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Merethe Soltvedt is a well kept secret from Askøy, an island outside of Bergen, Norway. But she won't be a secret for much longer. She has recorded the EP "say THANK U and smile alot..." (2004), the CD "Audio Charm Bracelet" (2006) and the radio singel "U can" (2007). It's all released on her own label RedHeadRecords Merethe Soltvedt.
She is a singer/songwriter playing the guitar, and she is also co-producing all her recordings.
With the release of "Audio Charm Bracelet" she introduced her artist name, "Key". She wanted a name that was easier to pronounce and remember, especially in countries other than Norway. She no longer uses this artist name because she feels it's more natural to use her own name, Merethe Soltvedt.
It is Merethe's voice that will capture you, and her lyrics are very personal. This combined with her stage presence is probably the reason why she gets very emotional responses from her audience. "It's perfectly natural for me to have personal lyrics, but I'm surprised and humbled everytime someone from the audience opens up to me after the show, telling me how I have impacted them on a very personal level."
Merethe has done quite a few TV and radio appearances in Norway, and has done shows and events in different parts of the country, plus in London, Den Haag, Seattle and Gothenburg.
Merethe Soltvedt was born an raised on Askøy, and she has been singing since sound could come out of her mouth. There are recordings of her from when she was 3 years old, and she had the habit of singing till she lost her voice everytime the family was on a roadtrip. She also loved making up songs in "silly-english" when she 4-5 years old. Usually in the bathroom because of the accoustics there. At age 10 she wrote her first real song in real english. It was called "My boy" and she performed it in front of the entire school district. Merethe started playing guitar when she was 14. She would jam with her oldest brother, playing blues on accoustic guitars and gradually advance to electric guitars. She is a self-taught musician.
Around the age of 17 she started her first rockband. It was supposed to be an all-girl-band but Askøy didn't have enough rock-chicks. Two guys stepped up to the plate and Volvulus was formed. They played Hard Rock and warmed up for the american band L7 once in Bergen. They also got to the finals at a norwegian national competition.
Volvulus ceased to exist when Merethe went to a boarding school at the other side of the country. She went back to playing accoustic guitar and wrote her first "singer/songwriter"-song there. She performed this song alone in front of her schoolmates. This was Merethe's first solo-performance since primary school and the start of a long journey as a solo-artist.
Merethe Soltvedt is currently preparing to start recording her new album. The journey continues...
In Your Arms
Merethe Soltvedt Lyrics
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And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
It's already too late
My heart is open
Despite my efforts
To keep it closed
I was waiting
Then you saw me
Walked towards me
With a tilted smile
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
In your arms
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
All that I want is to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
And right here invite me into your arms
I want you to hold me in your arms
The lyrics of Merethe Soltvedt's song In Your Arms convey a sense of yearning and desire for the comfort and security that being held in someone's arms can provide. Throughout the song, the singer expresses her deep longing to be wrapped in the protective embrace of her lover, to have her heart open and vulnerable, and to forget all her fears and worries. She recounts a moment when her lover walked towards her with a tilted smile, and her heart was forever captivated by his kindness and affection.
The repetition of the phrase "All that I wanted was to be in your arms" throughout the song reinforces the intensity of the singer's emotions and the importance of physical touch as a source of comfort and reassurance. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been hurt in the past and has tried to protect herself by keeping her heart closed, but she is now vulnerable and open to the possibilities of love. The song ends with a plea to be held in the arms of her beloved, as she realizes that this is all she truly desires.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I wanted was to be in your arms
I long to be held tightly by you, to feel warm and safe - this is what I yearn for most of all.
And right here invite me into your arms
Please don't hesitate, let me in your embrace, right here, right now - give me the comfort I so desperately need.
I want you to hold me in your arms
My heart is aching for your tender touch, to be held closely and cared for by you - this is all I want.
It's already too late
Despite trying to hold back my feelings, it's too late - my heart is already open and vulnerable to you.
My heart is open
My emotions are laid bare, ready for you to see and respond to - my heart is yearning for you to hold it.
Despite my efforts
Despite my attempts to conceal my feelings and guard my heart, they have now been exposed to you.
To keep it closed
I tried to stop myself from falling for you, but my heart continued to beat for you - I couldn't help but fall.
But I can't forget that day
That moment when I saw you and our eyes met, it lingers in my mind and won't escape my thoughts.
I was waiting
I had been patiently waiting for that special moment when I would feel your arms around me.
Then you saw me
Then you finally noticed me, you saw me for who I am - this felt like a dream come true.
Walked towards me
As you walked towards me, I couldn't contain my excitement - my heart raced with anticipation.
With a tilted smile
Your smile was full of warmth and affection towards me, it melted my heart and made me feel special.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ANTERIORcs
<3
@leokade22
Epic!!!!!
@dick12235
Beautiful. Thanks.
@totopongmoo
LOVE THIS SONG ♥
@TehDaTAcss
bester mann
@jekkt
💚
@GLORIOSOBENFICA
Beautiful ♥
@rulerdark
Bro ich kann dich nicht dmen aber ich hab noch nie eine Person gesehen die so einen unfassbar perfekten Musikgeschmack hat. Jeder Song in jeder Playlist einfach Inspiration. Ich weiß dein Leben muss gut sein aber ich wünsche dir trotzdem alles gute auf Ewigkeit.
@jekkt
ehre bruder alle wünsche dreifach zurück an dich
@xzbyte2002
Helt genialt!