Tømmermænd Lyrics [English Translation]: Katinka

Katinka and Søren Buhl join forces to write and compose ‘Tømmermænd,’ a track that mixes reflective lyrics with a mellow melody. Jesper Vivid Vestergaard collaborates on the production, adding a soothing layer to the song. Together, they create a tune that balances vulnerability with a touch of humor.

Tømmermænd Lyrics [English Translation]: Katinka
Released: February 20, 2026

Tømmermænd

Katinka

Lyricist
Katinka, Søren Buhl
Composer
Katinka, Søren Buhl, Jesper Vivid Vestergaard

Tømmermænd Meaning & Lyrics (Katinka)

The Danish performer describes a relationship that feels like a bad hangover. ‘You’re a drink I don’t care to drink again,’ she sings, using the metaphor of alcohol to express emotional exhaustion. The lyrics mention shattered glass being glued into a new crystal, symbolizing the effort to rebuild after heartbreak.

Vi kan sagtens sæt os nedWe can easily sit down,
Og drikke en ol en dagand drink a beer someday,
Eller måske et glas vandor maybe a glass of water,
Bare ikke i dagjust not today.
Al den vrede må nok hellerAll this anger had better
Falde lidt mere nedcalm down a little more,
For jeg igen tor cykle henbefore I dare to bike over
Forbi din bydelpast your neighborhood.
Der er ikke nogen trost iThere’s no comfort in
At være hofligbeing polite,
For jeg kender dig så godtbecause I know you so well,
Jeg vil være super rummeligI want to be super accommodating,
Se det fra din sideto see it from your side.
For du en drink‘Cause you’re a drink
Jeg ikke gider drikke igenI can’t be bothered to drink again.
Ja det var sjovtYeah, it was fun,
Men jeg får så mangebut I get such bad
Tommermændhangovers.
Gå ikke på migDon’t walk all over me,
Jeg er ikke bare ditI’m not just your
Kludetæppepatchwork rug.
Jeg gav dig lovI let you do it,
Troede ikke jeg vardidn’t think I was
Bedre end detbetter than that.
Vidste ikke jeg ku gå selvI didn’t know I could walk on my own,
Troede bare jeg var dit ryglænjust thought I was your backrest.
Jeg vil så gerne være en god venI’d really love to be a good friend,
Men jeg får alt for mangebut I get way too many
Tommermændhangovers.
For du en drink‘Cause you’re a drink
Jeg ikke gider drikke igenI don’t care to drink again.
Ja det var sjovtYeah, it was fun,
Men jeg får så mangebut I get such bad
Tommermændhangovers.
Går på strompesokkerWalking in my stocking feet.
Der er smadret glas over altThere’s shattered glass everywhere.
Limer stumperne sammenGluing the pieces together
Til en helt ny krystalinto a brand new crystal.
Tror du om 10 til 15 årDo you think in 10 to 15 years,
At vi kan kigge tilbagethat we can look back
Og se en form for skonhedand see some kind of beauty
I alt det vi odelagdein everything we destroyed?
Vidste ikke jeg ku gå selvI didn’t know I could walk on my own,
Troede bare jeg var dit ryglænjust thought I was your backrest.
Jeg vil så gerne være en god venI’d really love to be a good friend,
Men jeg får alt for mangebut I get way too many
Tommermændhangovers.
Jeg vil bare ha dig ud af mit synsfeltI just want you out of my sight.
Tænk at det er mig der slår det ihjelTo think I’m the one killing this.
Jeg vil så gerne være en god venI’d really love to be a good friend,
Men jeg får alt for mangebut I get way too many
Tommermændhangovers.

Tømmermænd Music Video

The English lyrics of ‘Tømmermænd’ explore the struggle of moving on from a toxic bond. The song, led by Katinka, is a relatable take on the emotional aftermath of a relationship that’s hard to quit.