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For vår jord (translation: For our earth) was the Norwegian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 in Dublin performed by Karoline Krüger.

The song is an environmentally-themed ballad, with Krüger describing a woman who is "standing guard for our earth". The character is described as being something of an outcast due to her beliefs, however the lyrics suggest that the woman's realisation of the need to protect the earth is something which should be shared more broadly.

It was performed fifteenth on the night following Greece and preceding Belgium. At the close of voting, it finished in 5th place with 88 points.

Lyrics[]

Ingen vet hvem hun er
Ingen våger å gå for nær
Der hun står med høye rop
Og store øyne som aldri møter våre
Hun ser inn i glemte land
Man tror hun mangler forstand

Hun er en av de som våker ved flammen (For vår jord)
En av de som holder grenene sammen (For vår jord)
Hun ser at jorden er vår mor
Stå vakt for vår jord

Alle ser en annen vei
Praten stilner, vi veksler blikk og smiler
Hennes skrik er uten hud
Fra jorden bringer hun bud

Hun er en av de som våker ved flammen (For vår jord)
En av de som holder grenene sammen (For vår jord)

Hun er en av de som kaver i strømmen (For vår jord)
En av de som aldri våkner av drømmen (For vår jord)
Hun ser at jorden er vår mor

(Stå vakt) Og la flammen få brenne
(Stå vakt) Samme hva som vil hende
(Stå vakt) Stå vakt for vår jord

No one knows who she is
No one dares to go too close
Where she stands with loud cries
And large eyes that never meet ours
She looks into forgotten lands
People believe she has lost her mind

She is among those guarding the flame (For our earth)
One of those keeping the branches together (For our earth)
She sees that the earth is our mother
Stand guard for our earth

Everyone looks in another direction
The chattering dies out, we exchange glances and smile
Her screams are without skin
She carries a message from the earth

She is among those guarding the flame (For our earth)
One of those keeping the branches together (For our earth)

She is among those struggling in the current (For our earth)
One of those who never wake from the dream (For our earth)
She sees that the earth is our mother

(Stand guard) And let the flame burn
(Stand guard) No matter what happens
(Stand guard) Stand guard for our earth

Trivia[]

Eurovision Song Contest 1988
Participants
Flag of IcelandBeathovenFlag of SwedenTommy KörbergFlag of FinlandBoulevardFlag of United KingdomScott FitzgeraldFlag of TurkeyMFÖFlag of SpainLa Década ProdigosaFlag of The NetherlandsGerard JolingFlag of IsraelYardena AraziFlag of SwitzerlandCeline DionFlag of IrelandJump The GunFlag of GermanyMaxi & Chris GardenFlag of AustriaWilfried ScheutzFlag of DenmarkHot EyesFlag of GreeceAfroditi FridaFlag of NorwayKaroline KrügerFlag of BelgiumReynaertFlag of LuxembourgLara FabianFlag of ItalyLuca BarbarossaFlag of FranceGérard LenormanFlag of PortugalDoraFlag of YugoslaviaSrebrna Krila
Songs
Flag of IcelandÞú og þeir (Sókrates)Flag of SwedenStad i ljusFlag of FinlandNauravat silmät muistetaanFlag of United KingdomGoFlag of TurkeySufiFlag of SpainLa chica que yo quiero (Made In Spain)Flag of The NetherlandsShangri-LaFlag of IsraelBen AdamFlag of SwitzerlandNe Partez Pas Sans MoiFlag of IrelandTake Him HomeFlag of GermanyLied für einen FreundFlag of AustriaLisa, Mona LisaFlag of DenmarkKa' du se hva' jeg sa'?Flag of GreeceKlounFlag of NorwayFor vår jordFlag of BelgiumLaissez briller le soleilFlag of LuxembourgCroireFlag of ItalyVivo (Ti Scrivo)Flag of FranceChanteur de charmeFlag of PortugalVoltareiFlag of YugoslaviaMangup

Videos[]

Karoline_Krüger_-_For_Vår_Jord_(Norway_1988)

Karoline Krüger - For Vår Jord (Norway 1988)

For_vår_jord_-_Norway_1988_-_Eurovision_songs_with_live_orchestra

For vår jord - Norway 1988 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra

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