He has been active since 2002, originally a bassist in the independent band 5th March, a guitarist in Golden Palace and then singer of the now defunct Norwegian glam metal band SEKS before beginning as a solo artist in 2013.
Silhouette
Vitne Lyrics
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I just let it slide
Thinking of all the times it was just you and I
Having the time of our lives
So take this cigarette, it's burning a hole in me
This haunting silhouette, dancing so free
Into the night, she dances out of sight
So apart we've grown, how could we have known
Our memories our home
That first song, never sung
Tried not to let it show, it was so hard to let you go
So take this cigarette, it's burning a hole in me
This haunting silhouette, dancing so free
Into the night, she dances out of sight
Making it hard, making hot
Turn down a road to never stop
I'm never coming back again
And it's taking me down
Can you find yourself wishing in the midst of reminiscing
It still feels so real
Time has come and gone and I feel no regret
Because it's me you can't forget
So take this cigarette, it's burning a hole in me
This haunting silhouette, dancing so free
Into the night, she dances out of sight
Into the night, she dances
The lyrics of Vitne's song "Silhouette" explore themes of nostalgia, longing, and the bittersweet memories of a past relationship. The artist reflects on the moments shared with their former partner, questioning why they let the relationship slip away. The phrase "I just sit back and I wonder why, I just let it slide" expresses a sense of regret for not taking action to salvage the relationship. Despite the pain of the separation, the memories of their time together remain cherished: "Thinking of all the times it was just you and I, Having the time of our lives."
The song also emphasizes the intensity of their emotions through the metaphor of a burning cigarette and a haunting silhouette. The cigarette symbolizes the emotional pain they feel, a hole being burned within them. The haunting silhouette portrays the lingering memories and feelings that the artist can't escape, as if dancing freely in the night. This imagery suggests a sense of longing and a desire to reconnect with the past.
As the song progresses, the artist acknowledges that both they and their former partner have grown apart, unaware of what the future held for their relationship: "So apart we've grown, how could we have known, Our memories our home." They allude to a first song between them that was never sung, perhaps symbolizing the missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential of their connection. The struggle to let go of the past becomes evident: "Tried not to let it show, it was so hard to let you go."
In the final verses, the artist reflects on the ongoing impact of the past relationship, realizing that they still hold a special place in the former partner's heart: "Can you find yourself wishing in the midst of reminiscing, It still feels so real, Time has come and gone and I feel no regret, Because it's me you can't forget." Despite the pain and the path they've chosen to move forward on, there is a sense of acceptance and a willingness to embrace the lingering connection they share.
Line by Line Meaning
I just sit back and I wonder why
I introspect and ponder on the reason behind certain circumstances
I just let it slide
I consciously choose not to address or confront the situation
Thinking of all the times it was just you and I
Reflecting upon the moments when it was only the two of us
Having the time of our lives
Experiencing great joy and delight in our shared experiences
So take this cigarette, it's burning a hole in me
Symbolically referring to a destructive habit that is causing emotional distress
This haunting silhouette, dancing so free
Describing a ghostly figure gracefully moving without constraints
Into the night, she dances out of sight
The silhouette fades away, disappearing into the darkness
So apart we've grown, how could we have known
Expressing surprise and disbelief at the distance that has grown between us
Our memories our home
Emphasizing that our shared memories hold a special place in our hearts
That first song, never sung
Referring to an unfulfilled promise or unrevealed feelings
Tried not to let it show, it was so hard to let you go
Struggling to hide the pain of saying goodbye and moving on
Making it hard, making hot
Complicating the situation, intensifying the emotions
Turn down a road to never stop
Choosing a path with no end in sight, constantly moving forward
I'm never coming back again
Deciding to leave the past behind and not return
And it's taking me down
Feeling emotionally and mentally impacted by the situation
Can you find yourself wishing in the midst of reminiscing
Discovering a longing or desire while recalling past memories
It still feels so real
The emotions and experiences continue to have a deep impact
Time has come and gone and I feel no regret
Despite the passage of time, there is no remorse or guilt
Because it's me you can't forget
Acknowledging that I am someone unforgettable in your memories
So take this cigarette, it's burning a hole in me
Reiterating the destructive nature of a habit causing inner pain
This haunting silhouette, dancing so free
Repeating the imagery of a ghostly figure gracefully moving
Into the night, she dances out of sight
Repeating the idea of the silhouette fading away into the darkness
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: JOSEPH KIMBRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bflatblues55
Enjoyed this as well .... a bit more of a rasp than in Misery. I like both vocal styles Talented man. Glad you stopped into my channel ( youtube.com/bflatblues55 ) ... wondering if you actually listened to anything or enjoyed anything or if you were just pushing your tunes ... doesn't matter ... just curious. Bflat
VITNE
I saw your video of New York State of Mind, you've got a great voice :) Sorry for just now replying, I hadn't seen your comment until now.