Kaliffa Olle Karlsson, mainly known by his stage name Kaliffa, is a Swedish… Read Full Bio ↴Kaliffa Olle Karlsson, mainly known by his stage name Kaliffa, is a Swedish hip-hop artist. Kaliffa grew up in Dalen and found music early on. Michael Jackson and Mc Hammer were idols and in middle school he was in a hip-hop band called Tornados.
He is a member of the group Hoffmaestro but also makes music on his own. He released his debut solo album, The Calibrator, in 2017.

Sakta ner
Kaliffa Lyrics

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Vi måste sakna ner
Gå ner i varv
Vi lever i ett kaos
Så unna dig en pause
Vi måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Runt och runt i trans
Jagar vår egen svans

Vi måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Varför ska vi köra så fort?
Allt e det uterfrid
Vi stressar och ska förbi
Varför alltid skriva vad vi gjort?
Vi fotograferar
Vi status uppdaterar
Vissa käkar medicin
Andra går i terapi
Många röker nikotin
Tjejer får anorexi
Snubbar skjuter steriod
Många lever på kredit
Vi måste sakna ner
Gå ner i varv
Vi lever i ett kaos
Så unna dig en pause
Vi måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Runt och runt i trans
Vi jagar vår egen svans
Vi måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Varför ska du spela så tung?
Alltid så agressiv
Massa gangster och romantik
Varför kan vi aldrig ta det lungt?
Jag sitter och funderar
Varför ingen fugolerar med mig
Jag vill bara ta min tid
Sätta på nån fet musik
Kalibrera lite till
Och bara sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Njut av här och nu
Så du inte blir berud
Du måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt
Runt och runt i trans
Jagar vår egen svans

Vi måste sakta ner
Ta det lungt

Overall Meaning

In Kaliffa's song "Sakta ner," the lyrics convey the message that we need to slow down and take a break from the chaotic and fast-paced world we live in. The song references various harmful behaviors and conditions that people engage in due to the stress and pressure of trying to keep up with the fast pace of society. For instance, the song mentions how people take medication, go for therapy, smoke nicotine, and suffer from eating disorders like anorexia. There is also a reference to how many people live on credit, highlighting the financial stress that comes with trying to keep up with the societal expectations of material wealth and success.

The song further emphasises how we can get so caught up in our own worries and stresses that we forget to take a moment to appreciate the present and to simply take a break. The lyrics encourage us to slow down, relax and enjoy the moment, allowing us to avoid burnout and stress-related illnesses.

Line by Line Meaning

Vi måste sakna ner
We need to slow down and relax

Gå ner i varv
Reduce our pace and take a break

Vi lever i ett kaos
Our lives are chaotic

Så unna dig en pause
Take a moment to rest and relax

Ta det lungt
Take it easy

Runt och runt i trans
We're on autopilot and chasing our own tails

Jagar vår egen svans
We're running in circles

Varför ska vi köra så fort?
Why are we always in a rush?

Allt e det uterfrid
We're chasing external validation

Vi stressar och ska förbi
We're stressed and want to surpass others

Varför alltid skriva vad vi gjort?
Why do we always feel the need to share what we've done?