Kompass is Madsen’s heartfelt thank-you note to the person who has always been his guiding star. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who gives and protects without ever asking for anything in return. Like a compass tucked safely in his pocket, this mentor, parent, or close friend keeps him oriented when life’s winds threaten to blow him off course. He celebrates the shared memories that have shaped them both, admitting that each experience is now permanently etched into who they are.
At the same time, the song gently flips the script: the singer urges this selfless guardian to practice a little healthy egoism and think of their own happiness for once. By promising to carry their values forward and to repay their kindness, he turns gratitude into a pledge. “Kompass” is a warm, rock-infused reminder that strong roots keep us grounded, and that love, once planted, points us in the right direction long after we leave home.