The song "Elisabeth Synger Ved Johannes Døperens Død" by Morten Harket is in Norwegian and tells the story of a mother reflecting on her son's life and death. The lyrics describe how the mother was content in her old age when the Lord blessed her with a son, who was born into their quiet home. The son grew up to be righteous and kind, unlike other children, but the mother wished he would be more like them. The son left to spread the word of God and baptized and cleansed the earth, preparing it for a man who would come. However, the son died, leaving the mother without him. She believes he was an eternal stranger, a child of the stars, and she was his mother. The song is a beautiful and poignant exploration of the mother-son relationship and the emotions of loss and grief. The focus on the son's righteousness and difference from other children emphasizes the idea of his divine purpose, while the mother's longing for him to be like others emphasizes the human desire for normalcy and understanding. Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the meaning of life and death and the connection between the divine and earthly realms.
