While doing an incredible job for NRK traveling around and reporting, he also raised money for a Norwegian coastal rescue service (redningsselskapet). He also started recording tunes he learned on his journeys around the country and the world. This resulted in many recordings . Erik Bye was voted to be the 3'd most important Norwegian citizen of all time in 2005. He died in 2004.
He will always be known for the humour and radiation of positive energy.
Mari du bedåre
Erik Bye Lyrics
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Neida dom vart kjøpt i fjor på butikken hass Kåre
Mari du bedåre skjørtet ditt er sikkert nytt
Nei da det er oppatt sydd je slit det fjorde året
Men åssen har du vørti sude latten tei
Og åssen har du vørti sude latten tei
Og åssen kæin du stå og skinne på langande lei
Blusa Det er tingen
Den er ny det ser je nå
Nei det er den gamle blå
Som strammer over bringen
Mari du bedåre itt no' nytt og fint og flott
Jo en kjærest har je fått
Og hæin er ny for året
Og derfor har je vørti sude latten ti
Og derfor har je vørti sude latten tei
Og derfor kæin je stå og skinne på langande lei
The song "Mari du bedåre" by Erik Bye is a playful conversation between two friends, where one compliments the other on her new shoes, skirt, blouse and asks how she manages to shine with her bright personality. However, the other friend denies having anything new, except for her boyfriend who is new this year. It is through this interaction that we get a glimpse of the cultural and social values around appearance and the pressure to conform to the standards set by society.
The opening lines of the song start with a compliment directed towards the titular character, Mari, for her new shoes and skirt. However, Mari denies owning anything new except for her boyfriend. This denial reveals the social and cultural pressure people feel to appear their best in the public eye. The song also emphasizes the important role played by material possessions in signaling status and personal worth. It can be inferred that the song is intended to be light-hearted and humorous, with the use of colloquial language and the teasing between friends.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the question of how one can shine on a long, dusty road despite not having any new and flashy possessions. This question relates to the idea that people often define themselves and others based on material possessions, whereas a true shining personality is not dependent on that. Ultimately, the song is about the value of self-confidence and shining from within, regardless of material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Mari du bedåre har du fått deg nye skor
Mari, dear, have you bought new shoes?
No, they were bought at Kåre's store last year.
Mari du bedåre skjørtet ditt er sikkert nytt
Mari, dear, I assume your skirt is new?
No, it's just mended from last year's wear and tear.
Men åssen har du vørti sude latten tei
But how can you be so carefree and happy?
How can you stand and shine on this long road?
Blusa Det er tingen
Den er ny det ser je nå
Nei det er den gamle blå
Som strammer over bringen
Your blouse is the thing, it must be new?
No, it's the same old blue one that's a little tight.
Mari du bedåre itt no' nytt og fint og flott
Jo en kjærest har je fått
Og hæin er ny for året
Mari, dear, nothing new and fancy for you?
Well, I have a new boyfriend this year.
Og derfor har je vørti sude latten tei
Og derfor har je vørti sude latten tei
Og derfor kæin je stå og skinne på langande lei
That's why I'm so carefree and happy.
That's why I can stand and shine on this long road.
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