They released their first and only album Mirror on A&M Records in 1988. The Scandinavian pop track "Downtown" was an immediate success all over Europe. Three further singles were released, but while promotion was still underway, the band had already split, solidifying their one-hit wonder status.
Kolsrud went on to join the band Guys in Disguise, after which he pursued a solo career. He later became A-Ha's world tour musical director. Griehsel met UK singer Colin Vearncombe from the band Black and married him in 1990.
Hawk
One 2 Many Lyrics
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Why is there so much resistance?
Come take my hand
I try but I can't keep tryin'
You can't catch a bird when it's flyin'
It's time to land
You're circling like a hawk on his own
You're circling like a hawk on his own
You don't take the love I show you
Are you scared I may get to know you
It's time to land
You're circling like a hawk on his own
You're circling like a hawk on his own
Born to be alone
I could fly away one day
Maybe then you'll change your way
Won't you let me capture you
You're circling like a hawk on his own
You're circling like a hawk on his own
Born to be alone
Submitted by Michael Hack
The lyrics of "Hawk" by One 2 Many convey the frustration and sadness of someone who is struggling to connect with a lover who seems afraid of intimacy. The singer laments that they "can't live this kind of existence" and wonders why there is "so much resistance" to their love. They reach out, begging their partner to "take my hand" and "let me capture you," but feel as though they are chasing a bird that cannot be caught.
The metaphor of the hawk is particularly apt, as hawks are solitary creatures that fiercely guard their independence. The singer compares their partner to a hawk, "circling...on his own" and "born to be alone." Despite their efforts to win their lover over, the singer is left feeling helpless and hopeless. They contemplate the possibility of flying away and leaving their partner behind, hoping that it might inspire a change of heart.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep sense of longing and frustration, as the singer struggles to connect with a partner who seems impervious to their love. The use of the hawk metaphor adds depth and complexity to the song, emphasizing the difficulty of taming a wild creature and the painful recognition that some things cannot be captured or controlled.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't live this kind of existence
I cannot continue to live like this
Why is there so much resistance?
Why is it so hard to make things work between us?
Come take my hand
Please let me help you
I try but I can't keep tryin'
I'm doing everything I can, but it's not enough
You can't catch a bird when it's flyin'
You can't force someone to be with you if they don't want to
It's time to land
It's time to settle down and make a commitment
You're circling like a hawk on his own
You're constantly searching for something, but never finding it
Born to be alone
Destined to be by yourself
You don't take the love I show you
You don't appreciate the affection and care I give you
Are you scared I may get to know you
Do you fear becoming vulnerable and opening up to me?
I could fly away one day
I may decide to leave and move on
Maybe then you'll change your way
Perhaps my departure will make you realize what you had
Won't you let me capture you
Please allow me to love and care for you
Born to be alone
Destined to be by yourself
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trent Davis
An underrated classic from the 80s! Thank you for posting
Lee Jones
One of the very best albums of the decade. Too bad I can't find any more of their music.
Hammern28
Var så dritheldig å få tak i albumet:)
Mario Fernandez
This is insane. This is one of the best songs ever made and you can't find it anywhere. You do a Google search for this song or this band and you don't get any results. This is very weird. It's like this song and this band never existed.... why?
Robert1961H
Got the cd I must dig it out and put in the car ❤️😃🚙
morten bjørgan
HELT GENIALT BRA !!!!
Peter Arenella
Dag is the best!
PhivePhivoSteve
@Hammern28 - Faktisk du var, at de ikke gjør dem så gode lenger. Steve
big hill
Leter fortvilt etter albumet Mirror, hvor får jeg kjøpt dette i Norge???
PhivePhivoSteve
@bra575 - Mange takk, Steve