Sånn som oss
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".

Sånn som oss
Bjørn Eidsvåg Lyrics


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E' du redd for å miste maskå, e' du redd for at me ska se,
redd for ikkje å vær god nok, redd for å ikkje strekka te
e' du redd for å bli avslørt og for at me skal se akkurat det.

Bere du på lengsler, på ta og nederlag,
bere du du på drømmar om ein ny og bedre dag
men syns tidå flyr i fra deg og det e lite som kan skje.
Då e du sånn som oss, då e du sånn som me e.
Då e du sånn som me e då e du sånn som oss.

Du vet litt ka fred e, men mere om å sloss.
Då bryte du snart fartsgrenså på vei te ensomhet.
Alt korttidsvinning e langtidstap, det e det du som vet.

Det du trudde va ingenmannsland e allemannsland min venn.
I det å komma te kort kjenne alle seg igjen.

Då e du sånn som me e, du e sånn som oss.
Du vet litt om ka fred e, men mere om å sloss,




og då kjenne du deg sliten, men du trur du står han av,
og du vet du trenge trøst møkje mer enn nye krav.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bjørn Eidsvåg's "Sånn som oss" convey a message of empathy towards someone who is struggling with self-doubt and fear of not being good enough. The first verse is a series of questions aimed at the listener, asking if they are afraid of losing their mask (putting up a front), afraid of being seen as inadequate, or afraid of being exposed for who they really are. The lyrics then offer reassurance, stating that the listener is not alone in their struggles and that everyone faces setbacks and disappointments.


The second verse speaks to the listener's aspirations - their hopes and dreams for a better future, but acknowledges that time seems to be slipping away and progress is slow. The chorus then repeats the message that the listener is not alone in their struggles, and that everyone experiences these feelings of self-doubt and vulnerability.


The final verse offers some wisdom, suggesting that short-term gains can lead to long-term losses, and that the listener may be headed towards loneliness if they continue on their current path. The lyrics then implore the listener to seek comfort and support rather than setting new expectations for themselves.


Overall, "Sånn som oss" is a powerful reminder that everyone experiences moments of self-doubt and vulnerability, and that seeking comfort and support is a healthier response than trying to mask those feelings with new expectations and demands.


Line by Line Meaning

E' du redd for å miste maskå, e' du redd for at me ska se,
Are you afraid of losing your appearance, afraid of being seen by us, afraid of not being good enough, afraid of falling short of our expectations, and afraid of being exposed


redd for ikkje å vær god nok, redd for å ikkje strekka te
Afraid of not being enough, afraid of not being able to measure up


e' du redd for å bli avslørt og for at me skal se akkurat det.
Afraid of being revealed for who you truly are and for us to see your vulnerabilities


Bere du på lengsler, på ta og nederlag,
You bear longings, trials, and failures


bere du du på drømmar om ein ny og bedre dag
You have dreams of a new and better day


men syns tidå flyr i fra deg og det e lite som kan skje.
But time seems to slip away from you, and there seems to be little happening


Då e du sånn som oss, då e du sånn som me e.
Then you are just like us


Du vet litt ka fred e, men mere om å sloss.
You know a little about peace, but more about fighting


Då bryte du snart fartsgrenså på vei te ensomhet.
Then you'll soon break the speed limit on the way to loneliness


Alt korttidsvinning e langtidstap, det e det du som vet.
All short-term gain ends in long-term loss, you know that


Det du trudde va ingenmannsland e allemannsland min venn.
What you thought was no man's land is everybody's land, my friend


I det å komma te kort kjenne alle seg igjen.
In coming up short, everyone can relate


Då e du sånn som me e, du e sånn som oss.
Then you are just like us


Du vet litt om ka fred e, men mere om å sloss,
You know a little about peace, but more about fighting


og då kjenne du deg sliten, men du trur du står han av,
And then you feel tired, but you think you can handle it


og du vet du trenge trøst møkje mer enn nye krav.
And you know you need comfort much more than new demands




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