Maria grew up in Senja, in Troms county, but was born in Finnsnes, Norway. She first received national media attention when she had her first musical rôle at the age of 11, with the lead in Annie, at the Bryggeteateret in Oslo (1991). Maria and her family moved to Oslo for the musical, and when the show run was over, they moved back to Senja. She has since performed in several musicals, both in the capital Oslo, and in the county Troms where she grew up.
At the age of 24, she was part of Idol (Norway) in 2004, where she finished 6th. She took part in the Idol Tour 2004, along with other contestants in the top ten.
She released her solo album in 2005, which peaked at #13 on the Norwegian album charts. The single "Breathing" peaked at #5 and was certified gold in Norway, while "Should've" peaked at #20. She went on a four month national tour to promote the album.
Maria was the Norwegian representative who performed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Hold On Be Strong", written by Mira Craig. The song peaked at #1 in the Norwegian iTunes chart. Currently (February 14, 2008) the song has reached #5 on the Norwegian singles chart.
Maria entered the qualifying rounds in Melodi Grand Prix 2008 on January 18, and was voted through directly to the national final. In the final on February 9, she received the highest number of votes from both the televoting and the jury, which made her the Norwegian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, which was held on May 20, 22 and 24 in Belgrade, Serbia. She performed ninth in the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday 20 May 2008, then qualified for the finals, where she performed as 25th (and last).
Maria entered the qualifying rounds in Melodi Grand Prix 2010 with "Make My Day" but didn`t reach the final.
Maria launched her third album "Make My Day" june 14th 2010 and the first single from this album is called "Precious To Me" - a duet featuring the swedish singer/actor Måns Zelmerlôw.
Maria was one of 12 participents in TV2`s "Skal vi danse" 2010 with her dance partner Asmund Grindaker.
Breathing
Maria Haukaas Storeng Lyrics
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I was sinking like a stone
Like a shipwreck stranded I was all alone
Saying all is well so no one else could tell
Heavy shackles round my feet
getting ready for the next defeat
but somehow you came stumbling into my life
and now my feet are lifting slowly from the ground
I'm breathing- now nothing holds me down
I'm breathing- I thought that I would drown
I'm breathing- I'm still breathing
It's kind of funny how things change
And how I'm free at last from all this chains
and how this weight uopn my shoulders disappeared
with you just being her
and now my feet are lifting slowly from the ground
I'm breathing- now nothing holds me down
I'm breathing- I thought that I would drown
I'm breathing- I'm still breathing
Once the dark was all I knew
Now the sky is turning blue
I see it - I feel it
My world har turned around and I'm breathing
I was lost but now I'm found
My feet don't touch the ground (I'm breathing)
Now nothing holds me down (I'm breathing)
I thought that I would drown (I'm breathing)
I'm still breathing
I'm still breathing
My world has turned around
I'm still breathing
I'm stil breathing
The lyrics of "Breathing" by Maria Haukaas Storeng poeticize the notion of two beings becoming one through love. The opening lines mention the fear of opening up one's head to reveal the mind of another, which in this case is the person they love. The shine of their lover's eyes is reflected in their own, and their touch shakes them to their core. The eternal flame and song of their love is something that will never die.
Further, the lyrics mention how the two share lungs and blood, emphasizing their deep emotional and physical connection. Whenever the singer is alone, they feel their lover's presence through their shared breath and heartbeat. The idea that their love is like a wave on the tide brings to mind the cyclic and unstoppable nature of their relationship.
Overall, "Breathing" is a message of love and unity that speaks to the deep connection between two people who are meant to be together. It is a beautiful and profound song that captures the essence of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
At first I was scared when I opened up my head
Initially, I was afraid when I allowed myself to be vulnerable.
And the motor that was runnin' was the mind of you
My thoughts were consumed by thoughts of you.
I was scared when I looked at my reflection and the shine I saw were the eyes of you
I was afraid when I looked in the mirror and saw your reflection in my eyes.
I was scared when you touched my lips
I was afraid when you physically touched me for the first time.
And the breath I took was a breath that shook me with a shock
I was physically and emotionally affected when I took a breath after our first kiss.
Like a flame as eternal as a song and the song is you and I
Our love is like a never-ending flame, and the flame is our love story.
I will let you breathe through me
I will allow you to be a part of me and influence me.
I will let you be with me
I will allow you to be present in my life and heart.
Whenever I'm alone and you're lost out there
When I am by myself and you are not physically with me.
I can feel you breathe ‘cause our lungs we share
Our connection is so strong that I can feel you breathing through me even when we are apart.
Whenever I'm alone anytime anywhere
Even when I am not in a physical place that reminds me of you.
I can feel your heart beat ‘cause our blood we share
Our bond is so strong that I can feel your heartbeat as if it were my own.
My heart beats your blood
My heart is connected to you in a way that your essence runs through my veins.
Your breath fills my lungs
I feel your presence so strongly that it feels like you are literally breathing through me.
Your heart beats my blood
Your heart is so intertwined with mine that it seems like our blood is the same.
My breath fills your lungs
Your connection to me is so strong that it feels like you are physically breathing with me.
I was scared when you came into my room
I was afraid when you first entered my life and began to leave your mark.
The walls became the sea, your voice was the moon
Your influence on my life was so great that everything around me seemed to change.
Oh when you rocked me in your arms
When you held me close and gave me comfort and love.
Be with me...
Stay with me and continue to be a part of my life.
I will let you...
I will allow you to be a part of me and have an impact on my life.
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@MaelSept
I love this singer !! i discovered her with eurovision 2008 ^__^'' she's so Amazing. I hope see her in France one day !! :D