Rossen was trained from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1990 but he was already known in a wider public when he in 1988 was No. 4 in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with the song "We Dance Rock & Roll".
Shortly afterwards, he was a part of the ensemble of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables in City of London and three months later offered the leading role as Jean Valjean in the same show. He has since appeared in several musicals including Chess and Østre Gasworks, setup Les Misérables, when he took over the role from Kurt Ravn. He has also sung for many Disney movies, for example: Tarzan, Mulan and Lilo & Stitch.
In 2007 he got in at third place in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, with the song "So Close Now".
Stig Rossen lives in Kullerup on East Fyn in Denmark.
I Wish
Stig Rossen Lyrics
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Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door
With "Boy thought I told you not to go outside"
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Thinking it might stop her from whooping your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
'Cause I love them so
Brother says he's telling
About you playing doctor with that girl
Just don't tell I'll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall ("You nasty boy.")
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
You grow up and learn that kind of thing isn't right
But while you were doing it-it sure felt out to sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
The song “I Wish” by Stig Rossen is a nostalgic and reflective piece about the innocence of youth and the memories of childhood that oftentimes stay with us forever. The first verse of the song talks about the singer's childhood and how his only concern was thinking about what toy he would receive for Christmas. Despite coming from a less privileged background and not always receiving presents, the child found joy in simply experiencing the day with family and friends. The chorus of the song expresses a lamentation over why those happy days ever had to come to an end, and a wish to turn back time to relive them.
The second verse talks about the mischievous nature of childhood and how the singer used to sneak out of the back door to hang out with "hoodlum friends". He then describes a scenario where 'brother' finds out about his friend playing doctor with a girl, and offers him anything in the world to keep it a secret. The verse also mentions receiving money from his mother for Sunday school but then trading it for candy and smoking cigarettes, further highlighting the carefree and wild nature of childhood. The final two lines of the verse acknowledge the growth that occurs as one becomes an adult and realizes that these behaviors aren't acceptable, but also acknowledges the nostalgic pull of those innocent times.
Overall, “I Wish” is a sentimental and poignant song that reminds us of the simple pleasures and freedoms of youth and how quickly time seems to fly by.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back on when I
Reflecting on my past
Was a little nappy headed boy
When I was a young child with unruly hair
Then my only worry
My one and only concern at that time
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Was about what gift I would receive for Christmas
Even though we sometimes
Although there were times when
Would not get a thing
Would not receive any gift
We were happy with the
We were content with the
Joy the day would bring
Happiness that the occasion would bring
Sneaking out the back door
Secretly leaving through the back entrance
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
To spend time with my mischievous buddies
Greeted at the back door
Addressed at the rear threshold
With "Boy thought I told you not to go outside"
With a scolding because I was instructed not to leave
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Struggling to make tears come out of your eyes
Thinking it might stop her from whooping your behind
Hoping it would prevent her from spanking you
I wish those days could come back once more
I desire for those days to return once again
Why did those days ever have to go
Why did those days have to pass away
Cause I love them so
Because I adore those times
Brother says he's telling
Siblings mentioning to you
About you playing doctor with that girl
About you pretending to be a doctor with a female friend
Just don't tell I'll give you
Just don't inform anyone and I'll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Whatever you desire in the entire world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
Mother provides you with money for church
You trade yours for candy after church is through
You exchange it for sweets after church service ends
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall ("You nasty boy.")
Starting to smoke and scribbling derogatory words on the wall
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
Educator sends you to the principal's room at the hallway's end
You grow up and learn that kind of thing isn't right
You mature and realize that it is not an acceptable behavior
But while you were doing it-it sure felt out to sight
But while you were committing it, it sure felt exhilarating
I wish those days could come back once more
I yearn for those times to be restored
Why did those days ever have to go
Why did those moments have to slip away
I wish those days could come back once more
I long for those times to come back again
Why did those days ever have to go
Why did those days have to end
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Bonnie Jones
hey stig.. or should i say mr. rossen.. fantastisk.. det er jo utroligt som den stemme bare holder! fedt!
Suz
Yeps - han ER bare suveræn ;o)
Thomas Økland
hvorfor har du lagt den ned ?