Under the Surface - Marit Larsen

I am quite surprised of myself having these M2M moods lately and I didn't know why but yea maybe, because of the memories I get. Those were the days. And those two girls are talented. I remember thinking Marion Raven was prettier and all that.. and those Norweigan girls made it in the US! Somehow, the same instinct led me down to browse on them again today. Always had the soft heart for song-writers and I think, I just think, that I'm falling for a new talent.. Marit Larsen. Don't get me wrong, she is not my type of music, but her lyrical scope gets into my soul and draws that smile in my lips. Her voice, soothing, probably the Norah Jones/Chantal Kreviazuk/Jewel-type, calm and friendly. She comes down naturally with her talent: piano/guitar skills and her ability to twist the words on those lyrics better than other English writers. It gets me to that same old mood I'm in when I write my own. Mixed feelings of content, tearfulness, love, and inspiration. It brings out my emotions, unfortunately. But then it makes me feel good. So this I wanna share, just one part of Larsen's music. (To see video, click on the title of the song.)

Under the Surface

It's such a funny sensation to be
So happy that you wanna die
Promises always were crazy to me
But never was I so surprised

Minutes are longer when we are apart
Your presence's more than I can handle
It's come to the point where I wonder if I
Could ever be luckier when

Suddenly I'm back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
Traces of her that you carry under the surface?

Lend me your ears, I would like to confess
I'm doubting that you can be real
By your side wearing a beautiful dress
I celebrate how good it feels

Say that you love me, say that it's true
I know that I want to believe you
But somehow silence speaks louder than words
I'm worried she's still on your mind

Mmm... I know that I'm selfish
I know that it's bad
I know, but it's driving me mad
It's driving me mad

Under the surface
Under the surface

Sunset*

So how are we doin’?

Let’s have a brain-to-brain talk,

or, was that a heart-to-heart?

I’m bored, I’m lazy, I’m down.

I’m bluer than blue and grey.

I’m bored, I’m crazy, I’m a frown.

I’m sadder than sad today.

The sun is coming down, any moment it’s goin’ to be dark,

dark all around.

And I feel different and indifferent.

Don’t wanna be lost when the night crawls,

And the rain falls, a stranger calls.

I’m bored, I’m lazy, I’m down.

I’m bluer than blue and grey.

I’m bored, I’m crazy, I’m a frown.

I’m sadder than sad today.

When the sun comes down, and the room is empty,

no one is goin’ to be around.

I took a sip on my coffee

Well I see you lookin’ at me,

And time is running, don’t tell me nothing

Coz I’m about to take a step away

Pride is a game I don’t wanna play,

And time’s running,  so tell me something

Coz it’s frightening to be out here

Waiting for someone

Waiting for you

I’m bored, I’m lazy, I’m down.

I’m bluer than blue and grey.

I’m bored, I’m crazy, I’m a frown.

I’m sadder than sad today.

I see sunset in your eyes you never see,

never said

You’re bored, you’re lazy, you’re down.

You’re bluer than blue and grey.

(Well) I’m bored, I’m crazy, I’m a frown.

I’m sadder than sad today.

Do you see sunset in my eyes? You’ll never do,

only diamonds come runnin’ down.

Letter 62

Dear <Name>,

I wish to tell you something and perhaps, for you, it’s a song you’ve already heard before.

How do I say this?

I’m dreaming about you.

Yes. I want to hold your hand and take you to a place where it’s only you and me left.

I have had my moments and I’m certain, to you, they lead me down to you.

How can it not?

I think I’m crazy about  you.

Yes. I find happiness with you, I find comfort in your touch.

I see you and I’m okay, I hear your voice and I’m musing away.

How is this possible?

Every single day I’m wanting you.

Yes. I want your love, I want your kiss, I want your trust and your sweet caress.

I want the smell of your skin in my nostrils; want your joy, want your happiness.

And I want your aches and pains.

Your words are my calming drugs.

Yes. I have finally come to the answer, and you, you are the missing piece.

I long to make you feel this and perhaps, for you, they are words without meanings.

How do I show you now?

Oh how I need to be next to you.

Yes. I choose you, and these words are fashioned by feelings.

They are my own.

Yes. I’ll say them to you over and over, as long as it’s in me;

As long as it genuinely exists.

Yes. I was a fool to question love, and this time I know..

When hope is so strong, when the leaves dry in a ‘good bye’.

When I close my eyes and my heart screams for you.

I love you -

And this is why I need you.

~Songbird~

For you, there’ll be no more crying,
For you, the sun will be shining,
And I feel that when I’m with you,
It’s alright, I know it’s right

To you, I’ll give the world
To you, I’ll never be cold
‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you,
It’s alright, I know it’s right.

And the songbirds are singing,
Like they know the score,
And I love you, I love you, I love you,
Like never before.

And I wish you all the love in the world,
But most of all, I wish it from myself.

And the songbirds keep singing,
Like they know the score,
And I love you, I love you, I love you,
Like never before, like never before.

Underneath Your Clothes*

You're a song
Written by the hands of God
Don't get me wrong cause
This might sound to you a bit odd
But you own the place
Where all my thoughts go hiding
And right under your clothes
Is where I find them

Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey

Because of you
I forgot the smart ways to lie
Because of you
I'm running out of reasons to cry
When the friends are gone
When the party's over
We will still belong to each other

Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey

I love you more than all that's on the planet
Movin' talkin' walkin' breathing
You know it's true
Oh baby it's so funny
You almost don't believe it
As every voice is hanging from the silence
Lamps are hanging from the ceiling
Like a lady tied to her manners
I'm tied up to this feeling