Sangen Om Langfart
Sebastian Lyrics


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Der er så mange havne
Ude bag din horisont.
Lokker eksotiske navne
Sejlere verden rundt.

Hjemme på oceaner
Flygtig i en Sikker Favn
Tøsen har ingen planer
Ej heller noget navn.

Derfor må jeg sejle den lange våde vej
Derfor går min tanke altid kun til dig - og dig.

Vist er det dig jeg elsker
Vist er du ungernes far
Spørgsmål i deres øjne
Får ikke mange svar.

Nogle er rejst for livet
Andre går i frø
Venter du jeg skal forblive
Her som en øde ø

Derfor må jeg sejle den lange våde vej
Derfor går min tanke altid kun til dig - og dig.

Der er så mange havne
Ude bag din horisont.




Lokker eksotiske navne
Sejlere verden rundt.

Overall Meaning

The song "Sangen Om Langfart" by Sebastian is a powerful piece about the call of the sea and the longing for home. The opening lines speak of the many harbors beyond the horizon, where exotic names lure sailors from around the world. The singer describes the ocean as his home but acknowledges its fleeting nature and lack of security. He speaks of a woman, unnamed, who has no plans or name of her own. Despite this, the singer's thoughts are always consumed by her.


The chorus emphasizes the strong pull of the woman and the need to set sail on the long, wet journey to her. The lyrics reveal that the singer's love for her is strong and certain, despite the unanswered questions in the eyes of his children. The second verse portrays the dilemma faced by the singer, as some have left for life while others are stagnating. He wonders if the woman whom he loves waits for him like an abandoned island.


The song is melancholic yet inspiring and captures the essence of the human desire for adventure, love, and home. It highlights the struggles and conflicts faced by sailors and their loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Der er så mange havne
There are many ports


Ude bag din horisont.
Beyond your horizon.


Lokker eksotiske navne
Attracting exotic names.


Sejlere verden rundt.
Sailors from around the world.


Hjemme på oceaner
At home on the oceans,


Flygtig i en Sikker Favn
Fleeting in a Safe Harbor,


Tøsen har ingen planer
The girl has no plans,


Ej heller noget navn.
Nor any name.


Derfor må jeg sejle den lange våde vej
Therefore, I must sail the long wet way,


Derfor går min tanke altid kun til dig - og dig.
Therefore my thoughts always go to you - and you.


Vist er det dig jeg elsker
Indeed, it is you that I love,


Vist er du ungernes far
Indeed, you are the father of the children,


Spørgsmål i deres øjne
Questions in their eyes,


Får ikke mange svar.
Don't get many answers.


Nogle er rejst for livet
Some have left for life,


Andre går i frø
Others go to seed,


Venter du jeg skal forblive
Are you waiting for me to stay,


Her som en øde ø
Here like a deserted island.




Writer(s): knud torben christensen

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