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.
Let Go
Maria Haukaas Storeng Lyrics
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My life is set on cruise control and I can't make it stop
I utrn another corner and everything's the same
My life is like a photograph I'm stuck within the frame
For every dream you might have
For every good time gone bad
For every chance blown - for every day flown
For every doubt you ever had
If you'll lose if you'll win
You'll never know until you let go
You will never know until you let go
Thinkin' 'bout your future - whats it got in store
Always getting everything and always wanting more
Everbody's searching for that pot of gold
It's really not that complicated just look into your soul
For every dream you might have
For every good time gone bad
For every chance blown - for every day flown
For every doubt you ever had
For what tomorrow will bring
If you'll lose if you'll win
You'll never know until you let go
You will never know until you let go
If you're on a one way street looking for a different beat
Wondering if it's greener over there
The moral of the story is
I might become just what you wish
You will never know until you try
For every dream you might have
For every good time gone bad
For every chance blown - for every day flown
For every doubt you ever had
For what tomorrow will bring
If you'll lose if you'll win
You'll never know until you let go
You will never know until you let go
In Maria Haukaas Storeng's song Let Go, she expresses the feeling of being stuck in a routine and wanting to break free from the monotony. The chorus encourages letting go of doubts and fears in order to experience the unknown future. The lyrics suggest that by leaving the comfort zone, individuals may discover what they truly desire in life.
The lyrics convey that life can feel like it is on autopilot with no ability to change direction. Driving down the same streets every day, nothing seems to change. The simile of "my life is like a photograph I'm stuck within the frame" illustrates the feeling of being unable to move forward. However, by taking risks and letting go of doubts and fears about what may happen, individuals can create the life they dream of.
The song encourages people to look within themselves for happiness and fulfillment, rather than solely searching for external sources. The line "It's really not that complicated just look into your soul" suggests that finding the pot of gold doesn't necessarily lie in material possessions, but in knowing oneself and pursuing what brings true joy and satisfaction.
Overall, Maria Haukaas Storeng's Let Go is a call to take risks and let go of doubts and fears in order to pursue true joy and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the bus - hoo, hold it - I need to get off
I need a break from my monotonous life and the never-ending routine.
My life is set on cruise control and I can't make it stop
My life is stagnant, and I am unable to break free from it.
I utrn another corner and everything's the same
No matter how much I try, my life remains the same, and there's no progress.
My life is like a photograph I'm stuck within the frame
My life is like a photograph - it has the same people, same things, and nothing ever changes.
For every dream you might have
For each of the dreams you might have wished for.
For every good time gone bad
For every good memory that turned sour.
For every chance blown - for every day flown
For every wasted opportunity and for every day that passes without any significant change.
For every doubt you ever had
For every moments of a self-doubt you ever had that's holding you back.
For what tomorrow will bring
For what the future might hold.
If you'll lose if you'll win
Whether you'll succeed or fail.
You'll never know until you let go
You cannot know for sure until you let go of your fears and take a chance.
If you're on a one-way street looking for a different beat
If you're stuck in a situation that seems hopeless and are seeking something unconventional.
Wondering if it's greener over there
Wondering if things might be better elsewhere.
The moral of the story is
The lesson to be learned is.
I might become just what you wish
Taking the chance might make your dreams come to life.
You will never know until you try
You cannot be sure unless you take a chance and try.
Contributed by Keira R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.