Svealand // WV 188 // Tommy Johansson // Fattig Bonddräng // lyrics translation

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SVEALAND

WV 188 ENTRY
Tommy Johansson - Fattig Bonddräng

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FATTIG BONDDRÄNG Jag är fattig bonddräng men jag lever ändå Dagar går och kommer medan jag knogar på Harvar, sår och plöjer, mockar, gräver och bär Går bak mina oxar, hojtar, visslar och svär Jag är fattig bonddräng och jag tuggar mitt snus Och när lörda'n kommer vill jag ta mig ett rus Sen när jag blitt livad vill jag tampas och slåss Vila hos en flicka vill jag också förstås Sen så kommer sönda'n och då vill våran präst Att jag ska i kyrkan men då sover jag mest Prästen kan väl sova hela måndagen, men För en fattig bonddräng börjar knoget igen Så går hela veckan, alla dagar och år Jag går med min lie och jag plöjer och sår Jag kör mina oxar och jag hässjar mitt hö Harvar, gnor och trälar och till sist ska jag dö Står där fattig bonddräng invid Himmelens port Lite rädd och ledsen för de synder jag gjort Man ska inte supa, hålls med flickor och slåss Herren Gud i Himlen är väl missnöjd förstås Men då säger Herren: fattig bonddräng, kom hit! Jag har sett din strävan och ditt eviga slit Därför fattig bonddräng är du välkommen här Därför fattig bonddräng, skall du vara mig när Och jag fattig bonddräng står så still inför Gud Och sen klär han på mej den mest snövita skrud Nu du, fattig bonddräng, är ditt arbete slut Nu du, fattig bonddräng, nu får du vila ut

POOR FARMHAND I am a poor farmhand, but I'm alive anyway Days come and go, while I grind away Harrow, sow and plow, muck, dig and carry Walk behind my oxen, holler, whistle and swear I am a poor farmhand and I chew my tobacco And when Saturday comes I want to get a drink Then when I get spirited, I want to tussle and fight Lie with a girl is what I want to do as well, of course Then Sunday comes and our priest wants me in church But that is when I sleep the most The priest can sleep all of Monday, but For a poor farmhand the grinding starts again So goes the whole week, every day and year I walk with my scythe and I plow and sow I guide my oxen and I pile my hay Harrow, toil and slave and one day I shall die Standing there, poor farmhand, before Heaven's gate A little scared and sorry for the sins I committed One shall not drink, lie with girls and fight The Lord, God in Heaven is disappointed, of course But then the Lord says: poor farmhand, come here! I've seen your struggle and your neverending toil Therefore, poor farmhand, you are welcome here Therefore, poor farmhand, you will be near me Oh, I, poor farmhand, stand so still before God And then he dresses me in the whitest of garments Now, poor farmhand, your work is done Now, poor farmhand, now is your time to rest

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 76 // Kalle Moraeus // Beatrice //

The 75th Svealand entry:

"Beatrice" - Kalle Moraeus

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 77 // One More Time // Song Of Fête //

The WV 77 entry:

"Song Of Fête" - One More Time

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: Svealand // WV 77 // One More Time // Song Of Fête //

Yuss... ICON Very medieval in mood, definitely the best from them Good luck Anna!

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 77 // One More Time // Song Of Fête //

Aw thank you! Glad you like it. If only we were in the same semi.

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 78 // Staffan Hellstrand // Lilla Fågel Blå // Lyrics translation inside

Here's the entry for WV 78! It has a sad backstory in that it's about his childhood friend that was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

"Lilla Fågel Blå" - Staffan Hellstrand

Lilla Fågel Blå Det kallas himlen Och jag har aldrig varit där Men när jag ser på alla stjärnor över himlen Så önskar jag att du var här Du var så poetisk Och nu går du i en annan värld Och jag kan bara säga Kom tillbaks Den här världen är så underbar Kom tillbaks Hela världen var så underbar Och det kunde lika gärna varit jag Lilla fågel blå Vi var så unga Och vi kunde inte säga stopp Fast världen föll som ett korthus När vi försökte klättra opp Och vi fick aldrig säga Hur vi älskade varann Som bara vänner gör, men Kom tillbaks Den här världen är så underbar Kom tillbaks Hela världen var så underbar Och det kunde lika gärna varit jag Det kunde lika gärna varit jag Det kunde lika gärna varit jag Lilla fågel blå Du var så poetisk Och nu bor du i en annan värld Jag tror den kallas himlen Och jag har aldrig varit där Men när jag ser på alla stjärnor över himlen Så önskar jag att du var här Och nu kan jag bara säga Kom tillbaks Den här världen är så underbar Kom tillbaks Hela världen var så underbar Kom tillbaks, kom tillbaks Kom tillbaks Hela världen var så underbar Och det kunde lika gärna varit jag Det kunde lika gärna varit jag Det kunde lika gärna varit jag Lilla fågel blå Lilla fågel, lilla fågel blå Lilla fågel, lilla fågel blå Lilla fågel, lilla fågel blå

