Vårt hem vår borg
Florence Valentin Lyrics

The song "Vårt hem vår borg" by Florence Valentin is a powerful song that talks about the struggles of a dysfunctional family. The first verse describes the mother smoking cigarettes under the kitchen hood and her hand trembling uncontrollably, possibly due to Parkinson's disease. The next line reveals that half the apartment has been destroyed, and the father has been taken away by the police. In the second verse, the father is seen coming to pick up the child after school, and a black eye is visible from a distance. The father then asks the child where they should spend Christmas, stating that they should be far away. The chorus - "Vårt hem är vår borg" - translates to "Our home is our castle" and is used to symbolize the family's unity despite their struggles.

The third verse mentions the rise of cookie-cutter villas sprouting up like mushrooms after rain. The TV is depicted as broadcasting the latest home renovation trends, and hiring a Polish Martin Timell (similar to an HGTV host) is portrayed as a short-cut to achieving the perfect home. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing that despite the chaos within the family, the home is where they find their strength. The final verse brings everything full circle, reiterating that despite the promises of no more fights or violence, it still happens. This time, the violence is targeted towards the child as the parent's hand alternates between caresses and abuse. It is bittersweet sentence as the song finishes with the child's birthday on the next day.