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I'm powered by nature
Weak, but strong I stand...
before the force of elements
of this wild and wondrous land...
I'm powered by nature
the mystery it hides
The rain and sun encircles
the synthesis of life...

I'm powered by the miracle
of a newborn, budding rose...
to see the spring abloom
and everything that grows.
I'm powered by the forest
walking in the green...
where I can smell the earth
and drink the water, clean...

I'm powered by rivers,
running wild, running free...
from the highest mountain
down to the deep, blue sea...
I'm powered by the ocean
that calls my yearning heart...
to reach for the horizon
far beyond the far...

I'm powered by snow
that covers all in white...
that lets the summer sleep
and slumber through the night
I'm powered by darkness
in the long winter nights...
when I see a glimpse
of the flaring Northern lights...

I'm powered by stars
on the endless sky...
lightyears from the earth
but closer when I fly...
But even if I soar
in poems and songs....
I must always return
to where my heart belongs....

I'm powered by moonlight
the eternal ebb and flow...
The rhythm of the nature
running through my blood...
I'm powered by the seasons
winter, spring, summer and fall...
the ever-changing colours
and the beauty of them all...

I'm powered by sun
shining down on me...
I'm like a flower
absorbing energy
I'm powered by wind
blowing through my hair...
I'm breathing life -
breathing clean, fresh air ...

I'm powered by mountains,
that let me feel so small...
so I can seize the wonder
and the greatness of it all...
I know I'm not alone
here on planet Earth
I know I'm a part...
of God's great universe!

I know I'm a part
of God's great universe!


Violin - Fionnuala Sherry
Piano, Keyboard and Whistles - Rolf Lovland
Accordion - Odd Nordstoga
Key Harp and Hardanger Fiddle - Annbjørg Lien
Whistles - Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Whistles and Uillean Pipes - Mick O'Brien
Vocal layers, Vocalese and Harmonies - Cathrine Iversen
Guitars - Rolf Kristensen
Bouzouki - Manus Lunny
Bass - Per Elias Drablös
Drums and Percussion - Per Hillestad
Bodhran - Robbie Harries
Additional drum loops - Roald Råsberg
Oboe - Roar Broström
Backing vocals - Tini Flaat, Cathrine Iversen, Anne Takle, Siren Wilhelmsen, Ruben Gundersen, Martin Wikstøl

Orchestra - Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
Conducted and orchestrated by Rolf Lovland
Leader and organizer - Pål Svendsberget
Solos:
Bassoon - Odd Lyngstad
Oboe and Cor Anglais - Marion Walker
Horn - Simon Breyer
Cello - Ariel de Wolf

Published by Dreamcatcher AS
Written to the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, commissioned by Innovation Norway.
The music was a part of the multi-media presentation at the Norwegian pavillion.
Secret Garden was honored with the World Expo cultural award for their music and contribution.