Little Bird Blue It's called heaven And I have never been there But when I see all the stars in the sky Then I wish that you were here You were so poetic And now you walk in another world And I can only say Come back This world is so wonderful Come back The whole world was so wonderful And it could just as well have been me Little bird blue We were so young And we couldn't say stop Though the world fell like a house of cards When we tried to climb up And we never got to say How we loved one another Like only friends do, but Come back This world is so wonderful Come back The whole world was so wonderful And it could just as well have been me It could just as well have been me It could just as well have been me Little bird blue You were so poetic And now you live in another world I think it's called heaven And I have never been there But when I see all the stars in the sky Then I wish that you were here And now I can only say Come back This world is so wonderful Come back The whole world was so wonderful Come back, come back Come back The whole world was so wonderful And it could just as well have been me It could just as well have been me It could just as well have been me Little bird blue Little bird, little bird blue Little bird, little bird blue Little bird, little bird blue

 

[RainyWoods]

Re: Svealand // WV 78 // Staffan Hellstrand // Lilla Fågel Blå // Lyrics translation inside

It made my eyes a bit watery reading the lyrics. They're so sad and such a contrast to the absolutely glorious piece of music. The song is so hopeful though, and there's a certain urgency to it all which just really overwhelms you. It's such a full sound, and a beautiful tribute to his friend he felt like he was losing. I absolutely love this and it's super sweet how you picked it out especially for the edition i'm hosting, knowing how much I adored it. What a song Up there with your Sofia Christmas hit Good luck Annaxcrossed Please slay!

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 78 // Staffan Hellstrand // Lilla Fågel Blå // Lyrics translation inside

It made my eyes a bit watery reading the lyrics. They're so sad and such a contrast to the absolutely glorious piece of music. The song is so hopeful though, and there's a certain urgency to it all which just really overwhelms you. It's such a full sound, and a beautiful tribute to his friend he felt like he was losing. I absolutely love this and it's super sweet how you picked it out especially for the edition i'm hosting, knowing how much I adored it. What a song Up there with your Sofia Christmas hit Good luck Annaxcrossed Please slay!

I'm so glad you love this one as much as I do! I had initially planned a whole different entry for this edition, but as soon as it became clear during the WV 77 results that you were the winner, I knew there could only be one song I could send. Oh my, a Julkortet-worthy favorite?

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 79 // Johan Söderqvist // Ledmotiv ur Agnes Cecilia //

The entry for WV 79 is a piece of music that's been with me for about 25-26 years now. It's the main theme from Agnes Cecilia - En Sällsam Historia, one of my all-time favorite movies based on one of my all-time favorite books by Maria Gripe. The music is just as hauntingly beautiful as the movie (and the book), and it's a joy to share this with you. I put together this video with clips from the movie, so I hope you enjoy.

"Ledmotiv ur Agnes Cecilia" - Johan Söderqvist

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 80 // Nordman // I Midsommartid //

Here's the entry for WV 80. Seeing as it was Midsummer's this past weekend, I thought it would be a fitting song to send this time of year. The last 25 seconds or so, a herding call can be heard. It's an ancient Swedish vocalization technique (known as kulning) that young women used back in the day to call their cattle/herd home.

"I Midsommartid" - Nordman

I Midsommartid Öppna dörren så går vi ut Det ljusnar och vinden är varm I ångande jord förvandlas det liv Som gömdes i mörkrets tid Hör bjällror klingar vid sjön När lockropen stiger mot skyn Och där bland blommande rönn Går hjorden så makligt och lugnt ner till byn Öppna dörren, se ängens ljus Där älvorna dansat i natt De strödde sin skatt Små pärlor av glas På tuvor och blek konvalj Se solen letar sig fram Och daggen blir vågor av guld Det väcker något till liv Som sov i en längtan att sona sin skuld Öppna dörren så går vi ut Det ljusnar och allt är ju här Som vintern har fött I dag har vi mött Det löfte som ljuset bär Det blev ristat i sten Det tecken vi skulle förstå Så bär det inom dig nu Och låt det berätta om visdom och frid

