They… Read Full Bio ↴Arvingarna is a band from Gothenburg, Sweden that started in 1989.
They had their break-thrugh when they won the Swedish version of the Eurovision song contest in 1993 with the song "Eloise" and got to participate in the european final.
The members are Lars, Casper and the brothers Kim and Tommy.
Casper Dennis Janebrink is born 2 January 1970 in Partille outside Gothenburg.
Tommy Konrad Carlsson is born 7 August 1968 in Gothenburg.
Kim Göran Carlsson is born 20 mars 1972 in Gothenburg.
Lars Elis "Lasseman" Larsson is born 26 february 1972 in Diseröd outside Kungälv.
The Swedish word "arvingarna" means "the heirs" and the name comes from the fact that several of the band's members have fathers that also play in bands.
Eurovision Song Contest 1993 - Millstreet
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Arvingarna
Song title: Eloïse
Song writer(s): Gert Lengstrand
Song composer(s): Lasse Holm
Sang in Position: 13
Final Position: 7
Total Points: 89
The small city of Millstreet, Ireland, was the host for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. 1993 was the first year to feature a pre-qualifying heat for Eastern European countries. In the run-up to the contest, the European Broadcasting Union started to take into account how many potential countries would apply to enter the contest. The dissolution of the Eastern bloc and the disintegration of Yugoslavia created many new potential applicants. Because of that, seven countries from Eastern Europe had to participate in a preliminary heat called Kvalifikacija za Millstreet in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on the 3rd of April, in order to go to the final night of the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia and Croatia made it through the preliminary heat and made their debut in the song contest as independent nations. Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Estonia had to wait till the following year to be eligible to enter Europe's biggest musical event.
Ireland had their second victory in a row with the song In Your Eyes performed by Niamh Kavanagh who shot to fame due to the original soundtrack to the movie The Commitments. After a nailbiting finish, Niamh managed to keep the entry from the United Kingdom second with the very last vote. The UK entry Better The Devil You Know by Sonia was seen by many as the favorite to win, as Sonia had had some international hits with the legendary producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman.
The venue for the 1993 contest was very unusual - it was a hall normally used for horse auctions in the tiny town of Millstreet, near Cork. The contestants complained they were in the middle of nowhere with not a pub in sight. However, the Irish audience made up for this inconvenience as they enthusiastically welcomed all participating nations and also gave a special warm reception for the entry from Bosnia & Herzegovina - a country in a state of war in 1993.
Min Amazon
Arvingarna Lyrics
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Och i kväll blir det rock 'n' roll
Jag tar en dusch och fixar håret
Med en kam av stål
Jag plockar fram en gammal skinnpaj från -62
Och drar på mina slitna jeans
Åh när jag tittar mig i spegeln
Då kan jag se James Dean
Det låter bra, ja helt okej
Nu e' jag klar och jag tror det blir tidernas kväll
Men det, min vän, beror på dig
Jag kollar oljan och jag tankar för hundra spänn
Och ringer upp dig på telefon
Sen drar vi ut på stan tillsammans, du och jag i min Amazon
När hela gänget drar igång en vild rock 'n' roll
Ja, då vet man att alla e' med
Vi blåser på i hundranitti, alla e' på G
Det är en obeskrivlig känsla att glida runt i en bil utav äldre modell
åh vrida stereon i botten, hundra decibel
Ja, det kan hända ett och annat en fredagkväll
Ja, det är svårt att låta bli
Vi kör med gasen i botten och vidöppna spjäll
Och "Bonnie B" med Jerry Lee
Jag kollar oljan och jag tankar för 100 spänn
Och ringer upp dig på telefon
Sen drar vi ut på stan tillsammans, du och jag i min Amazon
Du och jag i min Amazon x2
Du och jag, du och jag ...
The Swedish song "Min Amazon" by Arvingarna describes the excitement of a Friday night when the singer has just received his paycheck and is ready to rock and roll. He takes a shower, combs his hair with a steel comb, puts on his old leather jacket from 1962 and his worn-out jeans. Looking at himself in the mirror, he can see James Dean. He puts on Elvis's "Heartbreak Hotel" on the gramophone and it sounds good. He believes it will be the best night ever, depending on his companion. He checks the oil and fills up the gas tank, calls his friend, and picks her/him up in his Amazon car.
