Since the first album release in 1993, Bo Kaspers orkester has released nine successful albums and has become one of the most recognized and popular bands in Sweden.
Known for their decently deep lyrics and relaxing jazz sound, Bo Kaspers orkester has become possibly the most well-known Swedish jazz band ever. The band won a Grammis award in 1998 for artist of the year were nominated for a Grammis award in 2007.
Bo Sundström released the solo album "Skåne" in 2005.
Semester
Bo Kaspers Orkester Lyrics
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Lеngt ifrеn trafiken, fцr att slicka vеra sеr
Vi har ett eget hus pе landet, dit ingen telefon kan nе
Ett glas som klirrar grogg I handen, och radion stеr pе
Och det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
Det hдr дr drцmmen om semestern, himlen den дr дnnu blе
I horisonten seglar bеtar, vi seglar lдngre bort дndе
Fцr radion spelar vеra lеtar, och jag kan svдra pе
Att det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
(SOLO)
Fцr vi har stдngt farbiken, еkt sе lеngt som det kan gе
Lеngt, lеngt upp till bottenviken, och jag kan svдra pе
Att det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
The song "Semester" by Bo Kaspers Orkester is about taking a break from the stresses and routines of everyday life and finding solace in a remote, isolated place where one can heal their emotional wounds. The lyrics describe the band retreating to their own house in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and technology, where they can relax and sip on a drink while listening to music on the radio. The singer expresses that this retreat is the closest he has ever come to heaven and describes the scenery of boats sailing in the horizon, adding to the sense of loneliness and serenity.
The lyrics' message is clear, which is to inspire us to take a break from shooting for the stars always and to cherish the simple joys of life by taking a moment to enjoy the little things, like having a refreshing drink, relaxing with friends or loved ones, and being present in the moment. The song has a slow rhythm and a relaxed vibe, just like how one should feel when they take a well-deserved break. The solo is particularly impressive, as it encapsulates the emotions of the song beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
Vi har stдngt fabriken, еkt sе lеngt som det kan gе
We have closed the factory and gone as far as we possibly can
Lеngt ifrеn trafiken, fцr att slicka vеra sеr
Far away from the traffic, to lick our wounds
Vi har ett eget hus pе landet, dit ingen telefon kan nе
We have a house in the countryside, where no telephone can reach
Ett glas som klirrar grogg I handen, och radion stеr pе
A glass clinks in our hand, and the radio is on
Och det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
And this is probably as close to heaven as we will get
Det hдr дr drцmmen om semestern, himlen den дr дnnu blе
This is the dream of the vacation, the sky is still blue
Och bдstergцken gal I vдster, kom gдrna hit och hдlsa pе
And the cuckoo bird is calling in the west, feel free to come and say hello
I horisonten seglar bеtar, vi seglar lдngre bort дndе
In the horizon boats sail, but we sail even further away
Fцr radion spelar vеra lеtar, och jag kan svдra pе
Because the radio plays our songs, and I can swear
Att det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
That this is probably as close to heaven as we will get
(SOLO)
Musical solo
Fцr vi har stдngt farbiken, еkt sе lеngt som det kan gе
Because we have closed the factory and gone as far as we possibly can
Lеngt, lеngt upp till bottenviken, och jag kan svдra pе
Far, far up to the Bothnian Bay, and I can swear
Att det hдr дr nog sе nдra, himlen som vi kommer nе
That this is probably as close to heaven as we will get
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lenacarlberg7134
Tack för att ni finns 🤩 🙏 🥰
@swedebug2889
En gång om året MÅSTE denna spelas här hemma! ❤❤❤
@tuomok70
All these Swedish volvo ang köttbullar. big thums up
@terry7473
I have seen them play in Stockholm,Gävle and Göteborg........ten points....dont know why they arent world stars.....believe me....i know music....
@Tobbemoff84
Så JÄVLA bra låt! Så ska livet vara!
@babshai
Heard this for the first time in the summer of 1999 in Danderyd...been listening to it ever since.
@marielouisejohanssonharlin6960
Semesterkänsla! Lycka!
@JohanneOus
Elsker denne sangen! Minner meg om da jeg var liten, haha :)
@liina3169
See on minu lemmiklaul! Tervitustega Eestist!
@sjpatrik2
älskar bo kaspers orkester och denna låt är grym