Description
Ovastaloft
Hervør’s debut album Ovastaloft is a deeply personal, poetic, and spiritual journey through life’s moments — from the fleeting everyday to profound questions of love, grief, faith, and identity. Each song tells a unique story, yet together they form a coherent tapestry of memory, vulnerability, and hope.
With the help of her nephew Benjamin and many talented collaborators, Ovastaloft is not just a musical project but a heartfelt offering. It’s filled with gratitude, familial warmth, and honest reflections. Hervør opens her attic — her Ovastaloft — and invites us in. Inside are old memories, questions, joys, and tears… and perhaps something that reflects our own hidden rooms too.
This album is for anyone who has ever asked “Am I really seen?”, “Can I let go?”, or simply needed someone to sit with them in the rain. Through her intimate storytelling and soulful melodies, Hervør offers a safe, sacred space to feel, to remember, and to be.
Tracklist:
1. Fly away
2. Balla teg
3. Berar bibbur
4. Yppa
5. 5 L spann
6. Summardái
7. Ovastaloft
8. Home
9. Beiggin
10. Cry with you Jesus
11. Gud hin sami
12. Hidden gold
13. Kvøldbøn
14. Bíða
15. Rainbow
Released on the following formats:
CD (in a book) and digitally on all major platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
You can check it out with this link:
About the songs:
Songs like Fly Away, Home, and Bíða explore the beauty and challenges of daily life — cherishing time with loved ones, slowing down to notice the small wonders, and finding “home” in connection rather than place. In Fly Away, time rushes by, but love allows the narrator to “fly” in heart and spirit with her partner. Bíða reminds us, through the innocent eyes of a child, to pause and truly see the world around us.
Balla Teg and Yppa offer gentle invitations to rest and surrender. Inspired by still moments and the need to step back from stress, they encourage us to relax without guilt — to shrug off burdens and accept that rest is not just okay, but necessary.
Berar Bibbur (Bare Feet) is both playful and profound. It tells the story of embracing the parts of ourselves we once hid — dancing barefoot and unashamed — and choosing daily to love, live, and be seen fully.
Some of the album’s most emotional depths lie in Beiggin, Cry With You Jesus, and Gud hin Sami, where Hervør confronts loss and spiritual doubt. Beiggin honors a stillborn child and the resilience of grieving parents. Cry With You Jesus reflects raw, midnight doubts and the comfort of being able to bring them all before God. Gud hin Sami reaffirms that even when our faith falters, God remains constant.
Hidden Gold expresses Hervør’s desire to reflect Jesus’ love in everyday life. It’s a hopeful reminder that small acts of kindness can reveal divine love. The title track Ovastaloft (The Attic) is central to the album’s message — a metaphor for letting someone see our innermost selves: memories, chaos, beauty, and pain. Allowing another to enter that space becomes an act of trust and deep intimacy, whether with a partner or God.
5 L Spann adds a whimsical, fast-paced counterpoint to heavier tracks — a playful song full of poetic nonsense and energetic fun. Summardái brings the smell of spring and the warmth of longing for sunny, Spanish villages. Rainbow tenderly honors the beauty of simply sitting with someone in the rain — being present in pain without needing to fix it.
Kvøldbøn is a peaceful, nostalgic lullaby — a Faroese translation of Evening Prayer sung with her father. It closes the day with a quiet plea for forgiveness and peace.
