She released her debut album, under the surface, in Norway on March 6. The first single, don't save me , made radio impact on January 3, 2006, and quickly climbed into the top ten on many Norwegian charts and playlists. After the physical single release on February 6, 2006, don't save me jumped to #1 on the official Norwegian singles chart in its second week of availability, and then spent five consecutive weeks in the top spot. The second single released from the album was the title track under the surface. The video was released May 10, 2006, and within a month the single became the most widely played track on Norwegian radio.
only a fool was the third single from the album but it spent only two weeks on the charts and was only a radio release. The heartbreakingly painful solid ground was the last single from the CD. It was released in March, 2007 and after several weeks, it reached #1 on Norwegian Radio Charts without needing the promotion of a music video.
under the surface, which was released in Norway on March 6, 2006, contains 11 songs, most of which were written by Larsen. Touted as "what many people consider to be the most eagerly awaited album of 2006" (according to Norwegian magazine, Plan B), the record debuted at #3 on the sales chart in her native Norway. On March 31, 2006, after just three weeks of sales, under the surface became a certified gold record in Norway, selling over 20,000 copies. In late 2006 and early 2007, the album won Larsen other accolades, including the award for Best Norwegian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, and the Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy) awards for Best Female Artist and Best Video (don't save me). After Larsen's Spellemannprisen victories in January 2007, the album crossed the 40,000 copy mark, qualifying it for platinum certification. It was later announced in May 2007 that the album had reached double platinum status. In addition, Larsen was the most played artist on NRK P3 Radio in 2006, with her three singles (don't save me, under the surface, and only a fool) being played collectively more than 880 times.
After under the surface's huge success,her second solo album was released. Larsen's second solo album, The Chase, was released in Norway on October 13, 2008, and in Sweden on November 19, 2008. Like Under the Surface, it was well-received by critics; in December, it was named as the top album of the year by Dagbladet reviewers.
The first single from The Chase, entitled if a song could get me you, shot to #1 on the Norwegian singles chart in its first week of sales in August 2008, and was later nominated for the Spellemannprisen award as Hit of the Year. The second single was i've heard your love songs (released October 27, 2008), and another song from the album, steal my heart, was used in the soundtrack of the Norwegian movie I et speil, i en gåte.
Early 2009, Larsen joined Jason Mraz as an opening act for his European spring tour. She was invited by Mraz when they met each other during the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 2008.
Larsen released if a song could get me you as her first single outside Norway. It was released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In Germany and Austria it became a number-one single. In Switzerland it peaked at #2.
On November 24, 2009, VG -a Norwegian newspaper- made a list of the best Norwegian songs of the past decade 2000-2009. under the surface was judged as the best song of the decade, making her 1st place on the list. Her song if a song could get me you came in 4th place and her album under the surface gets 2nd place for the best album of the decade.
Addicted
Marit Larsen Lyrics
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(Still I'm waiting) I don't know how it makes you feel
My mind is spinning round like fifty-seven ferris wheels
At full speed
(Carve it in stone) You're flawless like a photograph
(Or leave it alone) It's not funny but it makes me laugh
And lately I've been busy losing sleep because of you
I'm starting to see it, I refuse to believe it
I'm addicted to your love
I try to resist it, it's torture and bliss
But I'm addicted to your love
(Slowly, slowly) I'm running every traffic light
(Easy on me) I'm challenging disturbing heights
Say hold your horses, hold your breath, and hold that thought tonight, yeah
Keep it quiet, that's right
(Will not break you) I can't resist a word you say
(Hold it right there) I'm plain defenseless either way
I probably should let it be, and throw away the key
What does that leave me?
I'm starting to see it, I refuse to believe it
I'm addicted to your love
I try to resist it, it's torture and bliss
But I'm addicted to your love
Now what is to become of us
I'm constantly delirious
I ought to stay away from you, I know
Why should I put my mind through this
It's obviously dangerous
I'm hopelessly addicted to your love... love...
