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.
Surfing The Sun
Marion Raven Lyrics
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I know it's coming, count to four
I've never felt like this before
I let the thunder brake me
I feel the swell of this dark sea
This dark sea
The tide will take me
Surfing the sun, all night long
Here, where the day will not decay
Surfing the sun, this is the one
Take the wave and ride away
Moments like these define me
The salt of my skin reminds me
The touch of your lips
And I know that you and I will always be
Always be
The time will take me
Will you save me?
Surfing the sun, all night long
Take these rays and hide away
Surfing the sun, this is the one
Take the wave and ride away
Won't you meet me here?
On the north side of the sky
Won't you meet me where?
All our hidden hopes will lie
Won't you meet me here?
And we'll climb this mountain high
Won't you meet me where?
We once saw the raven fly
Surfing the sun, all night long
Here, where the day will not decay
Surfing the sun, this is the one
Take the wave and ride away
Surfing the sun, all night long
Here, where the day will not decay
Surfing the sun, this is the one
Take the wave and ride away
The lyrics of Marion Raven's "Surfing the Sun" convey a feeling of longing and a desire for escape. The singer is hoping to reach the shore and escape the tumultuous waves of the dark sea. They count to four, anticipating the moment when they can finally leave the ocean behind. The imagery of thunder and the swell of the dark sea create a sense of danger, which is amplified by the question, "Will you save me?" The answer remains unclear, leaving the singer to feel alone and vulnerable.
However, once the singer starts "surfing the sun", everything changes. The song takes on an optimistic tone as the singer revels in the moment, saying that "moments like these define me." The sun and the waves represent freedom and the singer is determined to ride the wave and escape their troubles. The repeated phrase "won't you meet me here?" seems to suggest that the singer is not alone, that there is someone out there who understands and might join them in their search for adventure.
Overall, "Surfing the Sun" is a song about escape, change, and taking risks. It expresses a sense of hopelessness but ultimately celebrates the joy of the moment and the thrill of adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Longing to finally reach the shore
Desiring to finally get to the destination
I know it's coming, count to four
Anticipating its arrival with an assumed countdown
I've never felt like this before
Experiencing an unprecedented feeling
I let the thunder brake me
The loud sound of the thunder is affecting her emotionally
I feel the swell of this dark sea
Experiencing the rise and fall of the sea waves in darkness
The tide will take me
She is aware that the waves will move her towards the shore
Will you save me
Asking if someone will rescue her from the waves
Surfing the sun, all night long
Riding the wave with the sun shining for the entire night
Here, where the day will not decay
In this location, the day does not end or turn into night
This is the one, take the wave and ride away
This wave is the opportunity to leave and move forward
Moments like these define me
Special moments help shape her identity
The salt of my skin reminds me
Feeling salty from the ocean water reminds her of the experience
The touch of your lips
The feeling of someone's kiss on her lips
And I know that you and I will always be
She believes that her relationship is forever
The time will take me
Time will move her towards her destiny
Will you save me?
Asking if someone will rescue her from her fate
Take these rays and hide away
Take the rays of the sun and seek refuge somewhere
Won't you meet me here?
Asking for someone to meet her at a specific location
On the north side of the sky
Referring to a location high up the sky
All our hidden hopes will lie
All of their secret aspirations will remain there
And we'll climb this mountain high
Together, they will conquer this enormous challenge
We once saw the raven fly
Remembering the sight of a raven that once flew by
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MICHAEL, MARION RAVEN, NIKKI SIXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
leprincedestenebres
Been ages since the last time I listened to this song (back in 2002-2003 I guess). Thanks for bringing that long-lost memory back alive dude 👍👍
dgb1728
Fantastic Song by a Phenomenally Talented Artist. 👍🏻