Internationally he is best known for the song "Stress" that he performed in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1968. He sung in the Kjell Karlsen's Orchestra (1962-70) and was releasing singles during that period. He retired from full time professional singing in 1970 and became an insurance company agent (although he did appear in the Norwegian national finals in 1971 and 1977).
After retiring in the early 2000s Odd Børre teamed up again with Kjell Karlsen and is currently performing.
Stress
Odd Børre Lyrics
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Gå... gå... gå... gå... gå... gå slik at jeg kan
Nå... nå... nå... nå... nå siste bussen hjem
Ha... ha... ha... ha... ha... ha... ha det riktig
Bra... bra... bra... bra... bra... bra, ikke glem å
Ta... ta... ta... ta... ta sovemedisin
Skru på din radio, du har jo sov-i-ro
Ri... ri... ri... ri... ri... ri... ringes ved når
Vi... vi... vi... vi... vi... vi får litt bedre
Tid... tid... tid... tid... tid, siste bussen går
Men én gang, kanskje neste år
Skal vi få tid til alle ting
Én gang, kanskje neste år
Ta alt med ro, bare rusle omkring
Ma... ma... ma... ma... ma... ma... mange flere
Sa... sa... sa... sa... sa... sa... saker jeg sku'
Pra... pra... pra... pra... pra... pratet med deg om
Men... men... men... men... men... men alt de der må
Ven... ven... ven... ven... vente til vi ses i
Gjen... gjen... gjen... gjen... gjen, siste bussen går
Prøv meditasjon, prøv te med sitron
Ta deg en liten drink, ja, du må være flink
Må... må... må... må... må... må skynde meg å
Gå... gå... gå... gå... gå... gå slik at jeg kan
Nå... nå... nå... nå... nå siste bussen hjem
The lyrics to Odd Børre's song "Stress" express the overwhelming feeling of anxiety and urgency to get everything done before it's too late. The repetition of the verbs "må," "gå," and "nå" emphasizes the urgency and pressure to move quickly. The lyrics also suggest various ways to cope with stress and relax, such as taking small doses of medication, listening to the radio for calming music, trying meditation, and drinking tea with lemon or a small drink.
The second verse acknowledges the many things that still need to be done and discussed with someone, but they need to wait until they have more time. The chorus repeats the urgency to catch the last bus home, indicating a time constraint and a need to prioritize tasks. The final verse then suggests more ways to cope with stress, such as being "flink" (Norwegian for "good" or "clever"), implying a need to be efficient and productive in managing stress.
Overall, "Stress" is a relatable song that captures the feeling of needing to get everything done but not having enough time. It suggests various coping mechanisms to manage stress but also acknowledges the reality that some things will have to wait until later.
Line by Line Meaning
Må... må... må... må... må... må skynde meg å
I must hurry up
Gå... gå... gå... gå... gå... gå slik at jeg kan
Walk faster to catch the bus
Nå... nå... nå... nå... nå siste bussen hjem
I need to make it to the last bus home
Ha... ha... ha... ha... ha... ha... ha det riktig
Stay happy and positive
Bra... bra... bra... bra... bra... bra, ikke glem å
Keep doing things that are good for you
Ta... ta... ta... ta... ta sovemedisin
Take a small amount of sleep aid
Små doser er bra, må slappe litt av
Taking small doses of medication can help you relax
Skru på din radio, du har jo sov-i-ro
Turn on your radio to listen to calming music
Ri... ri... ri... ri... ri... ri... ringes ved når
I will be contacted when
Vi... vi... vi... vi... vi... vi får litt bedre
We will have a better
Tid... tid... tid... tid... tid, siste bussen går
Time to catch the last bus
Men én gang, kanskje neste år
Maybe next year
Skal vi få tid til alle ting
We will have time for everything
Ta alt med ro, bare rusle omkring
Take it easy and walk around calmly
Ma... ma... ma... ma... ma... ma... mange flere
Many other things
Sa... sa... sa... sa... sa... sa... saker jeg sku'
Things I wanted to talk to you about
Pra... pra... pra... pra... pra... pratet med deg om
Things we talked about
Men... men... men... men... men... men alt de der må
All of that must wait
Ven... ven... ven... ven... vente til vi ses i
Wait until we see each other
Gjen... gjen... gjen... gjen... gjen, siste bussen går
Before the last bus leaves
Prøv meditasjon, prøv te med sitron
Try meditation and lemon tea
Ta deg en liten drink, ja, du må være flink
Have a small drink, and keep being disciplined
Må... må... må... må... må... må skynde meg å
I must hurry up
Gå... gå... gå... gå... gå... gå slik at jeg kan
Walk faster to catch the bus
Nå... nå... nå... nå... nå siste bussen hjem
I need to make it to the last bus home
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stefanenglishman954
FUN FACT: "Stress" originally finished second in the 1968 Melodi Grand Prix on 3 March, but was promoted to the Norwegian entry when the winning song "Jeg har aldri vært så glad i noen som deg" was withdrawn from the contest by its composer amid persistent allegations that it plagiarised the 1963 hit "Summer Holiday" by Cliff Richard – who was the United Kingdom's representative in the 1968 contest.
@Knabberfritz
I absolutely love Jeg Har Aldri Vært Så Glad I Noen Som Deg!!!
@stefanenglishman954
@@Knabberfritz I love it too, it's better than "Stress" in my opinion.
@killershark4456
I would like to imagine Cliff reacting negatively to "Jeg har aldri vært så glad i noen som deg" and then trying to get Norway disqualified for plagiarism
@SwedieYT
Didn't Odd Børre also sing "Jeg har aldri vært så glad i noen som deg" but since it was withdrawn he had another song they used instead?
@orangespark2340
Again, i'm glad you guys are paying your respects to contestants who are passing away, but you should upload more of these old performances, including those of people who are still alive. A lot of performances from up until the late 2000s are unavailable in decent quality
@polarispictures5876
I second this - 'and the conductor is' is one of the few channels that actually uploads recordings, especially from the 70s-90s.
@orangespark2340
@@polarispictures5876 there's also Eurovision Gold!
@polarispictures5876
@@orangespark2340 Haven't heard of them before - will check them out!
@alexn1044
What a memorable song! So sad to hear he passed away last Saturday... I've always loved this song