Sissel's musical style runs the gamut from pop recordings and folk songs to classical vocals. Her work on the soundtrack to Titanic has led to comparisons with Irish singer Enya.
Sissel's combined solo record sales (not including soundtracks and other albums to which she contributed) amount to over 9 million albums sold, most of them in Norway -- a country with only 4.5 million people.
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The Gift Of Love
Sissel Kyrkjebø Lyrics
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You ask me what I need.
It's nothing you can buy.
My heart's not ruled by greed.
I don't love for diamonds.
Diamonds you see through.
I want you to hold me.
I want you to be true.
Give me the gift of love.
Look me in the eyes.
Say I'm the one you're dreamin' of.
That'd be the best surprise.
Give me the gift of your sweet love
In the light of the day,
In the dark of night.
Like the colors of the sun,
The feelings in your heart.
It's all I want from you.
And when the sky is dark
I'll have you beside me.
Who could ask for more?
I'll just wear a smile
When you walk in the door.
Give me the gift of love.
Look me in the eyes.
Say I'm the one you're dreamin' of.
That'd be the best surprise.
Give me the gift of your sweet love
In the light of the day,
In the dark of night.
Give me the gift of love.
Look me in the eyes.
Say I'm the one you're dreamin' of.
That'd be the best surprise.
Give me the gift of your sweet love
In the light of the day,
In the dark of night.
Give me the gift of love.
Look me in the eyes.
Say I'm the one.
That'd be the best surprise.
Give me the gift of your sweet love
In the light of the day,
In the dark of night.
Always. Oooooh.
The lyrics to Sissel Kyrkjebø's song "The Gift of Love" describe what the singer truly treasures most, which is not something that can be bought. The singer explains that they do not love someone for material possessions such as diamonds, but rather they crave the affection and emotion that someone can provide through simply being present with them. The lyrics suggest that true love is priceless and cannot be measured or compared with material wealth. The singer expresses their desire for their partner to offer the gift of their love, both in the light of the day and in the dark of night, and to express their love through eye contact and affirming words.
One interpretation of the song is that it emphasizes the need for emotional intimacy, a closeness beyond a mere physical or financial transactions. It encourages us to value the intangible, such as love, companionship, and trust in a relationship, which are beyond the reach of money or commercial gifts. The song teaches that it's the small, simple things that matter most in a relationship, and that these gifts of love cannot be bought, but only given freely and with genuine affection.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me what I want.
I want you to ask me what I need.
You ask me what I need.
There is nothing material that I need.
It's nothing you can buy.
Money cannot buy what I want.
My heart's not ruled by greed.
I am not motivated by selfish desires.
I don't love for diamonds.
I do not love someone for material possessions.
Diamonds you see through.
The value of diamonds is superficial.
I want you to hold me.
I want you to express your love physically.
I want you to be true.
I want you to be honest and sincere in your feelings.
Give me the gift of love.
I want you to show me your love.
Look me in the eyes.
I want you to express your love directly to me.
Say I'm the one you're dreamin' of.
I want you to tell me that I am the one you love.
That'd be the best surprise.
It would make me very happy.
Give me the gift of your sweet love
I want you to show me your affection.
In the light of the day,
At any time.
In the dark of night.
At any time.
Like the colors of the sun,
Just like the beauty of the sun.
The feelings in your heart.
I want to know your deepest emotions.
It's all I want from you.
Your love is everything to me.
And when the sky is dark
Even in the saddest times.
I'll have you beside me.
I want you to be with me always.
Who could ask for more?
I am satisfied with your love.
I'll just wear a smile
I will be happy.
When you walk in the door.
When you arrive home.
Always. Oooooh.
Forever and always.
Writer(s): TOM KELLY, BILLY STEINBERG, SUSANNA HOFFS
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Hal Chester
She's amazing. Absolutely fantastic version. She's perfect.
Jenny Ricketts
Such a lovely song, a lovely voice & a lovely lady. 💕 What a combination!
송석호
I love it(The Gift of Love by Sissel).
Thank you Kaoru Redruby.
Shirley MacPhee
Love it
Arya Stark
My childhood favorite song and singer!
CityTalks 紐約訪談
Hi dear Kaoru,
Thank you so much for introducing to us this great Norwegian singer. She is definitely a gem, with such a soft, soothing and angelic voice that can melt people's hearts. It feels like in a sweet dream when listening to her singing. (And she does look sweet. ) Thanks again, and hope everything has been going well for you. Enjoy your week. -:)
Your friend Bao
Kaoru Redruby
Hi dear Bao,
Thank you always for watching and kind comments. Yeah,You can say that again. Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos, and her angelic voice has uplifted hearts around the world. Thank you for being such a great friend. I am blessed to have a friend like you. Have a delightful week, Bao.
Your friend Kaoru(✿◖◡◗)
Mark Agcus
Angelic voice Sessil Kyrkjebo, Love it (-:
william morrison
Sissel is undoubtedly the finest & most beautiful singer I've ever experienced. Truly an angel.
Biplab Roy
Dear Redruby, you have done a grate job by uploading the song together with written lyrics. The best one out of best I'm listening..... there is end-match like poem. And delivery of Sissel is (!), I just can feel....can't explain. Thank you again Kaoru Redruby