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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We'll Never Speak Again
Morten Harket Lyrics
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Dig holes into my brain
And all the ones before us
Left nothing but their names
And all of us are broken
And all of us in pain
Though some of us have spoken
The world outside my window
Dig holes into my brain
And all the ones before us
Left me with nothing
Nothing but their names
And all of us are broken
And all of us have pain
Though some of us have spoken
We will never speak again
The lyrics of Morten Harket's song "We'll Never Speak Again" explore the theme of hurt, pain, and brokenness. The opening lines "The world outside my window/Dig holes into my brain" depict a sense of being overwhelmed and suffocated by the outside world. The idea that past generations have left nothing but their names could imply a feeling of emptiness or a sense of disconnection from one's heritage.
The repetition of the line "And all of us are broken/And all of us in pain" suggests that the pain and brokenness experienced by the singer are shared by everyone. However, the lines "Though some of us have spoken/We will never speak again" creates a sense of hopelessness and finality. It could refer to relationships or connections that have been severed beyond repair, leaving a sense of disconnection and loss.
Overall, the song creates a haunting and melancholic atmosphere, exploring the complex emotions of pain, loss, and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
The world outside my window
The external world is impacting the thoughts and emotions of the singer
Dig holes into my brain
The singer feels as if their mind is being invaded or impacted negatively by the outside world
And all the ones before us
Referring to the people who have come before the singer and their generation
Left nothing but their names
Despite the impact of these past generations, they have not left anything tangible for the artist to hold onto or benefit from
And all of us are broken
All people are to some degree affected or damaged by the world they live in
And all of us in pain
Pain is a universal experience for all humans, and the singer is acknowledging this truth
Though some of us have spoken
Despite some people opening up or trying to communicate, there are still barriers preventing true understanding and connection
We will never speak again
The artist believes that even if words are exchanged, true communication and understanding between people is ultimately impossible
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAGNE (MAGS) FURUHOLMEN
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@annalisatramarin5517
This song, written by Magne, shows us how deep was their friendship, three young talents who shared the aim of making very good music and a world success. They reached their common aim. And now? Let's listen to their wonderful 2022 album 'True North' and hope there'll be a next one. A-ha for ever❣
@user-lx2vt2cy7q
Amo essa música linda maravilhosa❤
@catharinaketelaar7299
Once in a lifetime This voice. And songs and foto’s and a good personality ! Integrity. Honestly and more ! Dear mister Morten Harket! …… you saved my life more than once bij your songs ! Thank you for that ! Wish you all the luck and happiness also for your family ! 💫💫💫⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🙏🙏
@adalicefeodrippe7897
Digo o mesmo!! Essa voz é meu calmante!!!
@silviaregner4779
Morten Harket! Un hombre talentoso,una voz privilegiadaq calma mis sentidos y me hace soñar! Lo sigo escuchando desde el grupo A'ha y como solista tambien nos brinda las mas bellas canciones! Gracias Morten! Te amo y te admiro!! ❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏
@catharinaketelaar7299
How may special talented persons singing and compose.songs and singing their poems. About love ? LOVE incredible LOVE ! Feelings ! Well done MORTEN ! For the record !WILD SeED. Was a perfect cd! ThNk you ! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
@pamymela
Ti ascolterei all'infinito perché la tua voce mi trasmette tranquillità e pace interiore... Meraviglioso Morten ❤️
@rosangelasouza3278
Igualmente pra mim ! Me acalma essa voz essas músicas bem escritas .
@anapezo3330
Thank you , Morten, for your songs, your voice, they relieve my pain
@catharinaketelaar7299
Still the best singer and composer an being straight in this life ! Thank you again Morton !, 🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏😍