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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Kamerat mot kamerat
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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På den lekre fruen min.
Ha alder sett ho so glad
Gode venni er gode å ha.
Eg går rundt i mitt tomme hus
Du går rundt i elskovsrus.
Kan du hugse at eg sa
No vil ho springe, no vil ho le
No vil ho spankulere upp og ned.
So alle kan få sjå.
So alle kan forstå.
Skulle ha slått meg meire laus
Ho sa eg va altfor taus.
Skulle ha skruvd på sjarmen før
Gjett meir tå meg sjøl.
Eg hadde planlagt i detalj
No dett eg i fritt fall.
So feil kunne eg altså ta
Gode venni er gode å ha.
No vil ho springe, no vil ho le
No vil ho spankulere upp og ned.
So alle kan få sjå.
So alle kan forstå.
Skulle ha reagert med hat.
Burde ha vorte sinna snart.
Skulle ha fått meg advokat
Kamerat mot kamerat.
Eg gjer ingenting
Sjøl om du tok fruen min.
No vil ho springe, no vil ho le
No vil ho spankulere upp og ned.
So alle kan få sjå.
So alle kan forstå.
The song "Kamerat mot kamerat" by Stein Torleif Bjella is about a man who has caught his friend in an affair with his wife. The lyrics describe his feelings of betrayal and hurt as he witnesses his wife's happiness with his friend. However, instead of reacting with anger or seeking revenge, the singer chooses to let it go, knowing that "Gode venni er gode å ha" ("Good friends are good to have"). He watches his wife and friend together, feeling powerless and defeated, but ultimately decides not to take any action against them.
The song conveys a deep sense of resignation and regret. The singer is not angry at his friend, but rather at himself for not being a better husband and for not seeing the signs of his wife's dissatisfaction. The catchy chorus, "No vil ho springe, no vil ho le, No vil ho spankulere upp og ned, So alle kan få sjå, So alle kan forstå" ("Now she wants to run, now she wants to laugh, Now she wants to strut up and down, So everyone can see, So everyone can understand"), captures his sense of powerlessness and frustration as he watches his wife and friend flaunt their affair in public.
Overall, "Kamerat mot kamerat" is a poignant song about the complexities of human relationships and the difficulty of making sense of betrayal and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Du går og leie rundt omkring
You're wandering around, aimlessly.
På den lekre fruen min.
Around my beautiful wife.
Ha alder sett ho so glad
I've never seen her so happy.
Gode venni er gode å ha.
Good friends are good to have.
Eg går rundt i mitt tomme hus
I wander through my empty house.
Du går rundt i elskovsrus.
You wander in a state of passion.
Kan du hugse at eg sa
Do you remember when I said
Gode venni er gode og ha.
Good friends are good to have.
No vil ho springe, no vil ho le
Now she wants to run, now she wants to laugh
No vil ho spankulere upp og ned.
Now she wants to strut up and down.
So alle kan få sjå.
So everyone can see.
So alle kan forstå.
So everyone can understand.
Skulle ha slått meg meire laus
Should have hit me more.
Ho sa eg va altfor taus.
She said I was too quiet.
Skulle ha skruvd på sjarmen før.
Should have turned on the charm before.
Gjett meir tå meg sjøl.
Guess more about myself.
Eg hadde planlagt i detalj
I had planned in detail
No dett eg i fritt fall.
Now I'm falling freely.
So feil kunne eg altså ta
So wrong could I possibly be
Gode venni er gode å ha.
Good friends are good to have.
Skulle ha reagert med hat.
Should have reacted with hate.
Burde ha vorte sinna snart.
Should have become angry soon.
Skulle ha fått meg advokat.
Should have gotten a lawyer.
Kamerat mot kamerat.
Friend against friend.
Eg gjer ingenting
I don't do anything.
Sjøl om du tok fruen min.
Even though you took my wife.
No vil ho springe, no vil ho le
Now she wants to run, now she wants to laugh.
No vil ho spankulere upp og ned.
Now she wants to strut up and down.
So alle kan få sjå.
So everyone can see.
So alle kan forstå.
So everyone can understand.
Writer(s): stein torleif bjella
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kari Engeland
Så «For vi er gutta» i går, og forelsket meg i denne låta. Blir vakrere og vakrere for hver gang jeg hører den. At jeg ikke har oppdaget denne mannen før! Bedre sent enn aldri😊
Brill3fin
En av de flotteste sangene jeg har hørt på lenge :)
Regine Pandora
Herlig låt!
Rune Gulbrandsen
Fin sang!
Delario
Kan relatere til dette. Takk for en fin låt!
StinkIncProd
Føles bedritent å veta at det e sleppfest på Solhov i dag og at e sit her e sit....!