Riddle Beside Another Riddle
Kari Bremnes Lyrics
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If we knew then what we know now.
Should have known what really counts
And what was unimportant, somehow.
Should have ventured cautiously,
Not quickly, so abrupt,
Closed our eyes, count to ten.
We should have begun again.
Being together so quiet and still.
Being who we are, so fulfilled.
Not talking, not laughing, not crying.
A riddle beside another riddle.
We should have begun again.
Should have learned each other's
Different ways of seeing.
Should have known that heart and soul
Will have their way above our own well-being.
We should have been more giving,
But the lessons pass too soon.
Turn to Buddha, turn to Zen.
We should have begun again.
Being together so quiet and still.
Being who we are, so fulfilled.
Not talking, not laughing, not crying.
A riddle beside another riddle.
We should have begun again.
Should have played a little more before life caught us.
Should have known about the pain
To enjoy the wealth of gifts that life had brought us.
To search for something to believe in.
What's a dead end, what's a door?
When to fight, when to make amends?
We should have begun again.
Being together so quiet and still.
Being who we are, so fulfilled.
Not talking, not laughing, not crying.
A riddle beside another riddle.
In Kari Bremnes's song "Riddle Beside Another Riddle," she reflects on how life sometimes doesn't go as planned and that we often learn important lessons too late. The opening lines of the song suggest that if we knew then what we know now, we would have done things differently. Bremnes regrets not knowing what is truly important and what is not. She sings about how they should have slowly ventured into life, not abruptly. Bremnes regrets not being able to give and learn more about each other, and how important it is to understand each other's different ways of seeing things. She also reflects on the importance of putting our hearts and souls above our own well-being, and how this can help us learn the valuable lessons life has to offer. There is a sense of regret throughout the song, and a general feeling of wishing to start over and do things differently.
The chorus of the song, "Being together so quiet and still. Being who we are, so fulfilled. Not talking, not laughing, not crying. A riddle beside another riddle," serves as a metaphor for relationships that are complex and hard to decipher. It suggests that being together is enough, that happiness can be found in simply being still and fulfilled with each other.
The song reflects the complexity of human relationships and how challenging it is to navigate them. It reminds us that life is short and that we should cherish it, never taking for granted the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
We should have begun again.
If we had known what we know now, we would have started over and done things differently.
If we knew then what we know now.
Knowing what we know now, we would have acted differently in the past.
Should have known what really counts
We should have realized what was important and what was not.
And what was unimportant, somehow.
We failed to recognize the things that don't actually matter in the grand scheme of things.
Should have ventured cautiously,
We should have taken things slower and been more careful in our actions.
Not quickly, so abrupt,
We should not have rushed into things and made hasty decisions.
Closed our eyes, count to ten.
We should have taken a moment to pause and reflect before making any decisions.
Being together so quiet and still.
We should have appreciated the peace and calm of just being together.
Being who we are, so fulfilled.
We should have appreciated ourselves and each other for who we truly are.
Not talking, not laughing, not crying.
Sometimes, just being together in silence is enough.
A riddle beside another riddle.
Our relationship is complex and mysterious.
Should have learned each other's different ways of seeing.
We should have taken the time to understand each other's perspectives and ways of thinking.
Should have known that heart and soul will have their way above our own well-being.
We should have realized that sometimes, our emotions and desires are more important than our own well-being.
We should have been more giving,
We should have been more generous with our time, attention, and love.
But the lessons pass too soon.
Unfortunately, we learn too late the important lessons in life.
Turn to Buddha, turn to Zen.
We should have sought wisdom and guidance from spiritual sources.
Should have played a little more before life caught us.
We should have enjoyed life and had more fun before it was too late.
Should have known about the pain to enjoy the wealth of gifts that life had brought us.
We should have realized that the painful experiences in life make the good ones all the more precious.
To search for something to believe in.
We should have sought out a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and our place in it.
What's a dead end, what's a door?
We should have taken more time to distinguish between things that lead to nowhere and things that lead to opportunities.
When to fight, when to make amends?
We should have recognized when a situation called for conflict and when it needed reconciliation.
A riddle beside another riddle.
Our relationship is still as puzzling and mysterious as ever.
Contributed by Eliana E. 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