April
Dronning Mauds Land Lyrics


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Gamle juletrær
Brune skjeletter
Rustne nøkler
Som ingen leter etter
Stjålne sykler
Fortau med sand
Dager med vind
Og netter av vann
Det er tider for skjeve smil
April

Jeg kommer til deg
Hvis det er det du vil
Jeg tar med meg noe
Hvis det er det du vil
Jeg blir der så lenge
Du vil ha meg der
Jeg er den du tror
Og aldri den jeg er




Og skal du stikke av, så gjør det med stil
Som april

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dronning Mauds Land's song "April" are reflective of the transitional nature of the month of April. The beginning of the song describes various objects, such as old Christmas trees, rusty keys, and stolen bikes, that no one seems to be looking for. This imagery may symbolize the discarded, forgotten aspects of life or the notion that things are being left behind as the world moves forward. The line "days of wind and nights of water" also reinforces a sense of changing weather patterns and instability. Despite these potentially negative connotations, the following line "It's a time for crooked smiles" suggests the possibility of finding joy and beauty even in uncertain times.


The second half of the song takes a more personal turn, with the singer addressing another person. The lyrics are ambiguous as to the identity and nature of this person, but the sentiment expressed is one of willingness to be present, to bring something to the table, and to be whoever the person wants them to be. The line "And I am who you think I am, and never who I am" speaks to the idea of perception and the various masks we wear in different situations. The song ends on a note of acceptance and encouragement to "go with style" if one needs to leave.


Overall, the lyrics of "April" convey a sense of transition and ambiguity but also the possibility of finding beauty and connection in uncertain times.


Line by Line Meaning

Gamle juletrær
Decaying Christmas trees


Brune skjeletter
Brown skeletons


Rustne nøkler
Rusty keys


Som ingen leter etter
That no one is searching for


Stjålne sykler
Stolen bicycles


Fortau med sand
Sidewalks with sand


Dager med vind
Days with wind


Og netter av vann
And nights of water


Det er tider for skjeve smil
These are times for crooked smiles


April
April


Jeg kommer til deg
I will come to you


Hvis det er det du vil
If that is what you want


Jeg tar med meg noe
I will bring something with me


Hvis det er det du vil
If that is what you want


Jeg blir der så lenge
I will stay there as long as


Du vil ha meg der
You want me there


Jeg er den du tror
I am who you think


Og aldri den jeg er
And never who I am


Og skal du stikke av, så gjør det med stil
And if you are going to escape, do it with style


Som april
Like April




Writer(s): Lars Saabye Christensen

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