Her father was a director at the local band, that her grandfather founded. In addition to playing drums in the band, Venke sang in several choirs and played the piano. After Venke graduated from Junior High School, her family moved to Houston, Texas, in USA. she had lived there before, but then she was too young to see and do so much. Inspired by her two older sisters, Venke applied to the music line at Vågsbygd School when the family returned to Norway. She was accepted without a song audition since she still was in Texas. "Luck" says Venke. Venke dreamed of being an artist. But she insists still to that she is a person first, then an artist.
In the fall 1998 Venke started at the teachers academy in Oslo, and started to work with Dan Sundhordvik. Venke sang for several bands, and when the group S.P.O.O.N, with lead singer Erik Faber won the Norwegian Championship in Rock in 1999, she was on the stage as a backup singer.
In 2001 she married Svenn Kåre Liodden, and she tells the sweet story about how she met her boyfriend: "When I was 17 and was attending the musicline at Vågsbygd School, I went with some boys who where going on the danish boat and play jazz in regarding "Operasjon Dagsverk". I couldn't sing jazz, and had never song in a microphone before, but I tagged along since I thought the drummer was so cute. So I sang for the first time on the danish boat, and the drummer later became my husband.”
On spring 2003 Venke got a record deal with the record company Universal working with her manager, Jan Fredrik Karlsen, also known as the Judge in the tv-show "Idol". Venke tells about her relationship with Idol: “I got totally addicted to it. Especially last year, then I really paid attention. But this year unfortunately it haven't been too much watching at tv, but I have tried to pay attention as much as I can. But I really don't understand how people dare to be in something like that. I wouldn’t dare it. if I'm going to criticize the concept a bit, the lower age should be raised to 18 instead of 16. I thought it was horrible to see all the critic that came towards a young and innocent girl like Sandra Lyng Haugen who only was 16. People were really mean and awful to her.”
“So I called Sandra and told her to never mind them and to keep working. Besides, I had to thank her too for singing "Panic". That was so funny!.”
In June her single "Panic" came and it was the summer hit all until February 2004. Panic was on several collection albums, and made it's best place on the "VG-lista" with place nr.10. In march came the follow up, "Scared", and in June her album "Scared" was released to the stores.
Venke has now completed her education as a teacher, and is the teacher of class 3A at Bryn School in Oslo. Her students were scared when they saw her on television. Scared of her changing job. “They didn't really understand what their teacher was doing on TV, but at least I got invalidated that I was starting on the children’s channel.. The artist has no plans about leaving her job as a teacher: “24 beautiful kids meet me here every day”. No matter how things will go with my record. “They have agreed that they are very good in singing all together in the mornings” , Venke smiles.
Is It How It Is
Venke Knutson Lyrics
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Put your clothes on
You tell me you have to go
You get up in the morning
And tell me that you love me
Why so selfish, I don't know
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Where you go from here
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Where you go from here
Where you go
Where you go from Here
I see you every evening
Your smile's so fake how can this be
Is it you or is it me
You decide the weather
And how my day's supposed to be
You recognise my enemy
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Where you go from here
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Where you go from here
Now where you go
Where you go from Here
You can stay or you can run away
But you'll be mine
As long as you don't leave me
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Need to know
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Is it how it is
Is it how it goes
Is it how it feels
Cause I need to know
Is it how it is then tell me
Is it how it goes then show me
Is it how it feels then leave me
Cause I need to know
Where you go from here
Now where you go
Where you go from here
Now where you go
Where you go from here
The lyrics of Venke Knutson's song "Is It How It Is" speak about confusion and the need for clarity in a relationship. The song depicts a scenario where one person in the relationship is unsure of the other person's commitment and intentions.
The first verse indicates that the person wakes up in the morning, puts on their clothes, and leaves, even though they had professed love for their partner. This prompts the question "Is it how it is then tell me/Is it how it goes then show me/Is it how it feels then leave me/Cause I need to know/Where you go from here." The chorus repeats this question, emphasizing the urgency for an answer.
The second verse highlights the disingenuous behavior of the partner, whose smile seems fake. The partner seems to have control over the other person's emotions, stating their preferences for the weather and limiting their contact with perceived enemies. This verse repeats the same pressing question and follows the chorus again.
The repeated, simplified final verse with a melodic shift inquires about the partner's plan for the future: "You can stay or you can run away/But you'll be mine/As long as you don't leave me." The song ends with a plea for the partner's truth: "Is it how it is/Is it how it goes/Is it how it feels/Cause I need to know."
