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.
http://www.steintorleifbjella.no/
Psykisk Kan Du Væra Sjøl
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Det bi kje særleg pent å sjå
Ein vaksen mann på kne
Skjurte med snør og tåru på
Før du tek ladegrep for godt
Va det eit par ting e ville si
Du kan umogeleg ha fått
Kyss og klem på ei tid
Det fins dei som øydelegg
Som laga djupe sår
E kjenne fleire rotne egg
Som berre tenkji på seg sjål
Det fins gull og edelstein
Hemmeleg helta som er taus
Som står støtt på eigne bein
Som alder fær applaus
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
Og du har skuffa me
No har e sorg i mitt sinn
Pressa me fram te
Mi inste grind
Summe går på ryggen
Summe går på vatn
E sakna mamma
Og den gamle katten
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
Sjå koss augun mine renn
Hjarta mitt blør
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
The lyrics to Stein Torleif Bjella's song "Psykisk Kan Du Væra Sjøl" are a reflection on the emotional pain caused by someone who has betrayed the singer. The first verse addresses the person's desire to break the singer, but how it would not be a pretty sight to see a grown man on his knees with tears in his eyes. The singer takes a last chance to express what he would like to say to this person before they leave, telling them that they cannot possibly understand the emotions of love and affection that the singer had given them at one time in their lives.
The second verse dives deeper into the reality of human relationships, discussing how some people are destructive and only care about themselves. The singer references people who are hidden heroes, made of gold and precious stones, but unnoticed because they do not seek recognition. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the damage to the singer's heart and his urging for this person to sit down and talk things out, recognizing that mental health can sometimes be a battle that one must fight on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Så du vil knekke me
You want to break me
Det bi kje særleg pent å sjå
It wouldn't be very nice to see
Ein vaksen mann på kne
A grown man on his knees
Skjurte med snør og tåru på
Shirt with tears and snot on
Før du tek ladegrep for godt
Before you grab the gun for good
Va det eit par ting e ville si
There were a couple of things I wanted to say
Du kan umogeleg ha fått
You could not possibly have received
Kyss og klem på ei tid
Kisses and hugs at one time
Det fins dei som øydelegg
There are those who destroy
Som laga djupe sår
Who create deep wounds
E kjenne fleire rotne egg
I know several rotten eggs
Som berre tenkji på seg sjål
Who only think of themselves
Det fins gull og edelstein
There are gold and precious stones
Hemmeleg helta som er taus
Secret heroes who are silent
Som står støtt på eigne bein
Who stand firmly on their own feet
Som alder fær applaus
Who never get applause
Sjå koss augun mine renn
See how my eyes are running
Hjarta mitt blør
My heart is bleeding
Psykisk kan du vera sjøl
Psychologically, you can be yourself
Kom hit og sett deg ned
Come here and sit down
Du kan vel sjå litt stort på det
You can probably see it a little bigger
Og du har skuffa me
And you disappointed me
No har e sorg i mitt sinn
Now I have sadness in my mind
Pressa me fram te
Pressed me forward to
Mi inste grind
My innermost gate
Summe går på ryggen
Some go on their backs
Summe går på vatn
Some go on water
E sakna mamma
I miss mom
Og den gamle katten
And the old cat
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@vamond1154
So you want to break me
Isnt going to be nice to watch
A grown man on his knees
Shirt with snot and tears on
Before you leave i want to say want thing
You could never have gotten hugs in your life
There are those who destroy
Who makes deep scars
Know multipple rotten eggs
That only thinks of them self
There is gold and rubies
Secret heroes that are silent
That stands steady on their own legs
That never gets an applaus
Chorus:
Look how my eyes flow
My heart bleeding
Phsycic can you be for yourself
Come here and sit down
You can look att the big picture
You have disapointed me
Now i have sadness in my soul
Pussing me into my closest grind
Some goes on the back
Some goes on water
I miss mom and the old cat
Chorus 2x
@musiclover6897
Du har cool stiiiil mann! Flott musikk og supre tekster!!! Fortsett!
@benteandreassen32
Han har forbløffende, ironiske, ærlige og dype, dype, men genialt "enkle" tekster!
@stianelvebakk
Du er bare helt konge mann!
@Trondegiljohansen
sterke og betydningsfulle tekster!
@Pokemonblast1
fantastisk
@mereteiversen6136
Utrolig god tekst og låt!
@mrtroyx5100
Konge ))
@SaraMUSt
Skulle ønske jeg var like flink til å skrive tekst ~ ikke minst ~ på norsk! *taking a bow*
@IMChilidog
Mi inste grind
@onceagain2085
Oh my god, I love this song. I tried translating it to better understand. Unfortunately my Norwegian isn't that good yet. Can someone please give me a translation?