Space in my heart

Jarle Bernhoft's "Space in my heart" is a poetic exploration of love and longing set against the backdrop of the cosmos. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who encounters a woman in a place where she seems out of place, the vastness of space. This surreal encounter suggests a dreamlike or hallucinatory experience, where the protagonist is questioning his own sanity ('I must be delusional, a real head case'). The woman's appearance in a velvet dress amidst the lunar landscape symbolizes an otherworldly beauty and the protagonist's deep attraction to her.

The chorus, 'There is a space in my heart, an infinite casing of darkness,' metaphorically represents the emptiness the protagonist feels within himself, a void that he believes can only be filled by this woman. The use of cosmic imagery such as 'dark matter,' 'supernovas,' and 'pulsars' to describe his feelings elevates the love he feels to a universal scale, suggesting that his emotions are as vast and profound as the universe itself. The repetition of 'I can't get out of it' at the end of the song emphasizes the inescapable nature of his feelings, indicating that he is trapped within his own longing and desire.

Bernhoft's musical style often blends elements of soul, pop, and R&B, and in this song, he uses these genres to create a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The juxtaposition of personal emotion with the infinite space serves as a powerful metaphor for the boundless nature of love and the human experience of feeling small and adrift in the face of such powerful emotions.