The Expanse
Clinton Shorter Lyrics


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I de sa morgenen jeg (in the so tender morning I)
Stige asoke (rise in search)
Ja lyn tid jeg vet ha delt (yes it's lightning time I know I share)
Skulder dett be na more (shouldering this I ask now for darkness)




Overall Meaning

The lyrics "I de sa morgenen jeg Stige asoke Ja lyn tid jeg vet ha delt Skulder dett be na more" from Clinton Shorter's song The Expanse, are in Norwegian and difficult to interpret as they seem to have been translated using a machine. However, an attempt to interpret them suggests the artist's state of mind and his journey to find something or someone. The first line "in the so tender morning I" probably indicates that the artist is on a search, possibly for someone or something that he lost or is yet to find. The second line "rise in search" further emphasizes his search and his eagerness to find what he is looking for. The third line "yes it's lightning time I know I share" suggests the artist's realization that his search might be futile, but he still shares the same hope and excitement that he had when he first started. The final line "shouldering this I ask now for darkness" implies that the artist is ready to face whatever comes his way and is willing to take on the challenges that lie ahead.


Overall, the lyrics are likely about someone going through a struggle and seeking something to help them through it. The use of darkness as the final element could imply that the person needs to face their fears and vulnerabilities before they can overcome their struggles— perhaps even suggesting they need to look within themselves to find the answers they seek.


Line by Line Meaning

I de sa morgenen jeg
In the tender morning, I rise up in search.


Stige asoke
Ascending in pursuit of something greater.


Ja lyn tid jeg vet ha delt
The time for lightning strikes, I know I share.


Skulder dett be na more
As I shoulder this burden, I beg for darkness.




Writer(s): CLINTON SHORTER

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