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".

I ditt navn
Bjørn Eidsvåg Lyrics

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I ditt navn, har det skjedd overgrep og vold
i ditt navn, har det vonda tatt kontroll
i ditt navn, ofra mødre sine sønner
i ditt navn, blei misbruk skjult i fromme bønner

Ka ska eg tru, kor ska eg gå
Hvis du e løgn, ka e sannhet då

I ditt navn, tok despotar te seg makt
I ditt navn, blei folk og land heilt ødelagt

Ka ska eg tru, kor ska eg gå
Hvis du e løgn, ka e sannhet då
I ditt navn

Du må vær kraft – du må vær kropp
riv ner løgn, bygg sanning opp
du må vær storm – du må vær ånd
den som forsone og knytte bånd
I ditt navn

Fra et knust hjerta te det andra
du må vær den som kan forandra
såre skrik te varme smil
vær så snill ta bort min tvil

Du må vær kjærleik – du må vær nåde

sei det sånn – la oss få sjå det
I ditt navn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bjørn Eidsvåg's song "I ditt navn" (In Your Name) address the issue of atrocities committed in the name of religion or God. The song highlights the pain and suffering caused by individuals and groups who use religion as a means to justify their violent and oppressive actions. The first verse refers to sexual abuse, violence, and repression that occur in the name of religion. This verse suggests that religious institutions have often failed to protect the vulnerable people and innocent victims who trusted them.

The second verse brings up the idea of power abuse and destruction. This verse points out how different leaders have used religion as a tool to gain power and destroy lives, countries, and societies. The chorus "Ka ska eg tru, kor ska eg gå, Hvis du e løgn, ka e sannhet då?" (What should I believe, where should I go, if you are a lie, what is the truth?) shows the confusion and disillusionment that people can feel when their trust in the institutions and beliefs that were supposed to provide guidance is betrayed.

The last two verses present a path forward. They suggest that we need to be the change we want to see and fight against lies and oppression. The lyrics ask the listener to become a force of truth, love, mercy, and reconciliation. The final line "I ditt navn" (In Your Name) emphasizes the idea that people can use their faith or belief system to do something positive and impactful in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I ditt navn, har det skjedd overgrep og vold
In your name, there have been acts of violence and abuse

i ditt navn, har det vonda tatt kontroll
In your name, evil has taken control

i ditt navn, ofra mødre sine sønner
In your name, mothers have sacrificed their sons

i ditt navn, blei misbruk skjult i fromme bønner
In your name, abuse was hidden behind pious prayers

Ka ska eg tru, kor ska eg gå
What should I believe, where should I go

Hvis du e løgn, ka e sannhet då
If you are a lie, what is the truth then

I ditt navn, tok despotar te seg makt
In your name, despots took power for themselves

I ditt navn, blei folk og land heilt ødelagt
In your name, people and countries were completely destroyed

Du må vær kraft – du må vær kropp
You must be strength - you must be body

riv ner løgn, bygg sanning opp
tear down lies, build up truth

du må vær storm – du må vær ånd
You must be storm - you must be spirit