Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy
Brända Barn Lyrics
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På en linje utpekad av en stat
En stat utan folk
Solidaritet i ett avlat
En del av lönen
Sedan är det bra
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Ju mer jag vet
Desto mindre förstår jag
Plague i denna stad
Nej jag är inte rädd för mörkret
Plague i denna stad
Men jag undrar när och varför
Det blev så fult
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Det ska inte gråtas över
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Ju mer jag vet
Desto mindre förstår jag
Jag tror jag tror inte på
Förvirrade massor
Inte förstår jag någonting
Av demokrati eller
Varför den måste sparkas in
Upp på led och ställ dig upp
På din linje utpekad av en stat
En stat utan folk
Solidaritet i ett avlat
En del av lönen
Sedan är det bra
Oh så fantastiskt
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Det ska inte gråtas över
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Ju mer jag vet
Desto mindre förstår jag
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Det ska inte gråtas över
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Ju mer jag tror att jag vet
Desto mindre förstår jag
These lyrics by the Swedish band Brända Barn, in their song "Oh boy oh boy oh boy," express a sense of confusion and disillusionment about the state of society and politics. The opening lines speak metaphorically about being led and lined up by a faceless authority, represented by the state. This state is described as being without people, suggesting a lack of genuine representation. The concept of solidarity is mentioned, but it seems to be obtained through sacrifice, as indicated by the phrase "En del av lönen/ Sedan är det bra" (A part of the salary, then it's good).
The repetition of the phrase "Oh boy oh boy oh boy" throughout the song emphasizes a feeling of disbelief and astonishment. The singer suggests that there is no need to cry over the situation, but as they gain more knowledge and insight, they find themselves understanding less. This could reflect a growing disillusionment with the status quo and a realization that the world is more complex than it initially appears.
The mention of a "plague" in the city might symbolize some form of social or political corruption. The darkness mentioned in the lyrics could represent ignorance or oppression. The singer states that they are not afraid of it, but still wonder why and when things have become so ugly.
The last verse expresses skepticism towards the masses and a lack of understanding regarding democracy and why it must be undermined. The repetition of the opening lines in the final verse reinforces the sense of conformity and resignation to the state's dictation. However, there is a hint of sarcasm in the final line, where the situation is ironically described as "fantastic."
Overall, these lyrics convey a feeling of frustration, confusion, and disillusionment with the state of society, politics, and democracy. The singer reflects on the lack of genuine representation, questions the motivations behind the deterioration of the world, and expresses a sense of loss of understanding as they gain more knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Upp på led och ställ dig upp
Get in line and stand up
På en linje utpekad av en stat
On a line pointed out by the state
En stat utan folk
A state without people
Solidaritet i ett avlat
Solidarity in vain
En del av lönen
A part of the salary
Sedan är det bra
Then it's fine
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Det ska inte gråtas över
There's no need to cry over
Ju mer jag vet
The more I know
Desto mindre förstår jag
The less I understand
Plague i denna stad
Plague in this city
Nej jag är inte rädd för mörkret
No, I'm not afraid of the dark
Men jag undrar när och varför
But I wonder when and why
Det blev så fult
It became so ugly
Jag tror jag tror inte på
I think, I don't believe in
Förvirrade massor
Confused masses
Inte förstår jag någonting
I don't understand anything
Av demokrati eller
Of democracy or
Varför den måste sparkas in
Why it must be kicked in
Oh så fantastiskt
Oh, so fantastic
Ju mer jag tror att jag vet
The more I think I know
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Written by: Anders Brodin, Henrik Brodin, Jan Strandqvist, Mikael Svensk, Peter Bystroem
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