Under the Surface
Marit Larsen Lyrics

It's such a funny sensation to be
Being so happy that you feel like you could die is an unusual feeling.

So happy that you wanna die
Feeling overwhelming joy and contentment to the point of wanting it to never end.

Promises always were crazy to me
The idea of making commitments has always seemed irrational to the singer.

But never was I so surprised
Despite her hesitation to make promises, she is pleasantly surprised by her current relationship.

Minutes are longer when we are apart
The time spent away from her significant other feels prolonged and difficult for the artist.

Your presence's more than I can handle
Her feelings for her partner are so intense that being around them feels overwhelming.

It's come to the point where I wonder if I
Her love for her partner has reached such a level that she questions if it is possible to be any happier.

Could ever be luckier when
She wonders if there could be any more good fortune or happiness to come.

Suddenly I'm back at the core
The artist is having thoughts that bring her back to the root issue.

Thinking of her who had you before
The artist is reflecting on her partner's previous relationship.

Were you as good
The singer is questioning her partner's behavior in his previous relationship.

As good as we are
Comparing the previous relationship to the current one, the artist is questioning if their relationship is superior.

Do you remember?
She is asking her partner if he recalls how he treated his previous partner.

Did you love her the way you love me?
The singer is questioning if her partner had the same level of love and commitment for his previous partner.

Is there a chance that there might be
The singer is entertaining the notion that her partner may still have lingering feelings for his ex.

Traces of her that you carry under the surface?
She wonders if there is any residual emotions or thoughts from his past relationship that he may still be processing.

Lend me your ears, I would like to confess
The artist wants to express some heartfelt thoughts to her partner.

I'm doubting that you can be real
She is questioning if her relationship is too good to be true.

By your side wearing a beautiful dress
She is describing a moment spent with her partner and cherishing the happy memory.

I celebrate how good it feels
She is happy and grateful for her partner and their relationship.

Say that you love me, say that it's true
The artist wants her partner to reassure her of his love and commitment.

I know that I want to believe you
She wants to have faith in his words, but is struggling with possible doubts.

But somehow silence speaks louder than words
The singer is struggling with the possibility that her partner's lack of response carries more weight than his spoken assurances.

I'm worried she's still on your mind
She is concerned that her partner may still be processing emotions from his past relationship.

Mmm... I know that I'm selfish
The singer acknowledges that her thoughts may be self-centered or obsessive.

I know that it's bad
The singer is aware that her thoughts are not entirely healthy or productive.

It's driving me mad
Her anxiety and doubts are causing her emotional distress.

Under the surface
The artist is questioning if her partner has any hidden or suppressed emotions from his previous relationship.

Under the surface
The same as the previous line, the artist is questioning if there is more going on beneath the surface.