Rosa
Sondre Bratland Lyrics
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Ho upp millom Klunger er runni
Vaar Jesus den dyraste Blomen
Rann upp av ei Ætt under Domen
For sidan me misste den Æra
Guds Bilæt i Hjartat at bera
Laag Verdi i Øyda og Villa
Men Herren ei Rosa let bløma
All Verdi til Sæla og Søma
Og Angen til Himmelen stiger
Vaar Jord til Guds Hage ho viger
So blømer Guds Kyrkja med Æra
Og yndige Frugter kann bera
I Kristo ho andar og liver
Han Væta til Voksteren giver
No skulde vel Verdi med Gleda
Til Frelsaren Lovsongar kveda
Men Mange paa Klungrarne glosa
Og sjaa ei den himmelske Rosa
Du Syndar kvi vil du deg herda
Som Klungren med Broddar deg gjerda
Med storlaatne Tankar i Sinne
Som Tornarne strake og stinne
Stig ned fraa den sjølvgjorde Hægdi
Og graat fyr din Frelsar i Lægdi
So skal du hans Kjærleike kjenna
For Rosor i Dalarne renna
No Jesu du stendig skal vera
Mi Rosa mi Pryda og Æra
Du eine mitt Hjarta skal taka
Di Søta eg evig skal smaka
Mi Rosa meg pryder og fagnar
Mi Rosa meg gleder og gagnar
Dei synduge Lyster ho driver
Og mildt under Krossen meg liver
Lat Verdi meg truga og tvinga
Lat Tornarne riva og stinga
Naar Hjartat umsider vil bresta
Eg Rosa paa Brystet vil festa
The lyrics to Sondre Bratland's song "Den fagraste Rosa" (The Most Beautiful Rose) convey a deep spiritual message with religious undertones. The song speaks of the beautiful rose, which Jesus represents, and how it emerged from an ancestry under God's dominion. The lyrics mention that humanity lost the honor of carrying God's image in their hearts, and instead, value was placed in material possessions, leading to suffering and death.
However, the song emphasizes that God does not allow the rose, symbolizing His Church, to wither. Instead, it blooms with glory, bearing sweet fruit and spreading its fragrance to heaven. The Church, which lives and breathes through Christ, is nurtured by His grace and guidance, allowing it to thrive and become a symbol of honor.
The song also addresses those who harden themselves as thorns, protecting their selfish thoughts and lofty aspirations. It suggests that they should descend from their self-made pedestals and humbly seek salvation, shedding tears for their sins and experiencing the love of Christ. By doing so, they can taste the sweetness of the rose and feel its comforting presence in their hearts.
In the final lines, the lyrics declare that Jesus will forever be the singer's rose, adornment, and honor. The rose embodies the divine love and brings joy, benefit, and spiritual sustenance. Despite worldly pressures and thorny obstacles, the singer affirms their dedication to embracing the rose as a symbol of faith and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Den fagraste Rosa er funni
The most beautiful rose has been found
Ho upp millom Klunger er runni
She grew up among thorns
Vaar Jesus den dyraste Blomen
Jesus, the most precious flower of spring
Rann upp av ei Ætt under Domen
Springing forth from a lineage under the Lord
For sidan me misste den Æra
Since we lost that honor
Guds Bilæt i Hjartat at bera
To bear God's image in our hearts
Laag Verdi i Øyda og Villa
Value lay in vanity and deception
Og Dauden oss herjade illa
And death plagued us greatly
Men Herren ei Rosa let bløma
But the Lord didn't let the rose wither
All Verdi til Sæla og Søma
All value for joy and beauty
Og Angen til Himmelen stiger
And its fragrance rises to heaven
Vaar Jord til Guds Hage ho viger
Our earth surrenders to God's garden
So blømer Guds Kyrkja med Æra
Thus, God's Church blooms with honor
Og yndige Frugter kann bera
And can bear delightful fruits
I Kristo ho andar og liver
In Christ, she breathes and lives
Han Væta til Voksteren giver
He provides water for growth
No skulde vel Verdi med Gleda
Now, value should rejoice with joy
Til Frelsaren Lovsongar kveda
To sing praises to the Savior
Men Mange paa Klungrarne glosa
But many are stuck in the thorns
Og sjaa ei den himmelske Rosa
And cannot see the heavenly rose
Du Syndar kvi vil du deg herda
O sinner, why do you harden yourself
Som Klungren med Broddar deg gjerda
Like thorns surround you with spikes
Med storlaatne Tankar i Sinne
With grand thoughts in your mind
Som Tornarne strake og stinne
Like thorns strong and abundant
Stig ned fraa den sjølvgjorde Hægdi
Descend from your self-made heights
Og graat fyr din Frelsar i Lægdi
And weep for your Savior in humility
So skal du hans Kjærleike kjenna
Then you shall know His love
For Rosor i Dalarne renna
As roses flow in the valleys
No Jesu du stendig skal vera
Now Jesus, you shall always remain
Mi Rosa mi Pryda og Æra
My rose, my adornment and honor
Du eine mitt Hjarta skal taka
You alone shall take my heart
Di Søta eg evig skal smaka
I shall forever taste your sweetness
Mi Rosa meg pryder og fagnar
My rose adorns and delights me
Mi Rosa meg gleder og gagnar
My rose brings me joy and benefits
Dei synduge Lyster ho driver
She drives away sinful desires
Og mildt under Krossen meg liver
And gently, under the cross, she gives me life
Lat Verdi meg truga og tvinga
Let value threaten and force me
Lat Tornarne riva og stinga
Let thorns tear and sting me
Naar Hjartat umsider vil bresta
When the heart finally breaks
Eg Rosa paa Brystet vil festa
I shall attach the rose to my chest
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