Philip Boardman (born 27 March 1982), known by his stage name Admiral P, is… Read Full Bio ↴Philip Boardman (born 27 March 1982), known by his stage name Admiral P, is a Norwegian reggae artist.
He is best known for his commercial breakthrough single "Snakke litt" (2011), which reached No. 4 on the VG-lista topp 20 singles chart.
His 2012 single "Kallenavn" reached No. 2 in Norway and also received airplay in Sweden, which is unusual for Norwegian language records.

Boardman was born in Lusaka, Zambia to a Zambian mother and Norwegian father, and grew up with the street culture and music of the less privileged neighbourhoods. He regards Nyanja as his first language, Norwegian and English as second languages

At the age of 10 he attended a Shabba Ranks concert, which he has cited as a large influence in the decision to become a reggae artist.

In 1995, when he was 13, his family moved to Oslo, Norway because his father was terminally ill and they reasoned that he would receive better healthcare in Norway. However, shortly after the move, his father died. In an episode of the TV 2 musical reality show "Cover Me" he admitted that adapting to Norwegian culture and society was challenging.

However, as he grew older he hooked up with fellow reggae enthusiasts such as Selecta "Lion" Daniel and long-standing partner Nico D, and in 1999 they formed the Reggae/Dance Hall collective Jah Ark Manifest (JAM). JAM played numerous gigs in Oslo in the early 2000s, and also supported several internationally recognized reggae acts such as The Wailers, Steel Pulse and Wayne Wonder at their Oslo shows.

Breakthrough:

In 2008 the mixtape "Muzical Bullit – The Admiral Story" was released and distributed on concerts, and in some independent music stores. It was co-produced with Nico D and featured more established artists such as rappers Ka Simba (Alias Ras Steven, previous member of the Norwegian rap group Paperboys), OnklP (of the now defunct Lillehammer-based rap collective Dirty Oppland), El Axel, and pop/soul singer Mira Craig.

The next release, "To The World" (2009) was a collaboration between Nico D and Admiral P, and was JAMs first album release. The single "Spinnvill" (which translates to "wild" or "crazy") sung by Admiral P became a major YouTube hit and brought him to the attention of commercial media, thus securing him nationwide gigs.

2011 saw Admiral P's first solo release, the "Jobber overtid" ("Working overtime") EP. "Snakke litt" ("Talk a little") was released as the first single, and became his commercial breakthrough, climbing to No. 4 on the VG-Lista topp 20 single chart and securing him a nomination for best hit song at the 2011 Spellemannsprisen national music awards. "Gjør så godt du kan" ("Do as best you can") also received airplay.

2012 saw the release of one single, "Kallenavn" ("Nicknames"), which is his most successful single to date, reaching No. 2 on VG-lista topp 20 and also receiving significant airplay on Swedish radio, which is uncommon for a Norwegian language song. "Kallenavn" has not been released on album so far.

Admiral P currently lives in the town of Askim, Østfold with his wife and children.

Musical style and lyrics:

Admiral P's music is characterized by reggae beats and Norwegian lyrics. In response to the question of why he chooses to make reggae songs in Norwegian, he has stated that it is something that Norwegians need, and that he wanted to prove that it was possible – hoping to inspire others to do the same thing.

The lyrics often carry a positive message, often being expressions of love (e.g. "Spinnvill" and "Kallenavn"), or encouraging the listener ("Gjør så godt du kan"). The beats are created electronically and he is not seen playing instruments. In concert he is usually accompanied by a DJ and a few female backing vocalists.

In the 10 November 2012 episode of the musical reality TV show "Cover Me" he was tasked with creating a new version of the 1980norwegian hit "Livet er for kjipt" ("Life is too bad") by Lars Kilevold. The song originally combines a reggae beat with depressive lyrics. Admiral P chose to write new, positive lyrics for it, and renamed it "Livet er så sweet" ("Life is so sweet").

Allergi
Admiral P Lyrics

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Jeg er allergisk mot negative vibez,
få det vekk, i dont need that in my life.
Jeg er allergisk mot negative vibez,
allergisk mot negativitet.

Få det vekk få det vekk, få det langt vekk,
for nok a dem dem mangler ære og selv respekt.
Få det vekk få det vekk, få det langt vekk,

dem vil at andre folk skal komme å bære dems vekt
jeg må komme meg bort bort bort fra all den negativitet,
de gjør det nesten umulig for å bli inspirert
og nok a dem vet ikke forskjell med galt og rett,
dem hakke noe å si så jeg ekke intresert
jeg må komme meg vekk fordi jeg har fått nok a det jeg sett,
jeg gidder ikke bli til de er ferdig kranglet.
For da begynner jeg å hoste, nyse, nesa blir tett,
det er derfor jeg må komme meg vekk.

Jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
få det vekk i dont need that in my life
jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
allergisk mot negativitet.

Når det kommer til dårlig viber har skikkelig allergi takler ikke dårlig stemning eller dårlig energi.
Hvis jeg er rundt dårlig viber kan det være farlig begynner å klø noe så jævelig å for en voldsomt hodepine
å holde meg bort bort bort det er det beste medisin,
det ekke noe vits å ta den risken for å miste sin syn,
mange tror at jeg er gal mange tror jeg er synsyk,
men det hjelper ikke å si prosit

Jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
få det vekk i dont need that in my life

Jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
allergisk mot negativitet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Admiral P's song "Allergi" convey a strong dislike for negative energy and bad vibes. The artist is allergic to such negativity and wants to get rid of it from his life. He feels that people who spread negative vibes lack self-respect and honor. The artist sees this behavior as an attempt by others to make him or others bear their burden. He yearns to move away from such negativity as it makes it hard for him to feel inspired.

The use of the metaphor of being allergic to negativity is an interesting choice, as it highlights how physical symptoms (like coughing, sneezing or a stuffy nose) can be a reaction to something more abstract, like bad energy or attitudes. The artist emphasizes his need to protect himself from negative vibes by saying that exposing himself to it could be dangerous, leading to severe physical symptoms. This could indicate the adverse impact that negative energy can have on one's mental and physical wellbeing.

The artist encourages others to do the same, to get rid of anything that is preventing them from reaching their goals or living their best life. Overall, "Allergi" is an exhortation to avoid negative energy and focus instead on positive and uplifting forces in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Jeg er allergisk mot negative vibez,
I am extremely sensitive to negative energy and emotions.

få det vekk, i dont need that in my life.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life, so I try to distance myself from it.

Få det vekk få det vekk, få det langt vekk,
I try to completely eliminate negative people and energy from my life.

for nok a dem dem mangler ære og selv respekt.
Most of these people lack honor and self-respect and bring nothing but negativity.

dem vil at andre folk skal komme å bære dems vekt
They want others to carry their weight and are incapable of being positive themselves.

jeg må komme meg bort bort bort fra all den negativitet,
I need to move far away from all the negative energy that surrounds me.

de gjør det nesten umulig for å bli inspirert
The negativity almost makes it impossible for me to feel inspired or motivated.

og nok a dem vet ikke forskjell med galt og rett,
Most of these negative people don't know the difference between right and wrong.

dem hakke noe å si så jeg ekke intresert
They have nothing interesting or productive to say, so I'm not interested in hearing their opinions.

jeg må komme meg vekk fordi jeg har fått nok a det jeg sett,
I need to get away because I've had enough of what I've seen and experienced.

jeg gidder ikke bli til de er ferdig kranglet.
I don't want to be around when they argue and fight.

For da begynner jeg å hoste, nyse, nesa blir tett,
Just being around these negative people makes me physically ill and gives me symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and congestion.

det er derfor jeg må komme meg vekk.
That's why I need to get away from them as quickly as possible.

Når det kommer til dårlig viber har skikkelig allergi takler ikke dårlig stemning eller dårlig energi.
I have a severe allergy to bad vibes, and I can't handle negative emotions or energy.

Hvis jeg er rundt dårlig viber kan det være farlig begynner å klø noe så jævelig å for en voldsomt hodepine
If I'm around bad vibes for too long, it can be dangerous and cause severe physical symptoms like itching and intense headaches.

å holde meg bort bort bort det er det beste medisin,
The best medicine for me is to stay far away from anything that gives off negative energy.

det ekke noe vits å ta den risken for å miste sin syn,
It's not worth the risk of losing my vision or damaging my health just to be around negative people.

mange tror at jeg er gal mange tror jeg er synsyk,
Some people might think that I'm crazy or that I have a vision problem because of how strongly I react to negative energy.

men det hjelper ikke å si prosit
But jokes or dismissive attitudes won't make my allergy to negative vibes go away.

Jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
I have a severe allergy to negative vibes and energy.

få det vekk i dont need that in my life
I don't need that negativity in my life.

Jeg er allergisk mot negativ vibez,
Once again, I have a severe allergy to negative vibes and energy.

allergisk mot negativitet.
My allergy is specifically targeted towards negative energy and emotions.

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