I'm starting to see it, I refuse to believe it
I'm addicted to your love
I try to resist it, it's torture and bliss
But I'm addicted to your love
The song "Addicted" by Marit Larsen is a pop ballad that tells the story of the singer's addiction to someone's love. The song opens with the lines "You got me then, you've got me still," which suggests that the singer has been in love with this person for a while and they still have a hold on her. The chorus reveals that the singer is aware of her addiction but cannot resist it. She tries to resist with lines like "I try to resist it, it's torture and bliss," but ultimately fails, saying "I'm addicted to your love."
The lyrics use metaphors to describe the singer's addiction. For example, in the line "My mind is spinning round like fifty-seven ferris wheels," the ferris wheels represent the never-ending cycle of emotions the singer experiences. Another example is the line "I'm challenging disturbing heights," which suggests that the singer is taking risks and going to extremes just to be with this person.
Overall, "Addicted" is a powerful and relatable song about the struggle of overcoming a love addiction. The lyrics are well-crafted and emotionally charged, making the song a standout in Marit Larsen's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
(You got me then) You got me then, you've got me still
I fell for you before and I'm still under your spell
(Still I'm waiting) I don't know how it makes you feel
I'm waiting for your reaction, unsure of how you truly feel
My mind is spinning round like fifty-seven ferris wheels
My thoughts are racing uncontrollably
At full speed
With great intensity
(Carve it in stone) You're flawless like a photograph
You are perfect in every way, like a work of art
(Or leave it alone) It's not funny but it makes me laugh
Despite the seriousness of the situation, I find myself unable to help but laugh
And lately I've been busy losing sleep because of you
My thoughts of you are keeping me up at night
I'm afraid it's true
I must admit I am addicted to you
I'm starting to see it, I refuse to believe it
I am slowly realizing my addiction to you, though I don't want to believe it
I'm addicted to your love
I can't resist my desire for your love
I try to resist it, it's torture and bliss
Fighting my love for you is both painful and pleasurable
(Slowly, slowly) I'm running every traffic light
I am rushing to be with you, taking every chance I can
(Easy on me) I'm challenging disturbing heights
The risks I am taking for you are unsettling yet exciting
Say hold your horses, hold your breath, and hold that thought tonight, yeah
We need to slow down and take a moment to think before we act
Keep it quiet, that's right
We need to keep our feelings for each other a secret
(Will not break you) I can't resist a word you say
Your every word has a hold on me and I can't help but give in
(Hold it right there) I'm plain defenseless either way
No matter how hard I try, I am helpless against my feelings for you
I probably should let it be, and throw away the key
I know I should let go of my feelings for you and move on
What does that leave me?
But I can't help but wonder what my life would be like without you
Now what is to become of us
What will happen to us now?
I'm constantly delirious
I am always in a state of confusion and ecstasy because of my love for you
I ought to stay away from you, I know
I understand that staying away from you is the right thing to do
Why should I put my mind through this
But it's difficult for me to let go of you and move on
It's obviously dangerous
I know the risks of my addiction to you
I'm hopelessly addicted to your love... love...
I am completely and utterly addicted to your love
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stalkerhunter Araya
its so bombarded with lyrics and instruments...its like van gogh's oil painting splattered on the wall,just pure genius
Dave Bermudez
wow...loaded with great instruments, plus unique lyrics and great voice = almost perfect^_^
Shahab Inamdar
really a genius artist!
Timo T5
One of my favorit song ❤
Annisa Bening
Why this isn't in spotify??? T.T
MazterDemon
Yea you got me cuz of your songs ♥
Kristin Hjellegjerde
makes me lightheaded! Fabulous!
AlaKowa
I know that I'm not original but I think she's so cute & her voice is cute too <3
wild girl
''You've got me still ugly but your smile can makes me shine'' ; D
Denise Gärtner
It's like flying!