Ovastaloft
Ovastaloft
1. Fly Away
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Got up early this morning
rushed with the kids
and ran down the stairs
shouted goodbye
and slammed the door
I felt like something was missing
when I kissed those
little soft cheeks
got in the car
and hurried home to you
I found you at your computer
already started to work
I watch you while
you sip your coffee cup
So I sit by your side
my head on your shoulder
notice today we’re a little bit older
Fly away with me today
let’s forget let’s go or stay
doesn’t matter
I just want to fly with you
I remember the smell and the sound
the feeling when you were around
you came into my life
and you made me smile
It seems like then we’ve been running
laughing praying and waiting
finding a way through the mess
together we could
When you’ll get old
an old grumpy man
I’ll ease your mind like nobody can
cause I’ve seen the tears
the scars in your life
when in the dark
I was right by your side
Fly away …
2. Balla teg
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Balla teg hjá mær kom bert ein løta
legg teg her og kalla meg søta
lat meg bora meg inn í tín favn
og hoyra teg siga eymt mítt navn
tú ert ein gáva og eg eri tín
tín kærleiki nógv søtari enn vín
Hvíl teg her eg vil tær okkurt siga
ella bara liggja her og tiga
áðrenn dagur rópar eftir okkum
og vit sita føst í øðrum tonkum
tú ert ein gáva…
Hugsa tær um vit nú bara sovna
liggja allan dagin her og dovna
ferðast inn í eina dreymaverð
hvør dagur saman ein dreymur er
tú ert ein gáva…
3. Berar bibbur
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Lýsir á degi lítil er megi
eg fóti mær
ein kossur á vegnum frá tær góði mín
hann styrki bar
tá eg var 18 eg segði ja
eg sigi ja hvønn einasta dag
Í berum bibbum dansi eg nú
í berum bibbum
hvør skuldi trúð
at tú og eg fóru henda veg
eg elski teg
Ung og polerað vit mundu vera
eldri nú eg og tú
eitt sindur spolerað nógv aksepterað
men betri nú
tá eg verði 100 eg sigi ja
eg sigi ja hvønn einasta dag
Leggi meg niður tá dagur er liðugur
veit at tú
leggur teg hjá mær
fer ikki frá mær hóast stríð
tín favnur er opin og eg sigi ja
saman vit dansa hvønn einasta dag
4. Yppa
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Klokkan er fýra
eg tími ikki meira
út í bilin eg skal koyra
heim til tín at yppa øksl
Eg sendi tær eitt sms
tí eg veit at tað er best
um vit bæði eru eina
tú og eg og yppa øksl
:,:Yppa yppa yppa yppa yppa
yppa yppa yppa yppa
sita saman allan dagin
bara tú og eg og yppa øksl:,:
Tími ikki í býin
tí so fer tíðin
og vit kunnu ikki dasa
bara sita og yppa øksl
Nei ikki út at eta
vera fín og eta feta
tími ikki creme brulée
eg vil bara hava teg
Vit kunnu yppa yppa…
Mær nýtist ikki eina blómu
skal ikki kosta eina krónu
at sveima burtur góði við tær
Um vit bara eru heima
tú og eg heilt aleina
vit kunnu minnast ella gloyma
sita still og yppa øksl
:,:Yppa yppa yppa yppa yppa
yppa yppa yppa yppa
sita saman allan dagin
bara tú og eg og yppa øksl:,:
Sita saman allan dagin
bara tú og eg og yppa øksl
5. 5L Spann
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Tað einasta sum eg fann
var ein 5 liturs spann
við grønari máling
nú kann eg mála tínar plankar
og allar tínar tankar
so at tú trívist
Tað einasta sum eg fann
var ein 5 liturs spann
við nógvari máling
nú kann eg oysa út yvir teg
og eisini yvir meg
so at tú trívist
Eg máli til tú ei
veitst hvat í tær býr
eg máli til tú ei
meira veitst hvat tú trýr
Tað einasta sum hon fann
var ein 5 liturs spann
við klárum vatni
á lítla barnið – hon vaskar
skrubbar og rubbar til alt er vekk
hvønn tann einasta grøna plett
og hon andar
hon veit nú vanta vandar
men hon andar…
hon andar……….
