Persson is married to the American composer and musician Nathan Larson. She sung the lyrics to some of his songs on the soundtracks to Todd Solondz’ movie "Palindromes" and Australian movie "Little Fish".
Persson also made her acting debut in the movie "Om Gud vill" which was released in 2006.
She is currently working on her solo album.
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This is Heavy Metal
Nina Persson Lyrics
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My bones are at an all-time ok
Home is not a building, it's valued at a billion years old
It doesn't care that I'm here
Ivy left a son who'll stay on after I'm gone
He'll be unbreakable by design
Still a little shaken, from the pieces that were taken
Mine
Mine
Gold is overrated
It's dead, it can't be traded or sold
It's got nothing on time
This is heavy metal
The dust is gonna settle
The sun will find its way down the mine
Mine
Mine
In Nina Persson's song "This is Heavy Metal," the lyrics explore themes such as wealth, family, and the passage of time. In the opening lines, the singer expresses contentment with their life, indicating that things are going well for them. They mention their bones being at an "all-time ok," which could be interpreted to mean that they feel strong and healthy. The line "home is not a building, it's valued at a billion years old" suggests that the singer recognizes the importance of a sense of history and tradition, rather than just having a physical structure to call home. However, they also acknowledge that this sense of history doesn't actually care about their presence or existence.
Later in the song, the singer mentions a person named Ivy, who has a son that will continue on after she is gone. There is a sense of fragility and vulnerability in the lines "still a little shaken, from the pieces that were taken, I wonder if they ever were mine." This could imply that Ivy has experienced some kind of loss or change in her life that has left her feeling unsure of her own identity.
The chorus of the song contrasts the idea of gold as a valuable commodity that is often associated with wealth, with the idea of heavy metal - a music genre that is often associated with rebellion and a rejection of mainstream values. The singer suggests that gold is "overrated" and that heavy metal, with its emphasis on energy and self-expression, is more valuable. The final lines of the song, "the dust is gonna settle, the sun will find its way down the mine," suggest that even as time passes and things change, certain things remain constant or valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like to sell now, my life is going well now
Despite my life going well, I would like to sell it, implying that life may not be as satisfying as it appears.
My bones are at an all-time ok
Though her physical health has been better, it is still acceptable and not really a concern.
Home is not a building, it's valued at a billion years old
Home is more than just a physical space, it is the history and culture that comes with it, which has been around for eons and is invaluable.
It doesn't care that I'm here
Despite the sentimental value of home, it does not have an emotional attachment to her existence.
Ivy left a son who'll stay on after I'm gone
Even though Nina will not be around forever, Ivy has a son who will carry on.
He'll be unbreakable by design
Through nature or nurture, Ivy's son is immune to breaking easily.
Still a little shaken, from the pieces that were taken
Although Nina has moved on, she still feels impacted by something that took pieces of her.
I wonder if they ever were mine
Nina is questioning whether the pieces that were taken were ever actually hers.
Gold is overrated
Gold is not as important or valuable as people make it out to be.
It's dead, it can't be traded or sold
Once gold is extracted from the earth, it is essentially inert and cannot be used for anything meaningful.
It's got nothing on time
The value of gold pales in comparison to the value of time, which is the most precious resource.
This is heavy metal
Life is heavy and challenging, which is why the metaphorical comparison to the genre of music fits.
The dust is gonna settle
All the challenges and chaos of life will eventually reduce and fade.
The sun will find its way down the mine
Through all the heavy and trying times, sunlight will eventually shine through and bring relief.
Mine
Repeated as a rhetorical device, implying ownership, and suggesting that the message is personal and relevant to the singer.
Mine
Repeated as a rhetorical device, implying ownership, and suggesting that the message is personal and relevant to the artist.
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@philgood8089
her flub, repeating the previous lyric, caught me off guard... but still SUCH a great performance, and the instrumental is gorgeous...