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.
Tænder Lys
Bjørnskov Lyrics
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fra en klar blå himmel
tog du afsted
jeg så dit lys forsvinde
Nu det for sent
og der er så meget jeg ik fik sagt
Du efterlod min verden tom og ødelagt
Nu står jeg tilbage
Jeg føler mig svag
Alene og forladt
Men selv i en storm
Og med et hjerte i sorg
Skal du vide at
Jeg tænder lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
I min drøm er du hos mig
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
Jeg ved en dag
Får jeg håb tilbage
Men lige så længe jeg ka
Vil jeg tænde lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
Og jeg ved
At selvom intet bliver som før
Er det okay
For du er med i alt jeg gør
Og jeg er stærk
det har du lært mig jeg sku være
Men nogle gange er det svært
Ja nogle gange er det svært
Så står jeg tilbage
Jeg føler mig svag
Alene og forladt
Men selv i en storm
Og med et hjerte i sorg
Skal du vide at
Jeg tænder lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
I min drøm er du hos mig
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
Jeg ved en dag
Får jeg håb tilbage
Men lige så længe jeg ka
Vil jeg tænde lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
Åhhh Åhhh Åhhh
Jeg tænder lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
I min drøm er du hos mig
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
Jeg ved en dag
Får jeg håb tilbage
Men lige så længe jeg ka
Vil jeg tænde lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
Åhhh Åhhh Åhhh
(Børnekor)
Jeg tænder lys
For dig
Indtil vi ses igen
I min drøm er du hos mig
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
The lyrics to Bjørnskov's song "Tænder Lys" express the profound sense of loss and longing for someone who has departed suddenly, leaving a void in the singer's life. The imagery of lightning striking from a clear blue sky symbolizes the sudden and unexpected nature of the person's departure. The singer watches helplessly as the person's light fades away, realizing too late that there were things left unsaid and feelings left unexpressed. This sense of regret and sorrow permeates the verses, creating a melancholic tone.
As the singer grapples with their grief and feelings of vulnerability, they find solace in the act of lighting a candle for the departed individual. This simple act becomes a ritual of remembrance and a way to keep their memory alive. Despite feeling weak and abandoned, the singer finds strength in the idea that the person remains present in their thoughts and dreams. The repeated refrain of "I tænder lys for dig" (I light a candle for you) reinforces the theme of honoring and preserving the connection with the lost loved one.
The lyrics acknowledge the passage of time and the eventual hope for healing and restoration of faith. The singer acknowledges that things will never be the same again, but finds comfort in the idea that the departed individual continues to influence and shape their actions and decisions. The acceptance of change and the ability to find strength in vulnerability are recurring themes throughout the song, highlighting the complex emotions that accompany loss and longing.
The inclusion of a children's choir in the final verse adds a sense of innocence and purity to the song's message. The collective act of lighting a candle for the departed individual becomes a communal gesture of love and remembrance. The song ends on a poignant note, with the repetition of the chorus emphasizing the enduring bond between the singer and the person they have lost, ensuring that they will never be forgotten. Ultimately, "Tænder Lys" is a heartfelt ode to love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Som et lyn fra en klar blå himmel
As quickly as lightning strikes from a clear blue sky
tog du afsted
you left
jeg så dit lys forsvinde
I saw your light disappear
Nu det for sent
Now it's too late
og der er så meget jeg ik fik sagt
and there's so much I didn't get to say
Du efterlod min verden tom og ødelagt
You left my world empty and destroyed
Nu står jeg tilbage
Now I stand alone
Jeg føler mig svag
I feel weak
Alene og forladt
Alone and abandoned
Men selv i en storm
But even in a storm
Og med et hjerte i sorg
And with a heart in sorrow
Skal du vide at
You should know that
Jeg tænder lys
I light a candle
For dig
For you
Indtil vi ses igen
Until we meet again
I min drøm er du hos mig
In my dreams, you are with me
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
So you will never be forgotten
Jeg ved en dag
I know one day
Får jeg håb tilbage
I will regain hope
Men lige så længe jeg ka
But as long as I can
Vil jeg tænde lys
I will light a candle
Og jeg ved
And I know
At selvom intet bliver som før
That even though nothing will be the same as before
Er det okay
It's okay
For du er med i alt jeg gør
Because you are with me in everything I do
Og jeg er stærk
And I am strong
det har du lært mig jeg sku være
it's what you taught me I should be
Men nogle gange er det svært
But sometimes it's hard
Ja nogle gange er det svært
Yes, sometimes it's hard
Åhhh Åhhh Åhhh
Ohhh Ohhh Ohhh
(Børnekor)
(Children's choir)
Jeg tænder lys
I light a candle
For dig
For you
Indtil vi ses igen
Until we meet again
I min drøm er du hos mig
In my dreams, you are with me
Så du vil aldrig blive glemt
So you will never be forgotten
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emma Nicoline Winther, Lene Dissing, Peter Bjørnskov
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