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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Yndlingsengel
Stein Torleif Bjella Lyrics
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Eit vogntog stal min augestein
Min sorg va den største
Eg fann trøyst i at Gud tokn heim
Mitt liv gav eg te Gud
Prata varmt om koss alt skulle bi
Om himmelsk lov og gode Jesus
Eg prata alltid Guds sak
Sjøl om biletet er brent inn
Blodvarm hud mot stål
Er minne om guten min
Va han din yndlingsengel
Va det ein maktdemonstrasjon
Du kunne godt ha venta
Te eg sjøl va lagt i jordn
Korfor måtte du straffe uss so
Va sonen min for god
Va han din yndlingsengel
Va det ein maktdemonstrasjon
Du kunne godt ha venta
Te eg sjøl va lagt i jordn
The lyrics of Stein Torleif Bjella's "Yndlingsengel" tell a story of loss and grief caused by the death of a son. In the first verse, the singer reveals that his son left last year and that a truck stole his "augestien," or apple of his eye. This event caused him immense sorrow. Despite this, he found comfort in the fact that God took his son home.
The second verse suggests that the singer has dedicated his life to God and spreads his word. He talks about how he used to speak warmly about how everything would turn out, as well as the heavenly law and all the souls that had been set free by Jesus. The third verse relates to the memory of his son coming back, even though all he has left is the memory of him. The singer questions whether his son was God's favorite angel or if his death was a demonstration of power. He also wonders why they had to be punished in this way, and whether his son was taken because he was too good for the world.
The overall tone of the song is reflective and introspective. It explores the complex emotions of grief, faith, and loss. Throughout the song, the singer grapples with understanding the reasons behind his son's death and seeks solace in religion. It is a poignant and emotional song that touches on the fragility of life and the strength of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Sonen min gjekk burt i fjor
My son passed away last year
Eit vogntog stal min augestein
A truck stole my most precious possession
Min sorg va den største
My grief was immense
Eg fann trøyst i at Gud tokn heim
I found comfort in the belief that God took him home
Mitt liv gav eg te Gud
I gave my life to God
Prata varmt om koss alt skulle bi
I spoke with warm enthusiasm about what was to come
Om himmelsk lov og gode Jesus
About divine law and good Jesus
Som har sett so mange sjeli fri
Who has set so many souls free
Eg prata alltid Guds sak
I always talked about God's work
Sjøl om biletet er brent inn
Even though the image is burned into my mind
Blodvarm hud mot stål
Warm flesh against cold steel
Er minne om guten min
Is a memory of my son
Va han din yndlingsengel
Was he your favorite angel
Va det ein maktdemonstrasjon
Was it a show of power
Du kunne godt ha venta
You could have waited
Te eg sjøl va lagt i jordn
Until I was laid into the earth
Korfor måtte du straffe uss so
Why did you have to punish us like this
Va sonen min for god
Was my son too good
Writer(s): Stein Torleif Bjella
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snekkermann1
fantastisk,dere er utrolige bra alltid kjekt med firday sessions,God helg
@karina3591
English or Norsk, your harmonies are simply beautiful 🧚♀️🧚♂️🧚
@DarlingWest
🥰🥰
@mrc1500
Fantastisk! Jeg likte temaet "sanger på norsk" og disse utrolige samarbeidene. Takk for at dere har gjort fredager flotte igjen ❤️
@ramirocastrocabanillas2196
Thank you have a Nice weekend
@assmundsen
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