Overall, the lyrics of "Is It How It Is" seek transparency and honesty in a relationship, highlighting the pain and confusion that can arise when one partner is unsure of the other's intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
You get up in the morning
Every day you wake up
Put your clothes on
Get ready for the day
You tell me you have to go
You say you must leave
You get up in the morning
You repeat the same routine every day
And tell me that you love me
You express your feelings towards me
Why so selfish, I don't know
I don't understand why you can be self-centered at times
Is it how it is then tell me
Is this the way things really are, please inform me
Is it how it goes then show me
If this is how it works, then demonstrate it
Is it how it feels then leave me
If this is how it makes me feel, then leave me
Cause I need to know
Because I require an answer
Where you go from here
What your future plans are
I see you every evening
I encounter you every night
Your smile's so fake how can this be
Your smile comes across as insincere, and I don't understand why
Is it you or is it me
I wonder if the issue lies with you or with me
You decide the weather
You have control over the mood of the day
And how my day's supposed to be
You have an impact on how I feel throughout the day
You recognise my enemy
You acknowledge my foes
Now where you go
Where you are headed now
You can stay or you can run away
You have the option to stay or leave
But you'll be mine
You will belong to me
As long as you don't leave me
As long as you remain with me
Need to know
I have a strong desire to understand
Is it how it is
Is this really how things are
Is it how it goes
Is this the way it operates
Is it how it feels
Is this how it affects me emotionally
Contributed by London Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thelegaspis
[Verse 1]
Dancing where the stars go blue
Dancing where the evening fell
Dancing in your wooden shoes
In a wedding gown
[Verse 2]
Dancing out on 7th street
Dancing through the underground
Dancing little marionette
Are you happy now?
[Chorus]
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue
Stars go blue
Stars go blue
Stars go blue
[Verse 3]
Laughing with your pretty mouth
Laughing with your broken eyes
Laughing with your lover's tongue
In a lullaby
[Chorus]
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue
Stars go blue
Stars go blue
Stars go blue
@paxhumana2015
I always thought that this song would be one of the best Western songs to be in an anime series, so, I took the liberty to translate the lyrics of the song into Japanese and Romanji.
【1節】
星が青くなるところを踊る
夕方になったところで踊る
あなたの木製の靴で踊る
ウェディングドレスで
【2節】
7番街で踊る
地下を踊る
小さなマリオネットを踊る
今楽しいですか？
[コーラス]
寂しい時はどこへ行くの？
あなたが青いとき、あなたはどこに行きますか
寂しい時はどこへ行くの？
フォローします
星が青くなるとき
星が青くなる
星が青くなる
星が青くなる
[3節]
可愛らしい口で笑う
壊れた目で笑う
あなたの恋人の舌で笑う
子守唄で
[コーラス]
寂しい時はどこへ行くの？
あなたが青いとき、あなたはどこに行きますか
寂しい時はどこへ行くの？
フォローします
星が青くなるとき
星が青くなる
星が青くなる
星が青くなる
[1-Setsu] Hoshi ga aoku naru tokoro o odoru, yūgata ni natta tokoro de odoru anata no mokusei no kutsu de odoru u~edingudoresu de [2-setsu] 7-ban machi de odoru chika o odoru chīsana marionetto o odoru ima tanoshīdesu ka? [Kōrasu] sabishī toki wa dokoheikuno? Anata ga aoi toki, anata wa doko ni ikimasu ka sabishī toki wa dokoheikuno? Forō shimasu hoshi ga aoku naru toki hoshi ga aoku naru hoshi ga aoku naru hoshi ga aoku naru [3-setsu] Kawairashī kuchi de warau kowareta me de warau anata no koibito no shita de warau komori-uta de [kōrasu] Sabishī toki wa dokoheikuno? Anata ga aoi toki, anata wa doko ni ikimasu ka sabishī toki wa dokoheikuno? Forō shimasu hoshi ga aoku naru toki hoshi ga aoku naru hoshi ga aoku naru hoshi ga aoku naru.
@shivaleeduara2130
Awesome...Kurt and Venke...... Keep it up...one of the best covers...
@michaelkreeger4414
Kurt completely wrecks my head with this, and honestly with everything I can find of him. His mimicry of a southern American accent when singing is convincing enough that I could not believe he wasn't from there. His tone is spot on, his ability to carry the tune is beyond stellar. Amazing. Venke is also amazing, and hot. Her eyes are honestly spectacular. Her musical ability is far and away better than most "popular" artists and I just wonder how hard it is for truly talented people from outside the US to break into the market, because I would love to hear both of them make it.
@cristianogenarogalembeckgi834
I,am brazilian i,am like song
@charlotteknutsen7262
❤Such a beautiful song ❤
@laveravitasemplice
Cover
@utkarshsrivastav8426
This song is definitely underrated.
@user-ig8ee7zf8f
Love U2❤😂🎉
Thank U
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@tomtoczkowski
Kurt's singing is awesome, a perfect balance between expression and control . Excellent skill
@shanilmisra
I come to this video when I'm depressed... it always gets me out of the blues
@farklebarkle
It helps me remember a simpler laughter I used to share regularly. It's still there waiting. Life is still like a rose and the earth is still magnificent.