Peter Bjørnskov also known as just Bjørnskov (born in Horsens, Denmark in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Bjørnskov also known as just Bjørnskov (born in Horsens, Denmark in 1981) is a Danish singer, songwriter and music producer. He is part of the songwriting team Startone Music with Sune Haansbæk and Lene Dissing. He has also released solo singles. Prior he was part of Danish band Neeva.

He started his career as a drummer in the Danish pop rock band Neeva, with Kenneth Potempa as the lead singer. The band released their debut album Where to Start on 22 September 2008 and had a radio hit with "Star of Me".

Peter Bjørnskov has written many songs for a number of artists that took part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix as follows:

2010: "Breathing" sung by Bryan Rice (lyrics and music by Peter Bjørnskov)
2011: "Sleepless" sung by Anne Noa (co-written by Bjørnskov, John Gordon and Lene Dissing)
2012: "Reach for the Sky" sung by Kenneth Potempa (co-written by Bjørnskov and Lene Dissing and Sune Haansbæk
2013: "Unbreakable" sung by Mohamed Ali (co-written by Bjørnskov and Morten Friis, Michael Parsberg and Lene Dissing)
Peter Bjørnskov has also written for Sanne Salomonsen, Ankerstjerne, Kato, Electric Lady Lab, Thomas Ring and The Fireflies.

Svæver
Bjørnskov Lyrics

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For aller første gang i mit liv, føler jeg mig fri som en fugl
jeg ser det hele klart, alt har aldrig været så skarpt som nu
ja du gav slip fra mig som en ballon
så jeg er fløjet afsted
og ligemeget hvor jeg nu flyver hen
kan intet skyde mig ned
åhhhhh
jeg svæver rundt

svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
der hvor der kun er mig selv
og jeg ka gøre lige hvad jeg vil
jeg svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
og der hvor mørket det var
der er jeg for længst forsvundet fra
og mens du stadig ser på, er jeg på vej henover husenes tage
til der hvor himlen er blå, verden venter på jeg tar den tilbage
for du gav slip på mig fra mig som en ballon
nu ser du mig ik igen
du var en sky der hang henover mit hoved
nu hænger jeg over den
jeg svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
der hvor der kun er mig selv
og jeg ka gøre lige hvad jeg vil
jeg svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
og der hvor mørket det var
der er jeg for længst forsvundet fra
og når du vågner en dag
og vil ha mig tilbage
er jeg der ikke mer
ja når du vågner en dag
og vil ha mig tilbage
så ved du hvor jeg er
jeg svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
der hvor der kun er mig selv
og jeg ka gøre lige hvad jeg vil
jeg svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
svæver rundt
og der hvor mørket det var

der er jeg for længst forsvundet fra
uhhhhhh uhhhhh uhhhhhhh uhhhhhhh

Overall Meaning

In Bjørnskov's song "Svæver," the singer reflects on the feeling of freedom he experiences for the first time in his life after a difficult breakup. He compares himself to a balloon that was let go, and as a result, he has flown away and can now see everything clearly. The lyrics suggest that he is no longer weighed down by the burden of his past relationship, and he can finally do whatever he wants without being held back. He feels as if he is floating above the world, and nothing can bring him down from this new perspective. Despite the darkness of his past, he has moved on, evolved, and left it all behind, which makes him feel truly liberating.

The singer envisions himself soaring over rooftops, towards blue skies, and a new world that awaits him. He further emphasizes how no one can hurt him or bring him down, as he has risen above it all. He is content with his new found freedom and independence, knowing that if the time ever comes where his former partner comes back into his life, he will not be there for them as he has moved on. The song portrays the feeling of empowerment that comes with overcoming a difficult situation and ultimately finding happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

For aller første gang i mit liv, føler jeg mig fri som en fugl
I feel free like a bird for the first time in my life

jeg ser det hele klart, alt har aldrig været så skarpt som nu
I see everything clearly, it has never been so sharp before

ja du gav slip fra mig som en ballon
You let go of me like a balloon

så jeg er fløjet afsted
So I have flown away

og ligemeget hvor jeg nu flyver hen
And no matter where I fly now

kan intet skyde mig ned
Nothing can bring me down

jeg svæver rundt
I am floating around

der hvor der kun er mig selv
Where there is only myself

og jeg ka gøre lige hvad jeg vil
And I can do whatever I want

og der hvor mørket det var
And where it was dark

der er jeg for længst forsvundet fra
I have long since disappeared from there