The title track «Pangea» - the first single from their upcoming album - shows a band who can still write anthems in Norwegian, and that easily can play at both big festival stages and at small village parties.
Kråkesølv’s music is still anchored in two guitars, bass, drums and lyrics written in their own dialect. But this time they have forced themselves to paint with a broader brush. «Pangea» shows a band challenging staid frameworks, and they are moving into landscapes that bands like Dungen and Radiohead have plowed before. But, as always, Kråkesølv land safely on their own Northern Norwegian feet.
The reason why Kråkesølv now are taking a different direction than before, is mainly due to their producer, Lars Horntveth (Jaga Jazzist, Susanne Sundfør). In addition to producing, he has contributed in many ways, with giving good advice, with being a motivator and with playing instruments like piano, mellotron and vibraphone. Throughout the entire recording process, Horntveth has also been offering them fresh coffee and fiery cheers.
Their lyrics have the same melancholy character that has coloured Kråkesølv’s universe since their debut album, and they continue to make connections between interpersonal and universal matters.
Den som vingla
Kråkesølv Lyrics
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Og det kjennes ut som æ foretrekk det
Æ Vil ville at sjela mi ska vend sæ til vinternetter
Ikke internettet
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Finn nye veia
Kem e æ
Uten skylappa
Bøddelhetta dommerkappa
Kem e æ
Uten syndebukka
Fåreklær yndlingsskjorta
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Finn nye veia
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Finn nye veia
Kem e vi
Uten ansvarsfradrag
Valgets kvala
Svøm vi langt fra land da
Kem e vi
Uten angstanfallan
Tvangsantaltan bankkvartalan
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Finn nye veia
Æ Vil gå med rette steg
Forstå kor lett det e
Men den som vingla
Finn nye veia
The lyrics of Kråkesølv's song "Den som vingla" explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating one's own path in life. The opening lines, "Det burde vær såre enkelt men æ går med lenke, Og det kjennes ut som æ foretrekk det," describe a sense of being trapped or confined by certain expectations or societal norms. The singer longs for their soul to break free from these constraints and seek a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
The repeated refrain, "Æ Vil gå med rette steg, Forstå kor lett det e, Men den som vingla Finn nye veia," speaks to the desire for clarity and purpose in one's actions. The singer wants to take decisive, confident steps forward, acknowledging the ease with which this could be done. However, they also acknowledge that it is often those who stumble or make mistakes along the way who ultimately find new and unexpected paths. This highlights the idea that it is through trial and error, through embracing imperfections and learning from them, that one can truly grow and discover their own unique journey.
The following verses further explore the singer's sense of identity and the complexities of human existence. The lines "Kem e æ Uten skylappa, Bøddelhetta dommerkappa" point to the various roles and masks we wear in society, from being judgmental to being judged. The lyrics suggest that these roles can limit our true selves, and the singer questions who they are without these societal constructs.
Similarly, in the lines "Kem e vi Uten ansvarsfradrag, Valgets kvala, Svøm vi langt fra land da," the focus shifts to a collective identity. The singer questions the collective identity of "us" and ponders the consequences of avoiding responsibility and succumbing to the anxiety of making choices and taking risks. The mention of swimming far from land serves as a metaphor for venturing into the unknown and the fear that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Det burde vær såre enkelt men æ går med lenke
It should be very simple, but I am walking with a chain
Og det kjennes ut som æ foretrekk det
And it feels like I prefer it
Æ Vil ville at sjela mi ska vend sæ til vinternetter
I want my soul to turn to winter nights
Ikke internettet
Not the internet
Kem e æ Uten skylappa Bøddelhetta dommerkappa
Who am I without the blindfold, the executioner's hood, the judge's robe
Kem e æ Uten syndebukka Fåreklær yndlingsskjorta
Who am I without the scapegoat, the sheep's clothing, the favorite shirt
Kem e vi Uten ansvarsfradrag Valgets kvala Svøm vi langt fra land da
Who are we without tax deductions, the agony of choice, swimming far from land
Kem e vi Uten angstanfallan Tvangsantaltan bankkvartalan
Who are we without panic attacks, compulsive tendencies, bank quarters
Æ Vil gå med rette steg Forstå kor lett det e Men den som vingla Finn nye veia
I want to walk with straight steps, understand how easy it is, but the one who stumbles finds new paths
Æ Vil gå med rette steg Forstå kor lett det e Men den som vingla Finn nye veia
I want to walk with straight steps, understand how easy it is, but the one who stumbles finds new paths
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