To Give You a Song
Kari Bremnes Lyrics
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Not the one that goes you must never leave me baby
And I hate to see you go.
Not the one with a refrain
About your loving arms again,
So I'll celebrate your beauty.
But the words are hard to find.
They've been used a hundred times
Still I would like to give you a song.
I would like to give you a song.
Not the kind baby you must take me to the sea,
I know where the ocean lies.
I don't want to tell you that my heart belongs to Daddy,
It is you who are my prize.
Maybe I should sing of how your love thrills me here and now.
That you are, when you are there, the way you are.
But the clichés have their way.
Everything I try to say seems wrong.
Still I would like to give you a song.
The lyrics to Kari Bremnes's "To Give You a Song" convey the idea that sometimes finding the right words to express how much someone means to you can be difficult, because traditional love song lyrics have been used so many times that they feel overdone and ineffective. Bremnes acknowledges this issue in both verses, expressing her desire to create a special song for her loved one that truly reflects their unique relationship. She rejects the typical lyrics of love songs that focus on the fear of losing someone, or on needing someone to take her away and escape reality. She doesn't want to use cliches and common phrases that don't have the same impact as they used to. The author states that the words that have been used so much do not belong anymore, and still, she wants to give a song to her loved one.
However, the message of "To Give You a Song" is not just about finding the right words. It's also about the importance of recognizing that each love story is different and special in its own way. Bremnes wants her song to reflect her unique relationship with her loved one instead of being a generic love song that anyone could write. She wants to celebrate her loved one's beauty and her unique relationship without resorting to the typical phrases that are used in love songs. So, "To Give You a Song" is a tribute to a special and unique love story that deserves to be celebrated with words that are just as unique and special.
Overall, "To Give You a Song" is a heartfelt and thoughtful song that explores the complexity of expressing love in a world full of cliches and overused expressions. Bremnes recognizes the challenge of creating something truly special, but she refuses to give up and finds a way to craft a song that is truly unique and reflective of her love.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like to give you a song.
I want to express my love for you through music.
Not the one that goes you must never leave me baby
And I hate to see you go.
I don't want to sing about fear of losing you or being separated from you.
Not the one with a refrain
About your loving arms again,
So I'll celebrate your beauty.
I don't want to sing about a generic love story, but instead focus on your unique qualities.
But the words are hard to find.
They've been used a hundred times
And somehow don't belong.
Expressing my love through song feels cliché and unoriginal, but I still want to do it.
Not the kind baby you must take me to the sea,
I know where the ocean lies.
I don't want to make unrealistic demands or requests, but rather appreciate what we have.
I don't want to tell you that my heart belongs to Daddy,
It is you who are my prize.
I don't want to talk about past relationships or love, but instead make it clear that you are my priority.
Maybe I should sing of how your love thrills me here and now.
That you are, when you are there, the way you are.
Perhaps I should focus on our present love and how it makes me feel, rather than using clichés.
But the clichés have their way.
Everything I try to say seems wrong.
Even when I try to avoid clichés, it feels like they creep into my words and make it hard to express myself authentically.
Still I would like to give you a song.
Despite the difficulties of expressing myself through song, I still want to do it for you because I love you.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anonymous
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