In 2011 the Norwegian Artist started her own label, SusannaSonata, first to handle the back-catalog but the label soon turned out to be a platform to release her own projects and other handpicked projects for release.
Susanna composed ‘Meshes of Voice’ on commission, together with Jenny Hval, performed on Ladyfest and Oslo Jazzfestival in 2009. In 2014 ‘Meshes of Voice’ was released on Susanna’s own label SusannaSonata.
Susanna started the collaboration with Ensemble neoN, where the composers Jan Martin Smørdal and Julian Skar arranged her music for the ensemble and Susanna, playing piano and singing. Performed at Oslo Kammermusikk Festival in 2010, and released as an album called ‘The Forester’ in 2013. The album received the Norwegian Grammy Award (Spellemannprisen) in Open Category.
Susanna has toured with the american artist “Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, and released a tour-single with two duets “Forever/In Spite of Ourselves” in 2009. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy has released two of Susanna songs on a 7” called “Stay”.
Believer
Susanna and the Magical Orchestra Lyrics
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And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me, oh
If I can see it, then I can be it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Hey, cause I believe in me, oh
If I can see it, then I can do it (I can do it)
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Hey, if I just spread my wings
I can fly
I can fly
I can fly, hey
If I just spread my wings
I can fly
Hum, fly
The lyrics to "Believer" by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra tell a story of personal and emotional growth. The first two lines describe the singer's past struggles, where they believed they couldn't continue on and life was unbearable. However, since then, the singer has discovered the true meaning of love and found support in a higher power, symbolized by "the everlasting arms." These realizations have given the singer newfound confidence and the ability to achieve their dreams. The repeated refrain, "I believe I can fly," serves as a metaphor for this newfound sense of possibility and potential.
The song focuses on the power of belief and positive thinking. The singer emphasizes that if they can envision success and truly believe in themselves, then they can accomplish anything. The line "If I can see it, then I can be it" reinforces this idea, suggesting that clear visualization of one's goals is instrumental to achieving them.
Overall, "Believer" is an uplifting and motivational song that champions the importance of self-belief and perseverance. The lyrics inspire listeners to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination, reminding them that anything is possible with the right mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to think that I could not go on
The singer used to feel like they couldn't continue in life
And life was nothing but an awful song
Life felt terrible and difficult for the singer
But now I know the meaning of true love
The singer has an understanding of the concept of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
The artist is relying on a permanent source of support
If I can see it, then I can do it
The artist believes that if they can envision something, they can achieve it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
Believing in oneself is enough to achieve a goal
I believe I can fly
The singer has the confidence to imagine flying
I believe I can touch the sky
The artist is optimistic about reaching new heights
I think about it every night and day
The artist constantly ponders their aspirations
Spread my wings and fly away
The artist imagines themselves spreading their wings to fly away
I believe I can soar
The singer believes they can rise above challenges
I see me running through that open door
The artist envisions themselves taking advantage of opportunities
See I was on the verge of breaking down
The singer was close to losing hope
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
The absence of noise can be overwhelming
There are miracles in life I must achieve
The singer believes in achieving seemingly impossible results
But first I know it starts inside of me, oh
The artist believes true success begins inside of themselves
Hey, cause I believe in me, oh
The artist has faith in themselves
Hey, if I just spread my wings
The singer realizes that they have the power to achieve their dreams
I can fly
The singer is optimistic about the future and their abilities
Hum, fly
The artist is emphasizing their belief in their ability to fly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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