In 2017 he released his long-rumored solo album Wolf's Heart.
You Wore the Crown; I Played the Clown
Henrik Berggren Lyrics
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Long ago back in a faded past
One had a tomorrow
And one was marked for sorrow
Sing: whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
And you went on to succeed
I was the one one had to bleed
Oh, why?
The was a party once in town somewhere
Through the bustling crowd I saw you there
Dawning day for you
And twilight for me
'Cause you were the summer fields
I was the autumn's colored leaves
Oh, yeah
And wreaths of red rose you'd tie
The willow garlands green got I
Oh, why?
If we played a cruel game
Your lot gave the gain
And, Lord, I drew the pain
And you claimed a realm to rule
Me, I turned sorrow's funny fool
'Tis true
But whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
The lyrics of Henrik Berggren's song "You Wore The Crown I Played The Clown" depict a relationship between two people where one is successful and the other is not. The opening lines of the song describe a photograph of the two individuals looking happy but with different futures ahead of them - one has hope for the future while the other is "marked for sorrow." The chorus of the song implies that the successful person was the one who wore the crown, while the other was left to play the clown. This theme continues throughout the song, with the successful person being compared to fields of summer and wreaths of red roses while the less successful person is represented by autumn leaves and willow garlands.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the relationship between the two individuals was unfair and that the less successful person had to suffer as a result. The lines "If we played a cruel game, your lot gave the gain, and Lord, I drew the pain" suggest that the successful person was aware of the power dynamic between the two and was willing to exploit it. The final chorus of the song implies that the successful person has moved on to bigger and better things while the less successful person is left to contemplate their past.
Overall, Berggren's song is a powerful portrayal of a relationship where one person has all the power and the other is left to suffer as a result. It highlights the unfairness of such relationships and the emotional toll they can take on the less successful individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I caught us laughing in a photograph
In a distant past, I saw a picture of us laughing.
Long ago back in a faded past
This moment happened a long time ago and has become blurred with time.
One had a tomorrow
You had a bright future ahead of you.
And one was marked for sorrow
I was destined to experience sadness and pain.
Sing: whisper the waters whist
Sing with a soft and low voice.
You wore the crown
You achieved great success and recognition.
I played the clown
I made others laugh with my humor, but I was not taken seriously.
Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation.
And you went on to succeed
You continued to thrive and do well in life.
I was the one one had to bleed
I suffered greatly in comparison to you.
Oh, why?
Questioning the reasons for our different paths in life.
The was a party once in town somewhere
There was a celebration happening somewhere in town.
Through the bustling crowd I saw you there
I spotted you in the busy crowd of people.
Dawning day for you
Your time was just beginning, with many opportunities in store.
And twilight for me
I was entering a time of transition and uncertainty in my life.
'Cause you were the summer fields
You were vibrant and alive, like the fields in the summertime.
I was the autumn's colored leaves
I was fading away, like the leaves changing colors in the fall.
And wreaths of red rose you'd tie
You adorned yourself with beautiful red roses.
The willow garlands green got I
I settled for simple green willow garlands as my decoration.
Oh, why?
Questioning the unfairness and differences between our lives.
If we played a cruel game
If life was just a cruel game we played.
Your lot gave the gain
Your position in life gave you an advantage and benefits.
And, Lord, I drew the pain
I suffered the painful consequences of my position in life.
And you claimed a realm to rule
You established yourself in a powerful and successful position of authority.
Me, I turned sorrow's funny fool
I coped with my sadness by making others laugh and not taking myself seriously.
'Tis true
It is indeed true.
But whisper the waters whist
Despite our differences, let's find peace and contentment in the present moment.
You wore the crown
You were the victor and achieved great success.
I played the clown
I made light of difficult situations with humor but was not recognized for my true talents.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simme
I caught us laughing in a photograph
Long ago back in a faded past
One had a tomorrow
And one was marked for sorrow
Sing: whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
Oh, yeah
And you went on to succeed
I was the one one had to bleed
Oh, why?
The was a party once in town somewhere
Through the bustling crowd I saw you there
Dawning day for you
And twilight for me
'Cause you were the summer fields
I was the autumn's colored leaves
Oh, yeah
And wreaths of red rose you'd tie
The willow garlands green got I
Oh, why?
If we played a cruel game
Your lot gave the gain
And, Lord, I drew the pain
And you claimed a realm to rule
Me, I turned sorrow's funny fool
'Tis true
But whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
Jan Björkman
Heeelt magiskt, fasen vad du är grym Henrik!
gigio r
Henrik é um dos meus compositores favoritos! Greetings from Brazil 💙
Lisa Manic
Best video I have seen in md years! I'm so glad that he is finally back!
phifra
Underbar musikvideo Henrik! ❤
Simme
I caught us laughing in a photograph
Long ago back in a faded past
One had a tomorrow
And one was marked for sorrow
Sing: whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
Oh, yeah
And you went on to succeed
I was the one one had to bleed
Oh, why?
The was a party once in town somewhere
Through the bustling crowd I saw you there
Dawning day for you
And twilight for me
'Cause you were the summer fields
I was the autumn's colored leaves
Oh, yeah
And wreaths of red rose you'd tie
The willow garlands green got I
Oh, why?
If we played a cruel game
Your lot gave the gain
And, Lord, I drew the pain
And you claimed a realm to rule
Me, I turned sorrow's funny fool
'Tis true
But whisper the waters whist
You wore the crown
I played the clown
Leffe Wahlqvist
Ett musikaliskt GENI🙏
Aimee McBride
Henrik, you are gorgeous and amazing! Always! 🖤
Lieder Distortion
En stor låt från en stor konstnär.
Matilda Nudelkid
Underbaraste finaste Henrik!
Du är bäst <3
Joachim Posener
Fantastiskt!