Swede here, The lyrics are too long to post here but you can Google: "du måste finnas lyrics english" and you'll find it. This performance has not left anyone untouched so far and this is one of our many national treasures in Sweden! 👍
The story: After years of crop failure during the 1800s the family starves and they loose a daughter. The family emigrate to America, but she never learns the language or feels at home. After a miscarriage she will never survive another pregnancy. She is deeply Christian, but now for the first time her beliefs in God is failing. This is my translation of the central part of the lyrics. "Never before have I had it in my speak or my thought That little word which frightens me so The word is 'if' If I have made all my prayers in vain If you don’t exist What am I to do Who shall know my remorse And then forgive Who would give peace to my soul Who would welcome me at the end after death If you wouldn't exist Who would care for me then You must exit, you must I live my life through you Without you I am a shatter on a dark and stormy sea You must exit, you must How can you abandon me I would be nothing at all I would be nothing if you didn't exist"
Too bad you missed the version on youtube that has an English translation. I think the song and her singing would have touched you much deeper had you understood that she is actually speaking directly to God, asking him to not abandon her. Hence the desperation in her voice, and the movement between rage and begging.
Like you said, this is a woman in deep despair. Famin times in Sweden led to 1/5 (numbers vary, may have been more) of the population emigrating to America. She’s lost several children and now the doctor let her know that she can never ger pregnant again without risking her own life (so she can never have intimate relations with her husband again). One also have to add, in the 1800’s it was a forbidden sin and shame to doubt Gods existense. Never in her life has she ever questioned that ”fact”, until now.
This is Björn and Benny from the Swedish popband ABBA as wrote the song "Du måste finnas" from the musical "Kristina från Duvemåla " Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪❤
Stunning voice!! ❤️ But somewhat disturbing lyrics to the song Its important to know that God is not the one to abandon anyone. It's us that abandon Him when we buy the lies of the devil. Our Father God always has a way out of every crisis, as a victor! But sometimes we yield to something else or we have lack in understanding how to persue the spiritual matters. The living Word of God says: "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will NOT leave you or forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:8) And.. "The thief (satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; but I (Jesus) have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full." (John 10:10) And... "For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith." (1John 5:4) ❤❤❤❤
Helen’s voice is heavenly. I love your reaction Rach. I enjoyed watching this wonderful performance.
Her voice is so good
The woman voice is topnotch, I love the controls the music ,nice reaction dear❤
Her voice is powerful
Aucchhhh the voice speaks the heart
Like, you could just tell that her heart is heavy
This is really emotional. It can be seen through her facial expressions..oh dear
Very emotional dear
Swede here, The lyrics are too long to post here but you can Google: "du måste finnas lyrics english" and you'll find it. This performance has not left anyone untouched so far and this is one of our many national treasures in Sweden! 👍
watching again
You are beautiful!
You know, there is a version with English subtitles. You should do a reaction with that one too. 👍🏻
Okay, I will check that out
Your talking is healing
Listen to the eng version
It’s a desperate call to God from someone who has lost everything. “Please exist, you have to exist! I’m lost without you!”
You are not ready
th-cam.com/video/34vWDb5Fvb4/w-d-xo.html in English
The story: After years of crop failure during the 1800s the family starves and they loose a daughter. The family emigrate to America, but she never learns the language or feels at home. After a miscarriage she will never survive another pregnancy. She is deeply Christian, but now for the first time her beliefs in God is failing.
This is my translation of the central part of the lyrics.
"Never before have I had it in my speak or my thought
That little word which frightens me so
The word is 'if'
If I have made all my prayers in vain
If you don’t exist
What am I to do
Who shall know my remorse
And then forgive
Who would give peace to my soul
Who would welcome me at the end after death
If you wouldn't exist
Who would care for me then
You must exit, you must
I live my life through you
Without you I am a shatter on a dark and stormy sea
You must exit, you must
How can you abandon me
I would be nothing at all
I would be nothing if you didn't exist"
Very emotional one
Too bad you missed the version on youtube that has an English translation. I think the song and her singing would have touched you much deeper had you understood that she is actually speaking directly to God, asking him to not abandon her. Hence the desperation in her voice, and the movement between rage and begging.
Subtitle . .
The english subs should not be hard to get
Yeah
Like you said, this is a woman in deep despair. Famin times in Sweden led to 1/5 (numbers vary, may have been more) of the population emigrating to America. She’s lost several children and now the doctor let her know that she can never ger pregnant again without risking her own life (so she can never have intimate relations with her husband again). One also have to add, in the 1800’s it was a forbidden sin and shame to doubt Gods existense. Never in her life has she ever questioned that ”fact”, until now.
Oh no😢😢😢
This is heartbreaking, sending light and love her way. My God
This is Björn and Benny from the Swedish popband ABBA as wrote the song "Du måste finnas" from the musical "Kristina från Duvemåla "
Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪❤
Stunning voice!! ❤️
But somewhat disturbing lyrics to the song
Its important to know that God is not the one to abandon anyone. It's us that abandon Him when we buy the lies of the devil. Our Father God always has a way out of every crisis, as a victor! But sometimes we yield to something else or we have lack in understanding how to persue the spiritual matters.
The living Word of God says:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will NOT leave you or forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:8)
And..
"The thief (satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; but I (Jesus) have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)
And...
"For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith." (1John 5:4)
❤❤❤❤