Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansb… Read Full Bio ↴Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansband and rock singer. Most people know him as the singer in the Swedish dansband Vikingarna.

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.

Sjömansjul På Hawaii
Christer Sjögren Lyrics

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Jag är en ensam sjöman här
Långt från svenska kustens skär
Ska jag fira julen här uppå Hawaii
Här finns ingen smyckad gran
Ingen snö på juledan
Och i solsken ligger båten här vid kaj
Det är julkväll här ombord
Men jag längtar hem till nord

Där de kära nu samlats vid helgsmyckat bord
Här finns allt i överflöd
Så jag lider ingen nöd
Men det lindrar ej hemlängtans glöd
Klockor ringa julefriden in
Klangen bringar ro i varje sinne
Det är julkväll på Hawaii
Från dess blomstermängda kaj
Längtar jag hem till vinter och snö
Det är julkväll på Hawaii

Från dess blomstermändga kaj
Längtar jag hem till vinter och snö

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christer Sjögren's song "Sjömansjul På Hawaii" depict a lonely sailor spending Christmas alone, far away from the Swedish coast. The sailor describes his surroundings on the tropical island of Hawaii, where there is no decorated Christmas tree and no snow on Christmas Day. Although he has everything he needs on his boat, he longs to be back home with his loved ones, gathered around a festive table. Despite the comforts of his current situation, the burning desire to be with his family on this special holiday is too strong for him to ignore.

As the ringing of the bells announces the beginning of the Christmas celebration, the sailor finds a brief moment of peace in the midst of his homesickness. However, the joyous atmosphere of Hawaii fails to fully fill the void in his heart, as he yearns to be back in the winter wonderland of his homeland. The singer's nostalgic tone and wistful lyrics beautifully capture the bittersweet feeling of being far away from home during the holidays.

Overall, this song is a moving tribute to the sacrifices and loneliness of those who work far from home, especially during the holidays. It highlights the universal feeling of missing loved ones and the joy of spending Christmas with family and friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Jag är en ensam sjöman här
I am a solitary sailor here

Långt från svenska kustens skär
Far from the Swedish coast's rocks

Ska jag fira julen här uppå Hawaii
I will celebrate Christmas here in Hawaii

Här finns ingen smyckad gran
There is no decorated fir tree here

Ingen snö på juledan
No snow on Christmas day

Och i solsken ligger båten här vid kaj
And in sunshine the boat lies here at the quay

Det är julkväll här ombord
It is Christmas evening here on board

Men jag längtar hem till nord
But I long for home in the north

Där de kära nu samlats vid helgsmyckat bord
Where loved ones are now gathered around a holiday decorated table

Här finns allt i överflöd
Here everything is abundant

Så jag lider ingen nöd
So I suffer no need