The Opening
Ane Brun & Fleshquartet Lyrics


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When there′s so much darkness closing in
Just swerve around slowly
You'll find an opening.
A light will appear like an animal between the trees
There you′ll find your pocket of peace

Make a perfect circle, it's all around you
Put your mark on the map anywhere or nowhere
It's up to you it′s not too late to find an opening

Trace a track until you find the end
There′s a clearing in every forest, at least one for every man
The light will appear like an animal between the trees
There you'll find your pocket of peace

Make a perfect circle it′s all around you
You know that everything lingers for you to follow through
||: It's up to you
It′s not too late to find an opening




Do you wanna rediscover or do want it all to be over
Do you want to see the meaning of the circleing?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ane Brun & Fleshquartet's song "The Opening" suggest a search for peace and light in the midst of darkness. The opening line speaks of the darkness that is closing in, but the singer advises that swerving around slowly will lead to an opening, which is the source of light that appears like an animal between the trees. This light is a symbol of hope and a peaceful place where one can find solace.


The song suggests that finding this opening requires effort and persistence. The singer advises the listener to make a perfect circle, which is a metaphor for being centered and grounded in oneself. The circular shape signifies wholeness and completeness, and the song implies that finding an opening requires being in alignment with oneself. The singer also suggests tracing a track until you find the end, which is finding the clearing in every forest. The idea behind this is that every problem has a solution or an escape route, and one should keep searching until it is found.


The lyrics end by posing a question to the listener, about whether they want to rediscover or to give up altogether. The song reflects on the need to keep searching for an opening, finding peace, and making connections, even in the darkest moments.


Line by Line Meaning

When there's so much darkness closing in
When you feel overwhelmed by negativity


Just swerve around slowly
Take your time, keep moving forward


You'll find an opening.
Eventually, you will find a way out


A light will appear like an animal between the trees
Hope will emerge, like a flicker of light


There you'll find your pocket of peace
You will find a place of comfort and calm


Make a perfect circle, it's all around you
Create a sense of wholeness within yourself


Put your mark on the map anywhere or nowhere
Find your own path, regardless of what others may think


It's up to you it's not too late to find an opening
You have the power to change your circumstances


Trace a track until you find the end
Continue moving forward until you reach your destination


There's a clearing in every forest, at least one for every man
There is always hope, even in the darkest of times


You know that everything lingers for you to follow through
Opportunities will present themselves, so be ready to act


It's up to you
Your life is in your hands


It′s not too late to find an opening
You can always change the direction of your life


Do you wanna rediscover or do want it all to be over
Do you want to keep searching for a better life or give up?


Do you want to see the meaning of the circleing?
Do you want to understand the pattern of your life?




Writer(s): Ane Brun, Sebastian Oberg, Mattias Hellden, Orjan Hogberg, Christian Olsson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@diewfkeoss

When there’s so much darkness closing in
Just swerve around slowly
You’ll find an opening.
A light will appear like an animal between the trees
There you’ll find your pocket of peace

Make a perfect circle, it’s all around you
Put your mark on the map anywhere or nowhere
It’s up to you it’s not too late to find an opening

Trace a track until you find the end
There’s a clearing in every forest, at least one for every man
The light will appear like an animal between the trees
There you’ll find your pocket of peace

Make a perfect circle, it’s all around you
You know that everything lingers for you to follow through
Its up to you it’s not too late to find an opening
Do you wanna rediscover or do you want it all to be over
Do you want to see the meaning of the circleling?



All comments from YouTube:

@jakesauntie1

Beautiful song, to suit a beautiful show, love Wallander.  Krister Henriksson is THE Wallander for me, poignant, brilliant, fantastic actor

@petrakohler9544

Ich mag diese Serie und der Hauptdarsteller kann kein besserer sein. Auch die Titelmusik dazu ist toll.

@etnalutt3492

Great choice of actors.

@sozialfuzzy

You are right !

@sharonr.6612

HE CHOSE ACTING CUZ LESS BORING THAN BEING A M.D. SAID IN INTERVIEW REALLY FUNNY GUY AS WELL GENIOUS

@Vince_uk

This made me cry and made me realise just how mortal we are. The Wallander TV series is one of the best I have ever watched with a very real and poignant end message

@brendamariebatty2055

I agree The Wallander TV series is one of the best I have ever watched with a very real and poignant end message. Made me realize how mortal we all are.

@brendamariebatty2055

Haunting music - The Wallander TV Series is one of the best I have ever watched. Very real and poignant end message.

@herpaenvdoritglintborg114

I agree!

@adelinaadelayoderi6334

Serie que cuando terminó,me ha hecho llorar. Es ficción pero una realidad lo que le pasa a wallander😢😢😢😢

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