Gjør så godt du kan
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").

Gjør så godt du kan
Admiral P Lyrics


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JA, DEN EDLESTE TINGEN MAN KAN
GJØRE ER Å GJØRE DET BESTE MAN
KAN
SÅ FOROVER ALLTID OG BAKOVER ALDRI
HA, ADMIRAL P SAYS THATS IT
ALRIGHT
HOPP HOPP BOM
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
HVOR DET ER EN VILJE DET ER EN VEI
OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT KAN
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN OG JAH JAH SA
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
HVOR DET ER EN VILJE DET ER EN VEI
OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT KAN
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN
THATS WHY EY
DU FOR DET TIL A HVIS DU PRØVER HARDT NOK
DU FOR DET TIL HVIS DU ALDRI GIR OPP
DU FOR DET TIL HVIS DU PRØVER NONSTOP
NOEN KJØRER DØNN FORBI MEG
MEN DE BEGYNTE MED EN MOPP EY
SITTER PÅ TOPPEN AV RYTMEN MED EN VIKTIG
BESKJED
JEG KOMMER OG TAR DET VIDRE SELV OM
DET KREVER LITE MER
LIKER MEG IKKE OG JEG DRITER I DET
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE DET ER EN VEI
OG MAMMA SA
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN OG JAH JAH SA
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN
THATS WHY EY
NÅ KAN DEM PRØVE SEG
JA DE PRØVER DAGEN LANG OH
JEG GIR IKKE MEG OG JEG FORTSETTER MIN
SANG OH
JEG BLIR IKKE LEI NOEN KALLER MEG
VRANG
JEG HAR TATT DEM ALLE IGJEN SELV OM
DE HADDE ET FORSPRANG OH
TIDEN ER SUR RETT FØR DEN BLIR SØT A
MAMMA SIER AT PENGER KOMMER AV
HÅNDFLATA KLØRA
TIDEN FORANDRER SEG DET EKKE DET SAMME
SOM FØR OH
HAR DU LIV HAR DU MASSE MULIGHETER
HAR DU LIV JA DA VET DU AT DU ER BLESSED
HAR DU LIV LEG VEKK DET SOM HETER STRESS
HELT OPP TIL DEG OM DU FÅR MINST ELLER MEST
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN OG JAH JAH SA
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN
THATS WHY EY
DU FÅR DET TIL JA DET ER ALDRI FOR SENT A
DU FÅR DET TIL HVIS DU GIR HUNDRE
PROSENT A
DU FÅR DET TIL OG DU FÅR SOM FORTJENT A
HELT OPP TIL DEG OM DU FÅR MINST ELLER
MEST NOW
DU FÅR DET TIL JA DET ER ALDRI FOR DENT A
DU FÅR DET TIL HVIS DU GIR HUNDRE
PROSENT A
DU FÅR DET TIL OG DU FÅR SOM FORTJENT A
HELT OPP TIL DEG OM DU FÅR MINST ELLER
MEST NOW
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN OG JAH JAH SA
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN THATS WHY EY
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW
HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL
HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN
GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN
FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE
DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW




HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A
SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Admiral P's song Gjør så godt du kan speak to the importance of doing one's best in life. The opening lines, "Ja, den edleste tingen man kan gjøre er å gjøre det beste man kan" (Yes, the noblest thing one can do is to do the best one can), set the tone for the rest of the song. Admiral P encourages the listener to always look forward and never back, as there is always a way if there is a will. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto one's plan A and having self-confidence, as anything is possible with those elements in place.


Throughout the song, Admiral P acknowledges that there will be those who pass by you in life, but he urges the listener not to give up and to continue trying their hardest. He stresses the ever-changing nature of time and offers the advice that money comes to those who work hard for it. Overall, the song offers a message of hope and perseverance, preaching that anyone can achieve their goals if they put in the effort and remain determined.


Line by Line Meaning

JA, DEN EDLESTE TINGEN MAN KAN GJØRE ER Å GJØRE DET BESTE MAN KAN
The noblest thing you can do is to do your best.


SÅ FOROVER ALLTID OG BAKOVER ALDRI HA, ADMIRAL P SAYS THATS IT ALRIGHT HOPP HOPP BOM
Always move forward, never backwards. Admiral P affirms it. Alright, let's go!


GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN HVOR DET ER EN VILJE DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT KAN HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN OG JAH JAH SA
Do the best you can, where there's a will there's a way and I know it's true. Stick to Plan A, as long as you have the confidence, anything is possible, just like Jah Jah said.


NU KAN DEM PRØVE SEG JA DE PRØVER DAGEN LANG OH JEG GIR IKKE MEG OG JEG FORTSETTER MIN SANG OH JEG BLIR IKKE LEI NOEN KALLER MEG VRANG JEG HAR TATT DEM ALLE IGJEN SELV OM DE HADDE ET FORSPRANG OH
They can try now, yes, they try all day long. I don't give up, I continue my own song. I don't get tired, some call me stubborn. I have caught up to them all even though they had a head start.


TIDEN ER SUR RETT FØR DEN BLIR SØT A MAMMA SIER AT PENGER KOMMER AV HÅNDFLATA KLØRA TIDEN FORANDRER SEG DET EKKE DET SAMME SOM FØR OH HAR DU LIV HAR DU MASSE MULIGHETER HAR DU LIV JA DA VET DU AT DU ER BLESSED HAR DU LIV LEG VEKK DET SOM HETER STRESS
Time can be tough before it turns sweet. Mama says money comes from hard work. Time changes, it's not the same as before. If you have life, you have lots of opportunities. If you have life, then you know you are blessed. If you have life, get rid of stress.


DU FÅR DET TIL JA DET ER ALDRI FOR SENT A DU FÅR DET TIL HVIS DU GIR HUNDRE PROSENT A DU FÅR DET TIL OG DU FÅR SOM FORTJENT A HELT OPP TIL DEG OM DU FÅR MINST ELLER MEST NOW
You can do it, yes, it's never too late. You can do it if you give a hundred percent. You can do it and you get what you deserve. It's all up to you whether you get the least or the most.


GJØR SÅ GODT DU KAN FOR HVOR DET ER EN VILJE DET ER EN VEI OG JEG VET AT DET ER SANT NOW HOLD DEG VED DIN PLAN A SÅ LENGE DET ER SELVTILLIT TIL HVA SOM HELST KAN GÅ ANN THATS WHY EY
Do the best you can, where there's a will there's a way and I know it's true now. Stick to Plan A, as long as you have the confidence, anything is possible. That's why we say 'Eyyyy!'




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@Shunoooo

Admiral P is da best Reagge artist! Respect from Sweden!

@BluWolf2012

Takk Admiral P, disse låtene, styrker meg nå, som jeg er så langt nede.. Ruff times, pressure, og denne.. Jeg skal gjøre så godt jeg kan.. Teksten treffer meg midt i hjertet!

@mariawaage11

+BluWolf2012 ENIG!!!!

@SidneyLange

Denne sangen får meg til å smile. DENNE mannen her, han er en poet han. Et forbilde, en helt. Han kan få noen til å ha en super dag, kun for denne sangen. Respekt.

@rinokokvik5892

Admiral P is 1 of the best singer we Have in Norway 🎸 🎹 🎤 👍 👏 ✌

@anttijappinen

Rino Kokvik * Shagrath you mean?

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