The son of Henny and Reidar Harket, and brother to Ingunn, Gunvald, Kjetil and Håkon, Morten grew up in Asker. Early musical influences include Uriah Heep, Queen, Johnny Cash, David Bowie and Peter Gabriel. Before joining a-ha in 1982, Harket appeared on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues outfit Souldier Blue.
After a-ha took a break in 1994, Morten pursued a solo career, and has so far released four albums. Two of those albums were sung in Norwegian, but his 1995 album, Wild Seed, became more of an International success because of its English lyrics. Morten worked with Håvard Rem, a Norwegian poet, to write most of the songs. A Kind of Christmas Card and Spanish Steps were the most successful numbers. The rest were either easy, simple songs, or more profound ones, like East Timor, and Brodsky Tune, which had messages in them. His latest solo album is called Letter from Egypt and was released in 2008.
Morten holds the record for the longest single note, for a man, in a song, having held a note for 20.2 seconds in a-ha's 2000 song Summer Moved On. This overtook the previous record of 18 seconds held by Bill Withers on the song Lovely Day. The longest note held by a woman is 23 seconds by Barbra Streisand in her 1979 album "Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments", song, "I Never Has Seen Snow".
Morten's new solo album "Out Of My Hands" is released. Morten's also touring in 2012 in South America, United Kingdom and parts of Europe.
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I'm the One
Morten Harket Lyrics
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Take this man who wants to shine
What's that word in your mouth
I can't hear you when you shout
I cannot take what you cannot give
Everybody's gonna need to be somebody
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
Everybody wants to know where they belong
Everybody's got the right to get it wrong
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
I've always loved you without words
So many things you've never heard
But I need no license for living
I've got my papers in heaven
You cannot take what I cannot give
Everybody's gonna have to hurt somebody
Everybody's gonna need to be somebody
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
Everybody wants to know where they belong
Everybody's got the right to get it wrong
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
Now that my thoughts have settled down
A seed is growing in the ground
I'm not the friend you're looking for
I'm something less or something more
Everybody's gonna have to hurt somebody
Everybody's gonna need to be somebody
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
Everybody's gonna have to hurt somebody
Everybody's gonna need to be somebody
Baby I'm the one
Baby I'll be gone
The song "I'm the One" by Morten Harket can be interpreted as a reflection on the complexities and contradictions of the human experience, particularly when it comes to love and identity. The opening lines "Take this cold heart of mine, take this man who wants to shine" suggest a desire to connect with others and to be understood, while the references to shouting and not being heard indicate the frustration that can come when communication breaks down. The chorus then suggests that everyone will inevitably experience pain and make mistakes, but ultimately we must each find our own path to self-discovery and fulfillment.
The second verse adds to this theme by expressing a love that is difficult to articulate, but also asserting a sense of self-confidence and inner strength. The line "I need no license for living, I've got my papers in heaven" can be interpreted as a declaration of independence from societal expectations, as well as a nod to Harket's religious beliefs. The bridge, with its imagery of a growing seed, suggests that even when circumstances seem harsh or uncertain, there is always the potential for growth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this cold heart of mine
Please take my unfeeling heart
Take this man who wants to shine
Take me, someone who desires to be successful
What's that word in your mouth
I can't hear you properly, what are you trying to say?
I can't hear you when you shout
Yelling only muffles your voice, making your words incomprehensible
I cannot take what you cannot give
I cannot accept what you are unwilling or unable to provide
Everybody's gonna have to hurt somebody
Everyone will inevitably cause pain to another person
Everybody's gonna need to be somebody
Everyone will feel the need to establish their own identity
Baby I'm the one
I am the person who can help you
Baby I'll be gone
However, I might not be there forever
Everybody wants to know where they belong
Everyone wants to feel like they belong somewhere
Everybody's got the right to get it wrong
Everyone makes mistakes and learns from them
I've always loved you without words
My feelings for you are deep and long-lasting, though I've never explicitly said it
So many things you've never heard
There are many emotions and thoughts that I've kept hidden from you
But I need no license for living
I don't require permission or approval to live my life
I've got my papers in heaven
My ultimate fate is already determined
You cannot take what I cannot give
I can only offer what I have, and you cannot demand anything more from me
Now that my thoughts have settled down
Now that I've had a chance to think about things more clearly
A seed is growing in the ground
A new idea or plan is taking root and developing
I'm not the friend you're looking for
I might not be the type of companion you need or desire
I'm something less or something more
I might be an inferior or superior choice than what you expect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Morten Harket, Ole Olsen, Peter Kvint
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Сергей Иванов
Я один
Возьми мое холодное сердце,
Возьми этого мужчину, который хочет сиять.
Что за слово — на твоих устах?
Я не слышу тебя, когда ты кричишь...
Я не могу взять то, что ты не можешь дать
Каждому придется кому-то причинить боль,
Каждому нужно стать хоть кем-то.
Детка, я один
Детка, я уйду
Все хотят знать, где их место под солнцем,
Все имеют право на ошибку.
Детка, я один
Детка, я уйду
Я всегда любил тебя без слов,
Так многого ты не слышала ни разу.
Но мне не нужна лицензия на право жить,
Я получил документы на небесах.
Ты не можешь взять то, что я не могу дать
Теперь, когда мои мысли успокоились,
Семя растет в земле.
Я не тот друг, которого ты ищешь,
Я нечто меньшее или нечто большее...
최미경
들을수록 감미로운 미성의 목소리!~완젼중독!!🥰😍🤩👏👏💯👍🙏
Cinzia La Strega
His voice is incredible, and it hasn't aged. He must be blessed with great genes or else he somehow took care of it, because most of us lose vocal quality as we get older.
Beverley Korte
Yes 👍 agree
Stroya
Morten never gets old. He's a miracle.
Sandra Kavanagh
You never get old when you have a good heart 😊
Mia Endah Wulandari
@Sandra Kavanagh I love your quote 😊
Sandra Kavanagh
@Mia Endah Wulandari Thank you 😊
Riccardo Ver,era
He il like the wine
Aline Moni
My favorite band since I was 10 years old. Today I am 43 and I STILL LOVE THEM.
Марина Норвегия
Голос Мортена и его внешность, всё это вместе заставляет влюбляться в него с каждым разом, с каждой песней всё сильнее и сильнее! ❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋❤️