1) Kim L… Read Full Bio ↴There are several Danish musicians by the name Kim Larsen:
1) Kim Larsen (Kim Melius Flyvholm Larsen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 23 October 1945 - 30 September 2018) was a Danish rock singer, guitarist and songwriter, known for his solo career as well as being the lead singer of Gasolin'.
Inspired by The Beatles and rock'n'roll, Kim Larsen began writing songs and playing guitar. In 1969 he met Franz Beckerlee and Willi Jønsson. The three of them founded Gasolin' and were later joined by drummer Søren Berlev.
After Gasolin' released their second album, Kim Larsen left the band due to creative differences, but he was quickly convinced to rejoin the band again. In 1973, prior to Gasolin' releasing their third album, Larsen recorded his first solo album, Værsgo. Another followed in 1978, when Gasolin' disbanded. That same year he released a live album, Vogt dem for efterligninger, under the name Starfuckers (together with Stig Møller).
Larsen released several records under his own name in the early and mid 80s, most notably Midt om natten. In 1986 he founded a new band Kim Larsen & Bellami. The band released four albums up until 1992, when they disbanded again. Larsen then recorded another solo album, Hvem kan sige nej til en engel, before he moved to Odense in 1995 and found more success with his new band Kim Larsen & Kjukken. The band continues to record and perform live to this day and they released their latest studio album, Gammel Hankat, in 2006.
For almost four decades, Kim Larsen has had a number of successful album releases as a solo artist and is one of the most influential and popular artists in Danish popular music history. He remains a top concert draw in Scandinavia and his 1983 album Midt Om Natten is the most sold album in Denmark with more than 532,000 copies shipped (as of 2010). As a solo artist Kim Larsen has sold approximately 3 million records, an exceptional feat for an artist recording in Danish.
2) Kim Larsen is one of Denmark's leading underground figures, best known for his work with doom metal band Saturnus and his solo folk-noir project Of the Wand and the Moon. He has also issued records under the Solanaceae and The Loveless banners, and is a member of and lyricist in the band Black Wreath.
This Is My Life
Kim Larsen Lyrics
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This is my life
This is my time
You show me the light
And I go there.
Give me the wine
Bitter and sweet
That's all I need.
No, I don't want the gold from Xanadu
I think I leave it all to you
This is my life and I don't care.
This is my street,
Are you restless feet
Carry me on to anywhere.
Take the fear
Take it away
And give me some hope
For one more day.
I saw a ghost behind the door
When the kids were coming home from the war
With broken dreams and nothing more.
I heard a woman singing her song
And it was good and warm and strong
She made me cry I don't know why.
I don't want to bring you down
I think it's good to be here
This is my life and I don't care!
In Kim Larsen's song "This Is My Life," the singer expresses his indifference to material wealth and possessions. He sings that his life is his own and he will not be swayed by those who try to influence him. He asks for simple pleasures like wine, bread and a glimpse of hope for another day. He realizes that his life is brief and that he must make the most of it. The lyrics suggest that the singer has seen the horrors of war and has been moved by the strength and beauty of a woman's song.
The repetition of the phrase "This is my life" throughout the song highlights the singer's sense of ownership over his own existence. The lines "No, I don't want the gold from Xanadu / I think I leave it all to you" imply that the singer is not interested in the wealth and luxury that others may covet, suggesting that he values simpler things in life. When he mentions the broken dreams of soldiers returning from war, it emphasizes the fragility of life and the importance of making the most of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my life
I am in control of my own life and how I choose to live it.
This is my time
This moment belongs to me and I am going to make the most of it.
You show me the light
You guide me toward opportunities and positivity.
And I go there.
I am willing to follow your guidance and take on new experiences.
Give me the wine
I want to enjoy the bittersweet experiences of life.
Bitter and sweet
I am willing to experience the highs and lows that come with life.
And a little bit of bread
I don't need much to sustain me, just the basic necessities.
That's all I need.
I am content with the simple things in life.
No, I don't want the gold from Xanadu
I don't need material riches to be happy.
