Att Angöra En Brygga Lyrics in English Monica Zetterlund

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Att Angöra En Brygga by Monica Zetterlund from Swedish to English.
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Verse 1
You fantastic men
Who know how to moor at a jetty
You who with a sun-weathered hand
Hold the sheet taut
You strong, you silent
You calm, you steady, who know
How to splice a rope
Who find your course through the night
You who bring the boat to harbor
Over swelling waves
You men who know everything about water
Bridge
Oh, to be able to brace a topsail
To tack, to rig a stay
Oh, to be able, with the wind behind
To sail on a summer's day
Chorus 1
You fantastic men
Who inhabit and work the seas
Is there any finer art
Here in life than this
To correctly moor at a jetty?
Chorus 2
You fantastic men
Who inhabit and work the seas
Is there any finer art
Here in life than this
To correctly moor at a jetty?
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slörato scud / to sail before the wind

Slöra is a charming and somewhat rare nautical term that means 'to scud' or 'to sail before the wind'. It evokes a sense of effortless movement and freedom on the water.

In the song, it's part of the line "Ack, den som kunde akter om tvärs / Slöra en sommardag" (Oh, if only one could abaft the beam / Scud on a summer's day). This word perfectly captures the longing for a carefree, idyllic day at sea, making it both poetic and unique to this maritime-themed song.

Have you ever admired someone who is an expert at what they do? In this classic Swedish song, singer Monica Zetterlund does just that! She sings a beautiful tribute to sailors, whom she calls "fantastiska män" (fantastic men). She sees them as strong, calm, and confident figures who have mastered the sea. With their sun-tanned hands, they know exactly how to handle ropes, navigate through the night, and guide a boat safely to the harbor.

This song is a romantic celebration of skill and competence. The singer marvels at their knowledge, listing all the difficult sailing tasks they can do. She wonders if there is any greater art in life than the simple, perfect act of docking a boat correctly. It’s a lovely song about appreciating the quiet beauty of a job well done.

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