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Midnatt råder
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Alla sova släckta äro ljusen äro ljusen
Tipp tapp tipp tapp tippe tippe tipp tapp
Tipp tipp tapp
Se då krypa tomtar upp ur vrårna upp ur vrårna
Lyssna speja trippa fram på tårna fram på tårna
Tipp tapp
Snälla folket låtit maten rara maten rara
Tipp tapp
Hur de mysa hoppa upp bland faten upp bland faten
Tissla tassla "God är julematen julematen"
Tipp tapp
Gröt och skinka lilla äppelbiten äppelbiten
Tänk så rart det smakar Nisse liten Nisse liten
Tipp tapp
Nu till lekar glada skrattet klingar skrattet klingar
Runt om granen skaran muntert svingar muntert svingar
Tipp tapp
Natten lider Snart de tomtar snälla tomtar snälla
Kvickt och näpet allt i ordning ställa i ordning ställa
Tipp tapp
Sedan åter in i tysta vrårna tysta vrårna
Tomteskaran tassar nätt på tårna nätt på tårna
Tipp tapp
The lyrics of Lill Lindfors's song "Midnatt råder" depict the magical atmosphere of Christmas Eve at midnight. The song describes how everything is silent in the houses, as all the people are asleep and the lights are turned off. In this stillness, the song describes how the little elves, known as "tomtar," start to emerge from their hiding places. The repetition of "Tipp tapp" creates a playful rhythm, symbolizing the tiptoeing footsteps of the elves.
The lyrics continue to describe how these mischievous creatures listen, look around, and sneak on their tiptoes. It is mentioned that the kind people have left delicious food for the elves, such as porridge, ham, and small apple bites. The wordplay and onomatopoeic phrases like "Tissla tassla" and "mysa hoppa" illustrate the excitement and joy experienced by the elves as they enjoy the Christmas feast.
As the song progresses, it describes the joyful laughter and fun games happening around the Christmas tree, suggesting that this magical gathering includes both humans and elves. The repetition of "Tipp tapp" signifies the rhythm of their movements and the sense of cheerfulness in the air.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics mention that the night is coming to an end. The elves, being diligent and neat, make sure everything is in order before retreating back to their hiding places on their tiptoes. The song captures the enchanting and whimsical nature of Christmas Eve, where the boundary between reality and fantasy blurs, and magical beings come to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnatt råder tyst det är i husen tyst i husen
Silent midnight reigns in the houses, quiet in the houses
Alla sova släckta äro ljusen äro ljusen
Everyone sleeps, the lights are extinguished, the lights are extinguished
Tipp tapp tipp tapp tippe tippe tipp tapp
Tip toe, tip toe, tip toe, tip toe
Se då krypa tomtar upp ur vrårna upp ur vrårna
Look, the gnomes crawl up from the corners, up from the corners
Lyssna speja trippa fram på tårna fram på tårna
Listen, spy, tip toe forward on tiptoes, on tiptoes
Snälla folket låtit maten rara maten rara
Kind people have left precious food, precious food
Stå på bordet åt en tomteskara tomteskara
On the table for a gang of gnomes, gnomes
Hur de mysa hoppa upp bland faten upp bland faten
How they cozy, jump up among the dishes, among the dishes
Tissla tassla 'God är julematen julematen'
Whisper, shuffle, 'The Christmas food is good, good'
Gröt och skinka lilla äppelbiten äppelbiten
Porridge and ham, little apple piece, apple piece
Tänk så rart det smakar Nisse liten Nisse liten
Imagine how lovely it tastes, little Nisse, little Nisse
Tipp tapp
Tip toe, tip toe
Nu till lekar glada skrattet klingar skrattet klingar
Now for games, joyful laughter rings, laughter rings
Runt om granen skaran muntert svingar muntert svingar
Around the Christmas tree the crowd joyfully swings, joyfully swings
Tipp tapp
Tip toe, tip toe
Natten lider Snart de tomtar snälla tomtar snälla
The night passes, soon the kind gnomes
Kvickt och näpet allt i ordning ställa i ordning ställa
Quickly and neatly arrange everything in order, arrange everything in order
Tipp tapp
Tip toe, tip toe
Sedan åter in i tysta vrårna tysta vrårna
Then back into silent corners, silent corners
Tomteskaran tassar nätt på tårna nätt på tårna
The gang of gnomes tip toes gracefully, on tiptoes, on tiptoes
Tipp tapp
Tip toe, tip toe
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