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)
Prisoner Of The Road
Sivert Høyem Lyrics
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There ain't no one ever looking out for me
Just the sun, my own lean shadow
And the wind out among the trees
Home, it's far beyond long lost horizons
Home I'll never see
For I'll be a prisoner of the road
Most humbly on my bending knee
I'm begging you to help me, please
For I'm a prisoner of the road
And I hold no key, I hold no key that will ever set me free
The lyrics of Sivert Høyem's song "Prisoner Of The Road" depict the journey of a loner who travels alone without the guidance or support of anyone. The singer emphasizes the fact that he has no one to watch over him, except for his shadow and the wind amidst the trees. The opening lines, "When I go, I go alone / There ain't no one ever looking out for me" showcase that the singer doesn't have anyone by his side and is essentially on his own.
The lyrics mention "home" a few times, a place that the singer knows he can never return to. He's come to terms with the fact that he's become a prisoner of the road and has no key to unlock himself from this lifestyle. The phrases, "Home, it's far beyond long lost horizons / Home I'll never see" depict how the singer is aware that his wandering lifestyle means he'll never experience the warmth and comfort of a home.
The song ends with an appeal for help. The singer begs for assistance since he's become a prisoner of the road and is seemingly trapped in a solitary lifestyle. The last line, "And I hold no key, I hold no key that will ever set me free" emphasizes that there is no escape for him from this transient existence.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go, I go alone
I travel alone without anyone by my side
There ain't no one ever looking out for me
There is no one to take care of me or look after me
Just the sun, my own lean shadow
The only companions I have are the sun and my own shadow
And the wind out among the trees
The wind blowing through the trees is the only voice I hear
Home, it's far beyond long lost horizons
I have been traveling so long that the idea of home seems distant and unattainable
Home I'll never see
I have accepted that I will never return to my home
For I'll be a prisoner of the road
My life on the road has become a prison from which I cannot escape
And I hold no key that will ever set me free
I have no way to escape the lifestyle I have chosen
Most humbly on my banding knee
In a desperate plea, I kneel before you
I'm begging you to help me, please
Asking for assistance in finding a way out of this endless cycle
For I'm a prisoner of the road
Continuing to emphasize that I am trapped in my lifestyle
And I hold no key, I hold no key that will ever set me free
There seems to be no solution to my problem, no way to escape the prison of the road
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@spyridoula6179
He’s voice is from another planet 💙
@diabolikmitchell2960
...in another universe.
@thomasgundersen6486
Yes. From ur anus
@rich9619
just another country
@portishphonic
I cried when I first saw this, his voice is absolutely incredible. Also, this is one of my favorite songs he ever written.
@user-ho1nn5bl5e
Да, это просто прекрасно! И голос, и исполнение!
@nadiagallardo5773
ME ENCANTA!
no me canso de escuchar esta maravillosa voz :3
@geanezolk8241
É nós...amando essa linda voz...
@jimikav
Τι μαγική φωνή... Respect.
@geanezolk8241
Belíssima voz...adoro...