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An old old bridge across the Oslo City river has a sign: "One 100 Men I Can Carry, But Will Break If They All March ." This started my song.
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Krazy Google translate:
MY FATHER DID TELL ME
Lyrics and music: Lillebjørn Nilsen ©
My father did tell about the city as it was
before the cars filled our streets.
That time when the air was light blue and clear
and Mrs. Karlsen had a garden with tomatoes!
With a pile of sand for the little ones
where the garage is now located.
I have to walk on asphalt that is dull and gray.
while man is seeking his future.
But the old folks will remember everything as it was.
The distant but good old days.
Think of all the memories that the old folks have:
A train journey and an old tin pan alley song.
A cozy house that used to stand there. A fun radio host.
All that time celebrates in its veil of oblivion
while man is seeking his future.
Yes. Times must come. Times must pass.
Much will be changed.
We are going to lose something. We are going to get something else.
Some will be famous. Others will be blamed.
I'm standing here with my guitar.
As many thoughts as I have!
And I think I think mostly about all that time steals
while man is seeking his future.
But I know a bridge that is old brown and ugly.
On it is a sign where you read:
"I can carry a 100 men on my back.
but will break if they all march. "
I say: Hi. come join me!
Because we may need someone like you.
And laughing children will play on your top
and drop small rocks into the river.
while man is seeking his future.