När Jag Blundar
Pernilla Lyrics
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Vänder sig om, samma skjorta i blå
Doften jag känner vore inget utan dig
Som en sjö utan vatten, som en lykta utan ljus
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n man ser då man blundar, som en ängel framför
Nå’n som hjälper en och flyga då man glömt hur man gör
Kär utan känslor eller skratta utan ljud
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n som glömt alla bekymmer, en kvinna med mod
Nå’n som fattar vad man känner fast man talar utan ord
Sätt dig ner, vi håller din hand
Berätta vem du är, vi finns för varann
Alla minnen vore inget utan dig
Som en sjö utan vatten, som en lykta utan ljus
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n man ser då man blundar, som en ängel framför
Nå’n som hjälper en och flyga då man glömt hur man gör
Kär utan känslor eller skratta utan ljud
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n som glömt alla bekymmer, en kvinna med mod
Nå’n som fattar vad man känner fast man talar utan ord
Som en sjö utan vatten, som en lykta utan ljus
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n man ser då man blundar, som en ängel framför
Nå’n som hjälper en och flyga då man glömt hur man gör
Kär utan känslor eller skratta utan ljud
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
Nå’n som glömt alla bekymmer, en kvinna med mod
Nå’n som fattar vad man känner fast man talar utan ord
The song "När Jag Blundar" or "When I Close My Eyes" by Pernilla is a beautiful love song about the deep emotional connection between two people. The verses describe the physical closeness and the scent of the two lovers, emphasizing the fact that without the other, the scent would be meaningless. The chorus, with its repeating refrain of "Som en sjö utan vatten, som en lykta utan ljus, ett liv utan färger, det är inte du" which translates to "Like a lake without water, like a lantern without light, a life without colors, that's not you" underscores the central message of the song- that the other person is essential to making life worth living.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of finding someone who complements you and helps you be the best version of yourself. The line "Nå’n som glömt alla bekymmer, en kvinna med mod, nå’n som fattar vad man känner fast man talar utan ord" which means "Someone who has forgotten all troubles, a woman with courage, someone who understands what you feel even when you speak without words" speaks to this idea of true understanding and empathy between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Tätt intill, doften av oss två
We are close together, and the scent of our bodies is present.
Vänder sig om, samma skjorta i blå
We turn around, wearing the same blue shirt.
Doften jag känner vore inget utan dig
The scent I perceive would not be the same without you.
Som en sjö utan vatten, som en lykta utan ljus
Like a lake without water, like a lamp without light.
Ett liv utan färger, det är inte du
A life without colors, that's not you.
Nå’n man ser då man blundar, som en ängel framför
Someone you see when you close your eyes, like an angel in front of you.
Nå’n som hjälper en och flyga då man glömt hur man gör
Someone who helps you fly when you have forgotten how.
Kär utan känslor eller skratta utan ljud
Love without emotions or laughter without sound.
Nå’n som glömt alla bekymmer, en kvinna med mod
Someone who has forgotten all their worries, a courageous woman.
Nå’n som fattar vad man känner fast man talar utan ord
Someone who understands what you feel even when you don't speak.
Sätt dig ner, vi håller din hand
Sit down, we hold your hand.
Berätta vem du är, vi finns för varann
Tell us who you are, we are here for each other.
Alla minnen vore inget utan dig
All memories would be nothing without you.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@naughtypython
When I close my eyes
Close together, the scent of the two of us
I turn around, the same shirt in blue
This scent I feel would be nothing without you
As a lake without water, as a lamp without light
A life without colours – that's not you
Someone you see when you close your eyes, like an angel before you
Someone who helps you to fly when you've forgotten how to
In love without emotion or laughing without sound
A life without colours – that's not you
Someone who has forgotten all worries, a woman with courage
Someone who gets what you say even if you speak without words
Have a seat, we'll hold your hand
Tell us who you are, we are here for each other
All memories would be nothing without you
As a lake without water, as a lamp without light
A life without colours – that's not you
Someone you see when you close your eyes, like an angel before you
Someone who helps you to fly when you've forgotten how to
In love without emotion or laughing without sound
A life without colours – that's not you
Someone who has forgotten all worries, a woman with courage
Someone who gets what you say even if you speak without words
@mtkor165
English translation:
”Close to each other, the scent of us two
Turns around, the same shirt but blue
The scent I sense would be nothing without you
Like an ocean without water,
like a lantern without light
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone you see when you close your eyes
like an angel before you
Someone who helps you fly when you've forgot how to do it
Beloved without feelings or laughter without sound
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone who's forgot all worries
a woman with courage
Someone who understands what you feel
even though you speak without words
Sit down, we hold your hand
Tell who you are
We exist for each other
All memories would be nothing without you
Like an ocean without water,
like a lantern without light
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone you see when you close your eyes
like an angel before you
Someone who helps you
fly when you've forgot how to do it
Beloved without feelings or laughter without sound
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone who's forgot all worries
a woman with courage
Someone who understands what you feel
even though you speak without words
Like an ocean without water, like a lantern without light
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone you see when you close your eyes, like an angel before you
Someone who helps you fly when you've forgot how to do it
Beloved without feelings or laughter without sound
A life without colours, that's not you
Someone who's forgot all worries, a woman with courage
Someone who understands what you feel even though you speak without words”
@zombieguyproducion
Fun fact, this is the ONLY song in Swedish in the 21st century.
@DentalFlan
Not even from Sweden 😅
@vkanov
I love this facttt
@isaericson4186
@@DentalFlan some parts of Finland have Swedish as the mother tongue
@connorrrouse
@@DentalFlan There's a region on Finland which is Swedish speaking
@thephantom7841
@@connorrrouse Finland has 2 official languages Swedish and finnish. It is also mandatory subject to study in schools.
@abelmartin2049
One of the most underrated songs ever
@sufflix8840
AbEsc i KNOW ):
@BloodpactORG
Right up there with Norway 1988
@paolocambria1679
the most*