Marion Elise Ravn (born May 25, 1984 in Lørenskog, Norway) In spite of her … Read Full Bio ↴Marion Elise Ravn (born May 25, 1984 in Lørenskog, Norway) In spite of her young age, Marion Raven has been a recording-artist for over 17 years.
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.

We're Heading Off Course
Marion Raven Lyrics

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You didn't see the warning signs
Well-dressed in disguise o-o-o-o, beware
She fool you once she fool you twice
And filled your head with lies
O-o-o-o, beware

Let her past let her go by
Dancing in the forest at night let her past

Let her fly
Just turn around and never ask why
Such beauty you have never seen
This deep you've never been
O-o-o-o, run away
She'll make you leave it all behind
She turns a man into a child
O-o-o-o, run away

Let her past let her go by
Dancing in the forest at night let her past
Let her fly
Just turn around and never ask why

You didn't see the warning signs
And now you pay the price

Ooo, waiting here

Overall Meaning

In "We're Heading Off Course" by Marion Raven, the lyrics speak to a cautionary tale of being deceived by someone wearing a well-crafted facade. The warning signs were present, but the allure of this deceptive individual was too strong to resist. The repetition of "beware" underscores the urgency and importance of being vigilant and not falling prey to manipulation. The singer is warned not to be fooled by this person's false promises and sweet lies that only serve to cloud the mind with falsehoods.

The imagery of "dancing in the forest at night" suggests a sense of danger and mystery surrounding this individual, urging the singer to let go of their past experiences and the illusions this person has cast upon them. There is a sense of liberation in urging the singer to "let her fly" and not to dwell on the reasons behind her deceit. The depth of this person's deception is emphasized, with the warning to run away and not look back at what could have been or what was lost in the process.

The transformation that occurs when one is ensnared by this individual is starkly portrayed, as she has the power to strip away one's identity and regress them into a state of vulnerability akin to that of a child. The urgency to escape from her grasp is palpable, as she engulfs everything in her path and leaves nothing but destruction in her wake. The repeated calls to "run away" serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of falling victim to her charms and false promises.

The final lines of the song serve as a reflection on the inevitability of facing the consequences of ignoring the warning signs and falling into the trap set by this deceptive individual. The sense of foreboding and waiting that pervades the closing lyrics leaves an unsettling feeling, emphasizing the cycle of manipulation and deceit that can ensnare those who do not heed the cautionary advice. Overall, the lyrics of "We're Heading Off Course" serve as a stark reminder of the importance of recognizing deceptive facades and the need to break free from their hold before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

You didn't see the warning signs
Ignored the signs that were cautioning you

Well-dressed in disguise o-o-o-o, beware
Appearances can be deceptive, be cautious

She fool you once she fool you twice
Deceived you multiple times

And filled your head with lies
Fed you falsehoods and misinformation

O-o-o-o, beware
Be careful, take heed

Let her past let her go by
Let her history be her own, don't get entangled

Dancing in the forest at night let her past
Her past actions are like a dance in the dark, let them fade away

Let her fly
Let her move on, don't hold onto her

Just turn around and never ask why
Walk away without looking back or questioning

Such beauty you have never seen
A level of attractiveness or charm you haven't experienced before

This deep you've never been
This immersive and intense emotional state is new to you