Thomas Helmig is a Danish singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist and prod… Read Full Bio ↴Thomas Helmig is a Danish singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer. He was born in Aarhus on the 15th October 1964.

Thomas Helmig leves the school bench in 1981 to pursue a carreer in music. He becomes the lead singer in “Kaksi Kuggas Band”. During 1981-82 he is an exchange student in Detroit, Michigan. Here he gets into motown and soul . In 1983 he becomes lead singer in the band Elevatordrengene that grow a steady live reputation in the following years.

In 1985 he releases his first album, named "Thomas", accompanied by the core of Elevatordrengene (now known as "Thomas Helmig Brothers"). The same year he also sings the first verse in the song “Afrika” (by Nanna), a charity song in the wake of Band Aid.
Both records immediately becomes major hits and the 20 year old Thomas Helmig becomes a teen-idol. The following year the second album, "2", is released which is a bit more funky than his first record. The album is credited to "Thomas Helmig Brothers".

Meanwhile Thomas Helmig gets married to Søs Fenger and the two become a young celebrity couple for 3 years (divorce) - they also record a few duets: Søs Fenger & Thomas Helmig

The succesful album “Vejen Væk” from 1988, contains one of Thomas Helmig’s best known songs “Nu hvor du har brændt mig af” and the album is sold in more than 160,000 copies. The album establishes him as a mainstream established pop artist on the danish scene - a position he has had since. He also got a reputation as an energetic and colourful performer, who played live concerts extensively.

During 1990 he becomes joint owner of Gnags’ record label “Genlyd”, which at this point had released all of his albums. Two years later when “Genlyd” is sold to the record label BMG, Thomas Helmig releases his first album in English; “Rhythm”. The album is released internationally with the title “Thomas Helmig”. The English-language style continues on the album “Say When”, which is released in 1993. The change of language also marks a conscious move away from 80s pop to a more modern soulpop, and this move is rewarded with three Danish Grammys at that years award show.

The following year he releases the album “Stupid Man” , which tops the previous album by winning six danish Grammy awards. The title track and song “Gotta Get Away From You” become hit songs and the record is sold in 250,000 copies. In 1996 the album “Groovy Day” is released, and the following year the compilation album “Årene Går (de største af de første)” which contains material from the years 1985-1990 is released, before he releases the album “Dream” in 1999.

In 2000 Thomas Helmig celebrates 15 years of being in the music industry which is marked with the release of the compilation album “Wanted” that in addition to previous released hits includes two new ones. In 2001 he releases the album “IsItYouIsItMe” one week after his 35th birthday. Three years later in 2004 Thomas Helmig releases the album “El Camino” which contains the single “Gold Digger”. The single get a lot of airtime on the Danish radio stations. The album is sold in more than 60,000 copies. In 2006 he releases the single “Aldrig Sige Aldrig Mere” for the movie “Sprængfarlig Bombe”. The song is contained in the album “Helmig Herfra” which is released the same year. The album is Thomas Helmig’s first album in Danish in 16 years. His later work has seen him move in a more mature and relaxed singer-songwriter direction, without losing his soulful style

During his many years in the music industry he has repeatedly been attached as producer on different albums among others on Malurt’s album “Spøgelser” from 1992.

Artist website: www.thomashelmig.dk

Gold Digger
Thomas Helmig Lyrics

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I've got scars
I've got scars from the inside and out
And I've got trouble, oh yeah
Whether alone or in a crowd

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me

There is a lady in my bedroom

She's digging for gold in a silver mine
She's giving her heart out to the heartless
She's trying to walk circles in a straight line
She says that she loves me like a woman loves a man

I've got shame
I've got shame bigger than Peru
And I've got jones, yes I do
Higher than Katmandu

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me

There is a lady in my bedroom
She's digging for gold in a silver mine
She's giving her heart out to the heartless
She's trying to walk circles in a straight line
She says that she loves me like a woman loves a man

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me

I've got tickets
Two tickets for the movie show
Baby please, baby please
Tell me that you wanna go

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me

There is lady in my bedroom
She's digging for gold in a silver mine
She's giving her heart out to the heartless
She's trying to walk circles in a straight line

She says that she loves me like a woman, oh yeah, oh yeah
She says that she loves me like a woman, oh yeah, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thomas Helmig's song "Gold Digger" seem to be addressing the singer's internal struggles and emotional turmoil caused partly by a woman who is trying to love him despite his flaws. The opening lines of the song, "I've got scars from the inside and out," suggest that the singer has emotional and physical wounds that have left him damaged. He acknowledges that he has "trouble" and faces difficulties whether he is alone or in a crowd.

The second verse goes on to describe a woman who is "digging for gold" in the singer's "silver mine." This could be interpreted as her searching for something precious and valuable in someone who is ultimately not worth her time and effort. Despite his shame and addiction problems ("jones"), she continues to pursue him, attempting to find a way to make their relationship work ("She's trying to walk circles in a straight line").

Line by Line Meaning

I've got scars
I have emotional and physical wounds

I've got scars from the inside and out
These wounds affect me both mentally and physically

And I've got trouble, oh yeah
I have issues and problems in my life

Whether alone or in a crowd
These problems persist regardless of my surroundings

Oh Lord can't you see the light inside of me
I hope that others see the good in me despite my flaws

There is a lady in my bedroom
There is someone close to me

She's digging for gold in a silver mine
She's searching for something valuable in a place where it is unlikely to be found

She's giving her heart out to the heartless
She's showing love and affection to someone who is undeserving

She's trying to walk circles in a straight line
She's struggling to achieve her goals with limited resources or support

She says that she loves me like a woman loves a man
She has strong romantic feelings towards me

I've got shame
I feel guilty or embarrassed about certain things in my life