Travellin' Strawberries is a Norwegian group mostly known for their perform… Read Full Bio ↴Travellin' Strawberries is a Norwegian group mostly known for their performance in a Norwegian Christmas series known as The Julekalender. The lineup consists of Ivar Gafseth, Tore Johansen and Erling Mylius. The group's name is a reference to the supergroup Traveling Wilburys and the song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles.

Based in Trøndelag, Norway, Gafseth, Johansen and Mylius were the principal songwriters of the freakbeat group Difference, which reached the height of its popularity in the late 1960's. In the early 1990's, the group wrote and performed in a stage show called Strawberry Fields Forever, a "rock fable" concerning The Beatles, Difference and John Lennon at Trøndelag Teater, which became a huge local success. In 1993, they began performing an abridged version of the show on tour, and from then on, the group became known as Travellin' Strawberries.

The band's success and talent was brought to the attention of entertainment industry executives, and they were hired to star in a Norwegian localization of the Danish Christmas series known as The Julekalender, which had become something of a national success in Denmark. The series was practically a carbon copy of the Danish original, down to the sets, costumes, and script. The songs for the original Danish version were written by De Nattergale; Travellin' Strawberries re-used the original instrument tracks recorded by the Danish band, and recorded their own vocals. In the show, the protagonists of the story, three nisser (a Norwegian equivalent to Santa's elves) spoke a language that was a blend of English and Norwegian, an element that was also written into the songs.

First shown in 1994, the television show itself became a huge success, as did the accompanying soundtrack: the song "The Støvel Dance" ("The Boot Dance") became an oft-requested radio single, and the soundtrack album Songs from THE JULEKALENDER eventually gained the #1 spot in the Norwegian album charts and eventually became a triple Platinum record, by Norwegian standards. The group would later tour Norway with a stage show based loosely on the series.

In 1997, the group's second television series, Prinsesse Gullhår og de tre omreisende trubadurer, an entirely original production, was released; however, it did not become the success that The Julekalender had been. Its accompanying soundtrack album spent one week on the official album charts before disappearing. Subsequent repeat airings of The Julekalender has resulted in the soundtrack album occasionally resurfacing on the album charts.

The Støvel Dance
Travellin' Strawberries Lyrics

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Skål!

There is juleøl in the tynnj
Then the fæst will soon begynnj
Put some juleøl in your cup
When it's drokke fyll it up

I can hopp, I can run

And it's very, very fun
Klask your lår, klask your støvel
I can hopp, I can run
And it's very fun
Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Drink a double

This is a song I like to hør
This is music for my ør
Dance a little støvel dance
Dance it while you have the chance

I can hopp, I can run
And it's very, very fun
Klask your lår, klask your støvel
I can hopp, I can run
And it's very fun
Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Drink a double

One and two and three and fir
Go and swing a nissepi
Five and six and sju and ått
That is good for a nisseknott

I can hopp, I can run
And it's very, very fun
Klask your lår, klask your støvel
I can hopp, I can run
And it's very fun
Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Drink a double

There is juleøl in the tynnj
Then the fæst will soon begynnj
Put some juleøl in your cup
When it's drokke fyll it up

I can hopp, I can run
And it's very, very fun
Klask your lår, klask your støvel
I can hopp, I can run
And it's very fun
Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Drink a double

I can hopp, I can run
And it's very, very fun
Klask your lår, klask your støvel
I can hopp, I can run
And it's very fun
Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Drink a double

Do the dance a little little
Do the dance a little little

Do the dance a little little
Støvel dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The Støvel Dance" by Travellin' Strawberries suggest an invitation to join in the celebration of a festive occasion where "juleøl" or Christmas beer is the drink of the day. The song's upbeat melody and invitation to dance create a lively atmosphere that encourages people to forget their troubles and worries for a while, and simply enjoy the moment. The lyrics also suggest the importance of camaraderie and enjoyment in the face of difficulties.

The repeated phrase "I can hopp, I can run, and it's very, very fun" is a call to action for people to dance and enjoy the moment. The line "Klask your lår, klask your støvel" suggests a specific dance move, which could be interpreted as clapping your thighs and shoes together. The song invites us to participate in the "Støvel Dance", which is a form of traditional Scandinavian folk dance.

The Støvel Dance is a fun and bright song that celebrates life and joy. Its lyrics and lively melody represent an authentic reflection of Scandinavian culture's vibrancy and love of fun. Overall, the song is an excellent representation of the welcoming, joyful lifestyle found in festive occasions and celebrations of Scandinavian culture.

Line by Line Meaning

Skål!
A celebratory expression to cheer a drink with friends. Cheers!

There is juleøl in the tynnj
A barrel of Christmas ale is present

Then the fæst will soon begynnj
The party is about to begin

Put some juleøl in your cup
Pour some Christmas ale into your cup

When it's drokke fyll it up
When the cup is empty, fill it up again with ale

I can hopp, I can run
The singer can jump and run around

And it's very, very fun
Having fun while dancing and partying

Klask your lår, klask your støvel
Clap your thighs and your boots together while dancing

Glæm the trouble (trouble, trouble)
Forget your problems and stress

Drink a double
Drink twice the amount of ale

This is a song I like to hør
This is a song the singer likes to listen to