that everything is alright and that it's not necessary to change oneself for the sake of someone else.
The lyrics of the song are ambiguous enough to be interpreted in various ways, which is why it resonates so well with listeners. On a deeper level, the song can be seen as a commentary on societal beauty standards and how they can distort people's perceptions of themselves. It highlights the importance of loving oneself for who they are, regardless of external appearances or what society deems as desirable.
Overall, "You Don't Have To Change" is a song that encourages self-acceptance and self-love, and reminds us that we are enough just the way we are.
Line by Line Meaning
You
The individual being addressed in the song
Don't think
Do not assume or consider that you cannot meet the expectations of the singer
You can
It is possible for you to be what the singer wants
Be what I want
Match the specific desires of the singer
But hey
An informal greeting to draw attention to the upcoming statement
You should know this
Important information that the individual should be aware of
You don't have to change
The individual is accepted for who they are and do not have to alter themselves to satisfy the singer
Don't change
A reaffirmation of the previous statement that the individual should not change themselves
Your face
Physical appearance of the individual
Is white
The color of the person's face
And your eyes
Body part belonging to the individual
They are pale
The color of the person's eyes
But hey
An informal greeting to draw attention to the upcoming statement
It's all right
Assurance to the individual that their physical appearance is acceptable and not an issue
Everything's all right
Overall reassurance that everything is okay, specifically in regards to the individual's physical appearance
Nothing stays the same
Emphasizes the constantly changing nature of life
It comes and goes in waves
Implies that highs and lows are expected in life's changes
No one is to blame
The changes that occur are not the fault of anyone involved
You don't have to change
Reiteration to the individual that they do not have to adapt or alter themselves due to life's changes
Don't change
Reaffirmation that alteration is not necessary
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Véronique Rodriguez
" DON 'T CHANGE , MAGNE "!!!🎵🌟🎶
YOU ' RE A PURE GEM !!! 💖💎
Carol Dijkhuyzen
There is a " uniqueness" in his voice.
I like it so much!
Shell D
Awwww....I love his voice. So sweet and vulnerable. So from the heart. ❤
Rosario Serrano
Tienes una voz hermosa. Magne Furuholmen me encanta escuchar todas tus canciones
Vero Wiggenhauser
I want a Magne in my life.Love his solo work!
Maria Cruz
You don't have to change ❤️ stay just the way you are and what you are.
AHASOARES
Uma bela canção!
johnny70ful
Talento e beleza eh mato!
susan wiffill
Like this 🎶🎶🎶
Adriana Lemos De Oliveira Lemos Pacheco.
I LOVE,LOVE . .