You are correct. These lyrics are specifically aimed at the Social Democrat party, then in power, for betraying the very ideals that brought them to power. Not politicians in general and most definitely not at the right wing who were very clear on their policies, so people who didn't agree could choose not to vote for them. (As opposed to now.) It's not sublime (I think the sought word is actually "subtle"), but an open indictment. Very open.
I´ve never read the original lyrics for this song.
The swedish lyrics are by Hans Alfredsson and Tage Danielsson,
two of swedens most regarded writers, entertainers and humanists.
The song is performed by Monica Zetterlund, maybe known by you.
She did some international gigs and worked together with Bill Evans for example. She was one of swedens best jazz singers, sadly premature deseased in a fire a couple of years ago.
Den här låten känns ännu mer aktuell idag 2011! Alla sossar borde höra på den här låten varje dag och hitta tillbaka till sin kärna!
StockholmMr 4 months ago
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@fingal61
You are correct. These lyrics are specifically aimed at the Social Democrat party, then in power, for betraying the very ideals that brought them to power. Not politicians in general and most definitely not at the right wing who were very clear on their policies, so people who didn't agree could choose not to vote for them. (As opposed to now.) It's not sublime (I think the sought word is actually "subtle"), but an open indictment. Very open.
lundbomj 9 months ago
Tungt... Blytungt....
hansjalv 1 year ago
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MrPostArt 1 year ago
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MrPostArt 1 year ago
Fortfarande så aktuell.... Nu får vi bita ihop i fyra hårda år till.
chajusong 1 year ago 2
Un-der-bart....
NinaFrida 1 year ago
Ja, var blev ni av.. nu behovs de roda stjarnorna mer an nagonsin..
BasicModelling 2 years ago 2
Jag ryser varje gång jag hör henne sjunga den här. Sitter här och blir tårögd, för hon ger sången så himla mycket känsla. Beautiful!
JojoBond93 2 years ago 3
japp...helt enkelt fantastisk. Och skänker några tankar till Monika Z.
PirateOfLoserville 2 years ago 2
nej, det bästa...
wahllof 2 years ago
Exelente cantante, ,uy buena voz y ademas una mujer muy bella
lrhernandezo 3 years ago
ett ord: gåshud
SuperGuran 3 years ago 12
En av hennes bästa framträdanden
Byggavdelningen 3 years ago 5
I'll give it a go...
fingal61 3 years ago
Answer with the Red Star on you spring jacket
in all the marches heading for Land oF Happines on 1st of May
- answer a question from a friend who lost her faith.
When do they reach their end distination?
Where did they go, the sweet dreams of a more just earth?
A new way of living? Was it only empty words?
Where are they now, the ones who claimed they have all the answers
but betrayed us all and chosed the power? They're still there.
fingal61 3 years ago 3
The goddess of liberty stands on guard in New York Harbour.
If you have a dollar you can find a room in her arms.
She, who had peace and freedom as her ambitious goal.
So sad that her head was an empty hole.
Where did they go, the sweet dreams of a more just world?
She support the oppression by lending out her sword.
Where are they now, all the lice from the dusky nights of barbarism?
The fascist corporals? Well, they still sitting in their chairs.
fingal61 3 years ago
We, who are forced to live in the epoch of disappointment
what shall we do? What language shall we speak?
One way is, even if there is a cold wind blowing,
to believe in what we believed - after all.
Where did they go, the sweet dreams of a more just earth?
A new way of living? Was it only empty words?
Where is he now, our freedom Junker "Morning Red"?
He's still moving, maybe he's not quite dead...
fingal61 3 years ago 2
Hi, and thank so much for a music marterpice.
I´ve never read the original lyrics for this song.
The swedish lyrics are by Hans Alfredsson and Tage Danielsson,
two of swedens most regarded writers, entertainers and humanists.
The song is performed by Monica Zetterlund, maybe known by you.
She did some international gigs and worked together with Bill Evans for example. She was one of swedens best jazz singers, sadly premature deseased in a fire a couple of years ago.
fingal61 3 years ago 2