Many of her songs are in Faroese, some are in Icelandic and the three albums leading up to Slør were all mostly in English. On Slør she returned to singing in only Faroese.
FAR AWAY
Eivør Pálsdóttir Lyrics
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Tell me stories
Before I go to sleep
Tell me
What you're thinking
Is it funny
Is it sweet
Far,
Far away
From here
Teach me
Like you used to
How to steer a rocking boat
Like you do
Meet me
Down at the harbor
Let's sail the
Ocean blue
Far,
Far,
Far away
From here
You are far,
Far,
Far away
But near
I still
See you
And your footstep
In the sand
Memories shape me
Like clay in your hand
You are far,
Far,
Far away
From here
Far,
Far,
Far away
But near
In Eivør Pálsdóttir's song "Far Away," the singer expresses their desire to hear stories before going to sleep. They ask the person they are speaking to, who could potentially be a parent or a beloved individual, to share their thoughts and to tell them funny or sweet stories. The lyrics evoke a sense of comfort and safety, as the singer seeks to hold on to these memories and create a lasting bond with the individual.
The song then takes a turn towards the idea of distance, as the singer talks about being far away. The phrase "Far, Far, Far away" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of longing and loneliness. The singer remembers being taught how to steer a rocking boat and expresses the desire to go out on the ocean with the person who taught them. Despite the physical distance, the singer feels that the person they are addressing is near to them emotionally. The song ends with the singer reflecting on the memories that the person has left behind, and how those shape them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stories
I want to hear stories
Tell me stories
Tell me tales to entertain me
Before I go to sleep
Tell me stories before I fall asleep
Tell me
Please share with me
What you're thinking
Tell me what's on your mind
Is it funny
Is it humorous
Is it sweet
Is it cute, kind or nice
Far,
Very distant
Far,
Extremely far
Far away
A long distance from here
From here
Away from this place
Teach me
Show me how to do something
Like you used to
Teach me how you have taught before
How to steer a rocking boat
How to navigate a swaying vessel
Like you do
The way you sail a boat
Meet me
Let's reunite
Down at the harbor
At the docks, by the sea
Let's sail the
Embark on the journey of
Ocean blue
The wide sea with its blue color
You are far,
You are distant
Far,
Very far away
Far away
Very distant from here
But near
But still close in my heart
I still
Even now
See you
I remember you
And your footstep
The sound of your walking
In the sand
On the beach
Memories shape me
Your memories shape who I am
Like clay in your hand
Just like clay is crafted by a potter
Writer(s): Trondur Bogason, Eivoer Palsdottir
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sammumoo8186
Stories
Tell me stories
before I go to sleep
Tell me
what you're thinking
Is it funny
is it sweet
Far,
far,
far away
from here
Teach me
like you used to
How to steer a rocking boat
like you do
Meet me
down at the harbor
Let's sail the
ocean blue
Far,
far,
far away
from here
You are far,
far,
far away
but near
I still
see you
and your footsteps
in the sand
Memories shape me
like clay in your hand
You are far,
far,
far away
from here
Far,
far,
far away
but near
@gabrielaguiar1151
Cuentos
Cuéntame historias
Antes de que vaya a dormir
Dime
Que estas pensando
Es gracioso
Es dulce
Lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
De aquí
Enseñame
Como solías hacer
Cómo conducir un bote mecedor
Como tu lo haces
Conoceme
Abajo en el puerto
Naveguemos el
océano azul
Lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
De aquí
Tu estás lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
Pero cerca...
En memoria a su Padre... Páll E. Jacobsen
@gabrielsensei
Cuentos
Cuéntame historias
Antes de que vaya a dormir
Dime
Que estas pensando
Es gracioso
Es dulce
Lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
De aquí
Enseñame
Como solías hacer
Cómo conducir un bote mecedor
Como tu lo haces
Conoceme
Abajo en el puerto
Naveguemos el
océano azul
Lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
De aquí
Tu estás lejos,
Lejos,
Muy lejos
Pero cerca...
En memoria a su Padre... Páll E. Jacobsen
...y también del mío...
@kentmains7763
She's just a gift to humanity.
@patrickgolden2996
Up in the North ofEurope there is a star that shines so bright and that stars name is Eivør Pálsdóttir. The Faroe Islands must be proud of such a talent.
@whocaresudo
That is sweet
@lindseyshupee7131
I once got to see her do a live music session online. I was so glad. :)
@claudi.o
Deep feelings do not have the language barrier. My son, listening to this song in a documentary about the Faroe Islands, was so excited that his eyes shone because he was on the verge of crying.
@tywebster3323
Bless your father (and mother) for creating you, Eivør. Bless you, Eivør, for creating such beauty. You and your music are true blessings in this world :)
@marciophilippe6925
Perfeito!
@bridgetcat1
So Beautiful - What a beautiful song - what a beautiful voice - what beautiful people -Thank You From New Zealand
@DocHikes
After I landed in the Faroe Islands, my Airbnb host was sweet enough to pick me up and bring me to their home since my car hire didn't work out. Susanna had the radio playing while we drove to Kirkjubøur. It had just rained and the sun had burnt through the clouds. Thousands of cascades were pouring down the cliffs and this song came onto the radio. Eivør, I listen to this song and am reminded of the greatest memories and the kindest people and the incredible beauty of your homeland. Thank you for breathing this into the world and giving so many of us warm hearts and refreshed souls.
@simmisaa7905
Love it ..love all your older songs - hope you find this style soon again dear sister - so light and joyful <3 <3