Deliverance
Christian Kjellvander Lyrics


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Damned but flowing by the shiver
Up the spine and down the river
And I hope I can wither
And return in the wake of winter
Built to keep when all is calm
But to plague when wayward is longed
And I hope I can forgive him
And I hope they can forgive me
So long so long so long
Since we where young
So long so long so long
My maiden one
It's at the hand of the waver
Toss me a line and I will save her
So long so long so long
Since we were one




So long so long so long
My native tongue

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Deliverance" by Christian Kjellvander set the tone for the rest of the piece, which is one of yearning, regret, and hope. The singer begins by describing a feeling of being damned but also flowing, as if caught between two opposing forces. This feeling travels up their spine and down the river, suggesting a physical sensation of being pulled in different directions. The singer then expresses a hope that they can wither and return in the wake of winter, a metaphor suggesting a desire to shed their past and start anew.


The next verse alludes to the idea that the singer was built to keep when all is calm but to plague when wayward is longed. This could be interpreted as a statement about the singer's previous behavior, suggesting that they are now seeking forgiveness from those who they may have hurt in the past. The repeated refrain of "so long so long so long" serves as a lament, acknowledging the passage of time and the distance that has grown between the singer and their loved ones, particularly their "maiden one" or first love. Finally, the singer calls out for someone to toss them a line and save them, perhaps suggesting a cry for help or a desire for connection.


Overall, "Deliverance" is a lyrically rich and emotionally complex song about the desire for forgiveness, renewal, and connection. It is a haunting reflection on the past and a hopeful plea for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Damned but flowing by the shiver
Feeling cursed yet overcome by a chilling sensation


Up the spine and down the river
The shiver is felt throughout the body


And I hope I can wither
Desiring to fade away or disappear


And return in the wake of winter
Wanting to reappear after a period of hibernation


Built to keep when all is calm
Being designed to withstand peaceful times


But to plague when wayward is longed
Becoming a source of trouble in times of restlessness


And I hope I can forgive him
Wishing to let go of resentment towards someone


And I hope they can forgive me
Desiring to be forgiven by others


So long so long so long
A feeling of time passing by slowly or an expression of nostalgia


Since we where young
Reflecting back to when they were young


So long so long so long
A feeling of time passing by slowly or an expression of nostalgia


My maiden one
Referring to someone or something cherished or important


It's at the hand of the waver
Being influenced or controlled by something uncertain or unstable


Toss me a line and I will save her
Asking for help to save or rescue the cherished thing or person


So long so long so long
A feeling of time passing by slowly or an expression of nostalgia


Since we were one
Reflecting on a past connection or unity


So long so long so long
A feeling of time passing by slowly or an expression of nostalgia


My native tongue
Referring to a language or culture that holds personal significance




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD COLLETT, PETER GAMBLE, IAN GAULT, TONY SCOTT

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