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

Det är en ros utsprungen
The Real Group Lyrics

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Det är en ros utsprungen
Av Jesse rot och stam
Av fädren ren besjungen
Den står i tiden fram
En blomma skär och blid
Mitt i den kalla vinter
I midnatts mörka tid

Om denna ros allena
Ljöd förr Jesaje ord
Att född av jungfrun rena
Han frälsa skall vår jord
Av Herrens nåd och makt
Oss detta under skedde
Som oss profeten sagt

Den späda rosen fina
Som doftar salighet
I mörkret månde skina
Besegra dunkelhet
Sann Gud och mänska sann
Oss arma mänskor frälsa
Från synd och död han kan

O Jesu dem som klaga
I denna jämrens dal
Nu med din hjälp ledsaga
Till Faderns fröjdesal
Ja i din Faders hus

Låt oss dig evigt lova
I salighet och ljus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Det är en ros utsprungen" tell a metaphorical story of a rose that blooms in the midst of the cold winter, symbolizing hope and salvation. The song mentions how this rose has been celebrated by ancestors and how it stands throughout time. It references the words of the prophet Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Jesus through a pure virgin. This rose, representing both the divine and human nature of Jesus, is said to save the Earth through God's grace and power. The lyrics express the belief that this delicate rose, with its blissful fragrance, will shine in the darkness and conquer all uncertainties. It concludes by calling on Jesus to guide those who lament in the valley of despair and lead them to the joyous realm of the Father, where they can praise him in eternal bliss and light.

Line by Line Meaning

Det är en ros utsprungen
There is a rose that has bloomed

Av Jesse rot och stam
From the lineage of Jesse

Av fädren ren besjungen
Praised by our ancestors

Den står i tiden fram
It stands through the ages

En blomma skär och blid
A beautiful and tender flower

Mitt i den kalla vinter
In the midst of the cold winter

I midnatts mörka tid
During the dark time of midnight

Om denna ros allena
About this rose alone

Ljöd förr Jesaje ord
The words of Isaiah were spoken

Att född av jungfrun rena
That born of a pure virgin

Han frälsa skall vår jord
He shall save our world