1984 - La Musikken Leve - (5th place) - written with Eva Jansen
1984 - Dine Øyne - (8th place) - written with Eva Jansen and performed by Ina Tangerud
1989 - Vinger Over Europa - (4th place) - written with Arve Sigvaldsen and performed by Rune Rudberg
1990 - Ciao Amore - (6th place) - written solo and performed by Bente Lind
1990 - Varme Overalt - (6th place) - written with Rune Rudberg and performed by Rune solo
He also performed the song "We Are All The Winners" in the Swedish Melodifestivalen of 1993.
Take My Hand
Nick Borgen Lyrics
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There stands a man I don't understand
So complicated always so frustrated
So far away from this fairyland,
Not dressed in colors, always wearing black
Always in a hurry, never slowing down
So wild and careless
So far away from this fairyland
Take my hand and lead me
To the land of real believers
Give my soul a place
To lend a helping hand
Drive me to the fairness
Then you'll make me breathless
untie my bonded hands
Help me understand
I see your bright eyes
So honest and so lucky
Come hold me tight
Help me find your way
I´m so confused
Stares into my black wall
I need your strong hands
I never will betray
Take my hand and lead me
I write this letter as my best edition
To see if The Lord will read my anxious words
I sing my song
And gives it as a prayer
and search for peace
among the seeking herds
The lyrics to Nick Borgen's song, "Take My Hand," speak to the struggles of feeling lost and alone in a cruel and complicated world. The singer of the song is afraid of what he sees in the mirror and does not understand the man he has become. He is frustrated and feels far away from the happy, carefree world that he longs for.
The lyrics reveal the inner turmoil of the singer, who is always in a hurry and persistently wears black, but is wild and reckless. He is seeking someone to show him the way to a better life, to a land of "real believers." He pleads with this person to take his hand and help him find his way out of the darkness and into a world of fairness, where he can breathe freely and understand the complexities of his own existence.
The singer sees the world through the eyes of the person he is speaking to, noting that they are honest and lucky, and he wants them to hold him tight and help him find his way through the black wall that is holding him captive. The song closes with a call for peace and understanding, with the singer writing a letter as his "best edition" and singing his song as a prayer for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I am frightened, looking in the mirror
At times, I'm scared to look at myself in the mirror
There stands a man I don't understand
I see a stranger standing in front of me
So complicated always so frustrated
I am a complex person, often feeling disheartened
So far away from this fairyland
I feel distant from the idyllic world
Not dressed in colors, always wearing black
My attire is monochromatic and dull
Always in a hurry, never slowing down
I'm constantly on-the-go and don't take breaks
So wild and careless always with awareness
I have a free-spirited nature with a keen sense of my surroundings
Take my hand and lead me
Help me navigate through life
To the land of real believers
Guide me towards a community with unwavering faith
Give my soul a place
Provide my inner self with a sanctuary
To lend a helping hand
Assist me in helping others
Drive me to the fairness
Help me achieve equality
Then you'll make me breathless
Your actions will render me awestruck
Untie my bonded hands
Free me from my restrictions
Help me understand
Assist me in comprehending my place in the world
I see your bright eyes
I notice your vibrant and sincere gaze
So honest and so lucky
You possess an admirable forthrightness and good fortune
Come hold me tight
Embrace me warmly
Help me find your way
Show me your path in life
I'm so confused stares into my black wall
I'm disoriented and hopeless, like I'm looking at a blank surface
I need your strong hands
I require your resoluteness
I never will betray
I promise I won't deceive you
I write this letter as my best edition
This is my best attempt to express myself
To see if The Lord will read my anxious words
To learn if God notices my worrisome thoughts
I sing my song
I present my song to you
And gives it as a prayer
I offer it as a form of devotion
And search for peace
I look for tranquility
Among the seeking herds
In the midst of those pursuing the same goal
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nick Borgen
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