In November 2004, Arredondo released her second album, Not Going Under. This was the first album to have videos from the singles, as Arredondo did not produce any videos for her first album.
After Arredondo released her album, Min Jul (My christmas) (some tracks produced and arranged by Jon Lord of Deep Purple), she made some shows and then took a break.
Arredondo was among other contributions of singers like Marit Larsen in the song "For a Friend" and Marion Raven in the song "That Day", Both members of the defunct band M2M.
Arredondo's three albums have combined sales of over 150,000.
On 12 November 2007, she released her first album in two years, For A Moment. The first single from this album, "Brief and Beautiful" became a monster-hit throughout the fall. "Brief and Beautiful" was written by Hanne Sørvaag and Harry Sommerdahl, and a Spanish-language adaptation of this song called "Fue para los dos" was released earlier in 2007 by Spanish singer Edurne.
Her fourth album was met with mixed reviews. On the album, "Even when you're with me" is a cover of the Spanish singer Chenoa's "Me Enamoro Del Dolor", and "If You Could Only See Me" was originally recorded by another Norwegian artist called Ina.
In the fall of 2007, it was also announced that Arredondo will star as Maria Von Trapp in the Sound of Music, which went to be a major production in Norway - premiering in the fall of 2008. This was the first major production of the Sound of Music in Norway in about 20 years (Sissel Kyrkjebø played the part as Maria Von Trapp back then).
Arredondo entered the qualifying rounds of the Melodi Grand Prix 2010 (the Norwegian selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest) on 16 January 2010 and was voted through to the national final, with the song "The Touch", which is written by Rolf Løvland.
Today,/2013) Maria works (beside her singing career) 20% in Heggedal church, Asker.
Maria Arredondo was recording a solo album in the studio, and the album "Heime Nå" was released June 2013.
Albums:
Maria Arredondo (2003)
Not Going Under (2004)
Min Jul (2005)
For a Moment (2007)
Sound of Musicals (2008)
Heime nå (2013)
Singles:
«Can let Go» (2003)
«Just a Little Heartache» (2003)
«In Love With an Angel» (2003)
«Hardly Hurts at All» (2003)
«A Thousand Nights» (2003)
«Mad Summer» (2004)
«Burning» (2004)
«Cross Every River» (2005)
«On Christmas Day» (2006)
«Brief and Beautiful» (2007)
«Kyrie Eleison» (2007)
«The Touch» (2010)
«Det jeg har gitt fra meg» (2013)
«Heime nå» (2013)
I need you
Maria Arredondo Lyrics
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You just seemed to good to be true
When you turned and looked my way
I knew I'd make you mine some day
Lying in my bed alone
I can't help but dreaming 'bout you
I only wish I knew
Linger there – whenever we apart
'Cause I need you here by my side
More than the air that I breathe
And I miss you, miss you tonight
Baby you – you mean the world to me
When you lay your hands on me
Baby I am shivering
I can see it in your eyes
You would never tell me lies
So don't let it slip away
Tell me what to do to make you stay
You're right here - deep in my heart
Hear my prayer don't tear us apart
'Cause I need you here by my side
More than the air that I breathe
And I miss you, miss you tonight
Baby you – you mean the world to me
Please tell me you'll stay
Tell me you're kine forever
Baby please stay…
You'll stay…
'Cause I need you here by my side
More than the air that I breathe
And I miss you, miss you tonight
Baby you – you mean the world to me
The lyrics of Maria Arredondo's song "I Need You" revolve around a person's deep longing for their loved one. The song's narrator speaks about how they felt when they first met their partner, describing their initial attraction to them. The lyrics then turn more somber as the singer is left alone in bed, dreaming about their significant other. The chorus reiterates the singer's desperate need for their partner, stating that they mean the world to them.
The second verse speaks about the physical connection between the two lovers, with the singer feeling shivers whenever their partner touches them. However, there is also a sense of unease and uncertainty, with the singer pleading for their partner not to leave and asking how they can make them stay.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Need You" express a powerful longing for a loved one and the desire to keep them close. It portrays the singer's vulnerability and their deep affection for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When I laid my eyes on you
The moment I saw you, I was instantly captivated by you.
You just seemed to good to be true
You were so amazing that it was hard to believe you were real.
When you turned and looked my way
When you noticed me and gave me attention, I knew I had a chance with you.
I knew I'd make you mine some day
I was determined to win your heart and make you mine.
Lying in my bed alone
When I am alone in my bed, all I can think about is you.
I can't help but dreaming 'bout you
I can't control my dreams, and you're always in them.
I only wish I knew
I just wish I knew how you truly felt about me.
You're right here - deep in my heart
You occupy a special place in my heart, and you're always there.
Linger there – whenever we apart
Your presence remains in my heart even when we are physically apart.
'Cause I need you here by my side
I genuinely require you to be close to me at all times.
More than the air that I breathe
You are more vital to me than the very air I breathe.
And I miss you, miss you tonight
I miss you so much tonight, it hurts.
Baby you – you mean the world to me
You mean everything to me; you hold immense importance in my life.
When you lay your hands on me
Your touch affects me more than anything else in the world.
Baby I am shivering
Your touch literally makes me tremble with excitement and anticipation.
I can see it in your eyes
Your gaze is honest, and I know you'd never deceive me.
You would never tell me lies
You'll never betray me or deceive me with falsehoods.
So don't let it slip away
Please don't let our relationship fall apart or drift away.
Tell me what to do to make you stay
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep you by my side.
Hear my prayer don't tear us apart
Please hear me when I pray and don't let anything come between us.
Please tell me you'll stay
Please tell me you'll never leave me.
Tell me you're kine forever
Tell me you're mine forever; commit to me for all time.
'Cause I need you here by my side
I truly need you to be with me, always.
More than the air that I breathe
You're more essential to me than even the oxygen I breathe.
And I miss you, miss you tonight
I'm missing you terribly tonight, and I wish you were here with me.
Baby you – you mean the world to me
You are the most important person in my world, and I love you dearly.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.