About Lær meg å kjenne

So, I did a bit more footling around, because the song that played during the last episode is so beautiful.

The video I watched on youtube (ever the master of information transmission) explains that the song is a traditional Norwegian song about a fisherman who returns home to find it all burnt down and his family killed. Instead of indulging in paralysing grief, he composes this song about his fate.

I think understanding the lyrics really make it that much more relevant to episode 24.

Download link, posted here again, for your edification: MegaUpload.

Lær meg å kjenne

(Traditional)
Arranger: Jørn Dahl
Singer: Sissel

Lær meg å kjenne dine veie
og gå dem trøstig skritt for skritt
Jeg vet at hva jeg fikk i eie,
er borget godt gods, og alt er ditt.
Men vil din sterke hånd meg lede,
jeg aldri feil på målet ser,
og for hvert håp som dør her nede,
får jeg et håp i himlen mer

English translation:
Teach me to know your ways
and to walk them trustingly step by step
I know that what I own,
are borrowed goods, and everything is yours.
But if your strong hand guides me,
I will never see the wrong goal,
and for every hope that dies down here,
I will receive a greater hope in heaven

Credit: http://www.sissel.cc/laermeg.html

It’s also interesting because this song was apparently recorded on the fly - and turned out so well the first time!

In other news, the ficcies are coming along, don’t worry. (Oh, and happy April Fools!)

Love,

Sevenses