Ride
Under Byen Lyrics
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Da riderne kom
Og bortførte mig
Over fjorden
Over gråt vand
Over stejle skrænter
Med grus jordskred
Blafrende hud
Hænger i tjørnekrattet
Ved indgangen til fjeldet
Kom ride flyv mig
Kom ride fang mig nu
Kom ride flyt mig
Kom ride find mig nu
The lyrics to Under Byen's song "Ride" seem to describe a dreamlike or surreal experience. The opening lines speak of "Silende regn" or "slient rain," setting a hushed, serene tone for the scene. Next, "riderne" or the riders come and "bortførte mig" or abduct the singer. The use of the word "riderne" suggests they are not people, but rather something otherworldly or supernatural.
The lyrics then describe a journey "over fjorden," "over gråt vand" or "grey water," "over stejle skrænter" or "steep cliffs," and "med grus jordskred" or "with gravel landslides." These are all harsh and dangerous natural landscapes, yet the riders seem to navigate them with ease. The image of the "blafrende hud" or "flapping skin" hanging in the "tjørnekrattet" or "thorn bush" adds to the eerie and unsettling feel of the song. Finally, the repeated chorus of "Kom ride flyv mig / Kom ride fang mig nu / Kom ride flyt mig / Kom ride find mig nu" seem to be a plea for the riders to take control and guide the singer to safety, wherever that may be.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ride" can be interpreted in many different ways, as dreams and surreal experiences can often be open to the individual's interpretation. It could be seen as a metaphor for a spiritual journey or a journey through one's own psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Silende regn
A heavy rain pouring down
Da riderne kom
When the riders arrived
Og bortførte mig
And kidnapped me
Over fjorden
Across the fjord
Over gråt vand
Over the grey water
Over stejle skrænter
Over the steep cliffs
Med grus jordskred
Amidst gravel landslides
Blafrende hud
Fluttering skin
Hænger i tjørnekrattet
Hanging in the thorn bushes
Ved indgangen til fjeldet
At the entrance to the mountain
Kom ride flyv mig
Come ride and fly me away
Kom ride fang mig nu
Come ride and catch me now
Kom ride flyt mig
Come ride and move me
Kom ride find mig nu
Come ride and find me now
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.