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)
On and On
Maria Arredondo Lyrics
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The Fall
My love, is right behind you
The Rain
The Fall
My love, is right behind you
The Fall
My love, is right behind you
You, what are you crying for?
Soon, you had to end this war
The days are turning darker now
But hang on to that dream, some how
You, where are you going to?
True, they can go rough on you
Things have turned so sad inside
But hang on to the dreams you hide
On and On, the dark will find you
Rain, fall and clouds surround you
Carry on, my love's behind you
I know, I'll see you smiling
You, you better stand up girl
Soon, you had to face the world
I know you find her place some where
You put things back together there
On and On, the dark will find you
Rain, fall and clouds surround you
Carry on, my love's behind you
I know, I'll see you smiling
See you smile, smilin' again
See you smile, smilin' again
Oh oh yeah
I know you well
I know you well
The days are rolling faster now
Believe you'll find your peace some how
On and On, the dark will find you
Rain, fall and clouds surround you
Carry on, my love's behind you
I know, I'll see you smiling
On (the rain) and On (the fall), the dark (my love is right behind you)will find you
Rain (The rain), fall (the fall) and clouds (my love is right behind you)surround you
Carry on, my love's behind you
I know, I'll see you smiling
The rain
The fall
My love, is right behind you
The rain
The fall
My love, is right behind you
The rain
The fall
My love, is right behind you
The lyrics to Maria Arredondo's "On and On" convey a message of hope and encouragement to the listener. The repetition of "the rain, the fall" followed by "my love is right behind you" suggests that even in times of difficulty and struggle, the singer's love and support will always be there. The lines "you, what are you crying for?" and "you, where are you going to?" show a caring and nurturing attitude towards the person being addressed in the song.
The refrain "on and on, the dark will find you, rain, fall and clouds surround you" suggests that life will have its ups and downs but it's important to keep going and not give up. The lines "I know, I'll see you smiling" and "see you smile, smiling again" show a sense of optimism and positivity. The song's overall message of standing strong in the face of adversity and finding peace even in difficult times is sure to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
The Rain
The difficult times and challenges that come my way
The Fall
The hardships I face in life
My love, is right behind you
I have someone who loves and supports me through it all
You, what are you crying for?
Why are you feeling down and sad?
Soon, you had to end this war
You will overcome this struggle soon
The days are turning darker now
Things are getting tougher
But hang on to that dream, some how
Hold on to your hopes and aspirations
You, where are you going to?
Where will your journey lead you?
True, they can go rough on you
Life can be harsh and challenging
Things have turned so sad inside
You feel miserable inside
But hang on to the dreams you hide
Don't give up on your secret ambitions and desires
On and On, the dark will find you
Difficult times and struggles will always be there
Rain, fall and clouds surround you
Challenges and hardships are all around you
Carry on, my love's behind you
Keep going, and know that there's someone who loves you by your side
I know, I'll see you smiling
I'm confident you'll be happy and joyful again
You, you better stand up girl
You need to be strong and face your challenges head-on
Soon, you had to face the world
You will have to confront the reality of life
I know you find her place some where
You will find where you belong
You put things back together there
You will rebuild your life and pick up the pieces
See you smile, smilin' again
I look forward to seeing you happy once more
Oh oh yeah
Yes, I truly believe it will happen
I know you well
I understand you and your struggles
The days are rolling faster now
Time seems to be moving quickly
Believe you'll find your peace some how
Have faith that you will eventually find peace and contentment
My love, is right behind you
I'll always be there for you, supporting you through your troubles
Contributed by Jason C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.