At his audition, Halla sang "Somewhere Only We Know", originally by Keane, seeing mentors Sondre Lerche and Furuholmen hitting the button. Halla chose to be on Magne's team. In the Battle round, his mentor paired him against contestant Ruben Gundersen, chosing to keep Halla after their duet "Keep On Walking" by Salem Al Fakir.
In the sing-off round, Halla was spared by his mentor Furuholmen, going directly to the semi-finals, where he advanced further after singing "Release Me" by Oh Laura. Halla won the final, performing "We Found Love" by Rihanna and his winning song "Take It With Me", originally a Tom Waits song.
After the win on May 25, 2012, the winner song "Take It With Me" was released as Martin Halla's debut single hitting #3 of VG-lista the official Norwegian Singles Chart on its first week of release. His semi-final rendition "Release Me" also peaked at #7.
Halla has experience from boy choir St. Hallvard-guttene, he has studied performing arts at Jessheim videregående skole (high school), and has a Bachelor (A) in Performing jazz music from The Grieg Academy in Bergen.
Take It With Me
Martin Halla Lyrics
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No one knows where we are
It's a long time since I
Drank champagne
The ocean is blue
As blue as your eyes
I'm gonna take it with me
When I go
Old long since gone
Now way back when
We lived in Coney Island
Ain't no good thing
Ever dies
I'm gonna take it with me
When I go
Far far away a train
Whistle blows
Wherever you're goin
Wherever you've been
Waving good bye at the end
Of the day
You're up and you're over
And you're far away
Always for you, and
Forever yours
It felt just like the old days
We fell asleep on Beaula's porch
I'm gonna take it with me
When I go
All broken down by
The side of the road
I was never more alive or
Alone
I've worn the faces off
All the cards
I'm gonna take it with me
When I go
Children are playing
At the end of the day
Strangers are singing
On our lawn
It's got to be more
Than flesh and bone
All that you're loved
Is all you own
In a land there's a town
And in that town there's
A house
And in that house
There's a woman
And in that woman
There's a heart I love
I'm gonna take it
With me when I go
I'm gonna take it
With me when I go
The lyrics to Martin Halla's song "Take It With Me" paint a picture of a moment in time where the phone's off the hook and no one knows where the singer and their loved one are. It's been a long time since they've had champagne, and they're taking a moment to appreciate the beauty around them - the blue ocean, as blue as their lover's eyes. The line "I'm gonna take it with me, when I go" is repeated throughout the song and is a reminder to hold onto these moments, to never forget the love and happiness they feel in that moment. This line is particularly poignant towards the end of the song when the narrative shifts to talking about a person living in a town with a woman they love, and they vow to take that love with them wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
Phone's off the hook
I want to disconnect from the world for a while.
No one knows where we are
I want us to be alone and free from any distractions.
It's a long time since I
Drank champagne
It's been a while since I've indulged in something luxurious and celebratory.
The ocean is blue
As blue as your eyes
The beauty of the ocean reminds me of your captivating eyes.
I'm gonna take it with me
When I go
I want to hold onto these memories and moments forever, even after I leave.
Old long since gone
Now way back when
We lived in Coney Island
Remember the good times we shared and the places we used to go, like Coney Island.
Ain't no good thing
Ever dies
Though times may change, the good memories and experiences will always remain in our hearts.
Far far away a train
Whistle blows
Wherever you're goin
Wherever you've been
Waving good bye at the end
Of the day
You're up and you're over
And you're far away
Life is short and full of change. Whether we're saying goodbye to someone or leaving ourselves, we have to move on and embrace new experiences and adventures.
Always for you, and
Forever yours
My love and devotion for you will never fade.
It felt just like the old days
We fell asleep on Beaula's porch
This moment reminds me of simpler times when we were carefree and happy.
All broken down by
The side of the road
Even when things seem to be falling apart, we can still cherish the memories and experiences we've had.
I was never more alive or
Alone
Even in solitude, I feel fully alive and present in the moment.
I've worn the faces off
All the cards
I've been through so much and have experienced every emotion, leaving me feeling a bit worn out.
Children are playing
At the end of the day
Strangers are singing
On our lawn
Life goes on around us, even during the moments we hold dear.
It's got to be more
Than flesh and bone
The true value of life lies in the connections we make and the memories we create.
All that you're loved
Is all you own
The love we give and receive is the only thing we truly possess in life.
In a land there's a town
And in that town there's
A house
And in that house
There's a woman
And in that woman
There's a heart I love
No matter where I am or where I go, my thoughts always come back to the person I love.
I'm gonna take it
With me when I go
No matter where life takes me, my love and these memories will always be a part of me.
Writer(s): Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Alan Waits
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eilsel Remaerdyad
He makes his own version of the song but doesn't copy it. Martin gives me the feelings that Tom Waits doesn't. I love both songs though.
T. S. Simonsen
His voice is amazing !!! <3 :D He's = He is Hes er noe man kan bli av for lite vann eller når man er syk. E kunne ikkje dy meg. ^^
Tove Dahl
Helt rå. Magisk stemme!!!
Inger Hilde Ødegård
Jeg har alltid vært glad i Waits, klart dette er langt fra Waits, men teksten er der, og han tolker en Waits-låt fantastisk. Jeg er glad i dere begge, Tom Waits og Martin Halla
miniplingen
Nydelig. Hvis flere får muligheten til å oppdage Tom Waitz av dette, blir jeg glad :)
Bakervik
Hver gang han synger skrur jeg opp lyden.
Christine Muller
just lovely
Taaxic
Fantastisk. Eneste som kunne vinne THE VOICE.
Inger Hilde Ødegård
Jeg gråter, vet ikke om det er av glede eller sorg. En god miks vil jeg tro.
Cecilie M
😍😍😍😍😍😍