Protection
Kari Bremnes Lyrics
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Such a long time to be sheltered, to be safe
I always trusted my protection
Always, always
I was a Sunday's child
Forever walking in the sunlight
Tender voices, loving hands, a coat against the cold
A world so young, songs unsung and tales untold
I always trusted my protection
Such a long time to be sheltered, to be safe
I always trusted my protection
Always, always
I thought that you can always find protection. I grew up with my father and mother, with my sister and brother, good people, kind people. They gave me food, clothes, shelter, they kept me safe from the burning sun and the winter cold. They watched over me and made good choices for me, the best choices. I came to believe that I would always be protected in this way, that it was the natural state of things. When I went out into the world I presumed I carried their protection with me like a shield, like a membrane and it led me to seek out the good in everything. Oh, but the most shocking realisation I've ever had is that the grown-ups are left and there is no protection.
I always trusted my protection
Such a long time to be sheltered, to be safe
I always trusted my protection
Always, always
The only protector you have in this world is your own will. And so it will be as when the lion lies down with the lamb, they're supposed to rest peacefully side-by-side but the lamb won't get much rest. If your own will weakens, what have you left? Instincts, intuitions, feelings to make your choices with. You're unprotected. Your will is your coat in the storm and if it fits, you're lucky. You can easily end up with the wrong coat. There should be a fitting room to try it on before you agree to take it. How can I get a new one, my old will is so weakened, have you got a second hand one, preferably strong? Some have weak wills that forever fail them. Some have a strong will that's never tested, but so it goes.
I always trusted my protection
Such a long time to be sheltered, to be safe
I always trusted my protection
Always, always
Kari Bremnes's song "Protection" speaks of the safety and security that people feel they have when growing up under the care and protection of their parents. The singer of the song describes how she always trusted her protection, believing that her parents would always shield her from harm. She reminisces on the blissful ignorance of her childhood, where she was shielded from danger and borne along by the comforting rhythms of life. However, as she grows older, she realizes that protection is not something that is guaranteed or even possible to have forever. Life, with all its difficulties and trials, will eventually strip people of their comfort zones and throw them into the deep end, and the only thing they will have to rely on is their own will.
The song's theme highlights the importance of building resilience, learning from tough experiences, and cultivating inner strength to withstand the storms of life. The singer realizes that the only protection she now has is her inner will, the strength that lies deep within her soul, and that she must learn to be her shield as she navigates through life.
Overall, "Protection" is a deeply emotional song that touches on themes of vulnerability, the transience of life, and the necessity of learning to stand on one's own two feet.
Line by Line Meaning
I always trusted my protection
I believed that I was always protected by those who cared for me, and that their protection extended into my adult life.
Such a long time to be sheltered, to be safe
I was protected in my youth for so long that I became complacent in my belief that I would always be safe.
I was a Sunday's child
I was blessed with good fortune and a happy childhood.
Forever walking in the sunlight
I experienced all of life’s joys and pleasures with ease and without worry.
Tender voices, loving hands, a coat against the cold
My family provided me with love, warmth, and protection from hardship and danger.
I had immunity from danger
I believed I was invincible and safe from harm.
A world so young, songs unsung and tales untold
I lived in an innocent world full of hope and promise.
The only protector you have in this world is your own will.
When you grow up, your own choices and determination become your best protection, as there is no safety net to catch you.
And so it will be as when the lion lies down with the lamb, they're supposed to rest peacefully side-by-side but the lamb won't get much rest.
The world can be a dangerous place, and even the most unlikely of pairs can cause harm to one another. Even the smallest threat may require constant vigilance on your part.
Instincts, intuitions, feelings to make your choices with. You're unprotected.
Without a strong will and the ability to make sound choices, your safety can’t be guaranteed in this unpredictable world.
Your will is your coat in the storm and if it fits, you're lucky.
If your inner strength and determination are sufficient, you may survive even the harshest of life’s challenges.
You can easily end up with the wrong coat. There should be a fitting room to try it on before you agree to take it.
Without a way to test your strength before entering dangerous situations, you may end up woefully unprepared, adding to the risks that you face.
How can I get a new one, my old will is so weakened, have you got a second hand one, preferably strong?
Building up your inner strength after facing hardship can be difficult, and getting assistance from others may require time and effort.
Some have weak wills that forever fail them. Some have a strong will that's never tested, but so it goes.
Some people may be ill-equipped to face the challenges that life throws at them, while others may never get the chance to test their strength because they are never exposed to difficulties.
I always trusted my protection
Even after realizing that the world is a dangerous place, I still hoped to be protected from harm.
Always, always
This sense of protection has been deeply ingrained in me, and I still hope to find it even in the face of adversity.
Contributed by Adalyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Hvis du kommer tebake igjen
Hvis Du Kommer Tebake Igjen - Kari Bremnes - Lyrics
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
vil du komme som venn?
Vil du komme som dommer og Gud
eller komme som barn igjen?
Vil du komme på sykkel
så kjortelen står etter dæ som et seil
Vil du komme te han som e fremme forlengst
eller ho som går feil
hvis du kommer igjen?
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
vil du gå tel ei dør
der det står president eller pave,
imam eller sjefsredaktør?
Vil du heller gå inn tel en prostituert
eller heroinist
går du utenom status og penga og makt
som da du va her sist
hvis du kommer igjen?
hvis du kommer igjen?
Musical Interlude
Hvis du kommer tebake en dag
hvis du kommer hit nu
ka du sir om den krigen som går
om den einaste riktige tru?
Vil du komme te alle med fred
eller bare de utvalgte få?
Trur du ennu tilgivelse sju ganga søtti e veien å gå
hvis du kommer igjen?
hvis du kommer igjen?
Anonymous
on En rød for alt det søte
En Rod For Alt Det Sote - Kari Bremnes - Lyrics
Så lenge va æ borte fra det enkle
fra det med smak av nu
Og lukt av her
Så uten berøring med dagen
Så avkledd
I fulle klær
Så lenge skulle æ reise
uten å vite korhen
Så lenge med ukjent følge
fiende eller venn
Nu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
Så lenge va æ åpen for det svære
for det med støt av savn
Og stikk av sorg
For melankolien i latter
for stillhet
På fulle torg
Så lenge skulle æ reise
uten å vite korhen
Så lenge med ukjent følge
fiende eller venn
Bu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
Nu kan æ sønge sanga igjen
en blå for et nymalt bord
en kvit for barmhjertige ord
en blank for at du va her
en rosa for gropen i småpikeknær
en grønn for en liten gutt
en ultramarin når en reise tar slutt
en gul en for alt vi skal møte
en rød for alt det søte