The music ranges from childish naivism to dark, harder grooves, but addictive melodies also play an important role in this melting pot of improvisation and absurdness. The samples used are taken from Norwegian radio shows for children, cassette-books about Africa, and interviews (done by the band) of young communist activists. The shadow puppet group Figuraturus tells the story of the starving tribe of African robots hunting for food.
En vill hest
Casiokids Lyrics
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Går eg inn i døren din
Men nå ser eg en strek som
Slutter i hånden min
På en vill hest
Holder eg meg fast
Men det var kun i en tanke
Uten hast
Alt kjennes så utagbart
En BPM som går for fort
I et kaleidoskop
Drømmer man seg bort
En morgen
Lenger enn de fleste
Får eg en idé
Tar en huskelapp
For å huske det
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Når eg sjøl slår på trommen
Sjøl slår på trommen
En million ganger
Ser eg inn i speilet mitt
Eg tar en strikk og slår den
På kinnet mitt
Da vett eg kor min
Mørke side e
Og holder tanken i lommen
Slik at eg kan huske det
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Når eg sjøl slår på trommen
Sjøl slår på trommen
Eg står med tannbørsten
Og tenker på dagen min
Min kalender holder mine hender
Men eg vil holde takten sjøl
Og ikkje ledes av andre
En million ganger
Går eg inn i døren din
Men nå ser eg en strek som
Slutter i hånden min
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Rytmen kjennes bedre
Når eg sjøl slår på trommen
Sjøl slår på trommen
English translation:
A million times
I go through your door
But now I see
The end of the life line in my hand
I'm holding on tight
On the back of a wild horse
But that was just in a thought
On a hay wagon I sit comfortably
With no haste
Everything seems so hard to reach
A BPM that goes too fast
In a kaleidoscope
One dreams oneself away
One morning, longer than most
I get an idea
Write it on a piece of paper
To remember it
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
When I'm keeping the beat myself
Keeping the beat myself
One million times
I see myself in the mirror
I take a rubber band
And hit it on my cheek
Then I know
Where my dark side lies
And put that thought in my pocket
To remember it
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
When I'm keeping the beat myself
Keeping the beat myself
I'm standing with my toothbrush
Thinking about my day
My calender
Is holding my hands
But I want to keep the rhythm myself
And not be led by others
A million times
I go through your door
But now I see
The end of the life line in my hand
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
The rhythm feels better
When I'm keeping the beat myself
Keeping the beat myself
The lyrics to Casiokids's song "En vill hest" suggest a sense of searching for control and individuality in one's life. The repetition of going through someone else's door, as well as the mention of a life line in one's hand, implies a feeling of being led or controlled by others. However, the singer also has moments where they take control, whether it be through holding onto a wild horse, sitting comfortably on a hay wagon, or even hitting themselves with a rubber band to remind themselves of their dark side. The chorus, which repeats that the rhythm feels better when the singer keeps the beat themselves, reinforces this sense of individuality and control.
The use of a kaleidoscope offers an interesting perspective on this quest for control. Kaleidoscopes create complex and beautiful patterns, but they are ultimately controlled by the simple act of turning the tube. Similarly, the singer may be trying to create a more complex and fulfilling life for themselves, but they recognize that it ultimately starts with taking control of their own actions.
Overall, "En vill hest" offers a thoughtful exploration of the tension between being led by others and taking control of one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
A million times
I have attempted to enter your world countless times.
I go through your door
I try to get close to you in any way possible.
But now I see
But now I understand something new.
The end of the life line in my hand
A sense of mortality dawns on me, reminding me of my own eventual end.
I'm holding on tight
I cling tightly to something for support.
On the back of a wild horse
In my mind, I am riding a wild, untamed animal.
But that was just a thought
I am only fantasizing and not actually living this experience.
On a hay wagon I sit comfortably
In reality, I am sitting comfortably on a wagon, enjoying the present moment.
With no haste
I am in no rush to reach a destination.
Everything seems so hard to reach
The things I desire most seem difficult to obtain or achieve.
A BPM that goes too fast
Life feels like it is moving too quickly.
In a kaleidoscope
In a state of confusion and chaos.
One dreams oneself away
One can easily lose themselves in their fantasies.
One morning, longer than most
A moment in time that feels especially long and meaningful.
I get an idea
A sudden inspiration comes to mind.
Write it on a piece of paper
I record this idea to remember it later on.
To remember it
So that I don't forget this moment of insight and inspiration.
The rhythm feels better
I feel more in sync and connected when I am creating rhythm myself.
When I'm keeping the beat myself
When I am the one controlling the rhythm, rather than following someone else's lead.
I take a rubber band
I use a rubber band to snap myself out of a particular state or feeling.
And hit it on my cheek
I physically do something to jolt myself into awareness or action.
Then I know where my dark side lies
I become more self-aware and gain a better understanding of my own demons.
And put that thought in my pocket
I don't want to forget this insight or realization, so I keep it close to me.
To remember it
So that I can later reflect and act based on this insight.
I'm standing with my toothbrush
I am performing a mundane daily task that allows me to reflect on my life.
Thinking about my day
I'm reflecting on the past, present, and future of my life.
My calendar is holding my hands
My schedule and obligations are directing and controlling me.
But I want to keep the rhythm myself
I want to take control of my own life and make my own decisions.
And not be led by others
I don't want to live my life under the influence of others.
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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