Familie
No. 4 Lyrics


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Onkler og tanter på rekke og rad
Det er her vi kommer fra
Blod hud og hår DNA samme ulla
Hvor ble det av jula tiden vi samlet oss jubla
Gjemte og slo under bordet og skremte vekk alle som kom utenfra
Skrøyt av hvor vi kom fra
Somrer og vintrer og høster og vår
Det var så mange år så mange år

Men tiden går leger visst ingen sår
River opp salter og tråder
I blomsterbedet vi står
Når slo historien sprekker
Når ble det tynnere rekker
Når ble det tydelig for alle at idyllen lekker

Når ble vi noe aent enn familie
Når ble vi noe aent enn familie

Alt for mine mine mine mine
Min min mitt min min tid mitt mitt liv (onkler og tanter på rekke og rad det er her vi kommer fra fra)

Ikke fortell meg om faren min
Jeg kjenner vel faren min
Vet litt om faren din alt om familien
Historien fortiden din du er alt jeg er stolt av
Kommer fra der dere kommer fra
Og alt det jeg kjenner i kroppen min ikke er bra
Det er arven fra dere fra dypt ifra oltidsfra
La oss glemme hvor blodet kommer fra

Når ble vi noe aent enn familie
Når ble vi noe aent enn familie
Når ble vi noe aent enn familie




Når ble vi noe aent enn familie
Når ble vi noe aent enn familie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to No. 4's song "Familie" touch on the theme of family identity and the changes that can occur within familial relationships over time. The song reflects on the nostalgic memories of the past, where extended family members, aunts, and uncles gathered together during holidays. There was a sense of unity and celebration, with playful pranks and laughter filling the air. The lyrics reminisce about the summers, winters, autumns, and springs spent together, representing the passing of years.


However, as time moves forward, the lyrics suggest that wounds are not necessarily healed, and the thread that holds the family together begins to unravel. The idyllic image of the family starts to fade, and the cracks in the façade become apparent to everyone. The lyrics question when the family became something different than what it once was, when the unity and connection started to dissipate. The phrase "Når ble vi noe aent enn familie" (When did we become something different than family) repeats throughout the song, emphasizing this loss of familial bonds.


The second half of the song delves into the idea of personal identity and the weight of family heritage. It discourages telling stories about one's father as the singer believes they already know everything about their own father and the family's history. The lyrics suggest that the legacy of the family, both the positive and negative aspects, is ingrained in the singer's body. However, there is also an urge to let go of the past and not be defined solely by where one comes from. The line "La oss glemme hvor blodet kommer fra" (Let us forget where the blood comes from) suggests a desire to move beyond the confines of family ties and forge one's own path.


Overall, the lyrics convey a bittersweet reflection on the changing dynamics within a family and the complicated relationship between personal and familial identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Onkler og tanter på rekke og rad
Uncles and aunts in a row, emphasizing the family lineage


Det er her vi kommer fra
This is where we originate from, emphasizing the family's roots


Blod hud og hår DNA samme ulla
Blood, skin, and hair, our DNA is of the same kind, highlighting genetic similarities


Hvor ble det av jula tiden vi samlet oss jubla
What happened to the joyous times of Christmas when we gathered together


Gjemte og slo under bordet og skremte vekk alle som kom utenfra
Hiding and playing pranks under the table, scaring away outsiders


Skrøyt av hvor vi kom fra
Boasting about our origins, proud of our family background


Somrer og vintrer og høster og vår
Summers, winters, autumns, and springs, representing the passing of time


Det var så mange år så mange år
There were so many years, emphasizing the longevity of the family


Men tiden går leger visst ingen sår
But time heals no wounds, suggesting unresolved issues within the family


River opp salter og tråder
Tears apart the memories and ties


I blomsterbedet vi står
In the flowerbed we stand, symbolizing the fragility of the family bond


Når slo historien sprekker
When did the story start to crack, indicating the unraveling of the family's past


Når ble det tynnere rekker
When did it become thinner in numbers, suggesting a decline in family unity


Når ble det tydelig for alle at idyllen lekker
When did it become clear to everyone that the idyll is leaking, revealing hidden problems


Når ble vi noe aent enn familie
When did we become something other than a family, questioning the strength of their connection


Alt for mine mine mine mine
Everything for mine, emphasizing possessiveness within the family


Min min mitt min min tid mitt mitt liv (onkler og tanter på rekke og rad det er her vi kommer fra fra)
My, my, mine, my, my time, my, my life (uncles and aunts in a row, this is where we come from)


Ikke fortell meg om faren min
Don't tell me about my father, expressing a personal connection and knowledge


Jeg kjenner vel faren min
I know my father well, claiming familiarity with their own family


Vet litt om faren din alt om familien
Know a little about your father, everything about the family, implying knowledge about others' family history


Historien fortiden din du er alt jeg er stolt av
Your history, your past, is everything I am proud of, celebrating the family heritage


Kommer fra der dere kommer fra
I come from where you come from, showing a shared origin


Og alt det jeg kjenner i kroppen min ikke er bra
And everything I feel in my body is not good, suggesting negative impacts of their family history


Det er arven fra dere fra dypt ifra oltidsfra
It's the legacy from you, from deep within, from ancient times, emphasizing ancestral influence


La oss glemme hvor blodet kommer fra
Let's forget where the blood comes from, implying a desire to move beyond family ties




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