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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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
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
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
This is music for my ør
This music appeals to the singer's ears
Dance a little støvel dance
Dance a little dance style called the 'støvel dance'
Dance it while you have the chance
Dance as much as possible before the party ends
One and two and three and fir
Counting beats to help with the rhythm
Go and swing a nissepi
Swing around a 'nissepi', a type of stick used in a traditional Scandinavian dance
Five and six and sju and ått
More counting to help with the rhythm
That is good for a nisseknott
This dancing is enjoyable for everyone including beginners
Do the dance a little little
Do the 'støvel dance' a little bit
Støvel dance
A type of dance that involves clapping your thighs and boots together while having fun and drinking Christmas ale
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Uffe Roerbaek Kristensen, Viggo Sommer Knudsen
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In the day, in the night
Say it right, say it all
You either got it or you don't
You either stand or you fall
When your will is broken
When it slips from your hand
When there's no time for joking
There's a hole in the plan
Oh, you don't mean nothing at all to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
No, you don't mean nothing at all to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
But you got what it takes to set me free (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
Oh, you could mean everything to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
I can't say (say) that I'm not (not) at a loss (loss) and at fault (fault)
I can't say (say) that I don't (don't) love the light (light) and the dark
I can't say that I don't (don't) know that I am alive
And I love what I feel (feel)
I could show (show you) you tonight, you tonight
Oh, you don't mean nothing at all to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
No, you don't mean nothing at all to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
But you got what it takes to set me free (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
Oh, you could mean everything to me (Hey, oh, oh, hey)
From my hands I could give you something that I made
From my mouth I could sing you another brick that I laid
From my body (from my body) I could show you (I could show you)
A place (a place) God knows (that only God knows)
You should know, this space is holy (Oh oh oh oh)
Do you really wanna go? (Three, four)
Hey, hey, hey
You don't mean nothin' at all to me
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
You don't mean nothin' at all to me
Hey, hey
@brandonheggerys636
Kids these day won‘t know how we used to sit in front of the TV and waited till our favourite Song comes on MTV
@The_PersianAudioBook
I'm just here to recall the good old memories and my awesome childhood
May 2021
@Eichward_SKV
yeah
@wonderlandswift253
That sounds peaceful tbh. 🕊️
@TheQueenVamp
Aaaahh I miss the old days
@twicebreakrhino4591
Bruh I remember waking up early and going downstairs just to turn on Rage and chill
@mirkoracic5144
Is anyone just randomly watching the old songs?
@rainbows5232
meeeee
@yourRnBmusic1
yeh me
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sup yup