Anita Skorgan (born November 13… Read Full Bio ↴Anita Skorgan is a Norwegian singer.
Anita Skorgan (born November 13, 1958) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was once married to Jahn Teigen, another successful Norwegian singer-songwriter. Together they have a daughter. Now married with Freddy Dahl , another Norwegian singer. They have two children together.
She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest a total of five times, twice as a solo artist, once with Jahn Teigen, once as his backing singer in 1983, and also as Finn Kalvik's backing singer in his 1981 performance. In 1977 in London she sang "Casanova", finishing 14th. Two years later, in Jerusalem, year 1979, she had a bit more success, lifting her song "Oliver" to 11th place. Back in England, she returned to the Eurovision stage in company with her - at that time - husband, Jahn Teigen. She played the piano, and they both sang "Adieu" - perhaps knowing what was about to happen in their private life - which was voted to a 12th position in Harrogate. She and Jahn Between them appeared at every single Eurovision Song Contest final from 1977 til 1983 except 1980, an impressive 6 times in 7 years.
As her music career expanded, the demand for Anita Skorgan grew also. Before she knew it, she landed multiple appearances on the hit television show "Melodi Grand Prix" seven times between 1976 and 1985. On 17 November 2001 she appeared on the Norwegian talkshow "Den store klassefesten" (The Big Class Reunion).
Anita again represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest as a co-writer and backing singer in 1988, where the song "For vår jord" (For our earth) was placed fifth, sung by Karoline Krueger. She was also one of the writers of "You Used To Be Mine", which came fifth in Norway's Melodi Grand Prix 1999, the show which selected the country's entry to the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem, Israel.
Additional instances of her filmographic life include appearances on Prima Veras saga om Olav den hellige in 1983 and Stjerner i sikte in 1997.
In 2004 she founded the band Queen Bees.
Singles:
Casanova
Oliver
Adieu with Jahn Teigen
Friendly with Jahn Teigen
Cheek To Cheek with Jahn Teigen
Albums:
Du er nær meg
Young Girl
Pastell
Cheek To Cheek with Jahn Teigen
Karma
White Magic
Julenatt
Hele veien - 47 utvalgte sanger
Basic
Kyrie eleison
Anita Skorgan Lyrics
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Ser du oss i skyggen av en jord
Som har glemt å våke over flammen
Og verne om hjertene som tror
Hjertene som tror
Når vinden bærer kunnskap om det sanne
Og viser veien til en dypere brønn
Og vekke dem som har falt i søvn
Som har falt i søvn
Kyrie Eleison
I alt som var og i dager som skal komme
Er du født for den som våger se
I kjærlighet høyere enn vår himmel
Så lær meg, Herre, hvordan jeg skal be
Kyrie Eleison
Mister jeg meg selv igjen
Neste gang jeg faller
Vet jeg du venter i
Det stille
The first verse of Anita Skorgan's Kyrie Eleison speaks of the darkness and the way it cover everything that is asleep. It talks about how they can be seen while in the shadows of a world that has forgotten to look after the flame and its hearts that still believe. The repetition of "hjertene som tror" is a powerful reminder of the importance of trust and belief in a world that is quick to forget the need for these qualities. The second verse takes us on a journey of enlightenment, where the wind carries the knowledge of truth and leads us to a deeper well. It is here that the morning star shines for the smallest among us and wakes those who have fallen asleep. The repetition of "som har falt i søvn" may symbolize the people who have lost their way and need to be reawakened to the beauty that surrounds them.
The repetitive Kyrie Eleison at the end of each verse means "Lord, have mercy." The song is a prayer for enlightenment and guidance in a world that can often feel lost and unkind. The chorus reminds us that we are born to see beyond the present and into the future, that love is an essential part of our lives, and it is the guidepost that leads us to the knowledge and wisdom that we seek.
Overall, the song speaks about the human journey, marked by darkness, forgetfulness, and the need for spiritual awakening. The lyrics are a call for help, a prayer that seeks mercy, and an expression of reverence for the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Når mørkets vinger dekker alt som sover
When the darkness covers everything that sleeps
Ser du oss i skyggen av en jord
You see us in the shadow of a world
Som har glemt å våke over flammen
That has forgotten to watch over the flame
Og verne om hjertene som tror
And protect the hearts that believe
Hjertene som tror
The hearts that believe
Når vinden bærer kunnskap om det sanne
When the wind carries knowledge of the truth
Og viser veien til en dypere brønn
And shows the way to a deeper well
La morgenstjernen lyse for de minste
Let the morning star shine for the smallest
Og vekke dem som har falt i søvn
And wake those who have fallen asleep
Som har falt i søvn
Who have fallen asleep
Kyrie Eleison
Lord, have mercy
I alt som var og i dager som skal komme
In all that was and in days to come
Er du født for den som våger se
You are born for those who dare to see
I kjærlighet høyere enn vår himmel
In love higher than our heaven
Så lær meg, Herre, hvordan jeg skal be
So teach me, Lord, how I should pray
Mister jeg meg selv igjen
If I lose myself again
Neste gang jeg faller
Next time I fall
Vet jeg du venter i
I know you're waiting in
Det stille
The silence
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.