Give It A Whirl
Sivert Høyem Lyrics


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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]

Overall Meaning

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




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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......!!!



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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?

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