Tusind Tanker Lyrics Meaning — (Over)Lever | Mille
Mille sings ‘tusind tanker’ on her album (over)lever, a track that dives into tangled desire. The lyrics are penned by Jeppe London, Laurits Smedegaard Andersen, Mille and T.O, who also shape the music.
Mille tells the story of a love that feels tangled in endless thoughts. She sings, “I hate that you have a thousand thoughts about a thousand others,” to show the ache of being second‑choice. The verses paint vivid moments, skin to skin, a head buried in a pillow, while self‑respect slips away.
Jeg Er Her IgenI’m here again.
Jeg Glemte Og Ta’ HjemI forgot to go home,
For Jeg Er Lidt Naiv Du’ Mere End En VenBecause I’m a little naive, you’re more than a friend.
Du Siger “Det Bliver Os”You say, “It’ll be us.”
Jeg Æder Det Rådt Og Gi’r Dig Min KropI swallow it whole and give you my body.
Mhm-mm-mm-mm Mm-mmhMhm-mm-mm-mm, mm-mmh.
Jeg Vil Ikke Sige NejI don’t want to say no.
Og Jeg Blamer DigAnd I blame you.
For Jeg Vil Ha’ Det Hele Kom Og Hold MigBecause I want it all, come and hold me.
Hvornår Vil Det Ende Du Holder Mig Hen Jeg Falder IgenWhen will it end? You’re stringing me along, and I’m falling again.
Men Jeg Ved Jo Du Har Tusind TankerBut I know you have a thousand thoughts.
Om Tusind AndreAbout a thousand others.
Jeg Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Men Jeg Vil Alt Det Du Ikk’ KanBut I want everything you can’t give.
Og Du Fik Tusind ChancerAnd you had a thousand chances.
Men Noget ManglerBut something’s missing.
Jeg Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Så Jeg Hader Du Har Tusind TankerSo I hate that you have a thousand thoughts,
Om Tusind Andre End MigAbout a thousand others than me.
Jeg Gi’r Det Et SkudI’ll give it a shot.
Hud Mod HudSkin to skin.
Selvrespekten Den Er F#cking Flyttet UdMy self-respect has f#cking moved out.
Begraver Mit HovedBurying my head,
Ned I Din Pude Er Lige Ved At TudeDeep in your pillow, I’m about to cry.
Er Lige Ved At TudeI’m about to cry.
Mhm-mm-mm-mmMhm-mm-mm-mm.
For Jeg Ved Jo Du Har Tusind TankerBecause I know you have a thousand thoughts.
Om Tusind AndreAbout a thousand others.
Jeg Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Men Jeg Vil Alt Det Du Ikk’ KanBut I want everything you can’t give.
Og Du Fik Tusind ChancerAnd you had a thousand chances.
Men Noget ManglerBut something’s missing.
Jeg Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Så Jeg Hader Du Har Tusind TankerSo I hate that you have a thousand thoughts,
Om Tusind Andre End MigAbout a thousand others than me.
Jeg Hader Trøsten I Tanken Om DigI hate the comfort in the thought of you.
Tænkte Nok Selv Den Betyder Så MegetI guess that comfort means that much.
Jeg’ Så Betaget Af OrdeneI’m so captivated by the words.
Jeg Ved Jeg Burde SmutteI know I should leave.
Jeg’ Så F#cking Ynkelig Så F#cking YnkeligI’m so f#cking pathetic, so f#cking pathetic.
Fanget I Trøsten I Tanken Om DigTrapped in the comfort of the thought of you.
Tænkte Nok Selv Den Betyder Så MegetTo think it means so much to me.
Og Når Det Er Forbi Slip Mig Nu FriAnd when it’s over, set me free now.
For Jeg Ved Jo Du Har Tusind TankerBecause I know you have a thousand thoughts.
Tusind AndreA thousand others.
Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Men Jeg Vil Alt Det Du Ikk’ KanBut I want everything you can’t give.
Og Du Fik Tusind ChancerAnd you had a thousand chances.
Men Noget ManglerBut something’s missing.
Jeg Troede Du Var HerI thought you were here.
Men Vi’ Så Langt Fra HinandenBut we’re so far apart from each other.
Gi’r Op Nu Du VandtI give up now, you won.
For Jeg Hader Du Har Tusind TankerBecause I hate that you have a thousand thoughts,
Om Tusind Andre End MigAbout a thousand others than me.
Mille’s honest confession lands hard, and you might wonder, what does ‘tusind tanker’ mean? The lyrics voice a restless yearning. tusind tanker hits the ear with its urgent pulse. Mille sings in Danish, delivering each line with aching honesty.