Eldorado
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Ungen spring i mot mæ kjæm så lett som i dans
Søke visdom og svar hos de voksne
Ler opp mot de gamle ho e fyllt av en glans
Som driv bort tunge tanka gir håpet

Kjære barn du e framtia for mæ
Alt æ trur på ska væks i lag med dæ
Du e sannhet og sang sjølve livet

Og framfor dæ står daga og år
Glede og sorg e' ditt navn
I ei fin gammel bok står det skrevet noen ord
Gjør det gode søk fred sky det onde gjør du det
Da ska du finn Eldorado

Og framfor dæ står daga og år
Glede og sorg e ditt navn
I ei fin gammel bok står det skrevet noen ord

Kjære barn du e' framtia for mæ
Alt æ trur på ska væks i lag med dæ
Du e sannhet og sang sjølve livet

En fjorten år gammel gutt
I Herat i Afghanistan
I vilter leik langs en landevei
En ung sterk kropp
Litt voksen litt barn
Men med et brennende ønske om å få lev
Og bo i et fritt land
Der på hans skoleveg
E det lagt ut ei mine

Kjære barn du e' framtia for mæ
Alt æ trur på ska væks i lag med dæ
Du e sannhet og sang sjølve livet

Og tilbake så står
Kvinner og menn
Barn uten far uten mor
Fedre og barn uten barn
Folk uten land og land uten folk
Va det sånn det va tenkt Eldorado

Her står æ i min svakhet
Kan itj knel kan itj be
Men æ rope om hjelp å kor e det
Finnes det ett svar
Eldorado livets tre
I ett barn sjer æ alt
Det e min himmel

Kjære barn du e framtia for mæ




Alt æ trur på ska væks i lag med dæ
Du e sannhet og sang sjølve livet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Åge Aleksandersen's song "Eldorado" convey a message of hope and optimism through the perspective of a child. The song describes how the young generation approaches life with ease and joy, seeking wisdom and answers from adults. The child's laughter and innocence bring a certain radiance that drives away heavy thoughts and instills hope. The lyrics express a deep admiration and belief in the child's potential, as they are seen as the future and the embodiment of truth, song, and life itself.


The song also touches on the passing of time, with the days and years standing before the child, filled with both joy and sorrow. It mentions a fine old book that holds some written words, which emphasize the importance of doing good, seeking peace, and avoiding evil. The ultimate reward for following these virtues is said to be finding "Eldorado," symbolizing a place of great happiness and fulfillment.


In the second verse, the lyrics shift to tell the story of a fourteen-year-old boy in Herat, Afghanistan, who desires to live in a free country. However, his longing for freedom is threatened by the dangers he faces on his way to school due to landmines placed along his route. This narrative serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by people who seek a better life in unstable and conflicted regions.


The song concludes by acknowledging the suffering and displacement experienced by various individuals and communities, and it questions whether this is what was intended for an "Eldorado." The singer reflects on their own weakness and inability to kneel or pray, questioning the presence of answers and seeking a solution. The last lines emphasize that in one child, the singer sees everything—their heaven and ultimate salvation.


Overall, "Eldorado" can be interpreted as a heartfelt plea for a better world, where children can grow up in peace and pursue their dreams without facing the harsh realities of conflict and oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

Ungen spring i mot mæ kjæm så lett som i dans
The young one runs towards me as effortlessly as in a dance


Søke visdom og svar hos de voksne
Seeking wisdom and answers from the adults


Ler opp mot de gamle ho e fyllt av en glans
Laughing up towards the old ones, she is filled with a radiance


Som driv bort tunge tanka gir håpet
Which drives away heavy thoughts and gives hope


Kjære barn du e framtia for mæ
Dear child, you are the future for me


Alt æ trur på ska væks i lag med dæ
Everything I believe in will grow together with you


Du e sannhet og sang sjølve livet
You are truth and the very essence of life


Og framfor dæ står daga og år
And in front of you, days and years stand


Glede og sorg e' ditt navn
Joy and sorrow are your name


I ei fin gammel bok står det skrevet noen ord
In a beautiful old book, some words are written


Gjør det gode søk fred sky det onde gjør du det
Do good, seek peace, avoid evil if you do


Da ska du finn Eldorado
Then, you shall find Eldorado


En fjorten år gammel gutt
A fourteen-year-old boy


I Herat i Afghanistan
In Herat, Afghanistan


I vilter leik langs en landevei
In wild play along a highway


En ung sterk kropp
A young strong body


Litt voksen litt barn
A little adult, a little child


Men med et brennende ønske om å få lev
But with a burning desire to live


Og bo i et fritt land
And reside in a free land


Der på hans skoleveg
There on his journey to school


E det lagt ut ei mine
A mine is planted


Kvinner og menn
Women and men


Barn uten far uten mor
Children without a father, without a mother


Fedre og barn uten barn
Fathers and children without children


Folk uten land og land uten folk
People without a country and countries without people


Va det sånn det va tenkt Eldorado
Was that how it was meant to be, Eldorado


Her står æ i min svakhet
Here I stand in my weakness


Kan itj knel kan itj be
Unable to kneel, unable to pray


Men æ rope om hjelp å kor e det
But I cry for help, where is it


Finnes det ett svar
Is there an answer


Eldorado livets tre
Eldorado, the tree of life


I ett barn sjer æ alt
In one child, I see everything


Det e min himmel
That is my heaven




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