His debut, Heidersmenn, was released in 2009 and produced by Kjartan Kristiansen, known from DumDum Boys. Geir Sundstøl and Lars Haavard Haugen were some of the artists who contributed on the album.
For the debut, Bjella picked up two nominations for Spellemannsprisen 2009 (the norwegian Grammy) in the categories Best Folk and Best Lyricist.
In 2011, Bjella's second album, Vonde visu was released to great reviews.
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Du tok feil
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Enig i at inneliv øydelegg kroppen
Enig i at e berre ein liten brikke
At der det e liv e det lykke
Enig i at det e bra å ha bein på jorde
Enig i alt du sa om mi komfortsone
Enig i det du meinte om å væra nær
Livet e like mykje der som her
Enig i at det e forskjell på god og vond tvil
Enig i at det e lov å bomme i blant
Du kjenne det i bringa når noko e sant
Enig i alt du sa om å dyrke et idol
Enig i at når sommarn kjem ska e nord
Enig i at det veks år for år
Det du sa om kosmos e slikt e forstår
Du tok berre feil ein gong
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
M m m hm
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
Enig i at det e sjø på stille fjord
Enig i at handling e viktigare enn ord
Enig i alt du sa om å væra redd
E står støtt når det verste har skjedd
Enig i at det koka i mitt vesle sinn
Styrke og vilje e to ulike ting
Enig i at det burde væra lett å sjå
Varmen e her når du har radarn på
Du tok berre feil ein gong
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
M m m hm
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
Med uss vart det aldri meir enn berre prat
For deg så vart e aldri meir enn kamerat
I ettertid så ser e at det sikkert va bra
Du og han som fekk deg e alltid så glad
Du tok berre feil ein gong
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
Du tok berre feil ein gong
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
M m m hm
Du ville ikkje ha meg når eg kom
The song "Du tok feil" by Stein Torleif Bjella is a reflection on a past relationship that did not work out. The singer seems to be in agreement with many things that the ex-partner said, such as the idea that life is happy where there is life, and that it is important to have roots in the ground. However, despite the agreement, there was one time that the ex-partner was wrong, when they did not want the singer when they came. The lyrics suggest that while it may have been for the best at the time, the singer still feels the sting of rejection. The song also touches on the importance of action over words, the value of being near the people we care about, and the need to be resilient in difficult times.
Overall, "Du tok feil" is a contemplative and somewhat melancholy song that reflects on the complexities of relationships and the uncertainty of life. It is a reminder that while we may agree with someone on many things, at the end of the day, we all have our own stories to live and our own paths to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Enig i at det sikkert bles hardt på toppen
Agree that it must be tough at the top
Enig i at inneliv øydelegg kroppen
Agree that living indoors all the time is bad for the body
Enig i at e berre ein liten brikke
Agree that I am only a small piece
At der det e liv e det lykke
Where there is life, there is happiness
Enig i at det e bra å ha bein på jorde
Agree that it's good to have your feet on the ground
Enig i alt du sa om mi komfortsone
Agree with everything you said about my comfort zone
Enig i det du meinte om å væra nær
Agree with what you said about being close
Livet e like mykje der som her
Life is just as much there as it is here
Enig i at situasjonen e stabil
Agree that the situation is stable
Enig i at det e forskjell på god og vond tvil
Agree that there is a difference between good and bad doubts
Enig i at det e lov å bomme i blant
Agree that it's okay to make mistakes sometimes
Du kjenne det i bringa når noko e sant
You feel it in your gut when something is true
Enig i alt du sa om å dyrke et idol
Agree with everything you said about idolizing someone
Enig i at når sommarn kjem ska e nord
Agree that summer is coming in the north
Enig i at det veks år for år
Agree that time goes by year after year
Det du sa om kosmos e slikt e forstår
What you said about the cosmos, I understand
Du tok berre feil ein gong
You were only wrong once
Du ville ikkje ha meg når e kom
You didn't want me when I came
Enig i at det e sjø på stille fjord
Agree that there is still sea on a calm fjord
Enig i at handling e viktigare enn ord
Agree that actions are more important than words
Enig i alt du sa om å væra redd
Agree with everything you said about being afraid
E står støtt når det verste har skjedd
I stand strong when the worst happens
Enig i at det koka i mitt vesle sinn
Agree that there is turmoil in my small mind
Styrke og vilje e to ulike ting
Strength and willpower are two different things
Enig i at det burde væra lett å sjå
Agree that it should be easy to see
Varmen e her når du har radarn på
The warmth is here when you have your radar on
Med uss vart det aldri meir enn berre prat
With us, it never became more than just talk
For deg så vart e aldri meir enn kamerat
For you, I was never more than a friend
I ettertid så ser e at det sikkert va bra
In retrospect, I see that it was probably good
Du og han som fekk deg e alltid så glad
You and the one who got you are always so happy
Writer(s): stein torleif bjella
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