Lamin brings confidence and swagger to ‘H V D O L’ from his album ‘SkyLL.’ The Danish artist collaborates with lyricists Anton Westerlin, Houli, and prodbyyty to craft a bold statement of self-made success. The tune mixes sharp bars with a wave of ambition, showcasing Lamin’s rise in the rap game.
Released: September 12, 2024
H V D O L
Lamin • From “SkyLL”
H V D O L Lyrics Translation Lamin | SkyLL
The songwriter mentions Greece’s economy and the Kattegat sea to contrast his wealth and resilience. Lamin writes, ‘I’m Denmark’s elite, if I do say so myself,’ declaring his place at the top. The lyrics highlight his grind, from neighborhood roots to doubling his digits with relentless focus.
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Okonomien Er Den Modsat’ Af GraekenlandMy wealth’s the exact opposite of Greece’s economy.
Skrr ‘n’ Ski Og Vi Kom Ind Med Alle MandSkrr ‘n’ Ski, and we’ve arrived with the whole crew.
Boozet Jeg’ Steve Ligesom McManamanI’m buzzed and I’m ‘Steve’ just like McManaman.
Kender Rutinen Man Er Wavy Som KattegatI know the drill, I’m wavy like the Kattegat sea.
Danmarks Elite Hvis Jeg Selv Sku’ Sige DetI’m Denmark’s elite, if I do say so myself.
Det’ Mig Og Familien Som Benjamin HavIt’s me and the family, just like Benjamin Hav.
Stadig Paa Skibet Vi’ Sjaeldent I HavnStill on the ship, we’re rarely in the harbor.
Lams The Wave Kender Mit NavnLams The Wave, they know my name.
Se Hva’ Der’ Sket UndervejsLook at what’s happened along the way.
Jeg En Ud Af En For Jeg’ Paa Noget Helt Andet YeahI’m one of one ’cause I’m on a whole different level, yeah.
Selvom Den Vej Havde Vaeret StejlEven though that path had been steep,
Jeg Tog Det Med Chest Nu’ Vi Bedste I Landet YeahI took it on the chin, now we’re the best in the country, yeah.
Hun Spoerger Om Jeg’ Frisk Paa En StregShe asks if I’m down for a lin#.
Men De Streger Jeg Kender Bli’r Tegnet I Sandet YeahBut the lines I know are drawn in the sand, yeah.
Og Folk Spiller Flinke Men Fik De Deres Vilje Vil’ De Ha’ Taget Mig Med I FaldetAnd folks act nice, but if they had their way, they’d have dragged me down with ’em.
Saa F#ck Ogs’ Dem Alle Sammen Jeg’ Anti As EverSo f#ck ’em all too, I’m as anti-social as ever.
Ikk’ Brug For Nogen Venner Kun Brug For De Cifre Der Zigger HinandenI don’t need any friends, I just need digits that keep stacking up.
Vil Bare Kig’ Paa De Tal Se Dem ReproducereI just want to watch those numbers multiply.
Saa Lav Mig Nogle Flere Til Elastikken Den SpraengerSo make me some more until the rubber band snaps.
Fik Intet Serveret Ligesom Tjener Vi Bringer Til BordetNothing was handed to me; like a waiter, I’m bringing it to the table.
Jeg’ Stadig Den Sidste Der SlutterI’m still the last one to finish.
Jeg Kom Fra Kvarteret Ligesom 15 Minutter Min BrorI came from the neighborhood, just like ’15 Minutes’, my brother.
Ga’ Dansk Rap En Helt Anden Betydning YeahI gave Danish rap a whole new meaning, yeah.
Indsats Vant Til At Yde EnI’m used to putting in the effort.
Step Ind I Bygning Step Plus Tyve IndStep into the building, step in with twenty more.
Plus Tyve Paa En Sygning Det’ En Ny EnPlus twenty on a jo#nt, that’s a new one.
Det Der Ride The Wave Paa TurThat’s riding the wave on tour,
Hvorhen Mod Toppenheading straight for the top.
Glemmer Skagen Peter PanForget Skagen, I’m Peter Pan.
Helt Andet Plan Naar Vi Taendt’ Maroc’enI’m on a whole different level when we light the Mar#c.
Yeah Ay Yeah Ay Yeah AyYeah, ay, yeah, ay, yeah, ay.
Yeah Yeah Mmh MmhYeah, yeah, mmh, mmh.
Mmh Mmh SagdeMmh, mmh, I said.
Maanen Skinner Paa Den Himmel YeahThe moon is shining in the sky, yeah.
Jeg Traekker Haetten Over Hovedet UhhI’m pulling my hood over my head, ooh.
Sagde Hva’ Ved De OverhovedetI said, what do they even know anyway?
De Snakkede Men Hvor Er De Nu YeahThey were talking, but where are they now? Yeah.
