In 2019 KEiiNO won the 2019 Melodi Grand Prix with the song Spirit in the Sky and earned the right to represent Norway at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. At the contest, KEiiNO placed 6th overall whilst winning the public televote and, in the process, achieved Norway's second best result of the decade. In 2022, it was certified triple platinum in Norway.
MONUMENT
Keiino Lyrics
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How do you trace our life in time
When the snow comes in October?
What do we leave behind?
Crying, loving, dancing, fighting
All of this time
All of this time
In your voice
I feel it coming back to me
Like a shadow whisper in the night
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
In your voice
I hear the sound of history
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
What if we are never-ending
If we are more than dust and sand?
I will flow back down the river
Where you first held my hand
Min bálgat leat báhzan
Vaikko massan mii leat min giissa
Go cohkon dat leat min jogat
De dollagáttis mun cippostan
In your voice
I feel it coming back to me
Like a shadow whisper in the night
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
Oh, one last time
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
Visot máid don oainnat
Lea vássan áigi hápmen
Ja visot maid don gulat
L ea ivttabeaivve skádja
Oh, one last time
Thunder, Gloria
One last time
Thunder and Gloria
Thunder and Gloria
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
Oh, one last time
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
The lyrics of Keiino's song Monument describe the contemplation of the end of a relationship and the question of what is left behind after it is over. The first verse asks where one goes when it's over and how can one trace their life in time. The mention of snow coming in October adds to the melancholic tone, as the lyrics portray a feeling of sadness and finality. The chorus repeats the phrase "in your voice" and likens it to a monument, representing the memories that are left behind after a relationship ends. The lyrics suggest that the memories and experiences shared in the relationship are a "minor symphony" that can be remembered through the sound of one's voice.
The second verse questions the possibility of an afterlife and suggests that if it does exist, the singer will go back to where the relationship began. The bridge contains lyrics in Sami, a language spoken in parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. This adds to the song's uniqueness, as it is a blend of different cultures and languages. The final chorus adds the lines "Thunder, Gloria" which are repeated several times, emphasizing the intense emotions that are felt when a relationship is coming to an end.
Overall, the lyrics of Monument paint a picture of nostalgia, regret, and reflection. It is a song that captures the feeling of looking back on a relationship and the memories shared within it, and the fact that these memories can be both painful and beautiful at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do we go when it's over?
What happens to us after we die?
How do you trace our life in time
Is it possible to record or document every part of our lives?
When the snow comes in October?
What happens when unexpected or rare occurrences happen in our lives?
What do we leave behind?
What will be our legacy after we are gone?
Crying, loving, dancing, fighting
These are all parts of life that make up our human experience
All of this time
Reflecting on the amount of time we have spent on these experiences
In your voice
I feel it coming back to me
Like a shadow whisper in the night
Hearing someone's voice can trigger memories and bring you back to certain moments in time
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
These memories and moments can be seen as significant enough to be recognized and remembered, like a monument or symphony
In your voice
I hear the sound of history
The person's voice can hold a lot of history and memories
What if we are never-ending
If we are more than dust and sand?
What happens to us after we die? Do we continue on living in some form?
I will flow back down the river
Where you first held my hand
If there is some sort of afterlife, the singer wants to go back to that initial happy moment in their life
Min bálgat leat báhzan
Vaikko massan mii leat min giissa
Go cohkon dat leat min jogat
De dollagáttis mun cippostan
These are Sami-language lyrics that translate to 'My friends are gone
Even though their memories are still with me
When I think of them
I start to cry'
Oh, one last time
Thunder, Gloria
One last time
Thunder and Gloria
Thunder and Gloria
Urging for one more moment to experience life to its fullest
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
A minor symphony
Memories and experiences are worth noting and celebrating like a symphony
Oh, one last time
Like a monument
To all the time we spent
The importance of living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexander Nyborg Olsson, Alexandra Rotan, Fred Buljo, Ruediger Schramm, Tom Hugo Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maybeme7171
Keiino has to win! <3 This song goes VERY deep into emotions - heritage - memories. Living in the Arctic is very hard. The sami part is what Fred was told by his late grandfather. Wise words <3
Translation Sámi rap part:
"Our paths are still visible
Even though we’ve lost our legacy
When the rivers have run dry
I’ll be kneeling by the abandoned fireplace"
Translation Sámi whispering part:
"Everything you see
Is created by the past
Everything you hear
Is the echo of yesterday"
And what people are showed by Fred in the official video, is how some of the Sami people live - alongside with their herd of reindeers. They move around together most of the year. And then the people live in tents (a lavvo) in the wilderness.
@pedrinchi1995
Where do we go when it's over?
How do you trace our life in time?
When the snow comes in October
What do we leave behind?
Crying, loving, dancing, fighting
All of this time
All of this time
In your voice I feel it coming back to me
Like a shadow whisper in the night
Like a monument to all the time we spent
A minor symphony
In your voice I hear the sound of history
Like a monument to all the time we spent
A minor symphony
What if we are never-ending?
If we are more than dust and sand
I will flow back down the river
Where you first held my hand
Min bálgat, leat báhzan
Vaikko massan mii leat min giissa
Go cohkon dat leat min jogat
De dollagáttis mun cippostan
In your voice I feel it coming back to me
Like a shadow whisper in the night
Like a monument to all the time we spent
A minor symphony
One last time
Like a monument to all the time we spent
A minor symphony
Visot máid don oainnat
Lea vássan áigi hápmen
Ja visot maid don gulat
Lea ivttabeaivve skádja
One last time
Thunder, gloria
One last time
Thunder and gloria
Thunder and gloria
Like a monument to all the time we spent
A minor symphony
One last time
Like a monument to all the time we spent
@lucascavalcantibotelho6791
The Ministry of Tourism in Norway should hire KEiiNO immediately!
@peteasmr2952
I agree completely.
@oddBenji
Lol... actually when i watched this my first though was: "Ok Norway is in my bucket list of a place i have to see before i die"
@mauricedewinter104
Agree
@Vinterloft
They probably did.
@vikingpotet
Im not sure if Even have one?
@elsakorr._
After listening to this song, I realized two things: Norway has beautiful nature and Norway has talented musicians.
@captain4865
It really doesn’t most norwegian musicans are horrible that’s why most norwegians listen to english songs but this song is good
@fyrhunter_svk
@@captain4865 what?
@sevastopolgelendzhik
@@captain4865а я английские (из Британии) песни не слушаю.