Se i nåde til oss
Bjørn Eidsvåg Lyrics


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Så altfor mange tårer let me renna,
me snudd' oss vekk og såg ein aen veg,
så altfor møkje urett lot me henda,
me snakk' oss bort og skyldte det på deg.

Så altfor mange støtte me ifrå oss,
redde for vår trygghet og vår fred,
så altfor mange nei te dei så ba oss
om å elska, om å våga, om å se.

Refr.:

Se i nåde til oss,
se i nåde til oss,
Kyrie eleison,
miskunna deg over oss.

Se i nåde til oss,
se i nåde til oss,
Kyrie eleison,
miskunna deg over oss.
Så altfor mange ungar me forsømde,
me gjekk oss vill i jaget itte meir,




så alfor mange sørgande me glømte.
så redde for å komma dei for nær.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bjørn Eidsvåg's song Se i nåde til oss discuss the human tendency to turn away from difficult emotions and situations, and ask for mercy and compassion. The first verse acknowledges the many tears that have been shed and the avoidance of facing the pain. The blame is shifted to someone else, which can be interpreted as deflecting responsibility for one's own emotions onto another person. The second verse touches on the fear of stepping out of one's comfort zone and saying no to those who ask us to love, take risks, and see things from a different perspective. The refrain "Se i nåde til oss" (Look upon us in mercy) asks for grace and forgiveness from a higher power, acknowledging our flaws and the need for guidance.


Overall, the song seems to express a sense of humility and recognition of the ways in which individuals can prevent themselves from growing emotionally and spiritually. The lyrics are introspective and ask for a greater understanding of oneself and the world around us. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the need for compassion and mercy, and the somber melody supports the reflective mood of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Så altfor mange tårer let me renna,
We let too many tears flow, uncontrolled.


me snudd' oss vekk og såg ein aen veg,
We turned away and looked in all directions.


så altfor møkje urett lot me henda,
We allowed too much injustice to happen.


me snakk' oss bort og skyldte det på deg.
We talked ourselves out of it and blamed you.


Så altfor mange støtte me ifrå oss,
We pushed too many people away from us.


redde for vår trygghet og vår fred,
We were afraid for our safety and peace of mind.


så altfor mange nei te dei så ba oss
We said no too many times to those who asked us


om å elska, om å våga, om å se.
to love, to dare, to see.


Se i nåde til oss,
Look upon us with mercy,


Kyrie eleison,
Lord have mercy,


miskunna deg over oss.
have compassion on us.


Så altfor mange ungar me forsømde,
We neglected too many children.


me gjekk oss vill i jaget itte meir,
We got lost in the pursuit of more.


så alfor mange sørgande me glømte.
We forgot too many mourners.


så redde for å komma dei for nær.
too afraid to come close to them.




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