In early 2014, Arif signed a career management deal with Nora Collective. While working on his long-play debut, Arif released one of the biggest urban hits of the summer of 2014; “Lowkey” and in January 2015, he released the radio-friendly “Kanke Gi Opp” (feat. Magnus Eliassen), the first single from the April 2015 album “HighEnd / Asfalt” - raising the expectations for his album debut even further.
Background:
In the wake of the critically acclaimed EP, along with the national hit “Gal”, Arif was named Untouched Artist of The Year - a prestigeful aknowledgement for new, independent artists, presented by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). After his performance at Norwegian music festival by:Larm, Arif was hailed as a rising star by VG, P3, Dagbladet and Aftenposten - some of Norway’s largest media outlets. This paved the way for a career step in the right direction when major label EMI/Warner Music Group signed Arif in early 2013. He released his well recieved sophomore-EP “Aldri & Alltid” in the fall of 2013, which had a more dark and serious theme than his debut release.
Arif’s music and impressively energetic live performances, combined with his charismatic appearance, has helped earn Arif gigs at the biggest festivals, his own t-shirt collection together with the Varner Group, as well as several radio and TV performances, including a guest role in TV show “Helt Perfekt” with comedian Thomas Giertsen.
Eskimoblod
Arif Lyrics
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Boy, jeg har holdt det tusen, jobbet oss opp fra grusen
Rakk aldri den bussen, men aldri for sent til den flusen
Øynene dirrende dirrende, for søvn er min verste fiende
De kjørte over oss, alle de der ga langt faen i vikeplikt
Tok en U-turn, alle her måtte bare skrrt i svingene
Som Egon, har en plan, hadde to fingre godt presset mot tinningen
Vi lagde noe ut av ingenting
I en snøhule, jeg kunne ha smelta vann
Cold as ice, sverger det snør hver dag
E'kke mørkeredd, selv om jeg er langt under vann
Følelsesløs, fordi det snør hver dag
Eskimoblod!
Hjertet er kaldt, gata er glatt, kan'ke være svak
Sorry min bror!
Jeg må dra, vi må få betalt, kommer hjem snart
Vi kom opp, gledestårer i en dobbel-kopp
Hadde ikke sted å bo nah, nah, nah
Jeg feiret julen i studio
Hadde et pledd og pizza fra 7-Eleven (7-Eleven)
Så når jeg lagde "Sulten", var det på ekte (Woo)
Alt er på ekte
Ingen av oss arver, men våre barn skal det (Mamma, jeg sverger)
Det finnes ingen vei tilbake nå
Selv om vi spiller på hjemme bane, så blir vi sett på som bortelaget
Det er på tide med en forandring
De kjørte over oss, alle de der ga langt faen i vikeplikt
Tok en U-turn, alle her måtte bare skrrt i svingene
Som Egon, har en plan, hadde to fingre godt presset mot tinningen
Tilbake med revansj, ooh
Vi lagde noe ut av ingenting
I en snøhule, jeg kunne ha smelta vann
Cold as ice, sverger det snør hver dag
E'kke mørkeredd, selv om jeg er langt under vann
Følelsesløs, fordi det snør hver dag
Eskimoblod!
Hjertet er kaldt, gata er glatt, kan'ke være svak
Sorry min bror!
Jeg må dra, vi må få betalt, kommer hjem snart
I en snøhule, jeg kunne ha smelta vann
Cold as ice, sverger det snør hver dag
Eskimoblod!
Hjertet er kaldt, gata er glatt, kan'ke være svak
The lyrics of "Eskimoblod" tell the story of Arif's personal journey, struggling to make ends meet and fighting against those who didn't believe in him. In the first verse, Arif talks about working hard to achieve his dreams, never missing out on an opportunity but always feeling tired and sleep-deprived. He also describes how people overlooked them, running them over as if they were not important. However, he refuses to give up and believes that he can always come back to seek revenge.