In the Time of Midsummer Open the door and let's step out It brightens and the wind is warm In steaming earth all life is transformed That hid in times of darkness Hear bells clang by the lake As herding calls rise towards the sky And there amongst blooming rowan The herd moves unhurriedly down to the village Open the door, see the meadow's light Where elves danced this night They sprinkled their treasure Little pearls of glass On lily of the valley tufts See the sun breaking through And dew becoming waves of gold It brings something to life That slept in the longing for atonement Open the door and let's step out It brightens and everything's here That winter brought forth Today we have met The promise that light brings It got carved into stone The sign we should understand So carry it within you now And let it tell you of wisdom and peace

 

[ShoeFlo]

Re: Svealand // WV 80 // Nordman // I Midsommartid //

I KNEW YOU WOULD SEND THIS :twisted:

funny you mention "kulning" right now, because just today I got to know about this vocal style during my researches for a presentation for my Swedish course

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 80 // Nordman // I Midsommartid //

I KNEW YOU WOULD SEND THIS :twisted:

funny you mention "kulning" right now, because just today I got to know about this vocal style during my researches for a presentation for my Swedish course

Oh nice! I actually taught myself how to do kulning several years ago (or rather, I figured out the technique), but seeing as it's such a... loud... vocalization, it isn't just something one can practice wherever, whenever.

Here's another great one:

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 81 // Mando Diao // Strövtåg i Hembygden //

Here's the WV 81 entry, something I've thought about sending for about 4 years now, but wanted to make sure I loved it enough to send it.
The lyrics are a poem by Gustaf Fröding (one of the most iconic and famous poets in Sweden) from the 1890s.

"Strövtåg i Hembygden" - Mando Diao

[MENTION=12837]JamieBrown[/MENTION] you're welcome!

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 82 // Björn Isfält // Höga Gärdet //

The lovely entry chosen by our very own [MENTION=10742]daniels1000[/MENTION] is a piece of music incredibly well known to most Swedes, as it's from one of the most beloved Swedish movies of all time, Änglagård (and its sequel Änglagård: Andra Sommaren). The music (and the movie) perfectly encapsulates Sweden in every way.

"Höga Gärdet" - Björn Isfält

 

[daniels1000]

Re: Svealand // WV 82 // Björn Isfält // Höga Gärdet //

Bless this wonderful score

It's a big pleasure being your secret juror

Good luck

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 82 // Björn Isfält // Höga Gärdet //

Thank you so much! Thank you for blessing us with this choice.

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 83 // Sarek // Solen Glimmar //

The entry for WV 83 is a gem from the 1700s, written by Carl Michael Bellman. Probably the most famous songwriter (of popular songs) of the 18th century in Sweden. His songs are still incredibly popular and frequently sung, 230 years later.

"Solen Glimmar" - Sarek

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 84 // Ted Gärdestad // För Kärlekens Skull //

The WV 84 entry was chosen by dear [MENTION=9441]RainyWoods[/MENTION]. Bless him for his beautiful choice.

This year it's 20 years since Ted Gärdestad took his own life. He was incredibly loved by all of Sweden and he had blessed us with so many great songs over the decades. This would be his last single, released only a few years before he died.

"För Kärlekens Skull" - Ted Gärdestad

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[RainyWoods]

Re: Svealand // WV 84 // Ted Gärdestad // För Kärlekens Skull //

It was a pleasure and honour to be offered such a big chance to pick your entry. I loved Ted from the first moment you introduced me to him many moons ago, and I was surprised actually that I opted for a song like this one when it was his sort of awesome 70s folk pop numbers and such that I fell in love with initially. I just couldn't deny how "För Kärlekens Skull" was making me feel. My emotion senses were tingling, and when that happens I have to listen.

The song is even sadder when you read about Ted's life story. "För Kärlekens Skull" was a fitting last single to release and be remembered by. All week long i've been listening to a different version of the song, which i'm guessing was put together at a much later date in tribute. It strips away the 90s production and turns it into a full blown Antony and the Johnsons-esque chamber pop ballad. It snaps my heart in two. I really needed a song like this in my life at this current moment in time, so I gotta thank you hard for it. I think I have a new favourite Svealand entry. Sorry Sofia Karlsson.

Please reach the final

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 85 // Garmarna // Nåden //

Here's the 84th Svealand entry, a song I've been wanting to send for quite a while:

"Nåden" - Garmarna

 

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Re: Svealand // WV 86 // Opeth // Will O The Wisp //

Maybe we'll have better luck with our WV 86 entry:

"Will O The Wisp" - Opeth