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Kornknarr, sänghalm
Staff Notation • Secular
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Kornknarr, sänghalm by Knut Håkanson — Lyrics
Nu när de trötta sova,
vill jag gå ut och lova
skymningens unge gud.
Ned över gula bingar,
sänker han mjuka vingar,
sakta och utan ljud.
Två äro de som vaka,
medan hans blonda maka
öppnar sig kärleksvarm,
tjust av hans ögonsvärta
sången ur åkerns hjärta,
doften av jordens barm.
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About Kornknarr, sänghalm
The Swedish words of Kornknarr, sänghalm paint a serene evening scene as twilight descends. The composer Knut Håkanson sets this evocative text for SATB choir with a baritone solo. The lyrics speak of a young god of dusk, whose gentle wings bring peace over the land, accompanied by the scent of earth and the sweetness of summer. As the mist rises, the land breathes freely, blending summer and coolness to usher in the harvest. The singer's soul, a devoted farmer, offers a final farewell to the past, a poignant reflection on the changing seasons and the cycle of life. This is a secular piece, ideal for its atmospheric and lyrical qualities.
