Celice
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1,2,3,4, Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice I know that I'm alive

Open up inside, make me want you
Make me want to wrap yourself around me
Hold me tighter, hold me tight as only you can

Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice, you sharpened up my senses
I know you're on my side
Celice, its in the way you teach me
Celice, to chase the thoughts away

You open up my eyes, made me want you
Made me want to, you know it feels so nice
hold me tight now
hold me tight as can be

Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice, its in the way you hurt me (Oh hold me tightly)
Celice, I know that I'm alive (hold me hold me tightly)




Celice, you sharpened all my senses
I know you're on my side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to a-ha's song Celice deal with the complex emotions that come with being in a relationship that might be hurting you. The singer is addressing someone named Celice, whom they seem to have a complicated relationship with. Despite the pain that Celice causes them, they also seem to feel intensely alive because of her presence in their life. The singer yearns for Celice to open up to them and wrap herself around them, to hold them tighter than anyone else can. They seem to acknowledge that Celice's way of hurting them has actually sharpened their senses, possibly making them more aware of the world around them.


As the song progresses, we see that the singer is not just a passive victim in this relationship - they're also learning from Celice. She teaches them to chase their negative thoughts away and opens up their eyes to new possibilities. The singer is willing to endure the hurt that Celice causes them because they feel that she's ultimately on their side. Despite the complexities of their situation, the singer can't deny that being with Celice makes them feel alive.


Overall, Celice is a song about the tumultuous emotions that come with being in love, particularly when that love is hurting you. It's a complex, nuanced portrayal of a relationship that both hurts and inspires the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

1,2,3,4, Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice, the way you hurt me is unique and different, and this gives meaning and purpose to my life


Celice I know that I'm alive
Only through your hurt I can truly experience life and feel alive


Open up inside, make me want you
Help me to open up emotionally and become receptive to your love


Make me want to wrap yourself around me
Make me feel wanted, cherished and protected


Hold me tighter, hold me tight as only you can
Provide the comfort and safety only you can offer, embrace me tightly


Celice, you sharpened up my senses
You have the ability to awaken my senses and make me more aware of the world around me


I know you're on my side
I trust and rely on you, I know you support me in everything I do


Celice, its in the way you teach me
The way you hurt me teaches me valuable lessons about love, life, and myself


Celice, to chase the thoughts away
You have the power to help me silence my worries and anxieties


You open up my eyes, made me want you
You helped me see things differently and made me desire your love even more


you know it feels so nice hold me tight now
Being held by you feels amazing and I want to savor this moment forever


Celice, its in the way you hurt me (Oh hold me tightly)
The hurt you cause me is not a bad thing, as long as you hold me tightly


Celice, I know that I'm alive (hold me hold me tightly)
I feel alive and complete when I'm in your arms, please hold me tightly


Celice, you sharpened all my senses
You have the power to awaken all my senses and make me feel more alive


I know you're on my side
I trust that you're always there for me, no matter what happens




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARTIN TEREFE, PAL WAAKTAAR, MAGNE (MAGS) FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@baddiemauve4958

Celice, it's in the way you hurt me, Celice, I know that I'm alive
Open up inside, make me want you, make me want to
Wrap yourself around me, hold me tighter, hold me tight as only you can

Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice, you sharpened all my senses, I know you're on my side

Celice, it's in the way you teach me, Celice, to chase the thoughts away
You open up my eyes, made me want you, made me want to
You know it feels so nice, hold me tight now, hold me tight as can be

Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
Celice, it's in the way you hurt me
(Oh, hold me tightly) Celice, I know that I'm alive (hold me, hold me tightly)
Celice, you sharpened all my senses, I know you're on my side



All comments from YouTube:

@davidvela418

the most underrated band of all time

@mrjelly5718

I agree 100 percent. Every song they wrote is high quality song writing. Actually amazing the consistency and skill

@dangiles5307

Such a shame the U.S. radio won't play their music except for 'Take on Me.  I love the song but they have so much more that is great as well.  Thanks for posting this.

@sydlad

Same in Australia Dan. Such a shame as they have 30 years of amazing material.

@flaviapetrini8165

Same in Italy 😡!!!

@brendandurham3817

The Sun Always Shines On T.V. was also a Top 20 hit in the U.S.

@mirkokunstmann317

SHAME! I'm so glad I don't need a radio! Make my own 🧿💿🧿💿🧿💿🧿

@Annoyingbirds

@@mirkokunstmann317 I literally heard it on the school bus
Ned accepts I’m a fan of the band at 18 I’m graduated now
A-ha is my band since they know I’m a fan since 13

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@amybluesky007

I dont understand how they found this video to be scandalous.... it is absolutely not offensive. The heat captors arw a great idea, and to be honest, it is not vulgar like most of the videos nowadays. Morten Harket's voice is melodious, harmonious, delicate. A-ha is a band of rare talent. They deserve all the praises 👏

@prondonsalgado

It’s not because of vulgar content. I’d say it has too much to take in: drugs, prostitution and even a suicide included. Yeah… Not so easy to watch

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