Overgir mig langsomt
Mads Langer Lyrics


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Et øjeblik er hurtigt væk i dag
Et flygtigt minde trænger sig på
Tankestrejken viser vej tilbage
Et spørgsmålstegn kan få tiden til at gå i stå

Jeg drømmer mig væk i tankeløse tanker
Jeg ser på mig selv med lukkede øjne
Jeg spejler min frygt i dine øjne
Når du ser på mig
Jeg slipper min angst og mine løgne
Og overgiver mig langsomt til dig

En symfoni synger på mine læber
Et åndedrag forsvinder fra mit bryst
En tankestreg kan vise vej tilbage
I en gammel sang finder jeg trøst

På kanten af kanten finder lyset mig
Jeg ser på mig selv med lukkede øjne
Jeg spejler min frygt i dine øjne
Når du ser på mig
Jeg slipper min angst og mine løgne
Og overgiver mig langsomt til dig

Står her på kanten af kanten
Men et hjerteslag fra dig




Kan jeg hente viljen til livet
Så det overgiver sig langsomt til mig

Overall Meaning

In "Overgi'r Mig Langsomt," Mads Langer sings about being lost in thought and losing track of time. He starts by reflecting on how quickly moments pass, and how fleeting memories can be. However, he finds solace in getting lost in his own thoughts and dreaming away. He describes this as "drømmer mig væk i tankeløse tanker," which translates to "I dream away in thoughtless thoughts." He also acknowledges the power of a question mark to stop time in its tracks, emphasizing how much a single moment of reflection can create a shift in perspective.


As the song progresses, Langer sings about finding comfort in the eyes of another person. He sees his own fears reflected in their gaze but also finds the courage to let go of his anxiety and falsehoods. He surrenders to the other person, allowing himself to be vulnerable and authentic. He likens this experience to a symphony, where he feels music on his lips and a sense of unity in his heart. Despite feeling on edge, he finds light and purpose when he's close to this person.


In the final verse, Langer sings about being on the edge of a precipice. However, he's just one heartbeat away from his lover and finds strength in this proximity. He finds the will to live and power in his connection to another person. The song's repetitive chorus reinforces this idea of surrendering slowly to another, as though it's a gradual but inevitable process.


Line by Line Meaning

Et øjeblik er hurtigt væk i dag
Moments pass by quickly today


Et flygtigt minde trænger sig på
Fleeting memories come to mind


Tankestrejken viser vej tilbage
Mental breaks lead me back


Et spørgsmålstegn kan få tiden til at gå i stå
Asking questions can pause time


Jeg drømmer mig væk i tankeløse tanker
I drift away in thoughtless musings


Jeg ser på mig selv med lukkede øjne
I observe myself with closed eyes


Jeg spejler min frygt i dine øjne
I reflect my fears in your eyes


Når du ser på mig
When you look at me


Jeg slipper min angst og mine løgne
I let go of my fears and lies


Og overgiver mig langsomt til dig
And surrender myself slowly to you


En symfoni synger på mine læber
A symphony sings on my lips


Et åndedrag forsvinder fra mit bryst
A breath disappears from my chest


En tankestreg kan vise vej tilbage
A mental break can lead me back


I en gammel sang finder jeg trøst
In an old song, I find comfort


På kanten af kanten finder lyset mig
On the edge of the edge, the light finds me


Jeg ser på mig selv med lukkede øjne
I observe myself with closed eyes


Jeg spejler min frygt i dine øjne
I reflect my fears in your eyes


Når du ser på mig
When you look at me


Jeg slipper min angst og mine løgne
I let go of my fears and lies


Og overgiver mig langsomt til dig
And surrender myself slowly to you


Står her på kanten af kanten
Standing on the edge of the edge


Men et hjerteslag fra dig
But one heartbeat from you


Kan jeg hente viljen til livet
I can gather the will to live


Så det overgiver sig langsomt til mig
So that life surrenders to me slowly




Writer(s): Boe Larsen, Mads Langer, Morten Woods

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kimabbasi3998

This is a free translation of the song - did spice it up a bit. It will give you a picture of what he is singing. Though my version make the words more beautiful.

A moment passes swiftly today
Volatile memories comes to mind
May prevented thoughts lead it´s own way back
A question leads to time collapse
I dream myself away in thoughtless thoughts

I look at myself with closed eyes
For then to mirror my fear in yours when you look at me
I let go of my anxiety and lies
so i can surrender myself to you.

A symphony sings upon my lips
A deep breath disappears from my chest
May prevented thoughts lead it´s own way back
In an old song i find my comfort
On the edge of this edge light guides my way

I look at myself with closed eyes
For then too mirror my fear in yours when you look at me
I let go of my anxiety and lies
so i can surrender myself to you

I stand on the edge of this edge a heartbeat away
with the will to carry on
While life slowly surrender herself to me



All comments from YouTube:

@missmooofin

I think I've watched this over 30 times already. Gets better each time. His voice is just.. out of this world.

@jonathanalmind3097

I get you ;-)
It's really an AMAZING performance!

@lucianokn74

linda música, linda voz, bela surpresa!!! muita luz para você!

@GenbrugsGuld12341

Dette er en af de sange, der altid kan give mig tårer i øjnene. Ligemeget hvor mange gange man har hørt den. Tak for det Mads!

@majakeiniche8987

Smukt, ikke mindre end smukt, og så var det fantastisk at opleve i live på grøn koncert i søndags :O) meget meget meget stor respekt fra mig til Mads Langer !

@erikandersen6341

Jeg er fra 1968 og mest til Rock. Da jeg hørte denne unge mand spille dette nummer i Tv, rejste hårene i nakken sig og fik helt gåsehud. Måtte på nettet og finde den og skrue helt op. Får en helt klump i halsen. Efter dansk standard lever dette nummer helt op til nogle af de store Queen og Pink Floyd numre. helt fantastisk tekst og stemme. Sort 5 tal herfra. keep up the good Work. Mads

@annemettebak7568

Erik Andersen z

@jacobzwick4587

Enig vis jeg hade hår i nakken var de rest😉

@peteradelheidwetke6463

os dejlige blomsterbørn fra 68

@Hokus66

Overgir mig langsomt er et af numrene på albummet 'Unico', som Sanne udgav tre år efter, at hun var blev ramt af en blodprop i hjernen. Nummeret er skrevet af netop Mads Langer

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