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)
Give It A Whirl
Sivert Høyem Lyrics
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Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x2]
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x6]
The lyrics of Sivert Høyem's song Give It A Whirl are certainly enigmatic and subject to different interpretations, but a possible one is that the song explores the idea of change, rebirth, and transformation in the context of despair and confusion. The first verse talks about the possibility of dying without regrets and the enigmatic "secret fire" that seems to bring new life from old trails of confusion. The persona seems lost and afraid, unsure of what to do or what they are waiting for. They express the willingness to wait for a long time but without a clear sense of purpose.
The second verse seems to address someone else, perhaps a lover or a friend, who is also tired and dishonest. The persona urges them to rewire their tired machine and stop acting as a mediator or a hypocrite. The chorus repeats the idea that waiting is a necessary part of the process, but it will eventually lead to action and change. The phrase "give it a whirl" suggests a willingness to take risks, to try new things, and to embrace uncertainty. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that waiting and action are complementary stages of the same journey.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was to expire on a day like this
If I were to die today
Then pay no heed at all
Don't worry about me
Returned again, my secret fire
My motivation has been reignited
From confusion trails
After a period of uncertainty and confusion
To death's own roll call
Until I myself pass away
And you know that I don't know what to do
I have no clear direction
But I could wait a thousand years or more
I'm willing to wait as long as it takes
Settled in to the point where I...
I'm content, but...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
I don't have a clear goal or purpose for waiting
It's my time to be waiting
I'm in a period of waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
I feel trapped or confined
But when my waiting is done
Eventually I will be free
I'm gonna give it a whirl
I'll take a chance and try something new
Again, try to rewire
Once more, attempt to change
The connections of your tired machine
Fix the worn-out parts of yourself
Well, you know you've been a liar
Admit to yourself that you've been dishonest
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
You have not been entirely truthful in your dealings
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zoe Komninou
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point that I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Σαν να τα γραψε το ιδιο μου το χερι...
Tony Stark
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point where I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x2]
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x6]
GREETINGS FROM GREECE...!!!
Francisco Otón
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point where I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x2]
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x6]
LeNaKi141
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point that I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Και όμως....με ξεσηκώνει πολύ......!!!
Aggeliki Bitsika
Ευλογημένη φωνή μοναδική και η σκηνική του παρουσία Απλά Θεός
Rune Haukås
I just love the sound of your latest songs, and this is no exception! Flat out great :)
Mardo Siliezar
Fantastic piece! Everytime I hear it, it never ceases to make me feel good
Zoe Komninou
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point that I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
Σαν να τα γραψε το ιδιο μου το χερι...
Irene Anastasiou
Αχ τι τραγούδια βγάζει αυτός ο άνθρωπος!!! Αγαπάμε Sivert Hoyem και χαίρομαι να βλέπω σχόλια εδώ μέσα από Έλληνες!
lilian3119
ΕΙΡΗΝΗ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΥ Q
Rodolfo Verdessi
Simplesmente fantástico
Tony Stark
If I was to expire on a day like this
Then pay no heed at all
Returned again, my secret fire
From confusion trails
To death's own roll call
And you know that I don't know what to do
But I could wait a thousand years or more
Settled in to the point where I...
I don't know what the hell I'm waiting for
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x2]
Again, try to rewire
The connections of your tired machine
Well, you know you've been a liar
A good for nothing two-faced go-between
It's my time to be waiting
All locked down, chained in the hole
But when my waiting is done
I'm gonna give it a whirl
[x6]
GREETINGS FROM GREECE...!!!
Jenny
Κάθε φορά που ακούω αυτό το κομμάτι νιώθω ότι η καρδιά μου ματώνει...
miltoss
γιατι ρε ομορφη?