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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Jan Egeland" by the artist "Ylvis"

The song "Jan Egeland" by the Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis is a satirical take on the persona of Jan Egeland, a renowned Norwegian diplomat and humanitarian.

The song begins with Ylvis painting a caricature of a serious and hardworking politician preoccupied with conflict resolution ("Grey hair, glasses, briefcase… Uganda, Congo and the Oslo Accord"). However, as the song progresses, Egeland's image morphs into a hyperbolized superhero capable of single-handedly solving the world's problems ("When there's war and hell breaks loose, call on Jan Egeland!").

Ylvis mocks stereotypical notions of masculinity and heroism by attributing unrealistic physical qualities to Egeland ("Nice legs… Drinks protein shakes… Butt like an eighteen-year-old") and portraying him as obsessed with his appearance.

At the same time, the song highlights Egeland's genuine dedication to humanitarian work, showing him capable of sincere emotion and compassion ("He can break down… And cry like a girl… But I guess it's okay to cry a little even though you're a man, when your main occupation is saving the world!").

Ultimately, "Jan Egeland" is a funny and catchy song that utilizes satire to draw attention to the importance of humanitarian work and poke fun at the stereotypes surrounding public figures.

Gray hair

Glasses

Suitcase

Humble

Clever

And constantly working for peace

Uganda,Congo

And the Oslo treaty plan

Oh my God, what a plan

Not as famous as Gahr Stare

Not a daddy's boy like Jens

But when handgrenades are flying

There's just one man you can trust

When there's war and all is hell

Send in Jan Egeland!

The United Nations superhero man

Mad dictator with a gun

Send in Jan Egeland

Oh, how I wish...

I was Jan Egeland...

Blue eyes

Firm hands

Nice legs

Clean shaved

Body

Drinking his protein shakes

Spray-tan

Skin cream

And buttocks like he was eighteen

He's a peacekeeping machine...

And he stares into the mirror

Flexing muscles in the night

And he says: "Boy, I think you're ready...

...to protect some human rights"

When there's war and all is hell

Bring in Jan Egeland!

The United Nations superhero man

He plays golf with Kofi Annan

And looks at maps with George Cloon

Oh, how I wish...

That I was Jan Egeland!

Egeland (Egeland)

Egeland (Egeland)

When he's sad he goes to funerals

In unusually heavy rain

Large amounts of water in his face

But that doesn't hide his pain

He breaks down just like a homo

And starts crying just like a girl

But I guess you can cry and still be a man

If your day job is saving the world!

When there's war and all is hell

Send in Jan Egeland!

He's a macho musclepumping..

Crying god!

If there's one man you should trust

It is the Janny-boy

Oh, how I wish...

That I was Jan Egeland!

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