By mid 1978 he became a member of Vikingarna, earlier he sang in the band Pelles Orkester.
Since the early 2000s, Christer Sjögren lives in Hammarö, outside Karlstad, Sweden.
The first album by Vikingarna with Christer Sjögren as singer is "Kramgoa låtar 7", released in 1979.
He competed in Melodifestivalen 2008, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking one of the two top spots in the first semi-final, his song "I Love Europe" was qualified for the final in the Globe Arena on March 15, 2008. He finished in 9th place.
Gyllne morgon
Christer Sjögren Lyrics
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Sista natten svunnit hän.
Vi gå ut att möta Frälsaren med fröjd,
Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd
När den gyllne morgon skördemännen gå
Fram att trohetslönen utav Herren få,
Skall basunen ljuda över hav och land,
Gyllne morgon, gyllne morgon
Sista natten svunnit hän.
Vi gå ut att möta Frälsaren med fröjd,
Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd.
När den gyllne morgon kommer med sin glans
Skall och jag då räknas såsom en av hans?
Skall du vara med uti den stora kör
Som till lammets ära sina harpor rör?
Gyllne morgon, gyllne morgon
Sista natten svunnit hän.
Vi gå ut att möta Frälsaren med fröjd,
Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd.
Christer Sjögren's song "Gyllne morgon" is a hymn that sings about the Christian belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ. The title translates to "Golden morning" and refers to the moment when Christ returns to earth. The song describes the anticipation and joy that believers feel as they wait for this event.
The lyrics evoke images of a new dawn, where the night has passed and the faithful are ready to greet their savior. The first stanza suggests that the night has passed and that the faithful are now ready to meet Jesus with joy. The refrain repeats the phrase "Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd" (Hallelujah, glory be to God on high), underscoring the song's religious themes.
The second stanza references the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from the New Testament, where the master rewards those who work faithfully in his vineyard. The imagery of the harvest and the sound of the trumpet call to mind the biblical descriptions of the apocalyptic end times, when Christ will return to judge the living and the dead.
The third stanza invites the listener to question their own faith and whether they will be counted among the righteous when the golden morning comes. The use of the second person singular (du) suggests a personal connection between the singer and the listener, emphasizing the individual's responsibility to prepare for the second coming.
Overall, "Gyllne morgon" is a hymn that celebrates the Christian belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ and encourages believers to live according to their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Gyllne morgon, gyllne morgon
This song is referring to a golden morning, the start of a new day
Sista natten svunnit hän.
The previous night has passed away, implying the start of something new
Vi gå ut att möta Frälsaren med fröjd,
We are going out with joy to meet the Savior
Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd
Praising God in the highest, expressing gratitude towards Him
När den gyllne morgon skördemännen gå
When the golden morning arrives, the harvesters will go
Fram att trohetslönen utav Herren få,
To receive their reward from the Lord for their faithfulness
Skall basunen ljuda över hav och land,
The trumpet will sound across the sea and land
änglar träda fram och räcka dem sin hand.
Angels will appear and offer them their hand, guiding them towards their reward
När den gyllne morgon kommer med sin glans
When the golden morning arrives with its brightness
Skall och jag då räknas såsom en av hans?
Will I be counted among His chosen ones?
Skall du vara med uti den stora kör
Will you be among the great multitude?
Som till lammets ära sina harpor rör?
Who play their harps in honor of the Lamb?
Gyllne morgon, gyllne morgon
This song is referring to a golden morning, the start of a new day
Sista natten svunnit hän.
The previous night has passed away, implying the start of something new
Vi gå ut att möta Frälsaren med fröjd,
We are going out with joy to meet the Savior
Halleluja, ära vare gud i höjd.
Praising God in the highest, expressing gratitude towards Him
Writer(s): a. flodin, trad. arr. lars o carlsson
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.