Jag och min Far

Magnus Uggla

About Jag och min Far

"Jag och min far" is a song written and recorded by Olle Ljungström, and released as a single in 1997 as well as on the 1998 album Det stora kalaset 1998. A music video was also directed. Lyrically, it deals with memories from a son and his father, who has died, exchanging knowledge within different topics. The song is not autobiographical in a literal sense; Ljungström's father was alive at the time, although the two had been out of touch for several years. In 2008 it was recorded by Love Olzon on the tribute album Andra sjunger Olle Ljungström and by Pernilla Andersson on the album Gör dig till hund. Im 2012, Magnus Uggla performed the song in the third season of Så mycket bättre. His recording became a Svensktoppen hit charting from 23 December 2012 and for 161 weeks up to 17 January 2016 before getting knocked out of chart. 


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Där borta vid pilen har jag lagt min far 
En anonym urna är allt som finns kvar 

Av den som förstod mig, när jag var till besvär 
Trots all den kärlek fanns jag ej där 

Jag önskar jag stannat, jag skulle blitt kvar 
Den sista stunden, det borde vart jag, och min far 

Han lärde mig växter och dess namn på latin 
Om fideikommiss och Boursin 

Men följde mig gärna in glamrockens land 
Tog del av min kunskap om engelska band 

Allt från John Strummer till Johnny Mars 
Stod på agendan då det var jag, och min far 

Jag saknar hans humor, som var hans sigill  
Den som la grunden för att jag finns till 

Som präglat min uppväxt, ända fram till I dag 
Som gjort att min son är densamma som jag 

Jag får ta del av drömmar han har 
På samma vis som då det var jag, och min far 

Där borta vid pilen, har jag lagt min far 
En anonym urna är allt som finns kvar 

Fast jag fann aldrig modet till att säga adjö 
Trodde nog aldrig att du kunde dö 

Cirkeln ska slutas, det har jag kvar 
Vi ska enas I jorden jag, och min far 

Cirkeln ska slutas, det har jag kvar 
Vi ska enas I jorden jag, och min far

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Magnus Uggla

Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla (pronounced [ˈpæːr ˈalːan ˈmaŋːnɵs ˈklɑːsɔn ²ɵɡːla]; born June 18, 1954) is a Swedish artist, composer, actor, and occasional radio host known for his satirical lyrics. Uggla was born in Stockholm. He was the lead singer of the hard rock band JUSO (later renamed Alexander Lucas) before going solo in the early 1970s. Their influences were Black Sabbath, The Groundhogs and Alice Cooper among others. Uggla's first two glam- and art rock-inspired albums Om Bobbo Viking and Livets teaterˈ didn't sell well, the first only about 500 copies in Sweden and Livets teater even less. But his departure from glam rock with the punk and hard rock inspired Va ska man ta livet av sig för när man ändå inte får höra snacket efteråt gained him muc… more »

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Written by: Olle Ljungstrom

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20 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Jag och min Far" is a Swedish song falling under the category of Pop-Rock.
Song Artist
It is sung by Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla, popularly known as Magnus Uggla, a renowned Swedish artist recognized for his rock-influenced songs.
From a Successful Album
This song is included in his album "Kär & Galen" which was released in 2004 and became one of the most successful albums in his career.
Dedication
The song "Jag och min Far" is dedicated to Uggla's father, who passed away in 1993.
Chart Performance
The song didn't become a hit when the album was first released. However, it reached a broader audience in 2012 and was listed in Svensktoppen, Sweden's national record chart, for a total of 60 weeks from 2012 to 2013.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of the song recount Uggla's relationship with his father, both the good and bad times, and how it affected him.
Instrumental Arrangement
The song stands out for its piano-dominated instrumental arrangement, which adds a melancholy tone to the overall composition.
Live Performance
An emotional live performance of "Jag och min Far" by Uggla on the television show Moraeus med mera garnered a lot of praise and helped the song to gain popularity.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Magnus Renfors and featured Magnus Uggla and a boy representing him as a child.
Recognition
Despite its late bloom, the song has now become one of Magnus Uggla's most appreciated and recognized songs.
Song Origin
"Jag och min Far" (Me and My Father) is the leading single from Magnus Uggla's 2012 album "Innan filmen tagit slut."
Artist – Magnus Uggla
Magnus Uggla is a Swedish pop/rock singer and songwriter particularly known for his controversial and provocative lyrics.
Lyrics
The song is an emotional tribute from Magnus Uggla to his father, with lyrics reflecting on childhood memories and expressing deep love and respect.
Success on Charts
"Jag och min Far" peaked at number 3 on the Swedish Singles Chart, demonstrating its popularity among the Swedish audience.
Reception
The song's heartfelt theme and powerful performance from Uggla were highly praised by critics and listeners alike.
Language
Even though Magnus Uggla is a Swedish artist and the song is entirely in Swedish, "Jag och min Far" has managed to reach a wide international audience.
Length
The run-time of the song is 3 minutes and 56 seconds, which is standard for a pop/rock track.
Genre
Despite Uggla's extensive career in rock music, "Jag och min Far" shows a softer, pop-oriented side of the artist.
Melody
The song is set in a simple, yet effective melody that emphasizes the emotional content of the lyrics.
Usage in Media
The song was used in the soundtrack for the Swedish film "En underbar jävla jul."

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