Ja Nu Ser Det Lovende Ud Det Goer DetYeah, it looks promising now, it really does.
Stadig Paa Det Fra Vi Vaagner Vi Gjorde DetStill at it from the moment we wake up, we did it.
Jeg Blev Fodt Til At Staa Her FactsI was born to stand right here, that’s a fact.
Nu’ Det Nedslidte SaalerNow my soles are worn out.
Yeah Ay Yeah YeahYeah, ay, yeah, yeah.
Ah YeahAh, yeah.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah YeahYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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I Min’ Air Max 90 97 95In my Air Max 90s, 97s, 95s.
Lams The Wave Siden ’95Lams The Wave since ’95.
99 Problemer Men Der’ Stadig Ikk’ Et Der Gaelder Min’ PengeI’ve got 99 problems, but not a single one’s about my money.
Det Her Liv Det’ Svaert At Elsk’This life is hard to love.
Paa Den Anden Side Ka’ Ikk’ Andet End At Elsk’ DetOn the other hand, I can’t help but love it.
To Bat Taendt’ Det Letter IgenTwo jo#nts lit, and I’m taking off again.
Sigter Paa Maalet Det’ Sjaeldent Jeg MisserI’m aiming for the target, and I rarely miss.
De Siger Mig Ikk’ Noget Det’ Sjaeldent Jeg KiggerThey don’t mean anything to me, I rarely even look.
Det’ Sjaeldent Hun Beeker Naar Vi Er I RummetShe rarely complains when we’re in the room.
Hun Troede Vi Var Bundet Nu Gjorde Jeg Hende SkuffetShe thought we were tied down, now I’ve disappointed her.
Folelser Bli’r Skubbet Til SideFeelings are being pushed aside.
Bror Han Tog Skade Af At Ha’ Skubbet Det HvideMy brother got hurt from pushing the whit#.
En Der Blev Fanget Og Stukket I SidenOne got caught and stabbed in the side.
Nogen Der Kom Videre Ikk’ Alle Der Naaede Det I TideSome moved on, but not everyone made it in time.
Jeg Sagde Hva’ Ved De Om LamsI said, what do they know about Lams?
Hva’ Ved De Om Talrige Sovnlose NaetterWhat do they know about countless sleepless nights?
Inde I Studiet Naar Jeg Svinger Min’ PenslerIn the studio, when I’m swinging my brushes,
Lagde Et Aestetisk Praeg Paa TeksterI’ve put an aesthetic touch on these lyrics.
Mens Jeg Prover At Goere Graesset GronnereWhile I’m trying to make the grass greener,
Maa Gud Tilgi’ Min’ Syndermay God forgive my sins.
Paa Til Fuglene SyngerI’m up until the birds start singing.
Hurtigt Hjem For En Ny BegynderHead home quickly before a new one begins.
Ny Dag Der’ Klar Himmel Over Hovedet Paa MigIt’s a new day, there’s a clear sky over my head.
Jeg Balancerer Mellem De Daarlige Og De Gode StunderI’m balancing between the bad and the good times.
Sko Paa Mig Koster FemThe shoes on my feet cost five ‘thousand’.
Tror Jeg Har Vaeret Oppe For LaengeI think I’ve been up for too long.
Hovedpine Stiger Ligesom Cifre Jeg Fordobler DemMy headache grows just like my digits, I’m doubling them.
Ting Jeg Har Laert Mens Jeg Haerdede Min’ FodsaalerThese are things I learned while I toughened the soles of my feet.
Laert’ Ikk’ At Tro Paa En Mand Der Siger Tro Paa MigI learned not to trust a man who says ‘trust me’.
Brors Telefonnummer Fyldp Op Med Gode KunderMy brother’s phone is full of good customers.
Grobund For Gode SkeezA breeding ground for good cash.
27 To Nuller2700 ‘postal code’, two zeros.
Saa Vi Flyver Til Noget Varmt Nede Syd PaaSo we’re flying somewhere warm down south.
Det Du Spytter Lyder Varmt Uden Lyd PaaWhat you’re spitting sounds hot even with the sound off.
Videre Til Et Nyt Show Nu’ Det Mig De Vil Lyt’ PaaOnto a new show, now I’m the one they want to hear.
Jeg Ku’ Lave Et Hit Eller Gi’ Dem Bars De Ka’ Tyg’ Paa YeahI could make a hit or give ’em bars they can chew on, yeah.
Jeg Gi’r Dem Stof Til EftertankeI’m giving them food for thought.
Og Nu’ Det Stof Der Sendt’ Dem I TranceAnd now it’s the dru#s that sent them into a trance.
H V D O L Music Video
What does ‘H V D O L’ mean? The lyrics celebrate ambition and independence, a testament to Lamin’s journey. The Danish rapper’s ‘SkyLL’ album is a bold mix of personal triumphs and rhythmic energy.