Marit Elisabeth Larsen was born on July 1, 1983 in Lørenskog, Norway. She g… Read Full Bio ↴Marit Elisabeth Larsen was born on July 1, 1983 in Lørenskog, Norway. She gained international fame during her teenage years as a member of the pop duo M2M with childhood friend Marion Raven. Larsen played the guitar and did half of the vocals and songwriting. After touring the world and producing two albums with hits such as Don't Say You Love Me, Mirror Mirror, and Everything, M2M was broken up by Atlantic Records in September 2002.

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.

Steal My Heart
Marit Larsen Lyrics

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If you want to steal my heart
State it like you mean it
If you want to part
Then give me something to believe in

Cause lonely days get longer
My heart is in cover
All the love we made

Is a blazen flame
That I don't want to carry you around

Let me hear your thoughts
Let there be no question
Meet me when the old play shows
They all run out to their finalities

Cause lonely days get longer
My heart is in cover
All the love we made
Is a blazen flame
That I don't want to carry you around

I couldn't be without you
So lonely without you
I love you, I love you, I love you

I'm living the trouble
Just make it simple
And I'll be anything that you want

Ooohhh...

So if you want to break my heart
Break like you mean it
If you want us to part
Tell me in a place you'd like to see it

Cause lonely days get longer
My heart is in cover
Cause lonely days get longer
My heart is in cover
All the love we made
Is a blazen flame
And I don't want to carry you...

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Overall Meaning

The song “Steal My Heart” by Marit Larsen is about the fragility and complexity of love. The singer is asking her lover to express his true intentions if he wants to earn her trust and love. She encourages him to be honest and sincere if he wants to break up with her, and to show her something to believe in if he wants to stay together. The singer is tired of being alone and is afraid of getting hurt, but at the same time, she is deeply in love with her partner and cannot imagine life without him.

The lyrics “My heart is in cover” suggest that the singer has been hurt in the past and is now protecting herself from further pain. She is waiting for her partner to prove his love and commitment to her before she lets down her guard. The line “All the love we made is a blazen flame” refers to the intensity and passion of their relationship, which can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The singer wants to hold onto their love but is also aware of the risk of getting burned.

Overall, “Steal My Heart” is a heartfelt plea for honesty, trust, and commitment in a relationship. The singer expresses her vulnerability and fear of getting hurt but also her deep love and devotion to her partner. The song captures the complexity of human emotions and the challenges of navigating love and relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

If you want to steal my heart
If you really want my love and affection

State it like you mean it
Be sincere and honest about your intentions

If you want to part
If you want to end our relationship

Then give me something to believe in
Provide me with a reason that is convincing and truthful

Cause lonely days get longer
Because being alone is making time pass more slowly

My heart is in cover
I am guarding my heart from getting hurt

All the love we made
The love we shared in the past

Is a blazen flame
Is a passionate and intense feeling

That I don't want to carry you around
That I do not want to continue to hold on to these emotions

Let me hear your thoughts
Tell me what you are thinking and feeling

Let there be no question
Make it clear and obvious with no room for confusion