August Høyen sings a heartfelt song about the pain of rejection in Gav Det Et Skud. The song features lyrics written by August Høyen, Laurits Smedegaard Andersen, Oskar Hanak, and Thomas Boesgaard. The melody brings a sense of raw vulnerability and quiet acceptance.

Released: February 21, 2025
Gav Det Et Skud
August Høyen
Gav Det Et Skud Lyrics English Translation by August Høyen
August Høyen writes about doing everything to prove he could change for love. He mentions the sting of being laughed at and the pain of not being chosen. The lyrics show a mix of sadness and courage.
Føler Mig Lidt Som Et FjolsFeeling a little like a fool.
Griner Du Af Mig Med Dine VennerAre you laughing at me with your friends?
Jeg Gjorde Alt Hvad Jeg Ku’ For At BeviseI did everything I could to prove,
At Jeg Ku’ Ændre Mig Så Vi To Kunne BliveThat I could change so we could last.
MenBut.
F#ck Det Jeg Gav Det Jo Et SkudF#ck it, I gave it a shot,
Og Det Godt At Der’ En Der Tør At Gi’ Sit Hjerte UdAnd it’s good that someone dares to give their heart away.
Men Det Også Lidt Nyt At Det Ka’ Slå Mig Sådan UdBut it’s also a little new that it can knock me out like this.
Det Hårdt Men En Dag Er Det GlemtIt’s hard, but one day it’ll be forgotten.
Jeg Ved At Et Liv Har KanterI know that a life has edges,
Men Den Her Den Var Spids Og Gør Stadig OndtBut this one was sharp and still hurts.
Det Er Jo Aldrig Særligt Sjovt At Blive Valgt FraIt’s never very fun to be the one not chosen.
Og Jeg Vil Aldrig Glemme Dig Men Det Skal JegAnd I’ll never forget you, but I have to.
Så Jeg SigerSo I’m saying.
F#ck Det Jeg Gav Det Jo Et SkudF#ck it, I gave it a shot,
Og Det Godt At Der’ En Der Tør At Gi’ Sit Hjerte UdAnd it’s good that someone dares to give their heart away.
Men Det Også Lidt Nyt At Det Ka’ Slå Mig Sådan UdBut it’s also a little new that it can knock me out like this.
Det Hårdt Men En Dag Er Det GlemtIt’s hard, but one day it’ll be forgotten.
Jeg Har Aldrig Prøvet FørI’ve never tried this before,
At Være Så Ulykkelig Det Føltes Som En FilmBeing so unhappy it felt like a movie.
Men Mon Ikk’ Den Næste Det Bliver Den Bedste For MigBut won’t the next one be the best one for me?
F#ck Det Jeg Gav Det Jo Et SkudF#ck it, I gave it a shot,
Og Det Godt At Der’ En Der Tør At Gi’ Sit Hjerte UdAnd it’s good that someone dares to give their heart away.
Men Det Også Lidt Nyt At Det Ka’ Slå Mig Sådan UdBut it’s also a little new that it can knock me out like this.
Det Hårdt Men En Dag Er Det GlemtIt’s hard, but one day it’ll be forgotten.
Det’ Lidt Nyt At Det Ka’ Slå Mig Sådan UdIt’s a little new that it can knock me out like this.
Men Jeg Ved At En Dag Er Det GlemtBut I know that one day, it’ll be forgotten.
Gav Det Et Skud Music Video
The Gav Det Et Skud lyrics meaning explores the journey of heartbreak and healing. It tells a story of love that fades but leaves a lasting mark. The song offers a tender look at moving on.