It all started at the age of 10 when she released an album with children songs on EMI Norway with her friend Marit Larsen. The album even ended up being nominated for a Norwegian Grammy. At the age of 14 Marion and Marit, now under the name “M2M”, signed with Atlantic Records and had big success in the US, Asia, South America and Scandinavia. They released 2 albums that sold over 2 million copies.
In 2005 Marion Raven released her first solo album on Atlantic Records in the US with success in countries like Japan where her song “Break You” was #1 for weeks.
In the summer of 2006 Meat Loaf released the song “It´s all coming back to me now” from his album Bat out of Hell 3, where Marion was his duet partner. She toured with both Meat Loaf and Pink around the world in 2007.
In the fall of 2010 Marion was a judge on the Norwegian “X Factor” and 2011 she appeared as Norwegian “Idol” judge. Winter
2013 she is one out of seven artists on the TV success “Hver gang vi møtes” airing every Saturday from January 5th till February 23rd. April the same year Marion released her 2nd solo album, “Songs from A Blackbird”. This album went to #3 on the Norwegian sales chart, the 2 singles “The Minute” and “Driving” raved the radio stations for months and Marion toured Norway for her first live solo tour.
An international version of the album - also called "Songs from A Blackbird" was released fall 2014.
September 22nd 2014 Marion releases her the 8 track album "Scandal Vol. I" (Norway only). "Scandal Vol. II" is set for release January 2015.
Når Skal Jeg Få Et Liv
Marion Raven Lyrics
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Jeg går i gang og koster med svai og skrubb
Heller på voks og boner med blankt med renter
Samme drill en gang til fram
Til kvart over sju
Da kan jeg ta en bok som jeg kan lese i
Og male nye bilder til mitt galleri
Men spør meg, når skal jeg få et liv?
Og etter lunsj så kaster jeg dart og baker
Masker av papp, en runde ballett og sjakk
Keramikk og buktaler og vokslysmaker
Gymnastikk, litt grafikk, klatre opp
Sy en stakk!
Og jeg kan lese mer hvis jeg har tid til det
Jeg maler nok en flekk
Det er sikkert plass et sted
Og jeg må børste, børste, børste, børste hår
Slik har jeg alltid litt tidsfordriv
Og mens jeg spør meg, og
Spør meg, og spør meg, og spør meg
Når skal jeg få et liv?
Men i morgen kveld slås lysene på
Slik som de gjør på min bursdag hvert år
Hva venter der hvor de kommer fra
Nå blir jeg atten mor vil kanskje la meg dra
The lyrics of Marion Raven's song "Når Skal Jeg Få Et Liv" paint a picture of a person going through their daily routine, feeling trapped in a cycle of mundane tasks and leisure activities that ultimately leave them questioning when they will truly start living their life. The song begins with the singer describing their morning routine, from doing chores to enjoying some leisure activities like reading a book, painting, listening to music, knitting, and eating. Despite these activities, there is a sense of emptiness and longing for something more fulfilling.
As the day progresses, the singer continues to engage in various activities like playing darts, baking, making papier-mâché masks, and engaging in artistic pursuits like ceramics and candle-making. The repetition of these activities highlights the monotony and lack of excitement in their life. The singer expresses a desire for more meaningful experiences and a sense of purpose beyond just passing time with hobbies and distractions.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's existential question of "when will I get a life?" This line reflects their yearning for something beyond the routine and mundane, for a deeper fulfillment and sense of purpose. The singer's inner dialogue throughout the song reveals a growing dissatisfaction with their current lifestyle and a longing for a change or a breakthrough that will lead to a more meaningful existence.
The bridge of the song introduces a glimmer of hope as the singer looks forward to a future event, symbolized by the lights being turned on at their birthday each year. This moment represents a potential turning point or a new chapter in their life, as they face the uncertainty of what lies ahead and the possibility of new opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Overall, the lyrics of "Når Skal Jeg Få Et Liv" convey a poignant exploration of the search for meaning and fulfillment amidst the monotony of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Klokka er sju og morgenens plikter venter
The clock shows seven, and the morning duties are waiting for me
Jeg går i gang og koster med svai og skrubb
I get started and sweep and scrub with a sway
Heller på voks og boner med blankt med renter
Pouring on wax and buffs with shine and interest
Samme drill en gang til fram Til kvart over sju
Same routine once again until quarter past seven
Da kan jeg ta en bok som jeg kan lese i Og male nye bilder til mitt galleri
Then I can take a book to read And paint new pictures for my gallery
Jeg har musikk og strikk og pai med pølser i Men spør meg, når skal jeg få et liv?
I have music and knitting and pie with sausages in it But ask me, when will I have a life?
Og etter lunsj så kaster jeg dart og baker
And after lunch, I throw darts and bake
Masker av papp, en runde ballett og sjakk
Masks out of paper, a round of ballet and chess
Keramikk og buktaler og vokslysmaker Gymnastikk, litt grafikk, klatre opp Sy en stakk!
Ceramics and ventriloquism and candle making Gymnastics, a bit of graphics, climb up Sew a hem!
Og jeg kan lese mer hvis jeg har tid til det Jeg maler nok en flekk Det er sikkert plass et sted
And I can read more if I have time for it I'll paint another spot There's surely a place somewhere
Og jeg må børste, børste, børste, børste hår Slik har jeg alltid litt tidsfordriv
And I must brush, brush, brush, brush hair That's how I always have a bit of pastime
Og mens jeg spør meg, og Spør meg, og spør meg, og spør meg Når skal jeg få et liv?
And while I ask myself, and Ask me, and ask me, and ask me When will I have a life?
Men i morgen kveld slås lysene på Slik som de gjør på min bursdag hvert år
But tomorrow evening the lights will be turned on Just like they do on my birthday every year
Hva venter der hvor de kommer fra Nå blir jeg atten mor vil kanskje la meg dra
What awaits where they come from Now I'm turning eighteen, maybe mom will let me go
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ZIN Lucas Camargo
Disney, you should release the full Norwegian soundtrack on digital platforms! Pleaaaaaase! <3
Yu Jen Shih
Æ gjør nå rettinga:
0:13 Tja, da gjemmer vel ikke Pascal seg her ute.
0:29 Nei vel, så hva vil du gjøre da?
0:36 Jeg trives her inne og det gjør du og.
1:23 Jeg har musikk og strikk og pai med pølser i
1:50 Keramikk og buktaler og vokslys maker
Bieselium Tag
Is that bokmål or nynorsk?
Iduna Rosetop
Bokmål