Le, Le, Le

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emerging from darkness into light, urging the listener to embrace the present moment. The repeated "Le, le, le" acts as a mantra, signifying a renewed sense of life and vitality, directly contrasting the "mörkt" (darkness) where happiness can't be found. It's a call to action, suggesting that closing oneself off leads to unhappiness, while a simple smile can reignite the heart with "ljus och liv" (light and life). This sense of urgency is amplified by the contemplation of time. The lyrics state "tid, tid, tid, tid är det ganska ont om för envar" (time, time, time, time is quite scarce for everyone), likening the world's hourglass to having "några sandkorn kvar" (only a few grains of sand left). This scarcity of time emphasizes the need to act "nu, nu, nu" (now, now, now), as the "natten" (night) and "mörkret" (darkness) will soon arrive, leaving no more time to give. The present is presented as the only chance for "frälsning" (salvation). The narrative then shifts to a spiritual comfort, moving from personal struggle to divine solace. The repeated "gråt, gråt, gråt" (cry, cry, cry) is directly addressed, with the assertion that "han, han, han, torkar bort varenda tår han ser" (he, he, he, wipes away every tear he sees). This figure, identified as Jesus, is portrayed as someone who understands suffering intimately, having "gråtit mest av alla" (cried the most of all). He offers a welcoming "famn" (embrace) to those in distress. Finally, the lyrics employ the metaphor of rowing a boat. The command "ro, ro, ro din båt" (row, row, row your boat) guides the listener towards "andra sidans strand" (the other side's shore), which is described as "livets hamn" (life's harbor). This destination is where Jesus awaits with a "segerkrans" (victory wreath), symbolizing peace and fulfillment. The repeated instruction to row home to Jesus suggests a permanent commitment, a plea to "släpp aldrig taget" (never let go) of this newfound sanctuary.