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”.
Who Am I
Susanna and the Magical Orchestra Lyrics
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I stretched myself so far I nearly come unglued
You hold the universe inside your hands
Still you thought of me
I can't believe
Is there no limit to your love for me
As shallow as this selfish heart can be
And I stand in awe
You are God
[Chorus]
Who am I
To understand your ways
Who am I
To give you anything but praise
Who am I
To try and solve the mystery
Behind the heart and soul of all that I believe
Who am I
You're every reason for my heart to hope
Creator of the things I've yet to know
You are the river for my thirsty soul
You are my desire
You are God
[Chorus]
I am your child
I will follow, who am I?
You gave your life
For my tomorrow
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Susanna and the Magical Orchestra's song "Who am I" speak to the overwhelming sense of gratitude and awe that one can feel towards a higher power, represented in the song as God. The opening lines demonstrate the difficulty in fully comprehending the magnitude of this force, represented by the phrase "the thought of you." The singer then expresses the extent to which they have tried to grasp this concept, "stretched myself so far I nearly come unglued." Despite this struggle, the singer recognizes the power and influence of God, acknowledging that they "hold the universe inside your hands."
The chorus asks the unanswerable question of "Who am I" in relation to God, hinting at a sense of unworthiness and humility in the face of such a higher power. The lyrics touch on the idea that it is impossible to truly understand the ways of God and that the only appropriate response is to give praise. The recognition of an inability to solve the "mystery" behind faith is juxtaposed with the acknowledgement of God as the "Creator of the things I've yet to know." The song ultimately ends with the acceptance of this relationship, the singer proclaiming themselves as God's child and expressing a willingness to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried to wrap my mind around the thought of you
I attempted to fully comprehend your existence and nature
I stretched myself so far I nearly come unglued
I exerted great effort to understand you, to the point where I almost lost my emotional stability
You hold the universe inside your hands
You have complete control and power over the entire universe
Still you thought of me
Despite your vast power, you still had concern or care for my well-being
I can't believe
I am in disbelief or awe
Is there no limit to your love for me
Do you have an infinite amount of love for me?
As shallow as this selfish heart can be
Despite my own character flaws, such as being self-centered, inconsiderate, or lacking depth, you maintain love towards me
You are the maker of reality
You have the power and authority to create the world and how it functions
And I stand in awe
I am struck with amazement or reverence
You are God
You are the divine entity who is worshipped and believed to have created and governs the world
Who am I to understand your ways
I have no ability or capacity to comprehend the methods or motives of a deity such as yourself
Who am I to give you anything but praise
I have nothing to offer but exclamations of admiration or reverence to show my respect towards a being such as yourself
Who am I to try and solve the mystery
I am not equipped or qualified to unravel the enigmatic and otherworldly phenomena that come with your existence
Behind the heart and soul of all that I believe
Associated with the core values and principles that constitute my understanding of spirituality or faith
You're every reason for my heart to hope
You are the cause or foundation of my optimism and expectation for the future
Creator of the things I've yet to know
You are responsible for the formation and development of knowledge or concepts that are currently unknown to me
You are the river for my thirsty soul
You are the source of replenishment or refreshment that satisfies my spiritual longing or thirst
You are my desire
You are the object of my longing, yearning, or attraction
I am your child
I am a follower or believer in your teachings or beliefs
I will follow, who am I?
I will adhere to the principles and example that you have set, even though I am unworthy of such a task
You gave your life for my tomorrow
You sacrificed your existence for my future well-being or salvation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTY NOCKELS, CHRISTY L. NOCKELS, NATHAN NOCKELS, NATHANIEL E. NOCKELS
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