As a live artist he often performs all on his own, with his one man band on electric guitar, drums, kazoo and harmonica, but he also performs with a full band.
In reviews he has been compared with artists like RL Burnside, Tom Waits, White Stripes and Son House etc with one thing underlined: He's a quite unique artist with an untouched feeling in his music and expression.
Norgren has released eight studio albums: Kerosene dreams (Superpuma Records, 2007), Outskirt (Superpuma Records, 2008), Horrifying Deatheating Bloodspider (Superpuma Records, 2010), Black Vultures (2011), Buck (2013), Alabursy (2015), The Green Stone (2015) and Wooh Dang (2019)
As Long As We Last
Daniel Norgren Lyrics
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In the nedless night
And it′s done
One day a diamondback
From the flour sack
Is gonna come
I hear the old folks when they say
It's funny how time slips away
Days getting shorter every day
Then the box and stone
A little weep and moan
And it′s done
Flesh and bone
Will pay off the loan
When it's done
I hear the old folks when they say
It's funny how time slips away
I here the old folks when they say
Days getting shorter every day
Come here now
You better come fast
Come here now
As long as we last
No more two by two
No more me and you
When it′s done
Dreams and photographs
Are what will be left
When it′s done
I hear the old folks when they say
It's funny how time slips away
I here the old folks when they say
Days getting shorter every day
Come here now
You better come fast
Come here now
As long as we last
Come here now
You better come fast
Come here now
As long as we last
In "As Long As We Last", Daniel Norgren reflects on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. He compares life to a "flash of light in the endless night" and speaks of the certainty that "one day a diamondback from the flour sack is gonna come", which is a metaphor for death. Norgren acknowledges the old folks who say "it's funny how time slips away" and "days getting shorter every day". This serves to highlight how time flies and how quickly life passes by, highlighting the importance of making the most of the time we have.
The chorus reinforces the message that we should live life to the fullest while we still can. Norgren sings "Come here now, you better come fast, come here now, as long as we last". The urgency of these lyrics suggests that we need to grasp the opportunity to live life to the fullest, as it is a fleeting experience.
The final verse shows that material possessions are of little value in the grand scheme of things. Norgren points out that "no more me and you" and all that will be left are "dreams and photographs". This emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories and valuing human connections.
Overall, the song serves as a poignant reminder that life is precious and fleeting. It encourages us to make the most of every moment and cherish the memories that we make.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a flash of light
Life is fleeting and ephemeral
In the nedless night
Life is unpredictable and uncertain
And it's done
Life can end suddenly and unexpectedly
One day a diamondback
Inevitably, death comes for everyone
From the flour sack
Death can come unexpectedly, like a snake hiding in a sack of flour
Is gonna come
Death is inevitable and cannot be avoided
I hear the old folks when they say
The wisdom passed down from older generations should not be ignored
It's funny how time slips away
Time passes quickly and we should cherish each moment
Then the box and stone
After death, all that remains is a coffin and a grave marker
A little weep and moan
Funerals are a time for sadness and mourning
And it's done
Death is the final ending
Flesh and bone
The physical body will eventually decay and return to the earth
Will pay off the loan
Death is the ultimate debt that must be paid
When it's done
Death is the inevitable conclusion of life
No more two by two
Death separates loved ones and ends relationships
No more me and you
After death, the individual ceases to exist, and relationships end
Dreams and photographs
Memories are all that remain after death
Are what will be left
Material possessions and wealth are meaningless after death
Come here now
Cherish the present moment and don't take life for granted
You better come fast
Life is fleeting and can end at any moment
As long as we last
Life is short, so make the most of it while you can
Come here now
Don't wait to enjoy life
You better come fast
Time is of the essence when it comes to living life to the fullest
Come here now
Embrace life and all it has to offer
As long as we last
Enjoy life while it lasts, as it is finite
Writer(s): Daniel Lennarth Norgren
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Woodhams
on Stuck In The Bones
The lyrics to this beautiful song struck the deepest of chords in my soul. They exquisitely echo my own experience with the death of my father, a man who meant everything to me. My interpretation is that the two brothers are taking their beloved but ailing mother for a final drive before her inevitable passing, which is indicated in the final verse with the metaphor of the sun going down. I similarly took my ailing father out of hospital for a brief drive in the sun before returning him, and he passed shortly after.
This experience together did indeed “stick in my heart and my lungs and my bones” and will for all my remaining days.