Nils Bech has performed at the 54th Venice Biennale, the New Museum in New York, ICA and Frieze Foundation in London as well as music festivals like Bylarm, Hovefestivalen, Roskildefestivalen and Øyafestivalen.
He is a classically trained singer with focus on the performative aspect and used to be the singer in the Norwegian Grammy- and Alarm Prize-nominated musical group Snuten. He is now working with different genres like modern music; Jan Erik Mikaelsen, electronica; Tore Jazztobak and Even Bekkedal as well as pop/jazz; Bendik Giske.
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Jealousy
Nils Bech Lyrics
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This must be it, there's no return
I see it in your eyes
I see distance in them as our sorrow grows
Knowing I said everything I swore I wouldn't say
But there's someone in your past, who strikes a cord that hurts
If you're done with me I understand, oh jealousy
I have said that I am sorry one too many times before
Jealousy let go of me
You've made it clear, on this you won't back down
I must let go, I must admit what tears me up inside
I keep blaming you and I keep blaming her
It's too painful, it's too shameful, and it's oh so clear
But even now I make up accusations about you
Why can't I open up on this, oh jealousy?
I've managed to be open about my insecurities
Why can't I open up on this, oh jealousy?
Jealousy let go of me
The song "Jealousy" by Nils Bech is an emotional and introspective exploration of a troubled relationship plagued by jealousy. The lyrics suggest that the singer is waking up from fear and wondering if the relationship is ending for good. They see distance in their partner's eyes and feel the weight of sorrow growing between them. The singer admits to saying everything they swore they wouldn't say, suggesting that they have been accusing their partner unjustly due to their own feelings of jealousy.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer is aware of their destructive behavior and is struggling to control their jealousy. They blame both their partner and a person from their past who "strikes a cord that hurts." The singer recognizes that their accusations are unfounded and even admits to making them up. They wonder why they can be open about their insecurities but cannot let go of their jealousy.
Overall, "Jealousy" is a poignant commentary on the destructive power of jealousy in relationships. The song is a reminder that jealousy can cause pain and damage to the trust that is necessary in a healthy relationship. It is only by letting go of jealousy that the singer can hope to heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake from fear, have we said goodbye?
I'm afraid we're breaking up and it's keeping me up at night.
This must be it, there's no return
Our relationship is over and there's no going back.
I see it in your eyes
I can tell from your expression that you're done with me.
I see distance in them as our sorrow grows
Our emotional distance is growing larger as our relationship worsens.
Knowing I said everything I swore I wouldn't say
I regret saying hurtful things to you that I promised I wouldn't.
But there's someone in your past, who strikes a cord that hurts
Your past relationships still affect our relationship and it's painful for me.
If you're done with me I understand, oh jealousy
I realize that our relationship may be over and my jealousy won't change that.
I have said that I am sorry one too many times before
I've apologized too much and it doesn't seem to fix anything.
Jealousy let go of me
I don't want jealousy to control me anymore.
You've made it clear, on this you won't back down
You've made it clear that the relationship is over and you won't change your mind.
I must let go, I must admit what tears me up inside
I need to accept that the relationship is over and let go of what's hurting me.
I keep blaming you and I keep blaming her
I keep finding excuses to blame either you or your past relationships for our problems.
It's too painful, it's too shameful, and it's oh so clear
Our relationship problems are too difficult to deal with and it's becoming more obvious.
But even now I make up accusations about you
I'm still making up reasons to be suspicious of you even though it's not helping our relationship.
Why can't I open up on this, oh jealousy?
I'm having trouble confronting my jealousy and admitting it's causing problems.
I've managed to be open about my insecurities
I've been able to talk about my other insecurities, but jealousy is harder to admit.
Writer(s): Erik Spanne, Julian Skar, Nils Bech, Oyvind Mathisen
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emms Yaki
Fett! Jeg elsker dette.
minas debesosatomicos
masterpiece
Petar King
So much effort and quality, yet so little appreciation in views and likes :/
Rune Øyvind Fløtre
Hvem faen spiller trommer på denne låta? Hen bør få kongens fortjenestemedalje.