Ari Bajgora sings Falle og slå seg from the album Valget å gå, og vi gikk. Multiple writers including Aadne Eriksen Haaland craft lyrics about internal conflict.
Released: May 28, 2025
Falle og slå seg
Ari Bajgora • From “Valget å gå, og vi gikk”
Valget å gå, og vi gikk’s Falle og slå seg Norwegian Lyrics English Translation
The lyricist describes how the shadow of the axe hangs over every joy in life. Ari Bajgora writes that he excels at handling darkness but cuts himself on goodness instead.
Yo En Del Av Meg Har Lyst Til A Sloss Mot Hver Person Jeg Gar ForbiYo, a part of me wants to fight every person I pass by.
Det Er En Del Av Dem Jeg Tror Ikke Jeg Tar Dem Uten KnivThere’s something about them that makes me feel I can’t face them without a knife.
Det Lever Et Vold I Meg Et Dempet SkrikA violence lives inside me, a muffled scream.
En Del Av Meg Lyst Til A Vende Til Mitt Gamle LivA part of me wants to return to my old life.
Da Jeg Hadde 2 Telefoner Og Var Kjent For A Ordne TingBack when I had two phones and was known for getting things done.
Men Jeg Motte Deg Og Boom Startet En Ny TidBut I met you, and boom, a new era began.
Du Er En Engel Ser Ut Som Et MaleriYou’re an angel, looking just like a painting.
Sa Jeg Jeg Gir Deg Det Jeg Har Igjen Av Et HjerteSo I’m giving you what I’ve got left of a heart.
Og Mitt Tredje BenAnd my ‘third leg’.
Forteller Deg En Historie Mens Jeg Deler Opp En StenTells you a story while I’m breaking down a ‘stone’ (dr#gs).
Vil Bli Klemt Ikke KveltIt wants to be embraced, not smothered.
Har Bestemt Seg For DetIt’s already made up its mind about that.
Men Ikke Putt Meg Pa Vent Ta Ogsa Vent Litt Med DetBut don’t put me on hold; wait a bit with that too.
For Jeg Kan Falle Og Sla Meg Nar Som HelstBecause I could fall and hurt myself at any time.
Jeg Vet At Du Vet Av Oss 2 Er Det Du Som Vet BestI know that you know out of the two of us, you’re the one who knows best.
Og Jeg Vet Jeg Ikke Strekker Helt TilAnd I know I don’t quite measure up.
Og Det Jeg Gjor Vondt At Det Er SannAnd it hurts me that it’s this way.
For Jeg Kan Falle Og Sare Oss Begge Nar Som HelstBecause I could fall and hurt us both at any time.
Skyggen Av Oksen Henger Over Enhver GledeThe shadow of the axe hangs over every joy.
For Livet Tar BetaltBecause life demands its payment.
Men Jeg Har Erfaring Med A StjeleBut I’ve got experience with stealing.
Bakrus Er Tilstede Og Jeg Fakke Gjort Noe Med DetThe hangover is here, and I can’t do anything about it.
Er Disse Tanker De Som Far En Selv Til A DrepeAre these the thoughts that drive a person to kill?
Er Det Sinne Er Det VredeIs it anger, is it wrath?
Er Det Tristhet Eller MereIs it sadness or something more?
Var Det Bare Han Eller FlereWas it just him or were there others?
Mann Ba Si Det For Jeg Taler Det MesteMan, just say it, because I can handle most things.
Sa Ring Meg Upp Sann Uansett Hva Enn Det Matte VaereSo give me a call, regardless of whatever it might be.
For Jeg Er Flink Med Alle Vonde TingBecause I’m good at all the bad things.
Jeg Er Flink Med Alt Det FaeleI’m good at everything horrible.
Men Det Er Gode Ting Det Er Gode Ting Jeg Skaerer Meg PaBut it’s the good things, it’s the good things I cut myself on.
Gatt For Langt Mister Aere Om Jeg Skvaerer Opp NaI’ve gone too far; I’ll lose my honor if I settle things now.
Motivene Som Var Igjen Nar Blodet RantThe motives that remained when the blood flowed.
Viste Hvem Jeg Var Og Hva Jeg Kjempet ForShowed who I was and what I fought for.
Sa Var Det En Tanke Om Et Bedre Liv Man Ekke Noe VitsThen there was a thought of a better life, but there’s no point.
For Jeg Hakke Sann Der HumorBecause I don’t have that kind of sense of humor.
Bitchen Har Forvrengt Alle Minner Og Bare Snur OmThe b#tch has distorted all memories and just turns them around.
Provde Alltid A Vaere Der For DegI always tried to be there for you.
Du Ble En HoggormYou became a viper.
Hadde Egen Plass I Hjerte MittYou had your own place in my heart.
Du Ble En TumorYou became a tumor.
Man Jeg Provde A Be En DuaMan, I tried to say a ‘dua’ (a Muslim prayer).
Men Jeg Horte Ikke Gud Bare Krangling Fra StuaBut I didn’t hear God, only arguing from the living room.
Shit Jeg Hakke Ropt Om HjelpSh#t, I haven’t cried out for help.
Siden 50 Lok Ble Vanlig I UkaSince 50 ‘onions’ (thousands) became common in a week.
Men Det Er Ofte Jeg Kjenner Vekten Pa SkuldraBut I often feel the weight on my shoulders.
For Hjerte Har Blitt KaldtBecause my heart has turned cold.
Og Olen Den Er LunkaAnd the beer is lukewarm.
Jeg Holder Meg I ByenI’m staying in the city.
Redd For A Mote HuldraI’m afraid of meeting the ‘huldra’ (a seductive forest creature).
Men Jeg Fant Min BlondinBut I found my blonde.
Jeg Elsker Deg JoAfter all, I do love you.
Nedtur Av Et LivA comedown of a life.
Du Var Der For MegYou were there for me.
Jeg Tenker Pa Deg Hele TidenI think about you all the time.
Lov A Ikke Glem MegPromise not to forget me.
Sendte Deg No Tanker Ifra Flyet I Det Det LettaI sent you some thoughts from the plane as it took off.
Og Na Synger Jeg Bare At Jeg KanAnd now I’m just singing that I can.
Jeg Kan Falle Og Sla Meg Nar Som HelstI can fall and hurt myself at any time.
Jeg Vet At Du Vet Av Oss 2 Er Det Du Som Vet BestI know that you know out of the two of us, you’re the one who knows best.
Og Jeg Vet Jeg Ikke Strekker Helt TilAnd I know I don’t quite measure up.
Det Jeg Gjor Vondt At Det Er SannIt hurts that it’s this way.
For Jeg Kan Falle Og Sare Oss Begge Nar Som HelstBecause I could fall and hurt us both at any time.
Jeg Kan Falle Og Sla Meg Nar Som HelstI can fall and hurt myself at any time.
Og Jeg Vet At Du Vet Av Oss 2 Er Det Du Som Vet BestAnd I know that you know out of the two of us, you’re the one who knows best.
Og Jeg Vet Jeg Ikke Strekker Helt TilAnd I know I don’t quite measure up.
Det Jeg Gjor Vondt At Det Er SannIt hurts that it’s this way.
For Jeg Kan Falle Og Sare Oss Begge Nar Som HelstBecause I could fall and hurt us both at any time.
Falle og slå seg Music Video
Falle og slå seg lyrics meaning shows a battle between past demons and present love. The artist fears his darkness will hurt both himself and his new angel.