Rigtige Mænd
Tv-2 Lyrics
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hva så så, hva så, hva så
hva så vil nogen sikkert spørge
udemærket tak, jo tak
vil jeg personligt svare
jeg har aldrig haft det bedre før
Jeg har mig selv, mit liv, min fremtid, mit job
velstillet, velklædt, uafhængig og fri
jeg starter der, hvor andres drømme holder op
Her er liv og her er glade dage
her blir stærke kvinder altid svage
ikke flere bløde meninger, forståelse og snak
ikke mere tid at spilde
Her er sex og her er smukke piger
her er kvinden - ned på alle fire
ikke mere vrøvl og ikke mere overflødig snak
ikke mere tid at spilde
Åh nej vil nogen måske sige
åh nej nej, nej åh, åh nej
åh nej, vil nogen sikkert sige
glem alt om kærlighed
vil jeg så svare
løb stærkt før livet er forbi
The song "Rigtige mænd" by TV-2 is a commentary on the traditional conceptions of masculinity and the societal pressures that often accompany them. The opening lines of the song anticipate the objections that some might raise against its celebration of a certain type of male behavior, but the singer immediately rebuffs them by saying that he has never been better. He has everything he needs: himself, his life, his future, and his job. He is self-sufficient, independent, and free, and his life is not beholden to anyone else's expectations.
The second verse of the song reinforces this message, with the singer saying that he is starting where others' dreams end. He is in control of his own destiny, and he is living life on his own terms. The chorus of the song takes a more controversial turn, as the singer describes the supposed benefits of this type of lifestyle: there is no more softness, no more understanding, and no more wasting time on pleasantries. Instead, there is sex and beautiful women. The second half of the chorus is even more explicit in its embrace of a certain type of male behavior, as the singer declares that there will be no more nonsense or unnecessary talk.
Overall, the song "Rigtige mænd" is a critical commentary on the traditional ideas of masculinity and the societal pressure that often accompany them. It celebrates a certain type of male independence, but also acknowledges that this independence may come at the cost of other important aspects of life, including love and emotional connection. Ultimately, the song is a call to live life on one's own terms, but also a reminder that there is more to life than simply conforming to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hva så vil nogen sikkert spørge
Someone will surely ask 'What's up?'
hva så så, hva så, hva så
That's what they'll say, yeah, yeah, yeah
hva så vil nogen sikkert spørge
Again they'll ask 'What's up?'
udemærket tak, jo tak
I'm doing great, thanks
vil jeg personligt svare
I'll personally answer
jeg har aldrig haft det bedre før
I've never been better
Jeg har mig selv, mit liv, min fremtid, mit job
I have myself, my life, my future, my job
velstillet, velklædt, uafhængig og fri
I'm well-off, well-dressed, independent and free
jeg starter der, hvor andres drømme holder op
I start where others' dreams end
Her er liv og her er glade dage
Here is life and here are happy days
her blir stærke kvinder altid svage
Here, strong women always become weak
ikke flere bløde meninger, forståelse og snak
No more soft opinions, understanding or talk
ikke mere tid at spilde
No more time to waste
Her er sex og her er smukke piger
Here is sex and here are beautiful girls
her er kvinden - ned på alle fire
Here's the woman - down on all fours
ikke mere vrøvl og ikke mere overflødig snak
No more nonsense and no more unnecessary talk
ikke mere tid at spilde
No more time to waste
Åh nej vil nogen måske sige
Oh no, someone might say
åh nej nej, nej åh, åh nej
Oh no, no no, no oh, oh no
åh nej, vil nogen sikkert sige
Oh no, someone will surely say
glem alt om kærlighed
Forget all about love
vil jeg så svare
I'll answer then
løb stærkt før livet er forbi
Run fast before life is over
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kevinbyrne8339
Lived in Denmark 1993 and got to love this band...2016, now in London and still listening to them in Danish..they are brilliant!!
@labogne1928
In 94 I lived in Copenhagen and worked on No/rrebro in a studio (Werner) owned by Henrik keyboard player, nice guy, still see him playing in Tivoli with TV2 etc
@DrevikkDrevik
I lived in Denmark 1987-1988 and I still love TV2. I am from Reno-Sparks, Nevada U.S.A. Jeg er ikke så god til dansk.
@Denmark_1974
@DrevikkDrevik Det går fint med det danske:)
@Loketek
Super sang og generelt et fantastisk album som jeg heldigvis har på vinyl. For pokker hvor var musikken bare bedre i 80'erne.
@roguedolltherebelbi-ch3190
so one day round 2009 or something at the only cd shop in my area, I got a cd comp called 'cbs nice price guiden'. it was round $6.99 I think and it was a 80s pop music compilation. it was thru that CD that I heard this song "rigtige maend" and afterwards I was just hooked on to this new world of Danish pop. cant understand what was sung but it sounded just... beautiful!
TV2 is now one of my fav bands. and I have a lot of their songs on my playlist. thank you TV2!🦄😍💯
@zzzzzzzzzzh
I lived in Aarhus in 1985 on a student exchange from Canada and heard TV-2 everywhere. I loved their sound then and this song brings back some great memories.
@sirwavell
I lived just North of Aarhus too back in 1985, came over from Wales to explore Danish culture, this band was all the rage back then, I did a show on Radio Aarhus one Saturday afternoon and played this song over the airwaves ... great days.
@robbiekirkwood5275
Jock, who did u know dengang ?
Simon was big on Radio Randers, PJ the DJ was also big back then.. I remember going to a live concert with TV2 in Randershalen I 1987 med Mogens fra Servex.. sikken en aften og nat og morgen.. ikke
@ryszardsupny8274
Album jest SUPER :)