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.
O Store Gud
Christer Sjögren Lyrics
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O store Gud
O store Gud
När jag den värld beskådar
Som du har skapat med ditt allmaktsord
Hur där din visdom väver livets trådar
Och alla väsen mättas vid ditt bord
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
O Store Gud
O store Gud
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
O Store Gud
O store Gud
När sommarvinden susar över fälten
När blommor doftar invid källans strand
När trastar drillar i de gröna tälten
Vid furuskogens tysta, dunkla rand
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
O Store Gud
O store Gud
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
O Store Gud
O store Gud
The lyrics to Christer Sjögren's "O Store Gud" express praise and awe for God's creative power and wisdom. The singer is observing the world that God has created and is struck by the intricacy and beauty of all living things. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the natural world, with the imagery of summer breezes, flowers, birdsong, and the quiet of the forest. The singer acknowledges that all of these things are created by God's wisdom and are sustained by the abundance of life that flows from God's table.
The lyrics emphasize the sense of wonder and gratitude that the singer feels in the presence of God's creation, and the music of the song reflects this with a soaring melody and lush harmonies. The repetition of the phrase "O store Gud" throughout the song underscores the magnitude of God's power and presence in the world.
Overall, "O Store Gud" is a hymn of praise that celebrates the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and recognizes the divine presence that underlies all of creation.
Line by Line Meaning
O store Gud
Addressing a divine entity with great admiration and reverence
När jag den värld beskådar
When I observe the world
Som du har skapat med ditt allmaktsord
That you have created with your omnipotent word
Hur där din visdom väver livets trådar
How your wisdom weaves the threads of life
Och alla väsen mättas vid ditt bord
And all creatures are satisfied at your table
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
Then the soul bursts into a song of praise
O Store Gud
Addressing a divine entity with great admiration and reverence
O store Gud
Addressing a divine entity with great admiration and reverence
När sommarvinden susar över fälten
When the summer wind rustles over the fields
När blommor doftar invid källans strand
When flowers smell by the spring's shore
När trastar drillar i de gröna tälten
When thrushes sing in the green tents
Vid furuskogens tysta, dunkla rand
By the silent, dark edge of the pineforest
Då brister själen ut i lovsångsljud
Then the soul bursts into a song of praise
O Store Gud
Addressing a divine entity with great admiration and reverence
O store Gud
Addressing a divine entity with great admiration and reverence
Writer(s): Traditional, Boberg Carl
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.