Mellan krigen
Florence Valentin Lyrics

The lyrics to Florence Valentin's "Mellan krigen" reflect a sense of disillusionment with the world and a desire to escape from its problems. The opening lines suggest that the singer sees their love interest as a source of hope and value in a world that otherwise seems bleak and inhospitable. The line "Du är värd mer än asfalt och snöblandat regn" (You are worth more than asphalt and snow-mixed rain) is a poetic comparison between the mundane and the extraordinary, with the latter exemplified by the person being addressed.

The song then takes a political turn, with the line "Världen styrs av dårar" (The world is ruled by fools) expressing a deep sense of frustration with the state of affairs. The singer goes on to criticize the military-industrial complex, with the line "Pengar går till krig" (Money goes to war), but quickly pivots back to the personal, stating "Men jag vill inte bråka med dej om någonting" (But I don't want to argue with you about anything). This could be interpreted as a desire to find common ground with their love interest despite their differences.

The lyrics then shift to a commentary on modern society, with the line "Skallar och bulor går klädda i slipsar nu" (Bumps and bruises are dressed in ties now) suggesting that society values appearance over authenticity. The singer then says they will send something (presumably a television) flying through a window, but the line "Vad bryr jag mej om det nu" (But what do I care about it now?) suggests a sense of apathy and detachment.

The final lines express a desire for connection and community, with the lyrics "Vi bygger broar till kontinenten / Men här finns stadsdelar som aldrig möts" (We build bridges to the continent / But here there are neighborhoods that never meet). Despite the impersonal nature of modern society and the problems of the world at large, the singer seeks solace and companionship in their love interest, stating "Ikväll vill jag vara vän med dej" (Tonight I want to be friends with you).