Margareta and Anders Jalkéus used to be married to each other, but are now divorced.
Bobby McFerrin has been a major source of inspiration for them.
Vocal ranges of the members:
* Margareta: From F below middle C - G above high C.
* Katarina: From D below middle C - high C.
* Anders E: From C below middle C - A below high C.
* Peder: From low E - C above middle C.
* Anders J: From contra A - G above middle C.
* Emma: ??? (not posted)
* Morten: ??? (not posted
Att angöra en brygga
The Real Group Lyrics
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Som vet hur man angör en brygga
Ni som med solbarkad hand
Håller skotet i spänn
Ni starka, ni tysta, ni lugna, ni trygga
Som vet, hur man splitsar ett tåg
Som finner er kurs genom natten
över svallande våg
Ni män som vet allt om vatten
Ack, den som kunde brassa en märs
Göra ett slag, snöra ett stag
Ack, den som kunde akter om tvärs
Slöra en sommardag
Åh, ni fantastiska män
Som haven bebo och bebygga
Finns någon skönare konst
Här i livet än den
Att angöra rätt en brygga?
The Real Group's song "Att angöra en brygga" is a tribute to the experience and knowledge of skilled sailors who know how to dock a boat properly. The song is an ode to the men who have spent their lives at sea, navigating their way through the ocean and docking their boats safely at the harbor. The lyrics describe the admiration and respect the singers have for these sailors, who are strong, silent, and dependable.
The first verse begins by addressing these skilled sailors as "fantastic men." It praises their ability to dock a boat using their sunburnt hands and the tight ropes they hold. The second verse describes their expertise in navigating the boat through the night and swelling waves, always finding the right direction. The chorus reiterates how these men hold a special place in society because of their knowledge and experience, that there is no finer art than the ability to dock a boat safely.
The final verse is a lament that refers to the things they wish they could do, such as "raise the mainsail" and navigate the winds, but the skill and knowledge required for those tasks are reserved only for the skilled sailors. The song ends in reflection on the beauty and value of these skilled men, celebrating their invaluable contribution to society, keeping our boats and harbors safe.
Line by Line Meaning
Åh, ni fantastiska män
Oh, you amazing men
Som vet hur man angör en brygga
Who know how to approach a dock
Ni som med solbarkad hand
You with your sun-tanned hands
Håller skotet i spänn
Holding the sheet taut
Ni starka, ni tysta, ni lugna, ni trygga
You strong, quiet, calm, and secure
Som vet, hur man splitsar ett tåg
Who know how to splice a line
Som finner er kurs genom natten
Who chart your course through the night
Ni som för båten i hamn
You who bring the boat to harbor
över svallande våg
Over undulating waves
Ni män som vet allt om vatten
You men who know all about water
Ack, den som kunde brassa en märs
Oh, if only one could hoist a topsail
Göra ett slag, snöra ett stag
Tie a line, secure a stay
Ack, den som kunde akter om tvärs
Oh, if only one could turn the stern about
Slöra en sommardag
Haze up a summer day
Åh, ni fantastiska män
Oh, you amazing men
Som haven bebo och bebygga
Who dwell on and develop the seas
Finns någon skönare konst
Is there any lovelier art
Här i livet än den
Here in life than that
Att angöra rätt en brygga?
Of mooring a vessel just right?
Writer(s): Tage Ivar Danielsson, Faernloef, Lars Goesta, Hasse Alfredson
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.