The Oslo Gospel Choir was founded in 1988 and has enjoyed success ever sinc… Read Full Bio ↴The Oslo Gospel Choir was founded in 1988 and has enjoyed success ever since. Four of our albums won a gold disc and one of the albums a double platina disc. All together the choir have sold more than 1.000.000 units. What binds us together is our desire to preach the Gospel through music.

The Oslo Gospel Choir is conducted by Tore Aas, who compose most of the songs. The group's repertoire also includes traditional American gospel songs.

The people singing in the choir comes from various churches in Oslo. Apart from giving performances in Norway we are making a name for ourselves internationally. We have made a fair number of television appearances. The choir's goal is always the same: to preach the Gospel through music. Our style of music could be compared to black American gospel music. According to Tore Aas the music genre "will never be out of fashion. With its impulsive, dynamic and lively style we can easily compare it to classical music's timelessness. This style of music appeals to many people all over the world".

Born Again
Oslo Gospel Choir Lyrics

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I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit.
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit
I'm forgiven,
I'm living by His power.
Jesus took my burden away
I've been born again

I've been born by the spirit.
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit
I'm forgiven,
I'm living by His power.
Jesus took my burden away
You may wonder what's going on, but I've been
Born by the spirit
You may think I'm a funny one, but I've been
Born by the spirit
After so many years in pain
I'm able to smile again
Jesus took my burden away
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit.
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit
I'm forgiven,
I'm living by His power
Jesus took my burden away
You may think I'm a simple mind, but I've been
Born by the spirit
You may say that I'm oh so blind, but I've been
Born by the spirit
Like a fish in the open sea
I don't have any chains on me Jesus took my burden away.
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit.
I've been born again
I've been born by the spirit
I'm forgiven,
I'm living by His power
Jesus took my burden away
I've been born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
Born born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
I've been born again
Born again
Born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
I've been by the spirit
Born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
I've been born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
I've been born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
I've been born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
I've been born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
Born by the spirit
But Jesus took my burden
Jesus took my burden away
Jesus took my burden away
Jesus took my burden away
Jesus took my burden away

Jesus took my burden away
Jesus took my burden away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Born Again" by Oslo Gospel Choir talks about the transformation of an individual's life after they have experienced a spiritual rebirth. The first two lines of the song, "I've been born again, I've been born by the Spirit," suggest that the individual has undergone a spiritual experience where their old self has been renewed, and they have become a new person through the power of the Holy Spirit. The lyrics further state that the person's sins have been forgiven, and they now live by the power of Jesus Christ. Jesus has taken the person's burden away, and they are now free to live without any chains holding them back.

The song reflects the joy and freedom that come with being a new person in Christ. The lyrics emphasize the transformation that comes with being born again, and the relief that comes with being forgiven of one's sins. Moreover, the song is also about rejecting any negative opinions that others may have about their transformation. It doesn't matter if they are perceived as 'funny' or 'blind' by those around them. To the person singing, they are now free and happy, and Jesus has taken their burden away.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been born again
I have experienced a spiritual rebirth

I've been born by the spirit.
My rebirth was due to the influence and power of the Holy Spirit

I'm forgiven,
I have been pardoned for my sins

I'm living by His power.
I am empowered by God to lead a righteous life

Jesus took my burden away
Christ has relieved me of my troubles

You may wonder what's going on, but I've been
Although others may be confused, I have undergone a transformation

You may think I'm a funny one, but I've been
Others may view me as strange or peculiar, but I have experienced a profound change

After so many years in pain
I have struggled for a significant amount of time

I'm able to smile again
I have found joy and relief from my struggles

You may think I'm a simple mind, but I've been
Others may underestimate my intelligence or depth, but I have been spiritually transformed

You may say that I'm oh so blind, but I've been
Others may criticize or judge me, but I have undergone a powerful transition