Vandraren

Nordman

About Vandraren

"Vandraren" is a song with music composed by Mats Wester and lyrics written by Py Bäckman, and was recorded by Nordman on the opening track of the debut album "Nordman". Becoming a major hit in Sweden, it was given the Rockbjörnen award in the "Swedish song of the year 1994" category. The single peaked No. 7 in the Swedish singles chart. Also charting at Svensktoppen, it stayed for 18 weeks on the chart between 16 July-12 November 1994, peaking at No 3. In 2009, the song was recorded by Ensiferum for the album From Afar, and Ritchie Blackmore's band Blackmore's Night has recorded it as Journeyman on 2010 album Autumn Sky. In 2014, Plumbo together with Ole Evenrud recorded the song in Norwegian as "Vandreren" for the album, Kom Som Dæ Sjæl, and released the song as a single. 


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1994
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Vandraren har ingenstans att gå, när han kommit fram till slutet
Månen färgar alla skuggor blå, han är ensam kvar där ute
Långt där borta från en enslig gård, lyser värmen ut I natten
Väcker hungern I hans frusna kropp, som har levt på luft och vatten

Det gör ont, men gå ändå
Du kan alltid vända om
Det gör ont, men gå ända
Du är här och kom hit som en vandrare

Klockan ringer för en ensam själ, den har lånat röst av döden
Vill den illa eller vill den väl, när den räknar våra öden
Sluta tänka det är svårt ändå, du får ta en dag I taget
Vandraren har ingen stans att gå, om han går vid sista slaget

Det gör ont, men gå ändå
Du kan alltid vända om
Det gör ont, men gå ända
Du är här och kom hit som en vandrare

Det gör ont, men gå ändå
Du kan alltid vända om
Det gör ont, men gå ända
Du är här och kom hit som en vandrare

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Nordman

Nordman is a Swedish group founded in 1993, that mixes folk music with rock and pop. This genre is called etnorock or folk rock in Swedish. The group consists of Håkan Hemlin, as singer and frontman and Mats Wester, who plays the nyckelharpa as well as serving as the main songwriter.. more »

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Written by: HELENA BACKMAN, MATS WESTER, PY BACKMAN

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Vandraren" is a popular song released by the Swedish ethnic, pop duo Nordman. The duo consists of Håkan Hemlin, as singer/songwriter, and Mats Wester, who plays the nyckelharpa.
Album and Release Date
The song was released as part of the duo's self-titled debut album, "Nordman," in 1994.
Genre
"Vandraren" is a unique blend of Swedish folk music and pop, which has become the signature style of Nordman.
Chart Success
The song reached the No. 1 spot on the Swedish chart "Svensktoppen" in 1994, where it remained for 11 consecutive weeks.
Recognition and Influence
"Vandraren" is one of Nordman's most recognized songs. It laid the groundwork for the band's following success and significantly influenced Swedish pop and folk music.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Vandraren" are written in Swedish and convey a deep, heartfelt message. The song speaks about the journey of life, the concept of wandering and the transient nature of existence.
Live Performances
The song is often performed at Nordman's live concerts and is beloved by their fans. The live version of "Vandraren" features an extended instrumental section.
Rereleases
Given the song’s popularity, it has been re-released and included in many compilation albums over the years.
Video
The song's music video enhances the overall energy and spirit of "Vandraren" and has contributed to its popularity with Nordman's visual storytelling.
Tours
"Vandraren" has been a staple of the band's setlist during their tours, contributing to their strong fan base within Sweden and across Europe.
Reinterpretations
The song's popularity has inspired cover versions by other artists, further solidifying its status as a classic in Swedish music.
Sales
"Vandraren" contributed substantially to the album Nordman’s Platinum status, with over 100,000 copies sold within the first year.

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