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".

Min båt er så liten
Bjørn Eidsvåg Lyrics

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Min bt er s liten - og havet s
uendelig svrt
det sitte' ein trste seilar og minnes ein
song han har lrt
Han lot vel kje akkurat Jesus f styra og
st ved roret
han blei trsta i mang ei havn, men
frelst - det e 'kje ordet

I kveld vises film p lugaren i hans indre
litt slitne kinosal
han ser seg p barndommens bedehus
han ser "best" med veska og sjal
hu synge i lag med dei andre om
Lammet og himmelens land
om Jesus som dde for vr skyld -
"ingen andre frelse kan"
S ber dei for bygd og fedreland
s ber dei for dtre og snner
ei ber for sin trste ektemann
s her kreves sterke bnner
Han ser vitale emmiserar nken med
trekkspill og gitar
han ser lysbilder fra Madagaskar, det e'
resalg og kaffi - det e basar
ungane p bildene e' svarte, likavel s
smile de og ler
og pengane som komm' inn p
basaren, skal gi de evangeliet og kler
S ber dei for bygd og fedreland
s ber dei for dtre og snner
ei ber for sin trste ektemann
s her kreves sterke bnner
Ein aen gong ber dei for hsten
dei ber for folk og for fe
og ein far takke for at t'sten
n endelig har latt an vr i fred
Min bt er s liten - og havet s
uendelig svrt
seilaren e' trtt og brisen, han sovne
nok av ittekvert
og drmme om nr han ein gong ska
seila inn i sin siste solnedgang

at han kanskje fr ein plass p galleriet
s han fr hrra litt englesang

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song talk about a sailor who is sitting in his boat all alone, remembering a song he had learned. He may not have let Jesus take the wheel and steer, but he finds solace in the many ports he visits. The sailor has a movie playing in his mind, a film that shows his past. In his memories, he sees his childhood church and his grandmother singing about Jesus, Heaven and salvation. He remembers the prayers, the people and the community. The sailor also sees a fundraising event, where they sell coffee and clothes to raise money for bringing the gospel to Madagascar. He then sees a prayer gathering, where people pray for their families, their country, their livestock and harvest.

The song "Min bt er så liten" is a poetic representation of faith and nostalgia. It speaks of the simple things in life that make people feel connected to their roots, to their beliefs, and to the world. The sailor in the song is not just a sailor, but a metaphor for anyone who is navigating through the seas of life. The lyrics highlight the importance of prayer, community, and faith in finding comfort, guidance and hope. The imagery used in the song is vivid and sensory, providing a clear picture of the sailor's memories and dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Min bt er s liten - og havet s uendelig svrt
The singer's boat is small compared to the vastness of the sea.

det sitte' ein trste seilar og minnes ein song han har lrt
The singer is a lonely sailor who reminisces about a song he has learned.

Han lot vel kje akkurat Jesus f styra og st ved roret
The singer did not let Jesus steer his life but chose to be in control instead.

han blei trsta i mang ei havn, men frelst - det e 'kje ordet
The artist has found comfort in many ports but does not believe that he is saved.

I kveld vises film p lugaren i hans indre litt slitne kinosal
The artist is watching a mental movie in his imagination.

han ser seg p barndommens bedehus han ser 'best' med veska og sjal
The singer recalls his childhood church experience and remembers the women's clothing style.

hu synge i lag med dei andre om Lammet og himmelens land om Jesus som dde for vr skyld - 'ingen andre frelse kan'
The singer remembers singing in church about Jesus, the lamb of God, and salvation.

S ber dei for bygd og fedreland s ber dei for dtre og snner ei ber for sin trste ektemann s her kreves sterke bnner
The artist describes people praying for their community, country, family, and loved ones, emphasizing the need for strong prayers.

Han ser vitale emmiserar nken med trekkspill og gitar han ser lysbilder fra Madagaskar, det e' resalg og kaffi - det e basar
The artist imagines a church fundraiser event where musicians play instruments and slide shows showcase pictures from Madagascar while selling coffee and goods.

ungane p bildene e' svarte, likavel s smile de og ler og pengane som komm' inn p basaren, skal gi de evangeliet og kler
The artist notes that the children in the photos are black but still happy, and the proceeds from the fundraiser go towards sharing the gospel and clothing for them.

Ein aen gong ber dei for hsten dei ber for folk og for fe og ein far takke for at t'sten n endelig har latt an vr i fred
The singer mentions a time when people pray for the harvest, the livestock, and thank God for removing a troublesome rock from his land.

og drmme om nr han ein gong ska seila inn i sin siste solnedgang at han kanskje fr ein plass p galleriet s han fr hrra litt englesang
The artist dreams of sailing into his final sunset and hopes to join the heavenly choir as an angel sings praises to God.

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