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)
Song For Cornelis
Sivert Høyem Lyrics
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The singer, the song
Sing almighty how long
Throwin' shapes in the sun
What strange men we become
Sing almighty how long
And it's not gonna stop sometime soon
But back at the hotel
You're not feeling too well
Sing almighty how long
Who can tell?
Really, what's it to you
If it's false or if it's true
Sing almighty how
What good does it do?
When your singing is through
And they ask on to you
Sing almighty how
Really, how do you do?
Then you shake at the tip of a pen
And you're not going through this again
Does it keep you alert?
Do you know where it hurts?
Sing almighty how long
What's the worth?
But you'll risk it again for a song
It sounds right, it cannot be wrong
Your blood and your senses are strong
And you gotta keep movin' along
Yeah, you're riskin' it again
But you're not doing it for them
No, you're almighty how long
Your own man
Sing it almighty how long
Your own song
In "Song for Cornelis," Sivert Høyem sings about the life of a musician who is constantly caught between the thrill of performing and the toll it takes on him. The first verse describes the energy and excitement of being on stage, singing and entertaining an audience. The second verse illustrates the aftermath of the performance, when the musician is alone and struggling with the aftermath of the experience -- the strain on his voice, the exhaustion from traveling, and the eventual burnout that comes with a constant cycle of creating and performing.
The third verse poses the question of whether the act of performing holds any intrinsic value beyond the joy it brings to the performer, and whether it is worth the physical and emotional toll it exacts. The repeated refrain of "sing almighty how long" expresses the constant, nagging uncertainty that comes with the creative life, and the difficulty of reconciling the intense highs and lows of the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah the drink and the fun
The pleasure of alcohol and festivities
The singer, the song
The role of the singer and the importance of the song
Sing almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its endurance
Throwin' shapes in the sun
Dancing freely under the sun
What strange men we become
The changes and transformations that come with indulging in pleasures
Sing almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its endurance
Then you waste in the pale afternoon
Feeling the effects of the indulgence in the sober light of day
And it's not gonna stop sometime soon
The cycle of pleasure and pain will continue
But back at the hotel
Reflecting on the consequences of actions
You're not feeling too well
Feeling the physical effects of indulgence
Sing almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its endurance
Who can tell?
Uncertain about the future and its outcomes
Really, what's it to you
Questioning others' opinions and critiques
If it's false or if it's true
What matters is the personal truth in the music
Sing almighty how
Expressing the love for music and its power
What good does it do?
Questioning the practical benefits of music
When your singing is through
Reflecting on the end of the singing career
And they ask on to you
People asking for explanations and insights
Sing almighty how
Expressing the love for music and its power
Really, how do you do?
Curiosity about the singer's wellbeing and state of mind
Then you shake at the tip of a pen
Struggling with writer's block and creative challenges
And you're not going through this again
Feeling uncertain about the future and repeating the same mistakes
Does it keep you alert?
Questioning the purpose and effects of art on the artist
Do you know where it hurts?
Reflecting on the emotional toll of creating art
Sing almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its endurance
What's the worth?
Questioning the value and significance of art
But you'll risk it again for a song
Despite the struggles and uncertainties, the love for music persists
It sounds right, it cannot be wrong
Trusting the intuition and feeling in the creative process
Your blood and your senses are strong
The intense passion and drive behind creating music
And you gotta keep movin' along
Persisting and overcoming challenges in pursuit of the love for music
Yeah, you're riskin' it again
Taking the chance in the creative process once again
But you're not doing it for them
Creating music for oneself and not for others' approval or recognition
No, you're almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its power and endurance
Your own man
Being an independent and unique creator
Sing it almighty how long
Expressing the love for music and its power and endurance
Your own song
Creating an individual and personal piece of art
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mannthing
love Siverts voice, thanks for posting
Roy Harald Pettersen
sivert has a big big voice, he is realy good
snorresvei18b
Møkka bra sang, glede mæ så inni helvete te konserten på samfunnet 21. november....ROCK ON!
FanOfSatyricon
A tribute to both Cornelis and now also Robert. An artists sad endin, givin it all for the crowd. (=oI8--
TheoTo 8
Looooooooooove this song!!!!!!!!!!!!
MissCanWeStartAgain
I like this one. Thanks
Mary Vsl
Αγαπημένος Sivertt<3
Anton Valentinovich
Круто.
qwrtyz
@Woutico Dutch? He moved to Sweden at the age of 12 and mainly sung in Swedish. He's more of a Swedish artist than Dutch in my opinion.
flavio marangon
i listen the sea and the boats and un po di beatles great atmophere