Alltid - Aldrig

Lifelover's song 'Alltid - Aldrig' delves into the complex interplay of joy and despair, capturing the essence of human emotion in a raw and poetic manner. The lyrics open with the narrator experiencing a moment of relief from life's suffocating grip, symbolized by the 'strypgreppet' or stranglehold. This temporary release allows the narrator to breathe and feel happiness for the first time in what seems like an eternity. The juxtaposition of 'glädje och förtvivlan' (joy and despair) is likened to mixing water with the sweetest juice, highlighting the bittersweet nature of their emotions.

As the song progresses, the narrator's euphoria is palpable, yet it is tinged with a sense of heaviness. This duality is further explored through the imagery of light and shadows dancing together, representing the coexistence of life's highs and lows. The narrator longs to escape to a place where these elements harmonize, suggesting a desire for balance and acceptance of both joy and sorrow. The dance of life and death is a recurring motif, emphasizing the transient nature of existence and the inevitability of mortality.

The final verses invite the listener to join in this dance, to sing and laugh in the clearings, and to simply exist for a moment. The repetition of 'alltid, aldrig' (always, never) underscores the paradoxical nature of life, where the absence of everything can feel like having everything. This existential reflection on the fleeting moments of pure being resonates deeply, capturing the essence of human experience in its most vulnerable form.