Album
A-ha – Lifelines Album Lyrics
"Lifelines" finds A-ha in a surprisingly mature and introspective phase, trading their signature synth-pop sparkle for a more organic, guitar-driven sound that feels both weathered and wise. The album pulses with a restrained energy, where tracks like "Turn the Lights Down" showcase the band's ability to craft atmospheric rock anthems built around Morten Harket's still-soaring vocals and contemplative lyrics about connection and perseverance. There's a nocturnal quality throughout, with warm production that emphasizes acoustic textures and subtle electronic flourishes rather than the bold digital sheen of their '80s heyday. The Norwegian trio proves they could evolve beyond their MTV-era fame, creating songs that feel like late-night conversations about love, loss, and the threads that bind us together. It's A-ha unplugged from their past, plugged into something deeper and more enduring.
Tracklist
| 1 | Lifelines |
| 2 | You Wanted More |
| 3 | Forever Not Yours |
| 4 | There's a Reason for It |
| 5 | Time & Again |
| 6 | Did Anyone Approach You |
| 7 | Afternoon High |
| 8 | Oranges on Appletrees |
| 9 | A Little Bit |
| 10 | Less Than Pure |
| 11 | Turn The Lights Down |
| 12 | Cannot Hide |
| 13 | White Canvas |
| 14 | Dragonfly |
| 15 | Solace |
| • | Afternoon High (Demo Version) |
| • | Cannon Hide |
| • | Did Anyone Approach You - Original |
| • | Differences (original demo) |
| • | Dragonfly (Magne Furuholmen Solo version) |
| • | Forever Not Yours (NY Mix II) |
| • | Hunting High and Low (live in Oslo) |
| • | Lifelines (album version edit) |
| • | Lifelines (Apoptygma Berzerk remix) |
| • | Lifelines (demo) |
| • | Lifelines (radio edit) |
| • | Lifelines - Edit |
| • | Manhattan Skyline (live in Oslo) |
| • | Minor Earth Major Sky (ATB mix) |
| • | Oranges On Appletrees (London Mix) |
| • | Solace (Tore Johansson version) |
| • | Time and Again |
| • | Turn the Light Down (Langer & Winstanley version) |
| • | Velvet (De-Phazz mix) |
| • | You Wanted More (Stephen Hague version) |