The Real Group is a Swedish vocal group, consisting of five members; Emma N… Read Full Bio ↴The Real Group is a Swedish vocal group, consisting of five members; Emma Nilsdotter (who replaced Margareta Bengtson after her departure for solo career), Katarina Henryson, Anders Edenroth, Anders Jalkéus and Morten Vinther Sørensen (who replaced Peder Karlsson after his departure in order to teach). The quintette was formed in 1984 and has today performed at more than 2000 concerts worldwide and released more than 10 CDs. The members sing a cappella and write most of their songs or arrangements themselves and also many of their lyrics.

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

Bereden väg för Herran
The Real Group Lyrics

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Bereden väg för Herran
Berg sjunken djup stån opp
Han kommer han som fjärran
Var sedd av fädrens hopp

Rättfärdighetens förste
Av Davids hus den störste
Välsignad vare han

Som kom i Herrens namn

Guds folk för dig han träder
En evig konung opp
Strö palmer bred ut kläder
Sjung ditt uppfyllda hopp

Guds löften äro sanna
Nu ropa
Hosianna
Välsignad vare han
Som kom i Herrens nam

Välsignad vare han
Som kom i Herrens nam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Real Group's song Bereden väg för Herran are in Swedish and translate to "Prepare the way for the Lord, the mountain shall be lowered and the depths shall rise. He comes, the one who is far away, and fulfills the hope of our forefathers. The first of righteousness, from the house of David the greatest, blessed be he who came in the name of the Lord. He treads for you, God's people, an eternal kingdom. Spread out palm leaves and garments, sing your fulfilled hope. God's promises are true, now shout 'Hosanna!'. Blessed be he who came in the name of the Lord."

The song refers to the coming of the Lord and his fulfillment of the promises made to God's people. The lyrics suggest that the Lord is righteous and from the line of David, and will establish an eternal kingdom for God's people. The use of palm leaves and garments reflects the biblical story of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, where the people spread out their garments and palm leaves to welcome him as their king.

Line by Line Meaning

Bereden väg för Herran
Prepare the way for the Lord

Berg sjunken djup stån opp
Let the mountains and the valleys rise up

Han kommer han som fjärran
He is coming, he who was far away

Var sedd av fädrens hopp
As seen by the hope of our fathers

Rättfärdighetens förste
The first of righteousness

Av Davids hus den störste
The greatest of David's house

Välsignad vare han
Blessed be he

Som kom i Herrens namn
Who came in the name of the Lord

Guds folk för dig han träder
God's people walk for you

En evig konung opp
An eternal king rises up

Strö palmer bred ut kläder
Spread palm leaves to cover the ground

Sjung ditt uppfyllda hopp
Sing of your fulfilled hopes

Guds löften äro sanna
God's promises are true

Nu ropa Hosianna
Now shout 'Hosanna'

Välsignad vare han
Blessed be he

Som kom i Herrens nam
Who came in the name of the Lord

Välsignad vare han
Blessed be he

Som kom i Herrens namn
Who came in the name of the Lord

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TRADITIONAL, EVA KRUSE, JEANETTE KOHN, JESSICA ELISABETH SOFIA PILNAS, JOHAN NORBERG, JONAS KNUTSSON, LDA SANDLUND, NILS LANDGREN, SHARON BIRGITTA DYALL

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