Soleima sings a powerful anthem about breaking through emotional walls. Rasmus Littauer and Sarah Mariegaard write the lyrics, while they, Jacob Brøndlund, and Joel Krozer create the music. The song pulses with urgency and quiet rebellion.
Released: February 25, 2022
Livet Begynder
Soleima • From “Nationens Skrammer”
Livet Begynder Lyrics Translation (from “Nationens Skrammer”)
Soleima describes the weight of hidden feelings, singing, ‘Even though we both keep our masks on but are going under.’ She mentions ‘Vesterbro,’ a neighborhood in Copenhagen, to ground the song in real space. The lyrics talk about racing hours and spinning thoughts, showing how life pushes back.
Tror du egentlig den rette vejDo you really think this is the right way,
Er det underligt at undre sigis it strange to wonder?
Jeg ku’ drikke vin i BudapestI could drink wine in Budapest,
Lad det hele stå bare rejse vækleave it all behind and just travel away.
Det’ ik’ fordi det er syndt for migIt’s not because I pity myself,
Og heller ik’ fordi jeg vil gå fra digand it’s not because I want to leave you,
Men timerne de løber livet slår fra sigbut the hours are racing and life is fighting back,
Og ligemeget hvad der sker med migand no matter what happens to me.
Selvom mit hoved drejer rundt ogEven though my head is spinning, and
Selvom vi begge holder masken men går undereven though we both keep our masks on but are going under,
Så er du stadigvæk de smukkeste sekunderyou’re still the most beautiful seconds.
Det er lige nu at livet det begynderIt’s right now that life begins.
Selvom mit hoved drejer rundt ogEven though my head is spinning, and
Selvom vi begge holder masken men går undereven though we both keep our masks on but are going under,
Så er du stadigvæk de smukkeste sekunderyou’re still the most beautiful seconds.
Det er lige nu at livet det begynderIt’s right now that life begins.
Og mine tanker løber hjemmefraAnd my thoughts are running away from home,
Jeg ville ønske at de fulgte migI wish that they would follow me.
Men de drømmer om hvad de kan fåBut they’re dreaming of what they can get,
Mens jeg vælter rundt på Vesterbrowhile I stumble around in ‘Vesterbro’.
Det’ ik’ fordi det er syndt for migIt’s not because I pity myself,
Og heller ik’ fordi jeg vil gå fra digand it’s not because I want to leave you.
Men timerne de løber livet slår fra sigBut the hours are racing and life is fighting back.
JehYeah.
Og ligemeget hvad der sker med migAnd no matter what happens to me,
Selvom mit hoved drejer rundt ogeven though my head is spinning, and
Selvom vi begge holder masken men går undereven though we both keep our masks on but are going under,
Så er du stadigvæk de smukkeste sekunderyou’re still the most beautiful seconds.
Det er lige nu at livet det begynderIt’s right now that life begins.
Selvom mit hoved drejer rundt ogEven though my head is spinning, and
Selvom vi begge holder masken men går undereven though we both keep our masks on but are going under,
Så er du stadigvæk de smukkeste sekunderyou’re still the most beautiful seconds.
Det er lige nu at livet det begynderIt’s right now that life begins.
Bare giv mig tid til at skifte forsvarJust give me time to change my defenses,
Jehyeah.
Ja giv mig tid til at skifte formYes, give me time to change my form.
Det’ ik’ fordi det er syndt for migIt’s not because I pity myself,
Og heller ik’ fordi jeg vil gå fra digand it’s not because I want to leave you.
Men timerne de løber livet slår fra sigBut the hours are racing and life is fighting back,
Slår fra sigfighting back.
Selvom mit hoved drejer rundt ogEven though my head is spinning, and
Selvom vi begge holder masken men går undereven though we both keep our masks on but are going under,
Så er du stadigvæk de smukkeste sekunderyou’re still the most beautiful seconds.
Det er lige nu at livet det begynderIt’s right now that life begins.
Livet Begynder Music Video
The ‘Livet Begynder’ lyrics offer hope in the middle of chaos. The song features Soleima and is part of Nationens Skrammer.