His debut, Heidersmenn, was released in 2009 and produced by Kjartan Kristiansen, known from DumDum Boys. Geir Sundstøl and Lars Haavard Haugen were some of the artists who contributed on the album.
For the debut, Bjella picked up two nominations for Spellemannsprisen 2009 (the norwegian Grammy) in the categories Best Folk and Best Lyricist.
In 2011, Bjella's second album, Vonde visu was released to great reviews.
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Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Det bi kje særleg pent å sjå
Ein vaksen mann på kne
Skjurte med snør og tåru på
Før du tek ladegrep for godt
Va det eit par ting eg ville si
Du kan umogeleg ha fått
Kyss og klem på ei tid
Det fins dei som øydelegg
Som laga djupe sår
Eg kjenne fleire rotne egg
Som berre tenkji på seg sjål
Det fins gull og edelstein
Hemmeleg helta som er taus
Som står støtt på eigne bein
Som alder fær applaus
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
Og du har skuffa megg
No har e sorg i mitt sinn
Pressa meg fram te
Mi inste grind
Summe går på ryggen
Summe går på vatn
Eg sakna mamma
Og den gamle katten
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
The song "Psykisk kan du vera sjøl" by Stein Torleif Bjella tells a story of someone who is being emotionally beaten down and criticized by another person. The singer expresses their vulnerability and pain, admitting that they cry and feel hurt when this person attacks them. However, they also stand up for themselves, telling the person who is hurting them that they cannot take away the singer's past happy memories with them, even if they try to destroy their present feelings. The song shifts to a more general commentary on toxic people in society, saying that some people are destructive and selfish, while others are silent heroes who stand independently and deserve recognition. Despite the pain, the singer is hopeful that they will find comfort and support from someone who understands their struggles.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the singer's feelings of weakness and being metaphorically brought to their knees. The mention of crying and tears gives the listener a glimpse into the emotional intensity of the situation. The line "Psykisk kan du vera sjøl" is particularly poignant, meaning "psychologically, you can be alone," and likely reflecting the singer's wish that the toxic person would leave them alone and stop hurting them. Overall, the song conveys feelings of vulnerability and pain while also maintaining a sense of resilience and hopefulness in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
So du vil knekke meg
You want to break me
Det bi kje særleg pent å sjå
It wouldn't be pretty to see
Ein vaksen mann på kne
A grown man on his knees
Skjurte med snør og tåru på
Shirt with tears and snot on it
Før du tek ladegrep for godt
Before you take the final shot
Va det eit par ting eg ville si
There were a few things I wanted to say
Du kan umogeleg ha fått
You couldn't have received
Kyss og klem på ei tid
Kisses and hugs in the past
Det fins dei som øydelegg
There are those who destroy
Som laga djupe sår
Who create deep wounds
Eg kjenne fleire rotne egg
I know several rotten eggs
Som berre tenkji på seg sjål
Who only think about themselves
Det fins gull og edelstein
There are gold and precious stones
Hemmeleg helta som er taus
Secret heroes who are silent
Som står støtt på eigne bein
Who stand firmly on their own two feet
Som alder fær applaus
Who never receive applause
Sjå koss augun mine renn
See how my eyes are watering
Hjarta mitt blør
My heart is bleeding
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Psychologically, you can be yourself
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Come here and sit down
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
You can see it from a bigger perspective
Og du har skuffa megg
And you have disappointed me
No har e sorg i mitt sinn
Now I have sorrow in my mind
Pressa meg fram te
Pushed me towards
Mi inste grind
My final threshold
Summe går på ryggen
Some walk on their back
Summe går på vatn
Some walk on water
Eg sakna mamma
I miss my mom
Og den gamle katten
And the old cat
Writer(s): Stein Torleif Bjella
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