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.
Historien om Nassor Del 1
Arif Lyrics
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Sånn som Rob Stark
Dreads skinner sånn som Soulja
Tracksuit fra Adidas
Røyker på no gold
Sipper på no vin og
Hele gjengen på
Er jeg lei av zion? (er jeg lei av zion?)
Vært på båt flere uker (flere uker, flere uker)
Jeg må komme meg til Hellas
Traff en jente fra Norge
Hun var så fet
Sa hun likte min stil, likte Bob Marley
Hun sa du må snart besøke
Du må komme, yeah
Opp til lille Oslo det va forrige sommer
Eg vil bort (bort)
Langt bort (bort)
Jeg må reise, jeg må dra
Langt herfra (langt herfra)
Finne noe bra
Prøve å finne ut hva
Langt bort (bort)
Tiden flyr
Og jeg kom meg helt til Norge
Gjør så vondt å måtte reise fra brødre
Uansett hva, håper jeg de overlever
Gresset her er kanskje mye grønnere
Fuck politiet, de låste oss inne
Vi måtte sove på benken i parken
Lade her
Må ta en sjanse
Vent på meg, vent på meg, kommer tilbake
Nei hun der, jeg vil flytte inn sammen
Pappaen hennes har problemer med svarte
Kan'ke ha det sånn resten av livet
Spiser (?)
Skal reise langt herfra (langt herfra)
Til et sted jeg kan koble av (koble helt av)
Møtte en engel nedi København
Hun var også fra Zanzibar
Hun sa hun het Aisha
Eg vil bort (bort)
Langt bort (bort)
Jeg må reise, jeg må dra
Langt herfra (langt herfra)
Finne noe bra
Prøve å finne ut hva
Langt bort (bort)
Eg vil bort (bort)
Langt bort (ja, bort)
Eg må reisa, eg må dra
Langt herfra
Finna någe bra
Prøva å finna ut ka
Langt bort (bort)
The lyrics of "Historien om Nassor Del 1" by Arif & Kapteinen touch on themes of escapism, longing for a better life, and the challenges of personal relationships. The singer reflects on his upbringing surrounded by soldiers, drawing parallels to characters like Rob Stark. References to elements like dreads, Soulja, Adidas tracksuits, and smoking and sipping suggest a lifestyle influenced by urban culture. The mention of being tired of Zion and the desire to get back on one's feet indicate a feeling of stagnation and a need for change.
As the lyrics progress, the singer recounts a chance encounter with a girl from Norway who appreciates his style and references Bob Marley. This encounter sparks a desire to visit Oslo, symbolizing a longing for new experiences and connections. The repeated refrain of wanting to go far away underscores a strong urge to escape one's current circumstances and find something better elsewhere.
The second part of the song shifts to the singer being in Norway and experiencing the pain of leaving behind friends and family. The mention of the grass being greener here hints at the allure of a new beginning, despite facing challenges such as police interference and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. The singer expresses a mix of nostalgia for the past and hope for the future, promising to return and make things right.
The lyrics conclude with a resolution to go far away and find a place to relax and unwind. A meeting with an angel from Zanzibar named Aisha hints at a new connection and possibly a chance for emotional rejuvenation. The repeated chorus of wanting to go far away reinforces the theme of seeking solace and new beginnings in a distant place. Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of yearning for escape, self-discovery, and the search for a better life beyond one's current reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Vokste opp med soldiers
I grew up surrounded by tough people
Sånn som Rob Stark
Similar to Rob Stark
Dreads skinner sånn som Soulja
Dreadlocks shining like Soulja Boy's
Tracksuit fra Adidas
Wearing an Adidas tracksuit
Røyker på no gold
Smoking on something valuable
Sipper på no vin og
Sipping on some wine and
Hele gjengen på
The whole crew is on
Er jeg lei av zion? (er jeg lei av zion?)
Am I tired of Zion? (Am I tired of Zion?)
Jeg må komme meg på beina (komme meg på beina)
I need to get on my feet (get on my feet)
Vært på båt flere uker (flere uker, flere uker)
Been on a boat for several weeks (several weeks, several weeks)
Jeg må komme meg til Hellas
I need to get to Greece
Traff en jente fra Norge
Met a girl from Norway
Hun var så fet
She was so cool
Sa hun likte min stil, likte Bob Marley
She said she liked my style, liked Bob Marley
Hun sa du må snart besøke
She said you must visit soon
Du må komme, yeah
You must come, yeah
Opp til lille Oslo det va forrige sommer
Up to little Oslo it was last summer
Eg vil bort (bort)
I want to get away (away)
Langt bort (bort)
Far away (away)
Jeg må reise, jeg må dra
I have to travel, I have to go
Langt herfra (langt herfra)
Far from here (far from here)
Finne noe bra
Find something good
Prøve å finne ut hva
Try to figure out what
Tiden flyr
Time flies
Og jeg kom meg helt til Norge
And I made it all the way to Norway
Gjør så vondt å måtte reise fra brødre
It hurts so much to have to leave my brothers
Uansett hva, håper jeg de overlever
Regardless, I hope they survive
Gresset her er kanskje mye grønnere
The grass here may be greener
Fuck politiet, de låste oss inne
F*ck the police, they locked us up
Vi måtte sove på benken i parken
We had to sleep on the bench in the park
Lade her
Charging here
Må ta en sjanse
Need to take a chance
Vent på meg, vent på meg, kommer tilbake
Wait for me, wait for me, I'll come back
Nei hun der, jeg vil flytte inn sammen
No, her, I want to move in together
Pappaen hennes har problemer med svarte
Her father has issues with black people
Kan'ke ha det sånn resten av livet
Can't have it like that for the rest of my life
Spiser (?)
Eating (?)
Skal reise langt herfra (langt herfra)
Will travel far from here (far from here)
Til et sted jeg kan koble av (koble helt av)
To a place where I can relax (fully relax)
Møtte en engel nedi København
Met an angel down in Copenhagen
Hun var også fra Zanzibar
She was also from Zanzibar
Hun sa hun het Aisha
She said her name was Aisha
Eg vil bort (bort)
I want to get away (away)
Langt bort (ja, bort)
Far away (yes, away)
Eg må reisa, eg må dra
I have to travel, I have to go
Langt herfra
Far from here
Finna någe bra
Find something good
Prøva å finna ut ka
Try to figure out what
Langt bort (bort)
Far away (away)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arif Salum, Kjell Overland
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Selina Jeanette
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Where is the french part?