Side Brok were pioneers in terms of normalizing norwegian language in rap after many years where english was the norm and norwegian was considered ill-fitting for anything other than novelty-rap. They helped achieve this alongside contemporaries such as Tungtvann and Dirty Oppland by embracing regional quirks in terms of culture and dialect -- thus shifting the focus of their craft from the US to the norwegian countryside. Side Brok originate from the same village as the inventor of nynorsk, Ivar Aasen. Nynorsk is one of the two branches of written norwegian language, deviced as an antidote to the erosion of the original norwegian during the period when Norway was under danish rule. The parallel with Side Brok's influence on the norwegian hip hop scene is hard to come around.
The band was awarded "Årets Urørt" (Music award given to Norway's best up-and-coming artists) in 2004 and have released three full length albums. The band name, Side Brok, is norwegian dialect for "sagging pants". The members of Side Brok are Sjef R and his alter ego Thorstein Hyl III, Skatebård, Sirkelsag, Tore B, Odd G and Tunk.
Web-page: www.sidebrok.no
Arbadak Arba
Side Brok Lyrics
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ej kшyre ront i vik og kasta med granata /
frе baksete i en ford granada /
det e [eksplosjon] og [stшnn] som porno for pyromana /
det e'kje nеke kшdd ej bada i vulkana /
pissa eld... drite lava /
ej kan alt om dei indre organa /
nyre, lever, milt og pros-ta-ta /
meir peiling pе bokstava enn typografa /
ej flyte fort som katamarana /
frе hovdebygda te copacabana /
du veit ej e best - uansett skala /
nеr ej vandra gjшnе rom og tid i sandala /
det betyr nix og nada, men det e longt frе svada /
det e en konstant konsonant krig med mej pе vokala
refr.: arbadak arba
ej antasta teknokrata, sjenera byrеkrata /
thorstein hyl, en persona non grata /
sе henge ut med partisana /
kеte kvinne og sjitne sjarletana /
me lika е sjenkje oss og henge utfшr altana /
sneversynte folk med stort panorama /
teke ting sе dei kjшme... maсana /
mens ej ste pе scenе og spytta som en lama /
elle berre rava, ste og kava /
du glana pе en jazzist sе e jaga /
og klamra sej fast i en bukett med tulipana /
aleine i et hjшrne og venta pе nirvana /
folk ropa mama, men burde skrige rama /
(rama!) … sе fucking spшr nеr ej svara /
det betyr nix og nada, men det e longt frе svada /
det e en konstant konsonant krig med mej pе vokala
refr.
abra kadabra, sahara /
ej gjenge ront i sande og leita ette sama /
gjenge nord pе og henge ut pе basara /
handla banana, alcantara / sarkofaga...
The opening lines of the song "Abra kadabra, fata morgana/ej kшyre ront i vik og kasta med granata" set a chaotic and explosive tone for the rest of the song. The singer is driving around in a Ford Granada, throwing grenades and causing explosions. The sound of the explosion is like "porno for pyromana", indicating a fascination with destruction. The singer also claims to be well-versed in the human anatomy, particularly the internal organs of the body. He refers to himself and his partner in crime as "ordakrobata" (word acrobats), indicating a mastery over language and communication.
The chorus, "arbadak arba", seems to be a nonsensical phrase and does not offer much insight into the meaning of the song. The rest of the lyrics are filled with references to political and social issues, including bureaucracy, political corruption, and narrow-mindedness. The singer seems to be critical of these issues and refers to himself as a persona non grata (an unwanted person) in this society. The song ends with him walking around in the desert, searching for something elusive.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the chaotic nature of the world, the destructive tendencies of humanity, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose amidst it all.
Line by Line Meaning
abra kadabra, fata morgana
I am fascinated by illusions and fantasies
ej kшyre ront i vik og kasta med granata
I drive around and throw grenades in the bay
frе baksete i en ford granada
I am in the backseat of a Ford Granada
det e [eksplosjon] og [stшnn] som porno for pyromana
Explosions and moans are like porn for pyromaniacs
det e'kje nеke kшdd ej bada i vulkana
I'm not kidding, I bathe in volcanoes
pissa eld... drite lava
I pee fire and poop lava
ej kan alt om dei indre organa
I know everything about internal organs
nyre, lever, milt og pros-ta-ta
Kidneys, liver, spleen, and prostate
side brok, me e ordakrobata
I am a master of words in Side Brok
meir peiling pе bokstava enn typografa
I know more about letters than typographers
ej flyte fort som katamarana
I flow fast like a catamaran
frе hovdebygda te copacabana
From my hometown to Copacabana
du veit ej e best - uansett skala
You know I'm the best, regardless of scale
nеr ej vandra gjшnе rom og tid i sandala
When I wander through space and time in sandals
det betyr nix og nada, men det e longt frе svada
It means nothing, but it's far from nonsense
det e en konstant konsonant krig med mej pе vokala
There's a constant consonant battle with me on vocals
refr.: arbadak arba
Chorus: Arbadak Arba
ej antasta teknokrata, sjenera byrеkrata
I don't mess with technocrats, I embarrass bureaucrats
thorstein hyl, en persona non grata
Thorstein yelled, he's a persona non grata
sе henge ut med partisana
Then hang out with partisans
kеte kvinne og sjitne sjarletana
Lusty women and dirty charlatans
me lika е sjenkje oss og henge utfшr altana
We like to drink and hang out on the balcony
sneversynte folk med stort panorama
Narrow-minded people with a big view
teke ting sе dei kjшme... maсana
Do things as they come... tomorrow
mens ej ste pе scenе og spytta som en lama
While I'm on stage spitting like a lama
elle berre rava, ste og kava
Or just rave, stand and drink coffee
du glana pе en jazzist sе e jaga
You look at a jazz musician who's being chased
og klamra sej fast i en bukett med tulipana
And cling onto a bouquet of tulips
aleine i et hjшrne og venta pе nirvana
Alone in a corner waiting for nirvana
folk ropa mama, men burde skrige rama
People call for mama, but should shout for Rama
(rama!) … sе fucking spшr nеr ej svara
(Rama!) ... so ask when I answer
det betyr nix og nada, men det e longt frе svada
It means nothing, but it's far from nonsense
det e en konstant konsonant krig med mej pе vokala
There's a constant consonant battle with me on vocals
refr.
Chorus
abra kadabra, sahara
I'm walking around in the desert looking for something
ej gjenge ront i sande og leita ette sama
I'm walking around in the sand looking for the same thing
gjenge nord pе og henge ut pе basara
Go up north and hang out in the bazaar
handla banana, alcantara / sarkofaga...
Buy bananas, alcantara / sarcophagus...
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OskarBeezy
Hvorfor denne ikke har mer tittinger er for meg ett stort spørsmål. Klassiker!
@sjefr
Det er nok fordi den nettopp er lagt ut igjen. Den ligg òg ein annan plass med over 130.000 visningar. (Men kvaliteten var så dårleg, derfor la eg den ut på nytt.)
@karefpv2163
En av de beste. Masse råning og litt børning med denne i oppveksten.
@user-qp1jf8tc1w
🎶 🎸
@basementgang6911
fantastisk track
@teoot4292
Best Norvegan me me
@ingerjohansen4204
Blei no rådebygd :D
@carolinejohannessen9563
Woooo!!!
@jhsevs
nyyydelig
@nikkoazz
Ja, fikk vel en metoo-dom han fyren her og tenker jeg.