The chorus "Eskimoblod" represents the idea of being cold and emotionally numb in the face of adversity, determined to push through hard times even when it seems impossible. The second verse of the song continues the theme of struggling to survive in the cold, harsh environment. Arif talks about being homeless, spending Christmas in a studio apartment and relying on pizza from 7-Eleven as an essential part of his diet. He expresses his determination to succeed regardless of the obstacles in his path and encourages others to join him in making a change.
Overall, "Eskimoblod" is a powerful anthem about resilience, determination, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tennene frysedisken på Rema1000
My teeth are as cold as the freezer section at the grocery store Rema1000
Boy, jeg har holdt det tusen, jobbet oss opp fra grusen
I have persevered through a thousand obstacles and worked my way up from poverty
Rakk aldri den bussen, men aldri for sent til den flusen
I may have missed the bus, but I was never too late for the hustle
Øynene dirrende dirrende, for søvn er min verste fiende
My eyes are quivering, for lack of sleep is my worst enemy
De kjørte over oss, alle de der ga langt faen i vikeplikt
They ran us over, gave no care for the right of way
Tok en U-turn, alle her måtte bare skrrt i svingene
They made a U-turn, everyone here had to swerve around the corners
Som Egon, har en plan, hadde to fingre godt presset mot tinningen
Like Egon, I have a plan, with two fingers pressed firmly against my temple
Tilbake med revansj, ooh
Back with revenge, ooh
Vi lagde noe ut av ingenting
We created something out of nothing
I en snøhule, jeg kunne ha smelta vann
In an igloo, I could have melted snow into water
Cold as ice, sverger det snør hver dag
Cold as ice, I swear it snows every day
E'kke mørkeredd, selv om jeg er langt under vann
I'm not afraid of the dark, even though I am far beneath the water's surface
Følelsesløs, fordi det snør hver dag
Numb, because it snows every day
Eskimoblod!
Eskimo blood!
Hjertet er kaldt, gata er glatt, kan'ke være svak
My heart is cold, the streets are slick, I can't be weak
Sorry min bror!
Sorry, my brother!
Jeg må dra, vi må få betalt, kommer hjem snart
I have to leave, we need to get paid, I'll be home soon
Vi kom opp, gledestårer i en dobbel-kopp
We made it, tears of joy in a double cup
Hadde ikke sted å bo nah, nah, nah
Didn't have a place to live, nah, nah, nah
Jeg feiret julen i studio
I celebrated Christmas in the studio
Hadde et pledd og pizza fra 7-Eleven (7-Eleven)
Had a blanket and pizza from 7-Eleven (7-Eleven)
Så når jeg lagde "Sulten", var det på ekte (Woo)
So when I made "Sulten", it was real (Woo)
Alt er på ekte
Everything is real
Ingen av oss arver, men våre barn skal det (Mamma, jeg sverger)
None of us inherit, but our children will (Mama, I swear)
Det finnes ingen vei tilbake nå
There is no turning back now
Selv om vi spiller på hjemme bane, så blir vi sett på som bortelaget
Even though we play on our home field, we are seen as the away team
Det er på tide med en forandring
It's time for a change
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arif Salum, Jesper Jenset, Omar Mohammed, Filip Kollsete
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leejack5675
Denne sangen er den beste sangen Arif har lagd ass🤘
@titansboytc
Much love from the usa
@MihaiuEmishorii
Don't understand a word but this is Dope 👌this goes to my driving playlist
@thefalcon1888
Greetings from Zurich, Switzerland! 🙏🏼
@RoyaIArtz
Endelig en ny banger
@harisucbas6776
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@saidosman3972
Eyy han snakker om my homtown Skullerud
@tps1990
XD_ King Najib det har han gjort i alle år
@kevinbergland4206
Vært her siden Philtmatic, hold koken hold det old school, så blir lit AF. dette beste hørt siden aldri og alltid!
@ridwaangossarad5917
ESKIMOBLOD WORDDDDD