Oslo forteller
No. 4 Lyrics


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Jeg finner roen der alle andre er
Der det finnes flere mennesker enn det finnes trær
Lyden av trafikk er lyden av musikk jeg hører hjemme her
Her lærte jeg å gå det gjorde pappa og
Her har man vokst opp og bodd i over tusen år
En storby i en skog innerst i en fjord nesten seksti grader nord

Og i natt igjen
Er vi alle under samme sky
Her er vi aldri alene
Vi sovner til lyden av samme by
Hm mh

Sankt Hallvard passer på hele byen nå
Evig og bestandig skal dette stedet stå
Og det skal vokse og bli større
For alle nye små
Fins ingen lignende sted
Her vandrer konger i fred
Her bor det drager og troll og folk og fe
Jeg vet at det er sant for Oslo har fortalt meg det

Og i natt igjen
Er vi alle under samme sky
Her er du aldri alene
Vi sovner til lyden av samme by
Oh oh oh oh

Vi finner roen her her alle andre er
Vi finner roen her alle andre er




Vi finner roen her her alle andre er
Vi finner roen her

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Oslo forteller" by No. 4 paint a vivid picture of the city of Oslo, capturing a sense of belonging and unity within its urban landscape. The opening lines suggest a sense of peace and comfort found in the midst of crowds, contrasting the abundance of people with the scarcity of trees. The sounds of traffic are likened to music, indicating a familiarity and sense of home within the bustling city. The mention of learning to walk in Oslo implies a deep connection to the city, passed down through generations as a place of heritage and history.


The lyrics further emphasize the idea of communal experience and shared existence under the same sky, highlighting a sense of togetherness and community within the city. The reference to Sankt Hallvard as a guardian figure watching over Oslo symbolizes a sense of continuity and permanence, suggesting that the city will endure and grow for future generations. The imagery of kings, dragons, trolls, and other mythical beings living alongside regular people in Oslo evokes a sense of enchantment and magic, portraying the city as a place where legends and reality intertwine.


The repetition of finding peace where everyone else is, reinforces the theme of finding solace and harmony in the collective presence of others. The lyrics evoke a sense of unity and interconnectedness within the city, where individuals can find a sense of belonging and tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life. The chorus's repetition of "We find peace here where everyone else is" drives home the idea that in the midst of a bustling city like Oslo, one can find a sense of calm and acceptance in the shared experiences and rhythms of daily life.


Overall, "Oslo forteller" captures a sense of pride, reverence, and affection for Oslo as a city rich in history, culture, and community. The lyrics convey a deep sense of attachment to the city, portraying it as a place where past and present coexist harmoniously and where individuals can find comfort and belonging within the collective spirit of its inhabitants. Through its poetic imagery and evocative language, the song celebrates Oslo as a unique and vibrant city that holds a special place in the hearts of its residents.


Line by Line Meaning

Jeg finner roen der alle andre er
I find peace where everyone else is


Der det finnes flere mennesker enn det finnes trær
Where there are more people than there are trees


Lyden av trafikk er lyden av musikk jeg hører hjemme her
The sound of traffic is the sound of music I hear at home here


Her lærte jeg å gå det gjorde pappa og
Here I learned to walk, just like father did


Her har man vokst opp og bodd i over tusen år
People have grown up and lived here for over a thousand years


En storby i en skog innerst i en fjord nesten seksti grader nord
A big city in a forest, deep in a fjord almost sixty degrees north


Og i natt igjen
And tonight again


Er vi alle under samme sky
We are all under the same sky


Her er vi aldri alene
Here, we are never alone


Vi sovner til lyden av samme by
We fall asleep to the sound of the same city


Sankt Hallvard passer på hele byen nå
Saint Hallvard watches over the entire city now


Evig og bestandig skal dette stedet stå
Forever and ever this place shall stand


Og det skal vokse og bli større
And it shall grow and become bigger


For alle nye små
For all the new small ones


Fins ingen lignende sted
There is no place like this


Her vandrer konger i fred
Here kings walk in peace


Her bor det drager og troll og folk og fe
Here live dragons, trolls, people, and fairies


Jeg vet at det er sant for Oslo har fortalt meg det
I know it is true because Oslo has told me so


Vi finner roen her her alle andre er
We find peace here where everyone else is




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Comments from YouTube:

Vabali

Such a cool video and song! I want to visit Oslo one day, hopefully soon :)

pikapika

A wonderful song, which brings a lot of memories of the city, and all the travels and times I spent there with (now ex-) boyfriend. Thank you No. 4. <3

Angelica D.

I love this song so much :)
nice video too!

Sol Fuentes

Wos es verdaderamente es una hermosa canción !!!!!! Saludos desee Argentina sigan así! !!

tyadatara

lyric please, i want to sing along to this song! love from Indonesia<3

Snuben

Jeg elsker sangene deres, spesielt lite og stort

Frode Daniel Soeiland

Ingen har før fått meg til å forstå hvordan noen kan elske Oslo.... tror jeg forstår det nå

A

So pretty!

Maya

Jeg vil flytte til Oslo nå

Ксенія Арт

Почему я не слышала это раньше

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