The singer and his friend cruise around town, listening to their favourite rock n roll music. When the rest of the gang joins in, the party becomes wilder, and everyone is on board. The song talks about an indescribable feeling of driving around in an old car, the joy of turning the stereo up to a hundred decibels, and pushing the gas pedal to the floor. They sing about their entire gang blasting "Bonnie B" by Jerry Lee, and they can hardly resist the temptation to have a great time together in the singer's Amazon car.
Overall, "Min Amazon" is a musical celebration of friendship and freedom offered by cruising in an old car with rock n roll music. It evokes nostalgia for the 60s rebel culture and a worry-free lifestyle.
* "Min Amazon" was written by Anders "Gary" Larsson, who also composed several hits for Arvingarna, including "Eloise" and "Ett Liv För Mig."
* The song was released in 1992 and became a chartbuster in Sweden and Norway.
* It was part of their album titled Ara Vara that won a gold record in Sweden.
* The song has been covered by several Swedish-speaking bands such as Sasa, Sten & Stanley, and Streaplers.
* The Amazon in the title refers to a Swedish car brand Volvo Amazon produced from 1956 to 1970.
* The song has nostalgic significance to many Swedish listeners, considering that the Volvo Amazon was a common car for the working-class Swedes during the late 60s and 70s.
* The lyrics of the song are painted in vivid colours of iconic figures such as James Dean and Elvis Presley, celebrating their immortal legacies.
* The song's rhythm and melody are inspired by the garage rock style of the 1960s, incorporating fuzz guitar riffs and organ chords.
* "Min Amazon" is a popular song played at weddings, parties, and other festive occasions in Sweden, representing the Swedish people's love for rock n roll and vintage automobiles.
* The song's message is timeless, promoting the idea of friendship, joie de vivre, and the journey to another time and place, encapsulated in the iconic car model of Amazon.
Chords: unfortunately, the chords are not available as the song is under copyright protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Ja, det är fredag jag har fått mitt lönekuvert
It's Friday and I just received my pay
Och i kväll blir det rock 'n' roll
Tonight is all about rock 'n' roll
Jag tar en dusch och fixar håret
I take a shower and style my hair
Med en kam av stål
Using a steel comb
Jag plockar fram en gammal skinnpaj från -62
I pick out an old leather jacket from 1962
Och drar på mina slitna jeans
And put on my worn-out jeans
Åh när jag tittar mig i spegeln
Oh when I look at myself in the mirror
Då kan jag se James Dean
I can see James Dean
På grammofonen gungar Elvis "Heartbreak Hotel"
Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel" is playing on the record player
Det låter bra, ja helt okej
It sounds good, yeah, it's alright
Nu e' jag klar och jag tror det blir tidernas kväll
I'm all done and I think tonight will be the best night ever
Men det, min vän, beror på dig
But that, my friend, depends on you
Jag kollar oljan och jag tankar för hundra spänn
I check the oil and fill up the tank for a hundred bucks
Och ringer upp dig på telefon
And call you up on the phone
Sen drar vi ut på stan tillsammans, du och jag i min Amazon
Then we go out on the town together, you and me in my Amazon
När hela gänget drar igång en vild rock 'n' roll
When the whole gang starts a crazy rock 'n' roll party
Ja, då vet man att alla e' med
Yeah, then you know everyone is in
Vi blåser på i hundranitti, alla e' på G
We go all out, everyone is pumped
Det är en obeskrivlig känsla att glida runt i en bil utav äldre modell
It's an indescribable feeling to cruise around in an older model car
åh vrida stereon i botten, hundra decibel
And crank up the stereo, one hundred decibels
Ja, det kan hända ett och annat en fredagkväll
Yeah, anything can happen on a Friday night
Ja, det är svårt att låta bli
Yeah, it's hard to resist
Vi kör med gasen i botten och vidöppna spjäll
We drive with the pedal to the metal and wide open throttle
Och "Bonnie B" med Jerry Lee
And play "Bonnie B" by Jerry Lee
Du och jag i min Amazon
You and me in my Amazon
Du och jag i min Amazon x2
You and me in my Amazon (repeat)
Writer(s): Lasse Holm, Gert Olof Lengstrand
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.