Vikingarna was a Swedish dansband, formed in 1958 by Claes… Read Full Bio ↴1958-2004
Vikingarna was a Swedish dansband, formed in 1958 by Claes Johansson as "Jicco & the Vikings". In 1961, the name was changed to "Vikings", and in 1973 to "Vikingarna". The band first entered Svensktoppen in 1975, with the song På världens tak, a Swedish cover of The Carpenters-hit Top of the World. The big break-through on the list came the coming year, with Du gav bara löften ("You only gave promises"). That year, the band sold their first gold record. The singer back then was Stefan Borsch, but from the 1979 album Kramgoa låtar 7, he was replaced by Christer Sjögren. In the year 2000, Vikingarna begun to record songs in the German language, under the name "Vikinger". They were popular in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
The band was dissolved in 2004, a few months after releasing a "Greatest Hits" compilation, which spanned most of the band's career, featuring newly recorded versions of several old hits. A documentary/concert titled "Kramgött från början till slut" was released at the same time. Their last concert was held in Arvika on 3 July 2004, in front of more than 7 000 people, breaking the record for most attendants at the site, with both Christer Sjögren and Stefan Borsch appearing. At the time for the 2004 dissolvement, Vikingarna had sold over 11 million records. For many years, the band's album series was named "Kramgoa låtar", and 27 of the bands albums was released under this name. In 1988 and 1991, they were awarded Grammis prizes. For most of the 1980s and 1990s, Vikingarna was often seen as a standard for the dansband sound.
Albatross
Vikingarna Lyrics
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Du flyger fri mot ett främmande land
Oh, Albatross, någon som bringar
Ett litet hopp om en väntande strand
Du följer skeppet långt ut där himlen blir ett med havet
Du svävar stilla och aldrig tröttnar du på din färd
Du är ett löfte, en tro, en önskan förvar och en
Oh, Albatross, mäktiga vingar
Du flyger fri mot ett främmande land
Oh, Albatross, någon som bringar
Ett litet hopp om en väntande strand
När nattens stormar har dragit fram över okänt vatten
Och lämnat oro och kanske ängslan i sina spår
På vita vingar i gryningsljuset finns du igen
Du kom med vinden, du kom med solen, en trogen vän
Oh, Albatross, mäktiga vingar
Du flyger fri mot ett främmande land
Oh, Albatross, någon som bringar
Ett litet hopp om en väntande strand.
The song "Albatross" by Vikingarna speaks to the majestic and free spirit of the albatross, a bird known for its impressive wingspan and endurance in flight. The lyrics tell of an albatross flying towards a foreign land, bringing with it the hope of a waiting shore. The bird is described as a promise, a belief, a longing for those far away who desire to return home.
Throughout the song, the albatross is portrayed as a symbol of resilience and comfort in the face of turbulent waters and stormy seas. As nights pass and chaos reigns, the bird returns again and again, bringing with it a gentle reminder of hope and a brighter future. The soaring melodies and powerful lyrics of this song serve as a tribute to the beauty and strength of nature, as well as the human spirit that longs for a sense of belonging and security.
In conclusion, the song "Albatross" by Vikingarna uses beautiful lyrics to paint an ethereal portrait of the majestic bird and its symbolic significance as a beacon of hope and courage. The lyrics remind us of the powerful and often overlooked beauty of nature, and inspire us to seek out moments of peace and solace even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Albatross, mäktiga vingar
The majestic wings of the albatross inspire awe
Du flyger fri mot ett främmande land
The albatross soars above, free to explore distant lands
Oh, Albatross, någon som bringar
The albatross represents a messenger, bringing news from afar
Ett litet hopp om en väntande strand
Its presence brings a glimmer of hope for those waiting on the shore
Du följer skeppet långt ut där himlen blir ett med havet
The albatross follows ships out to sea, where the sky merges with the ocean
Du svävar stilla och aldrig tröttnar du på din färd
The bird glides effortlessly, never tiring on its journey
Du är ett löfte, en tro, en önskan förvar och en
The albatross represents a promise, a belief, and a wishful longing
Som är långt borta, men längtar att komma hem igen
Though far away, the albatross yearns to return home
När nattens stormar har dragit fram över okänt vatten
In the aftermath of nighttime storms over unknown waters
Och lämnat oro och kanske ängslan i sina spår
That left behind worry and perhaps anxiety in their wake
På vita vingar i gryningsljuset finns du igen
The albatross reappears on white wings amidst the light of dawn
Du kom med vinden, du kom med solen, en trogen vän
It arrived with the wind and the sun, a loyal friend
Oh, Albatross, mäktiga vingar
The majestic wings of the albatross inspire awe
Du flyger fri mot ett främmande land
The albatross soars above, free to explore distant lands
Oh, Albatross, någon som bringar
The albatross represents a messenger, bringing news from afar
Ett litet hopp om en väntande strand
Its presence brings a glimmer of hope for those waiting on the shore
Writer(s): lasse holm, monica forsberg, torgny söderberg
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Knudde1999
Sverige har många bra låtar genom tiderna, det här den absolut bästa!
K. Araújo
Honoured to first knowing the original version of this masterpiece.
Hugo Petersen
Fantastisk musik, så bli'r man da bare i godt humør
Matheus Henrique
Eis aqui um fã do Brasil vikingarna é uma banda maravilhosa esse vocalista então voz lindíssima pena que atualmente meu país só tem lixo de cantores
K. Araújo
Não generalize...
Rodrigo Nunes
A primeira vez que eu ouvi esse som, foi a versão em inglês, que foi trilha da novela "Top Model" em 1989... fiquei apaixonado pela música!! E a voz desse cara é simplesmente um fenômeno!!
Kareem Hussein
Tem bons cantores ainda na MPB/Samba. Não é porque você não gosta que são lixo.
ragnhild fredriksen sundheim
Kjempeflott stemme på christer sjøgren:)
Stig Karlsson
Vilken härlig musik sådan finns inte idag... Tyvärr å vilken pipa den mannen har`!!!!!
Merete Dahl-Larsen
Stig Karlsson ø ø