Kurt Nilsen is a son of a truck driver, and used to skip school for several… Read Full Bio ↴Kurt Nilsen is a son of a truck driver, and used to skip school for several weeks, just to be with his father on the road. He was originally a plumber before he entered the first Norwegian Idol contest in 2003, where he won against all odds. He went on to be a huge success in Norway, with the hit "She's so High". His voice has often been compared to that of Bono from U2.

The year after, he competed in the World Idol contest; after performing U2's "Beautiful Day" the Australian judge, Ian Dickson, told him: "You're one hell of a marketing challenge because you've got the voice of an angel but you look like a Hobbit." In spite of this, Kurt went on to win the competition, beating the bookies' favourite, American Idol Kelly Clarkson.

He has recorded several albums, the latest one Rise To The Occasion - with the single "Lost Highway" together with country legend Willie Nelson. _The_ Willie Nelson. Kurt has also played with Willie on his tour here in Norway.

Kurt Nilsen married Kristin Halvorsen in the summer of 2006. He has two kids from a previous relationship. His wife, Kristin, is one of the backupsingers in Kurt Nilsens hit "Push Push".

In the sparetime he enjoys trips to his lodge in the Norwegian mountains, and he is a huge fan of fishing.

Still They Wait
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics

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Grandpa wished that they would part
Leave them under a naked star
tell them what you have in mind
Better do right...

(bridge)
A love that never goes nowhere
A love that never fades.

(chorus)

And still they wait, for the best to arrive
And still they wait, for the best to arrive

Grandpa wished that many years
would go aswell as they hoped
A savior could come their way
if they do right...

(bridge)
A love that never goes nowhere
A love that never fades.

(chorus)

And still they wait, for the best to arrive
And still they wait, for the best to arrive

Grandpa wished that honesty
would guide them through their whole lives
Live to earn another start
if they do right...

(bridge)
A love that never goes nowhere
A love that never fades.

(chorus)

And still they wait, for the best to arrive
And still they wait, for the best to arrive

And still they wait, for the best to arrive
And still they wait, for the best to arrive

Overall Meaning

The song "Still They Wait" by Kurt Nilsen talks about the wait for the best things to happen in life while living a life of honesty and doing what is right. The song is an ode to grandparents who wish for their descendants to embrace love that lasts forever and never fades away. In the first verse, the grandfather wished that his descendants would part ways and find their own path under the naked stars, and urged them to do what is right. The second verse talks about the grandfather’s wish that everything in life would go as planned, and a savior could come their way if they continue doing what is right. The third verse talks about the grandfather’s wish to live with honesty all their lives and strive to earn another chance if they do the right thing.

The song's bridge emphasizes the importance of a love that lasts long and never fades away. The chorus emphasizes the wait for the best things in life to arrive. The lyrics send a message of patience and the belief that the best things in life are worth waiting for, but one needs to keep doing the right thing in life to attract the best things.

Line by Line Meaning

Grandpa wished that they would part
Grandpa wished that the couple would separate, hoping that it would lead to a better future for them both.

Leave them under a naked star
Grandpa wished for them to be alone together without any distractions from the outside world.

tell them what you have in mind
Grandpa is urging the couple to communicate with each other about their thoughts and feelings.

Better do right...
Grandpa is advising the couple to make good choices in their relationship to avoid any negative consequences.

A love that never goes nowhere
The bridge emphasizes the importance of a love that is real and lasting, not something fleeting or temporary.

A love that never fades.
The bridge further stresses the significance of love that endures the test of time and obstacles.

And still they wait, for the best to arrive
The chorus signifies that despite any hardships or setbacks, the couple still holds onto hope for a better future and happier times to come.

Grandpa wished that many years
Grandpa hoped that the couple's relationship would last for many years and be fruitful.

would go as well as they hoped
Grandpa wished for the couple's dreams and expectations to come true throughout the years of their relationship.

A savior could come their way
Grandpa believed that something or someone miraculous could arrive to help the couple if needed.

if they do right...
Grandpa emphasized how important it is for the couple to make the right choices in their relationship and in life in order to receive the best outcome possible.

Grandpa wished that honesty
Grandpa hoped that the couple would value honesty and open communication in order to maintain a strong and healthy relationship.

would guide them through their whole lives
Grandpa believed that honesty should be a guiding principle for the couple throughout their entire lives together.

Live to earn another start
Grandpa advised the couple to focus on constantly improving their relationship and making amends if necessary in order to have a chance at a happy future together.

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