Shortly after finishing high school she moved to Stockholm for a thorough devotion to music. Her intimate lyrics and quirky electronic productions has got the attention of music sites like Noisey, The Line of Best Fit and Nordic by Nature. Hanna got supporters in other Swedish artists like Jonathan Johansson, Dante and Min Stora Sorg. Swedish youth radio station P3 playlisted Hanna's music long before she was even near a record deal. Being born in early 90s, Hanna's music speaks out to a young generation longing for love, challenge, happiness and success.
So Long
Hanna Järver Lyrics
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Om vi hade lite pengar
Finns inge jobb som passar mig
Ba walk of shame, youtube so long
Ja det var säkert bättre förr
Aldrig taxa och en tvättad T-shirt
CD-walkman hem mot norr
Sen soloromantik en sport
Jag är inte nästan 20 längre
Tina Turner, hotel lounge
Ba Minecraft i nåns säng so long
Inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a
Terapi, pengar yakida
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Hah-hah
Le papillion och 500 spänn
Kommer styra upp allt igen
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Ah-ah
Body talk when enough is enough
Vad var det du sa har dom gift sig,
Surprise (allt som släckts sprakar inte igen)
Bagatelle efter bagatelle så du gillar mig
Men hur vet man när?
Den enda döden som vi känner vid den i TP och Last of us
Första bästa till Madrid
Om vi hade lite pengar
Finns inge jobb som passar mig
Ba walk of shame, youtube so long
Inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a
Terapi, pengar yakida
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Hah-hah
Le papillion och 500 spänn
Kommer styra upp allt igen
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Ah-ah
Inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a
Terapi, pengar yakida
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Hah-hah
The lyrics to Hanna Järver's song So Long offer a commentary on youth and dreams lost to the realities of adulthood. The singer longs for the days when they could impulsively take a trip to Madrid without worrying about finances or job responsibilities. They recall a time when they could listen to their CD Walkman and indulge in solo romance, free from the pressures of adult life. The references to Tina Turner and Minecraft suggest a longing for simpler, carefree times. However, the singer is aware that their dreams are no longer within reach, as evidenced by the mention of therapy and financial struggles. Despite this, there is a hint of optimism in the repetition of "drömmarna tillbaks" (dreams back), suggesting that the singer still holds onto hope for a return to the carefree days of their youth.
The song's structure and use of language contribute to its melancholic tone. The repetition of "inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a, terapi, pengar yakida" creates a sense of monotony, underscoring the singer's frustration with their current reality. Similarly, the use of "hårfint" (hair's breadth) suggests that the singer is barely hanging on to their dreams, adding to the overall sense of despair. There are also various references throughout the song, including to pop culture and animals, that add depth and texture to the singer's musings.
Line by Line Meaning
Första bästa till Madrid
I'll go to Madrid with the first opportunity
Om vi hade lite pengar
If we had some money
Finns inge jobb som passar mig
There are no jobs that suit me
Ba walk of shame, youtube so long
Just a walk of shame, saying goodbye to youtube
Ja det var säkert bättre förr
Yes, it was probably better before
Aldrig taxa och en tvättad T-shirt
Never a taxi and a clean T-shirt
CD-walkman hem mot norr
CD-walkman heading north
Sen soloromantik en sport
Then Solo romance becomes a sport
Buldog eller Komondor
Bulldog or Komondor
Jag är inte nästan 20 längre
I'm not almost 20 anymore
Tina Turner, hotel lounge
Tina Turner, hotel lounge
Ba Minecraft i nåns säng so long
Just playing Minecraft in someone's bed, saying goodbye
Inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a
No talk about Yaki-yaki-da-a
Terapi, pengar yakida
Therapy, money yakida
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Close call, but the dreams are back
Hah-hah
Hah-hah
Le papillion och 500 spänn
The butterfly and 500 kronor
Kommer styra upp allt igen
Will fix everything again
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Close call, but the dreams are back
Ah-ah
Ah-ah
Body talk when enough is enough
Body talk when enough is enough
Vad var det du sa har dom gift sig,
What did you say, have they gotten married?
Surprise (allt som släckts sprakar inte igen)
Surprise (not everything that has been turned off can be turned back on)
Bagatelle efter bagatelle så du gillar mig
Bagatelle after bagatelle so that you like me
Men hur vet man när?
But how do you know when?
Den enda döden som vi känner vid den i TP och Last of us
The only death we know is in TP and Last of Us
Första bästa till Madrid
I'll go to Madrid with the first opportunity
Om vi hade lite pengar
If we had some money
Finns inge jobb som passar mig
There are no jobs that suit me
Ba walk of shame, youtube so long
Just a walk of shame, saying goodbye to youtube
Inge snack på yaki-yaki-da-a
No talk about Yaki-yaki-da-a
Terapi, pengar yakida
Therapy, money yakida
Hårfint men drömmarna tillbaks
Close call, but the dreams are back
Hah-hah
Hah-hah
Writer(s): Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.