Sivert Høyem (born 22 January 1976 in Sortland, Norway) (sometimes spelled … Read Full Bio ↴Sivert Høyem (born 22 January 1976 in Sortland, Norway) (sometimes spelled Sivert Höyem) is a Norwegian songwriter and vocalist. He is known as the lead singer of Norwegian rock band Madrugada, but is also successful as a solo artist. His voice bears similarity to the voices of Nick Cave and The Doors' Jim Morrison.

As per February 2024, Høyem has released seven solo studio albums and one live album.

Discography

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Opposition (2005),
Exiles (2006, officially credited to Sivert Høyem & The Volunteers)
Moonlanding (2009)
Long Slow Distance (2011)
Endless Love (2014)
Lioness (2016)
Live at Acropolis[/album (live album, 2017)

[album artist=Sivert Høyem]On an Island (2024)

Far From Here
Sivert Høyem Lyrics

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Sivert Høyem
Ladies and gentlemen of the opposition
Far from here
Far From Here
Written by Sivert Høyem
Appears on: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Opposition

(A-verse)

Midnight
Fallin 'neeth the wheel like so many nights before
What a love has left undone it must be now be made up for

Movin' in and out of dreams that I don't care to make sense of
If I did not come for love
What did I come for?
If I did not come for love
What did I come for?

(Chorus)
You've gone so far from here
You've gone so far from here
If you're gone then I really had enough x2

(A-verse)

You don't come 'round here no more
And I'm not sure what I'm here for
If I did not come for love
Then what did I come for?
If I did not come for love
Then what did I come for?

(Chorus)

If I did not come for love, then what did I come for?

(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sivert Høyem's song "Far From Here" touch upon themes of lost love, regret, and uncertainty about one's purpose. The opening verse presents a scene of driving in the middle of the night, with the singer reflecting on past love that went unfinished. The repetition of the phrase "If I did not come for love, what did I come for?" emphasizes the singer's questioning of their motivations and unfulfilled desires.

The chorus brings a sense of frustration and finality, with the repeated declaration that the person the singer loved has gone too far away. The ambiguity of "If you're gone then I really had enough" suggests that the singer might be addressing themselves as much as their lost love, wondering if they can continue to endure the pain of this loss.

Overall, the lyrics to "Far From Here" capture a feeling of being adrift and searching for meaning in the wake of lost love. The repetition of key phrases throughout the song adds to a sense of circularity and uncertainty, as if the singer is stuck in a loop of questioning.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight
It's midnight, and he's driving, which has become a routine for him.

Fallin 'neeth the wheel like so many nights before
He's tired, and it's been a repetitive night for him behind the wheel.

What a love has left undone it must be now be made up for
He's thinking about what's left unfinished in love and wants to rectify it now.

Movin' in and out of dreams that I don't care to make sense of
He's daydreaming, but he doesn't care if it makes sense or not.

If I did not come for love What did I come for?
If he's not here for love, then why is he here?

You've gone so far from here You've gone so far from here If you're gone then I really had enough x2
The person he loved has gone far away, and he's done with the pain it's caused him.

You don't come 'round here no more And I'm not sure what I'm here for
The person he loved doesn't come around anymore, and he's unsure of his own purpose without them.

If I did not come for love Then what did I come for?
He still questions his purpose if not for love.

If I did not come for love, then what did I come for?
His whole dilemma revolves around this question: if not for love, then what?

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