Propaganda
Briskeby Lyrics
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I find it hard to justify
Each time I try to solve just one
Problems seem to multiply
Now it's just to late to wrap a smile around my face
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
I tried to make it go away
And I have tried the best I can
It's been around for nights and days
They say it's only in my head
Now it's just to late to wrap a smile around my face
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
now it's just to late to wrap a smile around my face
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
You know, you know
This is propaganda
At first listen, Briskeby's song "Propaganda" seems like an upbeat, energetic track with a catchy chorus. However, upon closer examination of the lyrics, it becomes clear that the song has a much darker tone. The opening lines, "Jesus Christ, what have I done? I find it hard to justify" set the stage for a narrative of self-doubt and regret. The singer is struggling to solve problems in their life, but with each attempt, they only seem to multiply. The line "It's been around for nights and days, they say it's only in my head" suggests that the singer is perhaps dealing with mental health struggles or feeling isolated in their struggles.
The chorus of the song brings in the title phrase, "This is propaganda, you know, you know" which seems to suggest that the singer is feeling bombarded and manipulated by external forces. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song reinforces this feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control. The final line of the song, "Now it's just too late to wrap a smile around my face" brings the song to a somber close, acknowledging that the struggles the singer is dealing with have reached a point where they can no longer keep up appearances.
Overall, "Propaganda" is a deeply introspective and emotionally charged song that deals with themes of mental health struggles, self-doubt, and the feeling of being manipulated by external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ, what have I done
Expressing regret and disbelief at the situation that has come about
I find it hard to justify
Struggling to find a rational explanation for what has happened
Each time I try to solve just one
Attempting to tackle individual issues one by one
Problems seem to multiply
But the situation only gets worse and more complicated
Now it's just to late to wrap a smile around my face
Feeling helpless and unable to hide their emotions anymore
This is propaganda
The situation is being deliberately misrepresented or manipulated
You know, you know
The listener is aware of this fact, and it is not a surprise to them
I tried to make it go away
Putting effort into trying to resolve the issue
And I have tried the best I can
Giving it their all to fix things
It's been around for nights and days
But the problem has persisted for an extended period of time
They say it's only in my head
Others may try to downplay the severity of the situation or make the person feel like they are overreacting
This is propaganda
Reiterating that the situation is being misrepresented or manipulated
You know, you know
Again, emphasizing that this should not come as a surprise to the listener
Now it's just to late to wrap a smile around my face
Repeating the feeling of hopelessness and inability to hide emotions
This is propaganda
Continuing to drive home the message that the situation is not as it seems
You know, you know
Making clear that the listener should take this seriously and not be fooled by the propaganda
This is propaganda
Repeating the title phrase one last time, leaving the listener with the message to be cautious and aware of attempts to mislead them
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARD HELGELAND, BJORN BERGENE, CLAUS LARSEN, LISE KARLSNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tsahalal
Does anyone else still chill on those good vibes?
2023/ JUNE THE 05th // 11:38AM on a sunny Monday morning somewhere i Frankrike.
🎼Ja jeg elsker dette landet... får alltid... Norge. 🇧🇻 😉
Hope the population didn't change as much as the Svensk drama (H.I.F Sverige) but followed the Danmark system instead which is the best option to save those friendly countries. ❤
Norge might remain to be a Nation, norse people always been great people: generally speaking their best traits are being nice, genuine, real, honest, open minded, efficient, friendly, nature lovers... k I confess outta the week end they could look a bit stiff if you didn't get the chance to know them. An old norsk øl tv advertising said so haha❤
Btw to being Premier League big fans, loving many sports is great as well mates🤙🏼😁
This track?
I loved it and so still I.
It would be perfect the perfect song for neste sommer watching western propaganda v the Russian one while jeg drikker. I'd add some norsk øl to the vinn although, er jeg ikke lille. Ne! 😉😅
@RolandWolffRiviera
very very very Very VERY underrated Popsong. Fantastic, lush production, alluring vocals, a hook to die for.
We happen to work at the Tambourine Studios in Malmö where the band cut this track just few months earlier.
@gilliegriffin3809
This lady has a very pure and good voice! Amazing song by the way....
@NoelTheWanderer
She sings with Autotune for best result :D
@Sloppylicious
@@NoelTheWanderer You should judge a singer's skill by its live performances. She's definately convincing.
@NoelTheWanderer
@@Sloppylicious She is part of the Norwegian music history of auto-tune, since she was one of the first to use it in our country
🤔 but true, I wonder how she sounds like without
@solitairedeliancourt1107
Great song! One of my all time favourites!
@flywings111
I loved this so much I bought the single CD, even when I had almost no money at all in that period of my life.
@colalightyear7859
its a really lovely song. i was happy my father liked it as well back then :)
@sonjasurakka3942
Wached the news at coronatime and this song started playing in my head..
@Tsahalal
Same here, the western Propaganda concernant the War on Ukraine reminded this song to me. Nostalgic of Norge where I lived I came here to please my ears.