The seeds for SAVN (translated: Deprivation) officially took root when multi-instrumentalist Stig contacted Midnattsol vocalist and long-time friend Carmen Elise Espenæs about singing one song for the planned SAVN album. Carmen agreed, and Stig and Anders (keyboards) were so pleased with the final result they invited her to sing on the entire record. With Midnattsol rendered inactive for the time being due to personal commitments within the band, and her new role as a singer, as well as a mother of an adorable daughter, the Norwegian powerhouse found herself with enough time and refueled with energy to take part in this new musical journey.
And, how did all this come together as a band?
“In the beginning they just wanted me here and there in parts of the songs”, Carmen reveals, “but I became more and more involved as we worked. There were some parts that I asked if we could change them because I had a chorus or melody line that needed to be in there. They decided that it would be best to say that I'm part of the band. I loved the music when I first heard it, and working with them in the studio was a great experience.”
SAVN is uncharted territory for the trio in that the music is unlike anything created by The Sins Of Thy Beloved or Midnattsol.
There are obvious metal and goth influences within the music - very reminiscent of early Theatre Of Tragedy in places (‘The Demons In Me’, ‘Now Or Never’) - and prominent folk elements (‘Musical Silence’, ‘All I Want’, ‘I Am Free’), but it’s also surprisingly rock-oriented and heavy that it can’t be pigeonholed as a “typical” female fronted goth/metal. The music is warm and upbeat while the lyrical concepts are inviting you on a journey and touching your soul.
SAVN’s self titled debut album, recorded, mixed and produced by Alex Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes) at Mastersound Studios in Germany, features several guest performers. Carmen’s sister Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes) appears on ’I Am Free’, while Michelle Darkness (End Of Green) turns up on ’The Demons In Me’. On the musical side, fiddle players Dag Bjørkedal and Lillian Hodne play a large part in rounding out the SAVN sound. And, additional strings were provided by the famed Lingua Mortis Orchestra on ‘Sorrowful’ and ‘Lengselens Hånd’, directed and recorded by composer and Rage guitarist Victor Smolski.
Source - http://www.savn-official.com/
Hang On
Savn Lyrics
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Don't say the word good bye.
By myself I drift away
No destination
Off course I've strayed
In stormy waters I've rowed enough
The swallows rocks have been too rough.
I will let go
Time to close my eyes
The pain is still here
No matter how hard I try.
Hang on
Hang on
Don't say the word good bye
It's too soon
It's too soon for you to die
Hang on
Hang on
I wish for you to stay
Please don't leave
We can always find away
(There's always a way)
In my dreams I see myself drown
In slow motion I'm falling down
I'll abandon this sinking ship
Before it finally hits the ground.
The lyrics to Savn's song "Hang On" describe a sense of drifting away and being lost, both physically and emotionally. The singer has strayed off course and finds themselves in stormy waters, struggling against the rough waves. Despite their efforts, they feel overwhelmed by pain and want to let go, to close their eyes and give up.
The chorus pleads for the singer to "hang on" and not say goodbye, as it is too soon for them to die. There is a desire for the singer to stay and not leave, as there is always a way to find a solution. The final verse speaks of drowning in slow motion and the decision to abandon a sinking ship before it hits the ground.
The song's lyrics center around themes of isolation, struggle, and the desire for hope. The singer feels alone and lost, adrift with no hope of finding their way. The song may serve as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang on
Stay strong and hold on
Don't say the word good bye.
Don't give up or leave
By myself I drift away
I feel lost and disconnected
No destination
I have no direction or purpose
Off course I've strayed
I've deviated from my path
In stormy waters I've rowed enough
I've been through a lot of difficulties
The swallows rocks have been too rough.
The obstacles and challenges have been too much to handle
I will let go
I'll give up and accept defeat
Time to close my eyes
It's time for me to rest
The pain is still here
The emotional or physical pain still persists
No matter how hard I try.
Even after all my efforts
It's too soon
It's premature or unexpected
It's too soon for you to die
You shouldn't leave us so soon
Hang on
Stay strong and hold on
I wish for you to stay
I want you to live and be with us
Please don't leave
Don't go away
We can always find away
We can always find a solution
(There's always a way)
There's always a way forward
In my dreams I see myself drown
In my fears, I see myself sinking
In slow motion I'm falling down
My life is falling apart slowly
I'll abandon this sinking ship
I'll leave something that's failing
Before it finally hits the ground.
Before it comes crashing down completely
Writer(s): Anders Thue, Carmen Elise Espenaes, Stig Johansen
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dutch2829
Отличная композиция! Фортепьяно просто рвёт душу! Молодцы, буду слушать.
@robertreithoffer9663
Brilliant song & video!!! Robert from Romania
@koldbeauty3903
Its awesome, greetings from Mexico
@darksoul7759
what a beautiful piano! -
@eidrianarotbelnetzach4852
Wonderful work, atmospheres, harmonies and her voice is so beautiful!! this song as always I listen it so many times, pulls a chill deep within and also my tears I don't know why? xD but it´s music, and there only rest is to feel it and enjoy in whatever way...!! Well Done SAVN!!
@PatrickSilverRose
Absolutely beautiful, love it!
@lexgutierrez57
Congratulations for this band of Carmen, is a beauty work.
@robertreithoffer9663
Amazing superbe!!!❤❤❤👍👍👍
@ssmNikolaev
Her beautiful voice.
@victoriaossandontavilo2698
Te amo demasiado Carmen🤭🧡