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.
Så Skimrande Va Aldrig Havet
Christer Sjögren Lyrics
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Och stranden aldrig så befriande
Fälten ängarna och träden aldrig så vackra
Och blommorna aldrig så ljuvligt doftande
Som när du gick vid min sida
I solnedgången aftonen den underbara
Då dina lockar dolde mig för världen
Älskling i din första kyss
The lyrics of Så Skimrande Va Aldrig Havet by Christer Sjögren express the intense beauty and joy experienced in the presence of a loved one. The singer describes how the sea, the beach, the fields, the trees and the flowers all become more radiant and beautiful when his beloved is by his side. The verse "Och blommorna aldrig så ljuvligt doftande" particularly stands out as it encapsulates the heightened sensory experience of being in love. The beauty of nature merges with the intimacy of the couple's experience as they watch the sunset together. The image of the beloved's locks hiding the world away also suggests the completeness of the lovers' union. The song comes to a crescendo with the line "Älskling i din första kyss" which encapsulates the ultimate moment of intimacy and trust between two people.
Overall, the lyrics of the song speak of love and connection, and how being with the beloved can create a sense of transcendence and increased awareness of the world's beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Så skimrande var aldrig havet
The ocean has never been so sparkling before
Och stranden aldrig så befriande
The shore has never been so liberating
Fälten ängarna och träden aldrig så vackra
The fields, meadows, and trees have never been so beautiful
Och blommorna aldrig så ljuvligt doftande
The flowers have never been so sweetly scented
Som när du gick vid min sida
As when you walked by my side
I solnedgången aftonen den underbara
In the wonderful evening sunset
Då dina lockar dolde mig för världen
When your locks concealed me from the world
Medan du dränkte alla mina sorger
While you drowned all my sorrows
Älskling i din första kyss
Darling, in your first kiss
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS EDENROTH, EVERT AXEL TAUBE
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