Martin Tungevaag (born July 9, 1993) is a Norwegian DJ who has achieved suc… Read Full Bio ↴Martin Tungevaag (born July 9, 1993) is a Norwegian DJ who has achieved success in the European music market with "Samsara 2015" on Sony Music and "Wicked Wonderland" on the German EDM label Kontor Records. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award and has also built a strong fanbase within the party scene across Europe.

State of Emergency 2013
Martin Tungevaag Lyrics

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Dont stop, thats a crime
We have to give it time
We gonna take it so high
Black night, city lights
The girls are going wild
Now they has touch the sky
Is the state of emergency
Baby dance to the sound

I will keep, i will destiny
Tonight we are leaving the ground
We gonna leave the ground
Is the state of emergency
Baby dance to the sound
I will keep, i will destiny
Tonight we are leaving the ground
Dont stop, thats a crime
We have to give it time
We gonna take it so high
Black nights, city lights
The girls are going wild
Now they has touch the sky
Is the state of emergency
Baby dance to the sound
I will keep, i will destiny
Tonight we are leaving the ground
We gonna leave the ground
Is the state of emergency
Baby dance to the sound

I will keep, i will destiny
Tonight we are living the ground

Overall Meaning

In Martin Tungevaag's song, "State of Emergency 2013," he encourages his listeners to keep going and not stop because it would be a crime to do so. He believes that success takes time, and they need to give it that time. Tungevaag then goes on to say that they will take it so high, and the girls are already going wild, having touched the sky thanks to their hard work. He describes the situation as a "state of emergency" because everyone has to dance to the sound and join in, and their destiny lies in their hands. He then repeats that they will leave the ground and rise to great heights.

The lyrics are meant to encourage people to keep working towards their goals and dreams because no matter how hard they may seem to achieve, they're attainable with time and hard work. Tungevaag believes that people need to embrace the chaos and enjoy the journey with their loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Dont stop, thats a crime
Continuing is imperative and stopping is not an option.

We have to give it time
Patience is necessary in order to succeed.

We gonna take it so high
We will achieve an exceptional level of success.

Black night, city lights
The surroundings are dark but illuminated by city lights.

The girls are going wild
The ladies are having a blast and being spontaneous.

Now they has touch the sky
They have reached a high level of excitement and ecstasy.

Is the state of emergency
The situation is urgent and requires immediate action.

Baby dance to the sound
Dance to the rhythm of the music, my love.

I will keep, i will destiny
I will persevere and determine my own fate.

Tonight we are leaving the ground
Tonight, we will experience an exhilarating and unforgettable time.

We gonna leave the ground
We will reach such an incredible level that we will feel like we are flying.