Her discography pr. today:
In The Deep (2012)
Will There Be Spring (2006)
Frail (2004)
Behind Closed Doors (2002)
Barefoot (2001)
She is also known for her small feature on the song Paradigms from Extol's album Synergy.
Richard
Maria Solheim Lyrics
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Bring back the memories
Of how it was
When I was young
Richard my little boy
Bring back the feeling
Of how it was
To sing a new song
I watch an elderly woman on a bench in the park
I see a doll on her lap I can hear her sing out loud
Richard my little boy
Bring back the memories
Of how it was
When I was young
Richard my little friend
Always listen carefully to your heart
In all that you do
Richard my little friend
Take all my words
And build up a world
With letters from them
Years have painted her hair and colored her face
She has lost all her loved ones this park is her
Sacred place
Richard my little friend
Take all my words
And build up a world
With letters from them
The song addressed to Richard, a little boy, is about nostalgia and the memories of the past. The singer wants to bring back the feeling of singing a new song and the joys of her youth through Richard. The song starts with the lyrics "Richard my little boy, bring back the memories of how it was when I was young." This implies that the singer is feeling old and wants to relive the memories of her youth. She wants Richard to bring back the feelings of singing and creating new songs.
As the song progresses, the singer observes an elderly woman sitting on a bench in a park with a doll on her lap, singing out loud. The singer feels a connection with this woman as she sees her own future self in her. The woman's hair is painted, her face is colored, and she has lost all her loved ones. The park has become her sacred place.
The song concludes with the lyrics "Richard my little friend, take all my words and build up a world with letters from them." The singer is emphasizing the importance of listening to one's heart and using words to build up a world. She wants Richard to use his creativity and imagination to build a better world.
Overall, the song is a reflective and introspective one, focused on the power of nostalgia, memories, and the importance of creativity in building a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Richard my little boy
Addressing the child named Richard.
Bring back the memories
Recollecting the past experiences.
Of how it was
Recalling the past events as they were.
When I was young
Recollecting the memories of her youth.
Richard my little boy
Addressing the child named Richard.
Bring back the feeling
Recall the emotions that were once experienced.
Of how it was
Recalling the past events as they were.
To sing a new song
To experience something new and refreshing.
I watch an elderly woman on a bench in the park
Observing an old lady sitting in the park.
I see a doll on her lap I can hear her sing out loud
Noticing a doll on her lap and listening to her sing loudly.
Richard my little boy
Addressing the child named Richard.
Bring back the memories
Recalling the past experiences.
Of how it was
Recalling the past events as they were.
When I was young
Recalling the memories of her youth.
Richard my little friend
Not only addressing but also befriending the child named Richard.
Always listen carefully to your heart
Urging the child to follow their heart.
In all that you do
In every action that you take.
Richard my little friend
Addressing the child named Richard.
Take all my words
Embracing her guidance and advice.
And build up a world
To make something great and successful.
With letters from them
By adhering to the words of guidance and advice.
Years have painted her hair and colored her face
The old lady has aged gracefully.
She has lost all her loved ones this park is her Sacred place
The park holds special emotional significance for her as she has lost all her loved ones.
Richard my little friend
Addressing and comforting the child named Richard.
Take all my words
Embracing her guidance and advice.
And build up a world
To make something great and successful.
With letters from them
By adhering to the words of guidance and advice.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.