Som Av Meg

Kari Rueslåtten's song "Som Av Meg" is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics, sung in Norwegian, convey a deep sense of longing and devotion. The phrase "Som av meg" translates to "Like of me," suggesting a profound connection between the speaker and the subject of the song. The imagery of fire in the heart, or "ild i har," symbolizes a burning passion and intensity of emotion that the speaker feels for their beloved.

The lyrics reflect a sense of what could have been, with the speaker expressing that they could have been everything the other person is, was, and wanted to be. This suggests a deep empathy and understanding, as well as a desire to share in the other person's experiences and dreams. The speaker's willingness to love, give their blood, live, and even die for the other person underscores the depth of their commitment and sacrifice. The mention of dark thoughts that would have been banished in their life together hints at a shared struggle and the potential for mutual healing.

As the song progresses, the speaker reflects on the past and the intensity of their feelings, acknowledging that no one else will ever come as close. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of a love that is both consuming and enduring. The final lines, where the speaker wishes for time to be a friend they both find again, but ultimately sees the other person leaving, convey a poignant sense of finality and the desire to erase the path they had started together. This evokes a bittersweet acceptance of the end of their journey, while still holding on to the memories and emotions that defined their relationship.