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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Melodisk sus
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Venta du orakelsvar?
Har du hivi partyteltet?
Trur du at alt ska velte?
Treng du hjølp i dei vaksne skodn?
Karismatisk revolusjon.
Kjem du alder upp og fram?
Bi du alder heimekjær,
Engsteleg som heng rundt her?
Drøyme du om nytt univers,
Meir orden, mindre trash?
Eg og træla på med mitt.
Det er fleir her som har sitt,
Som fekk plani lagt i grus,
Som treng trøyst og melodisk sus.
Er du redd det store drama?
Finn du alder rette dama?
Bi du alder følsom poet,
Ein slik ingen forlet?
Rik på vare minner,
Høyt elsket av kvinner.
Eg og træla på med mitt.
Det er fleir her som har sitt,
Som fekk plani lagt i grus,
Som treng trøyst og melodisk sus.
Som fekk plani lagt i grus,
Som treng trøyst og melodisk sus.
The lyrics of the song "Melodisk sus" by Stein Torleif Bjella discuss feelings of uncertainty and insecurity, particularly in regards to one's place in the world and ability to succeed. The opening verses ask if the listener is prepared to go on a journey and if they are waiting for an answer to their questions. The lyrics continue to question if the listener is confident in their preparations and if they believe that everything will work out. The following verse wonders if the listener is struggling with feelings of inadequacy and if they dream of a better, more ordered world.
The chorus of the song speaks to the shared struggles that people face on their own personal journeys. The lyrics suggest that there are others who have had their plans derailed and who are in need of comfort and inspiration. This is where the idea of a "melodisk sus" comes in, which translates to a "melodic sigh" - the notion of finding solace in music and song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Melodisk sus" offer an empathetic and encouraging message, suggesting that while we all face unique struggles on our journeys through life, we are not alone in these struggles and can find comfort and inspiration in music and art.
Line by Line Meaning
Går du rundt reiseklar?
Are you wandering around ready to travel?
Venta du orakelsvar?
Were you waiting for an oracle's answer?
Har du hivi partyteltet?
Did you pack the party tent?
Trur du at alt ska velte?
Do you think everything will collapse?
Treng du hjølp i dei vaksne skodn?
Do you need help in the adult world?
Karismatisk revolusjon.
Charismatic revolution.
Kjem du alder upp og fram?
Are you never getting ahead?
Mangla du guttaktig sjarm?
Do you lack boyish charm?
Bi du alder heimekjær,
Are you never home-loving,
Engsteleg som heng rundt her?
Anxious, hanging around here?
Drøyme du om nytt univers,
Are you dreaming of a new universe,
Meir orden, mindre trash?
More order, less trash?
Eg og træla på med mitt.
I and others slave away at what we do.
Det er fleir her som har sitt,
There are others here who have their own struggles,
Som fekk plani lagt i grus,
Whose plans were destroyed,
Som treng trøyst og melodisk sus.
Who need comfort and melodic sound.
Er du redd det store drama?
Are you afraid of the big drama?
Finn du alder rette dama?
Do you never find the right woman?
Bi du alder følsom poet,
Are you never a sensitive poet,
Ein slik ingen forlet?
Such that no one forsakes?
Rik på vare minner,
Rich in precious memories,
Høyt elsket av kvinner.
Loved by women.
Som fekk plani lagt i grus,
Whose plans were destroyed,
Som treng trøyst og melodisk sus.
Who need comfort and melodic sound.
Writer(s): Stein Torleif Bjella
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.