Dansevise
Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann Lyrics


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Et solstrejf i en vandpyt
Et lille kindkys af en vind
Og sivet, der nynner
At livet begynder
Sit spind i dit sind

Et sølvfløjt fra en trætop
En svag tagfat-lyd af en kat
En rislen i bækken
En hvislen i hækken
Der si'r, at det ikke mer' er nat

Dugvåd ligger engen
Jomfru Daggry går til ro
Dagen står puk-kåd ud af sengen
Og går over solens bro

Og os to?
Hvad med os to?
Ja, hvad med os to - dig og mig?
Jeg danser og danser og standser -
Og sanser kun dig
Hvorfor løb du dog din vej?

Kom igen, kom igen
Kom igen, du, min elskede ven
Kom igen, kom igen
Hvor du ønsker det, danser vi hen

Kom, lad os danse
Alt kan der ske
Kom, lad os danse
Lad os danse, lad os le

Et sølvfløjt fra en trætop
En svag tagfat-lyd af en kat
En rislen i bækken
En hvislen i hækken
Der si'r, at det ikke mer' er nat

Dugvåd ligger engen
Jomfru Daggry går til ro
Dagen står Puk-kåd ud af sengen
Og går over solens bro

Og os to?
Hvad med os to?
Ja, hvad med os to - dig og mig?
Jeg danser og danser og standser -
Og sanser kun dig
Hvorfor løb du dog din vej?
Kom igen, kom igen





Elskede ven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann's song Dansevise are a reflection on the joy and beauty found in simple moments of life. The song describes the way that even the smallest things, such as sunlight on a puddle or a kiss from the wind, can spark new beginnings and set the wheels of life in motion. The use of nature imagery, such as the sound of a flute from a tree or the rustling of a hedge, conveys a sense of peace and harmony with the world around us. The song also touches on the idea of dancing as a way of connecting with one another, as well as a form of expression and celebration.


The chorus of the song asks "What about us two?," and wonders why the other person left. Despite this feeling of loss, the song ends on a hopeful note, with an invitation to dance and an affirmation that anything is possible if we are willing to let go and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Et solstrejf i en vandpyt
A small ray of sunshine in a puddle


Et lille kindkys af en vind
A gentle kiss of wind


Og sivet, der nynner
And the whispering reeds


At livet begynder
That life begins


Sit spind i dit sind
Weaving its web in your mind


Et sølvfløjt fra en trætop
A silver whistle from a tree top


En svag tagfat-lyd af en kat
A faint sound of a cat's playful chase


En rislen i bækken
A rippling in the brook


En hvislen i hækken
A rustling in the hedge


Der si'r, at det ikke mer' er nat
Saying that it is no longer night


Dugvåd ligger engen
Dewy meadows lie


Jomfru Daggry går til ro
Dawn retires to rest


Dagen står puk-kåd ud af sengen
The day stands naked out of bed


Og går over solens bro
And walks over the bridge of the sun


Og os to?
And us two?


Hvad med os to?
What about us two?


Ja, hvad med os to - dig og mig?
Yes, what about us two - you and me?


Jeg danser og danser og standser -
I dance and dance and stop -


Og sanser kun dig
And only sense you


Hvorfor løb du dog din vej?
Why did you run away?


Kom igen, kom igen
Come again, come again


Kom igen, du, min elskede ven
Come again, my beloved friend


Hvor du ønsker det, danser vi hen
Wherever you wish, we dance there


Kom, lad os danse
Come, let's dance


Alt kan der ske
Anything can happen


Lad os danse, lad os le
Let's dance, let's laugh


Elskede ven
Beloved friend




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@eyvazovferid3840

My all time favorite Eurovision winner! Takk Danmark! 🇩🇰

@Huvve1980

Kära grannar, detta är den bästa Eurovision vinnaren genom tiderna! 👍

@stencederquist9374

The best eurovision song EVER!

@royami8627

The ending is so haunting

@ceciliemeierolsen5530

Love old music like this :)

@madamedunord5243

This song is great!

@whothehellisginger

I don't understand anything, but this is great

@Juliianneabad

Here are lyrics in English! :D http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Grethe_%26_J%C3%B8rgen_Ingmann:Dansevise/en

@Matthew-xs5yh

My favorite song of all time! <3

@KatarzynaViktoria

♥ I love this song~ ♥

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