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.
Natten Tänder Ljus På Himlen
Christer Sjögren Lyrics
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Kom till mitt hus.
Lev som du lär.
Tänd alla ljus.
Nu e de tid.
För värme o frid.
I kylig vintertid.
Vi leker i snön.
Tar oss en tur.
Med skridskor på skön.
Sen går vi hem.
Till brasan igen.
O hälsar vintern välkommen.
Natten tänder ljus på himlen.
Julens alla stjärnor brinner.
De e så skönt, nu när vintern kommit hit.
Fönstren täcks av iskristallen.
O jag ser hur flingor faller.
O när jag vaknar då eee hela världen vit.
Natten e kall men du gör mig varm.
När vi går hem arm i arm.
Stjärnorna ler o alla kan se.
De fina som vår vinter ger.
Natten tänder ljus på himlen.
Julens alla stjärnor brinner.
De e så skönt, nu när vintern kommit hit.
Fönstren täcks av iskristallen.
O jag ser hur flingor faller.
O när jag vaknar då eee hela världen vit.
The lyrics of Christer Sjögren's song "Natten Tänder Ljus På Himlen" express the beauty and comfort of winter nights. The first stanza sets the scene with the darkness and the invitation to the singer's home. The phrase "lev som du lär" could be interpreted as a call to live true to oneself, to be authentic and sincere in everything. The third line, "tänd alla ljus," reinforces the idea of warmth and light in contrast to the cold and darkness outside. The second stanza presents a nostalgic scene of happiness, freedom, and playfulness in the snow, with the added joy of returning to the warmth of the hearth. The reference to winter as a personification that is welcomed and greeted shows a positive attitude towards the season and the changes it brings.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the magical and festive atmosphere of winter nights. The reference to Christmas and the stars that burn adds a spiritual and emotional dimension to the lyrics. The use of "de e så skönt" or "it's so nice" creates a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. The imagery of the windows covered in frost and the snowflakes falling adds to the visual and sensory appeal of the winter landscape. The last stanza is a declaration of love and companionship in the face of the cold and darkness. The image of walking arm in arm and the stars smiling conveys a sense of harmony and unity with nature and the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Mörkret e här.
The darkness has arrived.
Kom till mitt hus.
Come to my house.
Lev som du lär.
Live as you preach.
Tänd alla ljus.
Light up all the candles.
Nu e de tid.
Now is the time.
För värme o frid.
For warmth and peace.
I kylig vintertid.
In the chilly wintertime.
Glada som barn.
Happy like children.
Vi leker i snön.
We play in the snow.
Tar oss en tur.
We take a walk.
Med skridskor på skön.
With beautiful ice-skates.
Sen går vi hem.
Then we go home.
Till brasan igen.
Back to the fireplace.
O hälsar vintern välkommen.
And welcome the winter.
Natten tänder ljus på himlen.
The night lights up the sky with candles.
Julens alla stjärnor brinner.
All of the stars of Christmas are burning.
De e så skönt, nu när vintern kommit hit.
It's so nice now that winter has arrived.
Fönstren täcks av iskristallen.
Windows are covered in ice crystals.
O jag ser hur flingor faller.
And I see how the snowflakes fall.
O när jag vaknar då eee hela världen vit.
And when I wake up, the whole world is white.
Natten e kall men du gör mig varm.
The night is cold but you make me warm.
När vi går hem arm i arm.
As we go home arm in arm.
Stjärnorna ler o alla kan se.
The stars are smiling and everyone can see.
De fina som vår vinter ger.
The beautiful things that our winter brings.
Writer(s): Lasse Andersson, Cecilia Ann Von Melen
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.