Born Hilde Skaar aka SKAAR from the small west coast island Stord in Norway… Read Full Bio ↴Born Hilde Skaar aka SKAAR from the small west coast island Stord in Norway. Surrounded by fjords, forests, and mountains, she began writing music and playing guitar at a very young age. On this little island, she grew up experiencing total freedom and the feeling of belonging somewhere. Very attached to the astonishing and sometimes brutal nature around her, she has realized that the nature inside and the one surrounding her can be similar sometimes. Just like you can experience all four seasons in one day if you travel to the west coast of Norway, she can relate to feeling exuberantly lively and cheerful one minute and almost explosively emotional the next. In these oscillations, friction arises and often results in a flood of inspiration and creativity, which sources her urge to write music.

Five Times
Skaar Lyrics

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She gave you everything that you wanted
I guess you only wanted her broken
Couldn't give a damn 'bout her feelings
Yeah, you like a wound when it's bleeding

Know the world is fucked up, telling you that Eve got tempted
And men will defend it
When you're the one who's

Falling for temptation like a child that got no patience
No more forgetting

'Cause you know what you did
Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
And you'll never do better
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
'Cause you know what you did
Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
And you'll never do better
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
'Cause you know what you did

Tell me what you lost, she's a goddess
Woman of a kind, let's be honest
You're too lucky that you met her to start with
Every bone in her body is goodhearted

'Cause you know what you did
Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
And you'll never do better
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
'Cause you know what you did
Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
And you'll never do better
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
'Cause you know what you did

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause you know what you did
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause you know what you did

Know the world is fucked up telling you that Eve got tempted
And men will defend it
When you're the one who's
Falling for temptation like a child that got no patience
No more forgetting
'Cause you know what you did

Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
And you'll never do better (you'll never do better)
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic (you'll never do better)
'Cause you know what you did
Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times (ha)
And you'll never do better
Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
'Cause you know what you did

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (hey)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (ha)
'Cause you know what you did (ha)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (ha)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (ha)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause you know what you did

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Skaar's song "Five Times" are about a man who took his partner for granted and repeatedly cheated on her despite her giving him everything he wanted. The chorus emphasizes that he knows what he did and that he will never do better. The bridge connects this situation to the story of Adam and Eve, suggesting that men will defend their actions just like they defend the story of Adam and Eve. The song is a powerful critique of infidelity and emphasizes the pain that betrayal causes.

The line "Couldn't give a damn 'bout her feelings" is particularly striking as it emphasizes the singer's lack of empathy for their partner. The repetition of "Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times" in the chorus drives home the idea of repeated and deliberate betrayal. The use of the word "pathetic" in the chorus underscores the singer's contempt for the actions of the cheating partner. Ultimately, the song's lyrics are about taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences of infidelity.

Line by Line Meaning

She gave you everything that you wanted
She fulfilled your every wish and desire

I guess you only wanted her broken
You only wanted her when she was vulnerable and hurting

Couldn't give a damn 'bout her feelings
You didn't care about how she felt or what she was going through

Yeah, you like a wound when it's bleeding
You enjoy inflicting pain and causing harm, like a wound that's still open and bleeding

Know the world is fucked up, telling you that Eve got tempted
The world is messed up when it blames women for the sins of men, like how Eve was blamed for Adam's temptation

And men will defend it
Men will justify their wrongdoing and blame others for their faults

When you're the one who's Falling for temptation like a child that got no patience
You are the one who is giving into temptation without any self-control, like a child who cannot wait for what they want

No more forgetting
You need to remember your actions and take responsibility for them, without forgetting how you hurt someone else

'Cause you know what you did
You are fully aware of your actions and the consequences they had on others

Not one, not two, not three, not four but five times
You hurt her multiple times, not just once or twice, but five times

And you'll never do better
You will never improve or change your behavior to treat someone right

Yeah, it's kinda pathetic
Your actions and behavior are sad and pitiful, and show a lack of respect for others

Tell me what you lost, she's a goddess
You lost someone who was amazing and perfect, like a goddess

Woman of a kind, let's be honest
She was truly one-of-a-kind, and you cannot deny that

You're too lucky that you met her to start with
You were fortunate to have met someone so special from the beginning

Every bone in her body is goodhearted
She was a kind and loving person, who deserved better than what you gave her

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Musical interlude

Writer(s): Hilde Skaar, Fanny Catharina Hultman, Madelene Anna Eliasson

Contributed by Aubrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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