Bjørn Eidsvåg is a singer/songwriter from Sauda, Norway, and he is one of t… Read Full Bio ↴Bjørn Eidsvåg is a singer/songwriter from Sauda, Norway, and he is one of the country's best selling artists. His formal eduction is as a theologian. He is an ordained Lutheran priest, although he has little work experience as such, he has worked as a priest in a mental hospital. His lyrics are often related to Christianity, although it usually depends upon how you interpret it. Many of his lyrics deal with life and its problems. He has listeners in all ages and all religious groups and is himself very including and has often been found criticising various sides of society, including how the church works. An example of this being shown in his lyrics can be found in the song "Ein får elska mens ein kan" where he sings that "You should love while you can. Man and woman, man and man". One of his best known songs is "Eg Ser".

Blikket Ditt
Bjørn Eidsvåg Lyrics

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Eg ser det i blikket ditt
Eg e kje lenger den eg va for deg før
Du har ein heilt nye favoritt
Eg e forsatt ein du like ein trivelig sjarmør
Men det e „den forrige" eg har blitt

Takk for tidå me hadde i lag
Takk for kjærtegn og godord nesten kver dag

Dei seie alt går øve
Eg va skeptisk te det tøvet
Du har foredla og berika mitt liv
Eg har strålt i din skjønnhet litt stolt og naiv
Nå gjør du ein aen skjønn
For meg e det ingen bønn

Eg ser det i blikket ditt
Eg e kje lenger den eg va for deg før
Du har ein heilt nye favoritt
Eg e forsatt ein du like ein trivelig sjarmør
Men det e „den forrige" eg har blitt

Mitt hjerta e ømt og forslått
Du har gjort meg så godt du e så varm og så flott
Eg har kje klart å følg opp
Eg har vært sjølopptatt uten stopp
Eg har forsømt deg og latt vær å se deg
Du e så vakker og eg har glømt å sei det te deg
Nå får eg som fortjent
Går fra elskar te „bekjent"

Men det fina me har hatt
Blir aldri borte
Og konne eg ha gjort ting godt igjen
Så tru meg eg sko ha gjort det

Eg ser det i blikket ditt
Eg e kje lenger den eg va for deg før
Du har ein heilt nye favoritt

Eg e forsatt ein du like ein trivelig sjarmør
Men det e „den forrige" eg har blitt

Overall Meaning

In the song "Blikket Ditt" by Bjørn Eidsvåg, the lyrics speak of a profound realization and acceptance of change in a relationship. The singer reflects on how they can see the shift in the other person's eyes - a recognition that they are no longer the same person they used to be for them. There is acknowledgment that the other person now has a new favorite, indicating a clear shift in their affections and priorities. Despite still being viewed as a charming and likable person, the singer laments that they have become "the previous one" in the eyes of their love interest.

The lyrics express gratitude for the time spent together, for the affection and kind words shared almost daily. There is a sense of reminiscence and appreciation for the impact the other person has had on their life. The singer acknowledges their initial skepticism towards the idea that everything passes, but now realizes that things have indeed changed. They have basked in the beauty of their partner, feeling proud and somewhat naive, only to now witness them shining for someone else, leaving no room for hope.

The singer reveals their vulnerability, describing their heart as tender and bruised from the experience. They recognize the warmth and greatness of their partner, admitting their own shortcomings in not being able to reciprocate adequately. The lyrics suggest a sense of self-awareness and regret for being caught up in their own affairs, neglecting to truly see and appreciate their partner's beauty. Ultimately, they acknowledge the consequences of their actions, transitioning from a place of love to one of mere acquaintance.

Despite the pain and change in dynamics, there is a bittersweet acknowledgment of the beautiful moments shared with the other person that will never fade away. The singer regrets not being able to make things right again, expressing a desire to have done things differently if given the chance. The repeated reflection on how they are no longer the same in the other person's eyes underscores a deep sense of loss, growth, and acceptance of the inevitable changes that occur in relationships. The song captures the complexities of love, regret, and the realization that some things, once altered, can never be restored to their former glory.

Line by Line Meaning

Eg ser det i blikket ditt
I can see it in your eyes

Eg e kje lenger den eg va for deg før
I am no longer who I was to you before

Du har ein heilt nye favoritt
You have a brand new favorite

Eg e forsatt ein du like ein trivelig sjarmør
I'm still someone you like, a charming man

Men det e „den forrige" eg har blitt
But I've become 'the previous one' now

Takk for tidå me hadde i lag
Thanks for the time we spent together

Takk for kjærtegn og godord nesten kver dag
Thanks for affection and kind words almost every day

Dei seie alt går øve
They say everything goes over

Eg va skeptisk te det tøvet
I was skeptical about that nonsense

Du har foredla og berika mitt liv
You have refined and enriched my life

Eg har strålt i din skjønnhet litt stolt og naiv
I have shone in your beauty, a bit proud and naive