Fyr & Flamme are the synth-tastic duo that won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2021 with “Øve Os På Hinanden”. This will mark the first time since 1997 that Denmark will send a song in Danish to Eurovision, with the duo confirming that this is the version they intend to sing in May.
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Denmark in Eurovision 2021: Fyr Og Flamme – “Øve Os På Hinanden”
Fyr & Flamme, a duo consisting of Jesper Groth and Laurits Emanuel, released their debut single “Menneskeforbruger” in 2020. They released “Kamæleon” soon after, setting their brand as firmly retro, synthy, colourful and danceable.
The duo have stated that it has been their childhood dream to compete in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. “This is something other than playing a song on the radio. In the Grand Prix, you vote on a message, a stage performance and perhaps on a statement.” Jesper explains. “There is so much at the Melodi Grand Prix that is different, and I think there are some more who have now opened their eyes to us, and it’s cool”. Now that one dream has been achieved, their focus will be firmly set on another — performing on the Eurovision stage.
What do the “Øve Os På Hinanden” lyrics mean?
“Øve Os På Hinanden” (Practice On Each Other) is a self-composed dance number which, on the face of it, is about inviting your love to dance, forgetting our own internal insecurities and just enjoying the rhythm of the music. It’s not about being an expert dancer, it’s all about letting go. “So I start dancing / I’ve practiced it at home / And I pray to my creator that it takes hold of me”
He might feel that initial spark with that special someone. “Time has stopped / What is it we’re waiting for? / Your eyes are saying the same thing as mine” and he decides to invite her for a dance as the party gets going. “(On a dance-dancefloor) / We’ll never be more alive than right now”.
However, instead of approaching the dance floor with swagger, the song expresses the down-to-earth universal quality that we’re all humans, and while we might not know, we will just take a crack at it, for it’s the fun that matters. “No one knows how it’s done / So let’s practice on each other”.
There are other interpretations of the lyrics too, especially on social media. Because, of course, dancing isn’t the only activity that one can engage in on a dance floor. The songs protagonists are clearly teenagers “soon we’re two adults”, and, with hormones running high, it’s probably safe to bet that they’re interested in exploring more than the latest dance steps. There’s also a potentially homoerotic element to proceedings — “You’re the woman, I’m the man” does not mean the same thing as “you’re a women, I’m a man”.
Overall, it’s a very down to earth take on the universal experience of self-discovery and having fun while doing it. And, sometimes, instead of confidence, we all just need to say “we might not know, but let’s have a blast as we practice together”.
“Øve Os På Hinanden” lyrics Fyr &Flamme — (Denmark ESC 2021)
Written and composed by: Laurits Emanuel
Danish text |
English translation |
| Tiden er gået i stå Hva’ er det, vi venter på? Dine øjne si’r det samme som mine Så jeg sætter i et dansetrin Jeg har øvet på hjemmefra Og be’r til min skaber, at de griber mig(Et dansegulv) Rivaler spænder ben og fører krig (På et, på et dansegulv) Men hvis du ikke slipper mig, så letter viIngen ved, hvordan man gør Så lad os øve os på hinanden Lige om lidt er vi to voksnе Du er kvinden, jeg еr manden Hele gulvet er gået fra forstanden La’ os øve på hinanden Tiden er gået i stå (På et dansegulv) Ingen ved, hvordan man gør Et dansegulv hvor hjerter svulmer op og går itu Ingen ved, hvordan man gør |
Time has stopped What is it we’re waiting for? Your eyes are saying the same thing as mine So I start dancing I’ve practiced it at home And I pray to my creator that it takes hold of me(A dancefloor) Rivals stretch their legs and wage war (On a dancefloor) But if you don’t let go of me, then we rise No one knows how it’s done Time has stopped (On a dancefloor) No one knows how it’s done A dancefloor where hearts swell and break in two No one knows how it’s done |
What do you think? Has Denmark brought the disco fever back for good? Let us know in the comments below!
Don’t trust the above translation. I suspect ot was done by a non-native Danish speaker because it’s subtly wrong. Tiden er gået i stå – “Time has ground to a halt”, or my preferred translation, “Time has come to a standstill” for style. Så jeg sætter i et dansetrin jeg har øvet på hjemmefra – So I bust out a dance move I’ve been practicing. From home. Og be’r til min skaber, at de griber mig – And pray to my creator that THEY grab a hold of me Men hvis du ikke slipper mig, så letter vi – But… Read more »
If it will qualify I will not be surprised.
Observation 1 – They are not talking about dancing.
Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it!
Me trying to hit on my straight crush in high school:
“Let’s practice on each other”
What a sweet picture of the both, really enjoying Denmark’s unexpected retro song and nice to know what the lyrics mean. Full of charm.
I love a good throwback, it’s going to stand out.
yeah…”dancing”… ^^
Are they actually a couple?
No they both have female partners
Hot couple, but nothing more.
Go to horny jail
cuz it’s crime to be hot ?
Bonk
I like the metaphors! Subtlety and ambiguity can be more exciting and have more depth than being explicitly straightforward.
Howling
Okay, I’m officially voting for this song in May
I don’t care about what people say… I like this a lot!
I think it’s just referred to as sex.
I actually like it. Some people complain that it’s dated but I think it is supposed to be that way. Many songs today are inspired by the 80s and they went a step farther and made a song that actually sounds like something straight of the 80s. But I’m pretty sure that was their goal. The song feels nostalgic (even though I was not alive in the 80s, lol) and even though I do not speak Danish I think that the melody itself conveys the message somehow. It feels sweet.
They’re great and I wish them all the best. Hope they will qualify !
This is such a sweet, endearing track and prescient given the experience we have all had over the last 12 months. I wish them and their fun times all the very best in Rotterdam!
I give Denmark props for picking something in Danish and for the artists for keeping it in Danish instead of compromising for the Eurovision fandom that have complained since the song was selected. They’ve been rewarded with a #1 song in Denmark which is a lot better than some of these other “fan favorites” have done in their own countries. You do you boo-boo.
Both have female partners 🙂
As a Dane, let me just clearify, that it is about having sex for the first time and figuring it all out, just presented in a different (PG Eurovision-Disco) package. But the innuendos are very clear in Danish.
Yay, hookup anthem
As a Dane, I kindly disagree. The lyrics IS about dancing. Sure, you can always interpret the lyrics to something else – but the lyrics word for word is about dancing ??
gay for pay
That’s rude af
practicing letting go?
I am happy i got the lyrics explained a bit as i was believing it was all about just having sex ?
It is.
It’s different. Its cool to have different songs in competition. Doesn’t mean I love it, but still
Let’s practice on each other 😉