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.
Stjernesludd
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics
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Lagt igjen sludd
Ser solen går ned i svarthvitt
Gatene her har bare brente broer
I kveld blinker byen som et mareritt
året så langt har vært bare myke pakker
Er redd det er for sent å ta det pent
Glorien falmet før bladene falt
Det er ikke alt jeg har sagt som er bull
Hadde jeg gods skulle du fått gull
For i natt
Når snøen laver ned
Lager vi engler
Og vi er i himmelen
Alle snille barn er kjøpt og betalt
På skjermen har sjarmen gått tom
Gatens løse fugler er lagt under tre
Herberg er lagt ned så ingen har rom
Jeg trenger noen svar
Så jeg ringer en svarer
Stemmen lyder kjent
Så lenge det varer
For i natt
Når snøen laver ned
Lager vi engler
Og vi er i himmelen
The lyrics of "Stjernesludd" by Kurt Nilsen paint a picture of a desolate and cold winter night in November. The first verse sets the stage for the mood of the song by describing the leftover slush left from the snow that has fallen. The image of the sun setting in black and white adds to the bleak atmosphere, and the burnt bridges on the streets suggest a sense of loss and despair. In the second verse, the singer reflects on the year that has passed and how it has been disappointing. He recognizes that he may have made mistakes, but there are things he has said and done that were genuine.
The chorus serves as a glimmer of hope in the midst of the darkness, as the singer envisions building snow angels and being transported to heaven. He speaks to a familiar voice on the phone, seeking answers and comfort in their familiarity. The song closes with a sense of ambiguity, with neither a hopeful nor a hopeless ending.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stjernesludd" capture the feelings of isolation, regret, and uncertainty that can accompany wintertime. The chorus provides a moment of joy and hope, suggesting that even in the midst of hardship, we can find moments of beauty and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
November har vært her
November has arrived and passed
Lagt igjen sludd
Left behind sleet on the ground
Ser solen går ned i svarthvitt
Watching the sun set in black and white
Gatene her har bare brente broer
The streets here only have burnt bridges
I kveld blinker byen som et mareritt
Tonight, the city flashes like a nightmare
året så langt har vært bare myke pakker
This year has been nothing but soft packages
Er redd det er for sent å ta det pent
Afraid it's too late to take it easy
Glorien falmet før bladene falt
The halo faded before the leaves fell
Grenene hvisket jeg fikk som fortjent
The branches whispered that I got what I deserved
Det er ikke alt jeg har sagt som er bull
Not everything I've said is nonsense
Hadde jeg gods skulle du fått gull
If I had wealth, you would receive gold
For i natt
Because tonight
Når snøen laver ned
When the snow falls heavily
Lager vi engler
We'll make angels
Og vi er i himmelen
And we are in heaven
Alle snille barn er kjøpt og betalt
All good children are bribed
På skjermen har sjarmen gått tom
The charm on the screen has run out
Gatens løse fugler er lagt under tre
The loose birds on the street are under the tree
Herberg er lagt ned så ingen har rom
The inn has closed down so no one has a room
Jeg trenger noen svar
I need some answers
Så jeg ringer en svarer
So I call an answering machine
Stemmen lyder kjent
The voice sounds familiar
Så lenge det varer
As long as it lasts
For i natt
Because tonight
Når snøen laver ned
When the snow falls heavily
Lager vi engler
We'll make angels
Og vi er i himmelen
And we are in heaven
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aslak Dorum, Atle Karlsen, Hans Olav Johnsen, Kjartan Kristiansen
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