Kajsa Grytt was singer and guitarist in the band Tant Strul (1979-1985) and the duo Kajsa & Malena (1985-1988 and 1998), she also wrote most of the songs. In 1990 Kajsa formed the short-lived duo De missanpassade (Swedish for "The Misfits"), together with Johan Johansson from KSMB. Kajsa is now a solo artist who made a critically acclaimed comeback in 2003 and since then she has often played with David Giese. She has so far made four solo albums - on the latest album, Brott & Straff ("Crime & punishment", released in March 2006), several of the lyrics were written by female prisoners in Sweden. On the same record Kajsa also sings a duet with Thåström.
Bara vi står ut
Kajsa Grytt Lyrics
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Tisdag, 15: 05
Inkommande samtal
Min tid vid telefonen
Tysta minuter - ska du missa mig???
Men jag går sönder, när jag väntar på dig
Kunde ha kört den här dagen så långt det bara går
Jag tänker inte vänta på dig, i 200 år
Men jag går sönder när jag tänker på dig
Å klockorna dom ringer, dom lagar allt till slut
Vi kommer nog till himmelen, bara vi står ut
En tisdag förra sommarn, då solen bara sken
Du satt på badkarskanten, och rakade dina ben
Jag skar mig precis när du kom in och sade "vi gör det idag"
Vi klarar det nu, vi åker långt bort där allt är tomt och rent
Tar smällen tillsammans, gör det ihop innan det är försent
Vi??? klart, säljer grejerna och sen kan vi dra
Och klockorna dom ringer
Dom lagar allt, till slut
Vi kommer nog till himmelen, bara vi står ut
När bilen gick sönder, den skar,??? fanns det ingen tid
Vi lagar den sen, vi måste iväg så vi snodde den bredvid
Å allt sommar och lugnt???
Jag trampade på gasen så drog vi i oss det sista som vi spart
Jävlar??? vi fick jagen av snuten såklart
Det hade gått vägen om kärringen inte gapat och smällde oss sen
Och klockorna dom ringer, dom lagar allt till slut
Vi kommer nog till himmelen, bara vi står ut
Du har sett mig falla sönder, och du har hjälpt mig skaffa mer
Du har hållit mig i handen, hela vägen ner
Jag vet ingenting av att vara hel och när jag går sönder tänker jag mig dig
Och klockorna dom ringer, dom lagar allt till slut
Vi kommer nog till himmelen
Vi kommer nog till himmelen
Vi kommer nog till himmelen
Bara vi står ut
Och klockorna dom ringer, dom lagar allt till slut
Vi kommer nog till himmelen... bara vi står ut
The song "Bara vi står ut" by Kajsa Grytt is about waiting and hoping for someone while dealing with the difficulties of everyday life. The first verse starts with the singer talking about her daily routine and being interrupted by an incoming phone call. She wonders if the person on the other end will miss her while she waits for their call. However, waiting for too long causes her to feel like she's falling apart, hence she chooses to make the best of her day instead of waiting for someone who might never show up. Despite that, the singer still loves the person and thinks about them constantly.
The second part of the song switches to a memory of a Tuesday in summer when the sun was shining. The singer and the person she's waiting for appear to have made a plan to flee together, probably to avoid taking the hit of life together. They decide to sell their belongings, leave their current life behind, and head somewhere remote. They have each other, and that's enough for them to make it through whatever life throws at them. They want to go somewhere where everything is empty and clean, where they can start anew. They make their way, even if they have to go through some challenges, such as a broken down car or getting chased by the police.
Overall, the song is about waiting for someone while navigating life's daily struggles. The singer wants to escape her current situation and start a new life with the person she loves. Regardless of the challenges that are in their way, it's clear that they have each other, and that's enough for them to make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
Ojämna veckor
The singer is feeling unstable and unsure, possibly due to a lack of consistency in their life.
Tisdag, 15: 05
The singer is providing a specific moment in time to ground the story.
Inkommande samtal
The singer is receiving a call, indicating a disruption to their day or thoughts.
Min tid vid telefonen
The artist's time is being consumed by phone calls, making them feel overwhelmed or like they are missing out on something else.
Tysta minuter - ska du missa mig???
The artist is wondering if someone will miss them during the brief moments of silence between phone calls.
Men jag går sönder, när jag väntar på dig
Waiting for someone is causing the singer to feel emotionally broken or fragile.
Kunde ha kört den här dagen så långt det bara går
The singer acknowledges that they could have done more with their day, but for some reason, did not.
Jag tänker inte vänta på dig, i 200 år
The artist is not willing to wait an excessive amount of time for someone, expressing impatience or frustration.
Å jag tar vad jag behöver, å inte vad jag får
The artist is determined to take control of their situation and get what they need, regardless of what is offered to them.
Men jag går sönder när jag tänker på dig
The thought of someone is causing the artist to feel emotionally broken or fragile.
Å klockorna dom ringer, dom lagar allt till slut
Time heals all wounds, and the singer believes that everything will eventually work itself out.
Vi kommer nog till himmelen, bara vi står ut
The artist and someone else will make it through their struggles as long as they can endure.
En tisdag förra sommarn, då solen bara sken
The singer is recalling a specific happy moment in time from the past, possibly to contrast with their current struggles.
Du satt på badkarskanten, och rakade dina ben
The person with the singer was performing a simple task, indicating that they are comfortable with each other.
Jag skar mig precis när du kom in och sade 'vi gör det idag'
The singer was potentially feeling nervous or unsure about doing something, but the other person gave them the confidence and support they needed to proceed.
Vi klarar det nu, vi åker långt bort där allt är tomt och rent
The two of them are going to escape to a place where everything is simple and uncomplicated.
Tar smällen tillsammans, gör det ihop innan det är försent
The artist and the other person are willing to face any challenges that come their way, as long as they can do it together.
Vi klart, säljer grejerna och sen kan vi dra
The two of them are making a plan to simplify their lives and leave together.
Och klockorna dom ringer
Time continues to pass by, and things slowly change or get resolved.
Dom lagar allt, till slut
Time heals all wounds and makes all things right in the end.
När bilen gick sönder, den skar,??? fanns det ingen tid
When the car broke down, there was no time to waste.
Vi lagar den sen, vi måste iväg så vi snodde den bredvid
They fixed the car later, but in the meantime, they had to take another one without permission.
Å allt sommar och lugnt???
Everything was peaceful and calm during the summer.
Jag trampade på gasen så drog vi i oss det sista som vi spart
They enjoyed the last bit of their resources before having to start again.
Jävlar??? vi fick jagen av snuten såklart
Of course they were caught by the police.
Det hade gått vägen om kärringen inte gapat och smällde oss sen
They could have gotten away with it if someone had not made a fuss and caused them to get in trouble.
Du har sett mig falla sönder, och du har hjälpt mig skaffa mer
The person has seen the singer at their lowest and has helped them to recover or improve.
Du har hållit mig i handen, hela vägen ner
The person has been by the artist's side through all of their struggles and setbacks.
Jag vet ingenting av att vara hel och när jag går sönder tänker jag mig dig
The artist is used to feeling broken, but they find comfort in thinking about the other person.
Vi kommer nog till himmelen
The two of them will ultimately find happiness and peace.
Bara vi står ut
As long as they can endure, they will achieve their goals.
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