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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Solguten
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Eg har musikk i øyrudn
Eg va burte i ei sky
No er eg ny unde huden
Det var ein tur på fleire døgn
Berre eit frå verdens ende
Eg var i sentrum då det smalt
Og såg alt som hende
Kom no
Du fær kje lov å stoppe her
Kom no
Du har alder før vore so nær
Eg kjem olympisk inn frå vest
Eg har musikk i øyrudn
Eg skin lyst og stort
Ta i mot Solguten
Eg er eg klar for meir
Svinge gitaren i det fri
Det skjer meir med lyset på
Enn du kan sjå på dagtid
Kom no
Du fær kje lov å stoppe her
Kom no
Du har alder før vore so nær
Her er alt slik du vil ha det
Her kjem ting rett upp frå jorde
Fjellseilas på bølgan blå
Og eg var med frå børjan tå
Kom no
Du fær kje lov å stoppe her
Kom no
Du har alder før vore so nær
Kom no
Du kan reise med meg herifrå
Kom no
Det er ingenting å vente på
The lyrics of Stein Torleif Bjella's song "Solguten" convey a powerful sense of coming home, both physically and metaphorically. The singer expresses a deep longing for home and belonging, having been away in a cloud for days. This journey, described as a trip of multiple days, seems to have been transformative, as the individual now feels new under their skin. The imagery of being in the center when something significant happens suggests a feeling of being present and alive in the moment.
The chorus of the song urges someone to keep moving forward, not to stop here, as they have never been so close before. This can be interpreted as a call to embrace new experiences and opportunities, to continue on the path towards something meaningful or fulfilling. The sense of urgency in these lines adds to the emotional intensity of the song.
As the singer arrives home "olympically from the west," there is a sense of triumph and celebration. The music in their ears and the brightness they radiate suggest a newfound confidence and vitality. The reference to welcoming the "Solguten" (Sun God) implies a connection to light, warmth, and renewal, symbolizing a fresh start or a reawakening.
The final verses paint a vivid picture of the ideal setting, where everything is as desired and things emerge straight from the earth. The references to mountain sailing on the blue waves and the singer being there from the beginning evoke a sense of unity with nature and a deep-rooted connection to the surroundings. The repeated urging to come along without hesitation or waiting emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and embracing what life has to offer. Overall, the song captures a sense of homecoming, transformation, and seizing opportunities with a sense of urgency and appreciation for the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Endeleg so kjem eg heim
Finally, I am coming home
Eg har musikk i øyrudn
I have music in my ears
Eg va burte i ei sky
I was lost in a cloud
No er eg ny unde huden
Now I am new under the skin
Det var ein tur på fleire døgn
It was a journey of several days
Berre eit frå verdens ende
Just one from the end of the world
Eg var i sentrum då det smalt
I was in the center when it exploded
Og såg alt som hende
And saw everything that happened
Kom no
Come now
Du fær kje lov å stoppe her
You are not allowed to stop here
Du har alder før vore so nær
You have never been so close before
Eg kjem olympisk inn frå vest
I come triumphantly from the west
Eg skin lyst og stort
I shine bright and large
Ta i mot Solguten
Accept the Sun God
Eg er eg klar for meir
I am ready for more
Svinge gitaren i det fri
Swinging the guitar in the open
Det skjer meir med lyset på
There is more happening with the light on
Enn du kan sjå på dagtid
Than you can see in the daytime
Her er alt slik du vil ha det
Here is everything as you want it
Her kjem ting rett upp frå jorde
Here comes things straight from the ground
Fjellseilas på bølgan blå
Mountain sail on the blue waves
Og eg var med frå børjan tå
And I was there from the beginning
Du kan reise med meg herifrå
You can travel with me from here
Det er ingenting å vente på
There is nothing to wait for
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