I think I leave it all to you
I don't need to accumulate wealth, I will pass my legacy on to others.
This is my life and I don't care.
I will live my life according to my own desires, regardless of what others may think.
This is my street,
I am familiar with this place and I feel a sense of belonging here.
Are you restless feet
Do you feel a sense of wanderlust or unease in this place?
Carry me on to anywhere.
I am open to new experiences and willing to explore beyond my comfort zone.
Take the fear
I want to overcome my anxieties and insecurities.
Take it away
I am willing to let go of these negative emotions and move forward.
And give me some hope
I want to believe that better things are possible.
For one more day.
I am taking things one day at a time and striving to stay positive.
I saw a ghost behind the door
I witnessed the haunting effects of war and its impact on people.
When the kids were coming home from the war
The younger generations were affected by the war as well.
With broken dreams and nothing more.
Their hopes for the future were shattered by the experiences of war.
I heard a woman singing her song
I witnessed the uplifting power of music and its ability to evoke emotion.
And it was good and warm and strong
The woman's song brought comfort and positivity to those who heard it.
She made me cry I don't know why.
The woman's song stirred powerful emotions in me, even though I didn't understand why.
I don't want to bring you down
I don't want to burden others with my negativity or worries.
I think it's good to be here
I appreciate the present moment and the opportunities it brings.
This is my life and I don't care!
I am embracing my independence and following my own path, regardless of the opinions of others.
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SijpieSijpie
VIRKELIGT SKET !!
Jeg flyttet som ung man (1981) fra Amsterdam til Esbjerg i Danmark,
Så glæd at jeg lært hans music at kende.
Mødt ham også tilfædigvis i 1986 i Bergen (Norge) Hvor jeg dengang arbejde samen med mange dansker,
og fik snakket lidt med ham, sikken en relax fyr.
Jeg bor igen i Amsterdam nu, men spiller tid often hans music.
Tak for alt
RIP Kim 😘👍
@searon1964
R.I.P Kim Larsen.
This is my life
This is my life
This is my time
You show me the light
And I go there.
Give me the wine
Bitter and sweet and a little bit of bread
That's all I need.
No, I don't want the gold from Xanadu
I think I leave it all to you.
This is my life and I don't care.
This is my street,
Are you restless feet.
Carry me on to anywhere.
Take the fear Take it away
And give me some hope for one more day.
I saw a ghost behind the door
When the kids were coming home from the war
With a broken dream and nothing more.
I heard a woman singing her song
And it was good and warm and strong.
She made me cry I don't know why.
I heard a woman singing her song
And it was good and warm and strong.
She made me cry I don't know why.
I don't want to bring you down
I think it's good to be here.
This is my life and I don't care!
@erikknudsenmork4536
Bästa Dansk Jäveln någonsin, fan va vi saknar dig mr Larsen. Vila i frid
@Max-ng9hc
Den enda artistem som fortfarande ger mig sorg i hjärtat för hans bortgång. Tack Kim larsen för hela din musikaliska gärning
@fredrikmoback146
RIP Kim Larsen. Best rocksinger in Scandinavia ever. Grew up with Gasolin. Later on played their songs as a troubadour. Saw him and Kjukken live in Varberg 2008, a brilliant performance.
@petterrix3144
Legend såg honom i Helsingborg 1986 Sofiero och 1989🇸🇪🇩🇰
@glohitia666
I got the tape in -80.. that was tough for a 5 year old. Well I´m still here
@TheChivas677
Var så heldig å få oppleve hr. Larsen på 6 konserter i Norge. Min største favoritt.🧡
@user-od1yi5iq1k
Nord-Danmark blev velsignet af kim Larsen.
Må unionen snart få 400 år mere.
@ciceRoo
Tack Kim Larsen för allt från ett fan i Finland. Allt du rörde vid blev bra musik. Älskar.
@eriknielsen8862
Hej
@evaternell2570
Jag är Svensk, det här är så jävla bra så mange tack, Kim Larsen .Vi är ju ändå "Brödra folk " Tack!!!