A popula… Read Full Bio ↴Hr. Skæg (Mr. Fun/Beard - (pun)) is Mikkel Lomborg (and band).
A popular television figure in DR´s childrens television series "Skæg med tal" (fun with numbers) and "Skæg med bogstaver" (fun with letters) - originally a swedish concept.
For the latter show Skæg and his band released a song cycle covering every letter in the alphabet and characterised by catchy tunes, clever puns and alliteration - an idea that updates a danish children ABC classic (a Halfdan Rasmussens nursery rhymebook, later set to music by Reneé Adrian). Lomholdt also cites Povl Kjøller as an inspiration.
In 2011 he released "Hr. Skægs store drømme" with assistance from Toke Reunert - that focuses on questions and dreams.
Hr. Skægs band features musicians known from the danish indie scene.
Band on "Skæg med bogstaver" tour:
Mikkel Lomborg - sang
Nikolaj Grandjean - guitar, kor
Christian Winther - bas, kor
Christian Glass - percussion, kor
Japan
Hr. Skæg Lyrics
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Nogle gange tænker jeg
på dem der går og keder sig
mens de drømmer om at rejse
andre steder hen.
Føles ventetiden lang
så prøv at lyt til denne sang:
og du er med min ven
Sæt dig ned og se dig om
så er du på vej
Du behøver ikke rejse verden rundt
Livet gemmer eventyr i hvert sekund
Alting har magi
med lidt fantasi
kommer hele verden straks forbi
You don't have to travel all around the world
Hver en dreng og pige, every boy and girl
Hør nu hvad jeg si'r
Everything is here
Livet leves når det er i gang
Også mens du hører denne sang
Nogle mennesker drøner rundt
og tror måske stress er sundt
så de fylder hvert sekund
med ting som de skal nå
Frygter livet går sin vej
hver gang de ikke skynder sig
Ser jeg dem så håber jeg
en dag de vil forstå:
Sæt dig ned og se dig om
så er du på vej
Du behøver ikke rejse verden rundt
Livet gemmer eventyr i hvert sekund
Alting har magi
med lidt fantasi
kommer hele verden straks forbi
You don't have to travel all around the world
Hver en dreng og pige, every boy and girl
Hør nu hvad jeg si'r
Everything is here
Livet leves når det er i gang
Også mens du hører denne sang
The song "Japan" by Hr. Skæg is an uplifting and inspiring piece of music that encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty and magic of everyday life. The lyrics speak to those who feel bored or unfulfilled, suggesting that adventure and excitement can be found right where they are if they simply take the time to look for it. The song emphasizes the importance of slowing down and being present in the moment, rather than rushing through life in a constant state of stress and anxiety.
The first verse of the song addresses those who dream of traveling to exotic places but find themselves stuck in a mundane routine. The chorus reminds listeners that they don't have to travel far to experience the wonders of the world - every moment holds the potential for magic and adventure, if only they have the imagination to see it. The second verse offers a critique of modern society's obsession with productivity and constant busyness, suggesting that this is a misguided way of living one's life.
Overall, the song can be seen as a call to mindfulness and living in the present moment. It encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty of the world around them and to find joy in the everyday. This message is conveyed through the use of catchy and upbeat music, making "Japan" an enjoyable and inspiring song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Nogle gange tænker jeg
Sometimes I think
på dem der går og keder sig
about those who are bored and unhappy
mens de drømmer om at rejse
while they dream of traveling
andre steder hen.
to other places.
Føles ventetiden lang
When the waiting time feels long
så prøv at lyt til denne sang:
try listening to this song:
Eventyret er i gang
The adventure has begun
og du er med min ven
and you are with me, my friend
Sæt dig ned og se dig om
Sit down and look around
så er du på vej
and you're on your way
Du behøver ikke rejse verden rundt
You don't have to travel all around the world
Livet gemmer eventyr i hvert sekund
Life has adventures in every second
Alting har magi
Everything has magic
med lidt fantasi
with a little imagination
kommer hele verden straks forbi
the whole world will pass by
Hver en dreng og pige, every boy and girl
Every boy and girl
Hør nu hvad jeg si'r
Listen to what I'm saying
Everything is here
Everything you need is here
Livet leves når det er i gang
Life is lived when it's happening
Også mens du hører denne sang
Even while you're listening to this song
Nogle mennesker drøner rundt
Some people rush around
og tror måske stress er sundt
and maybe they think stress is healthy
så de fylder hvert sekund
so they fill every second
med ting som de skal nå
with things they have to do
Frygter livet går sin vej
They are afraid that life will pass them by
hver gang de ikke skynder sig
every time they don't hurry up
Ser jeg dem så håber jeg
When I see them, I hope
en dag de vil forstå:
that one day they'll understand:
Sæt dig ned og se dig om
Sit down and look around
så er du på vej
and you're on your way
Du behøver ikke rejse verden rundt
You don't have to travel all around the world
Livet gemmer eventyr i hvert sekund
Life has adventures in every second
Alting har magi
Everything has magic
med lidt fantasi
with a little imagination
kommer hele verden straks forbi
the whole world will pass by
Hver en dreng og pige, every boy and girl
Every boy and girl
Hør nu hvad jeg si'r
Listen to what I'm saying
Everything is here
Everything you need is here
Livet leves når det er i gang
Life is lived when it's happening
Også mens du hører denne sang
Even while you're listening to this song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Søren Runge, Mikkel Lomborg, Christian Winther
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