As well as a solo career, Dybdahl is also the lead singer in The National Bank, which consists of members from Jaga Jazzist and BigBang. In addition, Dybdahl contributed vocals on a few tracks for the popular British band Morcheeba, on their album "Dive Deep" released in 2008.
His music is melancholic and soulful - often low-key, in traditional singer-songwriter style. He is often compared to the likes of artists such as Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake.
Thomas Dybdahl went out to become somewhat of a shooting-star in Norway. As a solo artist, the former guitarist of the band Quadraphonics released his first single EP, Bird, in 2000. His first release did not yield much success, and his second EP from 2001, John Wayne, was also unsuccessful.
Beginning with the release of his first album, titled ... That Great October Sound, in 2002, the first part of his gold and platinum-selling October series, he received national and even international appreciation for his unique work. Since then, and especially after the European release in 2004, Thomas Dybdahl's notability has increased significantly. The mostly positive reviews tout Dybdahl as a new pop wonder comparable to Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and other important solo artists. He received the Spellemannprisen and the Alarm Award for his work.
The release of his next two albums, Stray Dogs (European release in 2005) and One Day You'll Dance for Me, New York City, further increased his standing as a respected artist.
The album One Day You'll Dance for Me, New York City features the famous Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss speaking of quality of life, as a sort of interlude.
In 2004, he teamed up with artists from the bands Jaga Jazzist and BigBang on the project The National Bank, which immediately entered the Norwegian charts with the project's self-titled debut album. It was released outside Norway in 2009.
His single Damn Heart, written for the Danish movie En Soap, was released in 2006 on Copenhagen Records.
In 2007, he performed as an opening act in the USA for fellow Norwegian artist Sondre Lerche, and in 2011, he opened for Tori Amos during her Night of Hunters tour.
On April 22, 2013, his single "Man On a Wire" was released as the first single from his album What's Left is Forever.
Stay Home
Thomas Dybdahl Lyrics
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Never look back
I won't let you down
I won't make a sound
If you stay home with me
I'd nevner let go
I won't do you harm
I'd never go far
Stay home with me
Never look back
I won't let you down
I won't make a sound
If you stay home with me
I'd nevner let go
I won't do you harm
I'd never go far
Just stay home with me
The lyrics of Thomas Dybdahl's song Stay Home seem to be a plea from someone to their significant other to stay home with them. The singer wants their lover to forget about the outside world and stay with them because they will never let them down or cause them harm. The repetition of the phrase "stay home with me" seems to reflect the singer's desperation to keep their loved one close to them, safe from the dangers of the outside world.
At its core, this song seems to be about the fear of losing someone you love. The singer is so afraid of the possibility of their loved one leaving that they are willing to give up everything else in their life just to keep them close. This could be seen as both romantic and a little bit worrying, as the singer's desire to keep their loved one close could be seen as possessive or even controlling.
Overall, Stay Home is a simple yet powerful song that speaks to our most basic human desire for love and connection. The lyrics are straightforward but heartfelt, and the gentle, melancholic melody only enhances the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay home with me
I want you to stay with me, not go anywhere else
Never look back
Don't worry about what you're leaving behind or what could have been
I won't let you down
I won't disappoint you or fail to be there for you
I won't make a sound
I'll be quiet and give you space when you need it
If you stay home with me
If you're here with me, I'll be happy and content
I'd nevner let go
I won't let our connection slip away or fade
I won't do you harm
I won't intentionally hurt you or cause you pain
I'd never go far
I won't leave or abandon you
Just stay home with me
I just want you to be with me, nothing else matters
Contributed by Callie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-mk7fz3zh3d
Love this man’s music and he is so ooooo fine
@andymatteis4948
This guy writes amazing songs...Touching, heartfelt and diverse melodies . He taps into that deep desire well all have to love and be loved in an exquisite way..
@follow1962
Every time i cry a little bit
@janita411
What a beautiful versión of this song I love so much. I just saw in Netflix Ride upon the Storm and this song is part of the sound track... Beautiful! Hugs from Chile
@heartbeatsof84
Denne her musik får mig til at glemme tid og sted og bare være i nuet omringet af smuk musik, LOVE! <3
@robinkjellberg4323
There's something oddly familiar and "home" about coming back to this video and the comments from 11 years ago. It seems stuck in time and mind with the same love and longing that we all seem to hear.
@munirousseau
W O W This guy is an angel!! His voice send shivers down my spine!! <3
@FollowedShadow
Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Best trumpet solo I've ever heard. And Thomas' voice is just... Got no words for it.
@hegenikolaisen5594
Takk for Himmelske Toner.
@akuadolce
What a privilege to have been there! I look forward to the day that I can hear you live Thomas! you guys touch my very soul with your fascinating music. So much sentiment is very precious. Hurray for those talented ones that edify others in any possible way ♥