In 2016, Freddy Kalas participated in the Norwegian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, Melodi Grand Prix. With his entry "Feel Da Rush" he reached the final four in the preselection process finishing runner-up to the winning song "Icebreaker" by Agnete. Kalas' song proved popular with the public making it to number 2 on the Norwegian Singles Chart.
He is the brother of Simen Auke from the DJ duo Broiler and together they have been making music for over 6 years.
Pinne For Sverige
Freddy Kalas Lyrics
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Alle skåler inni hytter og barer
Hørte du børseskuddet smalt som ifjor?
Fra torvtak synger vi i kor
Og alle synger:
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la
Hører du fjellet kaller høyt over daler
Alle skåler inni hytter og barer
Hørte du børseskuddet smalt som ifjor?
Fra torvtak synger vi i kor
Og alle synger:
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
en pinne for landet!
Vi tar en pinne for landet!
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la
The lyrics to Freddy Kalas's song Pinne For Sverige express a sense of national pride that one experiences while skiing or spending time in the mountains of Sweden. The first verse describes how the mountains call out over the valleys, and people raise a toast inside their cabins or at bars. The line "Hørte du børseskuddet smalt som ifjor?" (Did you hear the gunshot like last year?) suggests that this is a tradition that has been going on for a while. The second verse repeats the same sentiments, but with slightly different lyrics.
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is where the title of the song comes from. "Vi tar en pinne for Åre, en pinne for Sälen, en pinne for Sverige, en pinne for landet!" (We take a shot for Åre, a shot for Sälen, a shot for Sweden, a shot for our country!) The use of the word "pinne" (shot) implies that this is a celebratory tradition that involves drinking alcohol. The "jodly-la" lines that follow are likely intended to be a joyful, communal chant.
Overall, the lyrics to Pinne For Sverige suggest a shared experience of skiing or enjoying the mountains in Sweden, and a desire to celebrate that experience and express national pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Hører du fjellet kaller høyt over daler
Do you hear the mountains calling loudly over the valleys?
Alle skåler inni hytter og barer
Everyone cheers inside cabins and bars
Hørte du børseskuddet smalt som ifjor?
Did you hear the gunshot sound like last year?
Fra torvtak synger vi i kor
From turf roofs, we sing in chorus
Og alle synger:
And everyone sings:
Vi tar en pinne for Åre
We take a stick for Åre
en pinne for Sälen
A stick for Sälen
en pinne for Sverige
A stick for Sweden
en pinne for landet!
A stick for the country!
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Jodly-la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Vi tar en pinne for landet!
We take a stick for the country!
Contributed by Charlotte L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@failertv2failertv230
Fantastic motivating song even though I don't understand the language. Love from Germany ^^
@veseljkob29
Fantastiskt låt från Freddy Kalas.
lika bra den Norska som Svenska versionen - Super Freddy. :) :) :)
@lelle-wz9gg
Vi tar en pinne för Danmark, en pinne för Finland, en pinne för Sverige, en pinne för Norge
@Schlaktad
Eller hur!
@wizardrhyme9597
En pinne for norden
@multiomer1997
varför inte pinna för Island? og fareor
@benjaminrudd7129
Inte danmark, danmark suger kuk
@lucythevelociraptor
@@benjaminrudd7129 anuuuuuu cheeki breeki v damke!
@mariacederblad4321
Grymt!! Hälsning från 🇸🇪
@monikanordgren5844
Vi tar en pinne för hela Norden!