To hestehoder
Gjengen Lyrics
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Av alle som forsvant under gatelyktene
Lengtende og ventende fra graven ned til sentrene
Vi hengte der
Sitter på et minne på vei til å forsvinne
Men som alltid finner en vei
Veien eg gikk for å komme meg vekk
Det ringer så eg stikker og drikker igjen
Tvinger en gammel venn
Til å ta meg vekk fra alt som e mitt
Men eg e fortsatt din
Et forfengelig ønske om en framtid
Høst vinter vår samtid
Blir brutt som et bånd knyter et annet
Som ryker rundt min hånd
Et familietre blir hugget ned
Og ingen får lenger hvile i fred
Det e en stille kamp mens engen blir fylt med blod
Og alle som forsvant ja de står rundt sengen min no
Et familietre blir hugget ned
Og ingen får lenger hvile i fred
Det e en stille kamp mens engen blir fylt med blod
Og alle som forsvant ja de står rundt sengen min no
The lyrics of "To hestehoder" by gjengen depict a dark and introspective narrative, exploring themes of loss, longing, and the struggles of everyday life. The first verse sets the tone by describing how the characters in the song live in the shadows, haunted by those who have disappeared beneath the streetlights. They yearn and wait from their graves to the city centers, symbolizing their desperation and the constant reminder of their daunting circumstances.
The second verse talks about holding on to fading memories, but always finding a way to continue. It suggests that despite the hardships, there is a determination to escape and move forward. The mention of someone else being left behind emphasizes the complexity of their situation and the conflicting emotions they experience in their quest for a better life.
The chorus conveys a feeling of restlessness and escapism, where the singer seeks solace in drinking and a temporary release from the weight of their own existence. They coerce an old friend into taking them away from everything they own, highlighting the desire to distance themselves from their current reality. However, the line "eg e fortsatt din" (I am still yours) hints at the lingering connection to a person, perhaps a significant other, that they can't completely escape from.
The third verse introduces the idea of a vain wish for a better future, encompassing all seasons of life. It is an aspiration that is repeatedly shattered and replaced with new hopes, symbolized by the breaking and tying of a bond. This emphasizes the cyclical nature of their struggles, as they continue to grasp for a better tomorrow.
The final chorus returns to the theme of loss and unrest. A family tree is being cut down, symbolizing the destruction of family ties and the absence of peace. The ongoing battle is depicted as a quiet one, contrasting the violence and bloodshed that fills the surrounding field. The mention of the disappearances aligns with the earlier reference to those who vanished and now stand around the singer's bed, signifying that their memories and unresolved issues still haunt them.
Overall, "To hestehoder" presents a bleak portrayal of a community or individual grappling with loss, longing, and the elusive search for a better life. It illustrates the ongoing struggle to break free from difficult circumstances and the lingering impacts of those who have been lost along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Fra blokkene til byggene lever vi med skyggene
We live with the shadows from the blocks to the buildings
Av alle som forsvant under gatelyktene
Of all those who disappeared under the streetlights
Lengtende og ventende fra graven ned til sentrene
Longing and waiting from the grave down to the centers
Vi hengte der
We hung out there
Sitter på et minne på vei til å forsvinne
Sitting on a memory on the verge of disappearing
Men som alltid finner en vei
But as always, finds a way
Veien eg gikk for å komme meg vekk
The path I took to get away
Du hengte der
You hung out there
Det ringer så eg stikker og drikker igjen
The phone rings, so I run off and drink again
Tvinger en gammel venn
Forcing an old friend
Til å ta meg vekk fra alt som e mitt
To take me away from everything that's mine
Men eg e fortsatt din
But I'm still yours
Et forfengelig ønske om en framtid
A vain wish for a future
Høst vinter vår samtid
Autumn winter spring contemporary
Blir brutt som et bånd knyter et annet
Gets broken like one bond ties another
Som ryker rundt min hånd
That snaps around my hand
Et familietre blir hugget ned
A family tree gets cut down
Og ingen får lenger hvile i fred
And no one finds peace anymore
Det e en stille kamp mens engen blir fylt med blod
It's a quiet battle while the meadow fills with blood
Og alle som forsvant ja de står rundt sengen min no
And all those who disappeared, yes, they stand around my bed now
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