Tað einasta sum eg fann
var ein 5 liturs spann
6. Summardái
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Minnist tú tá
minnist tú hvat eg sá
minnist tú føturnar
í tíni kláru á
Minnist tú kvøldini
tey ljósu høvdini
minnist tú sólina
sangin og tjøldrini
Summardái eg sakni teg
summardái eg gleði meg
bert eina løtu ella tvær
so ert tú longu har
eins og síðsta ár
eg seti teg í mítt ljósa hár
Minnist tú grønan vøll
minnist tú kátu børn
minnist tú unglingar
ið runnu og spældu sær
Minnist tú ljóðini
minnist tú angan
minnist tú ástarsong
minnist tú teg og meg
7. Ovastaloft
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Kom við upp á ovastaloft við mær
sig mær hvat eyga títt sær
stakkar av kassum og svartan sekk
hetta er tað eg fekk
Kom við upp á ovastaloft við mær
kom nú og skunda tær
ein dýrgrip so vakran eg her havi goymt
og okkurt eg burdi gloymt
Kenn meg
elska meg
ver her
sært tú meg
Kom niður av ovastaloft við mær
gloym ei tað eg vísti tær
eg sløkki og læsi nú minnini fjar
goym tú mín lykil
í hjarta nær
8. Home
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
So I guess this is the day
the day we’re gonna say “I do”
I’ve got flowers in my hair
you’ve got a butterfly to wear –
so let’s fly
I’ve been waiting for so long
to tell the world
by now I guess they’ve noticed
I guess they’ve heard
That I’m home with you
wherever we are
home with you reaching for stars
I’m living my dream every day
home with you
forever I will stay
The Father has a plan –
for me and you and we can be safe in his arms
so let’s give it all to him
just let it go and begin this fairytale
there are battles to be won and some to lose
songs to sing – and every day I’ll choose
Home with you wherever we are…
Take my hand and don’t let go
hold me close forever more
we will soar on eagle’s wings
and be safe
Home with you wherever we are…
9. Beiggin
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Vit vóru glað tá vit frættu tað
tú koma skuldi vit gleddust til tann dag
tíðin var long
djúpt í mær var ein trongd
eftir at síggja teg
Tú livdi í mær og løtan var so nær
hørð vóru orðini ei meira hjarta slær
vit mistu teg
eftir sat eg
brotin og hjartaknúst
Ein dag uppi har
vil eg halda tíni hond
kína ennið títt
siga at eg elski teg
ein dag saman við tær
vilja pápi tín og eg
halda fast um teg – elskaði
eg gleði meg
Liðin er tíð eg eigi undur trý
givin at undrast og spyrja hvat og hví
í mær er ei frygt
eg veit hjá tær har er trygt
tú ert í Harrans hond
Ein dag uppi har…
Troysti tá hvønn annan við hesum orðum
vit skulu møtast aftur har
saman við Harranum í skýnum
skoða tað sum eyga ei her sær
Ein dag uppi har…
Elskaði – eg gleði meg
Elskaði – eg gleði meg
10. Cry With You Jesus
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
I want to cry with you Jesus
I want to doubt
while you sit by my side
I want to ask a lot of questions
without getting the answers right
I want to shout at you and wonder
I want to get it all out
I want to be honest and just be me
and still feel your hand in mine
Is it possible to come to you like this
nothing more
what if I struggle hard to believe
will you stay by my side
or will you leave
I want to feel your love in me
I want to trust in your word
I want to see your work in me
I want to see miracles
Reach out to me God
take this poor heart
I’m broken and I’m tired
tired of playing this part
Is it possible….
Joyful are those who believe
though they haven’t seen me
faith is to trust what we hope
nothing and no one can take you
away from my love
cast all your burdens on me
Is it possible…
I want to cry with you Jesus
11. Gud hin sami
Words & music: C. M. Battersby, Charles Gabriel
Translation: Poul Jóhan Djurhuus
Mangan eg undrist
spyrji og ivist
hvat er rætt
hvat er skeivt
hvør kann mær siga
kenni ei friðin
sum vit syngja hart um
á knøunum eg rópi gev mær hvíld
Tú ert hin sami altíð mín Faðir
sum heldur um meg
hóast eg kanska ei kenni
friðin men skelvi og renni
í míni stúran í mínum iva
tá ert tú trúgvur
sleppur mær ei gloymir meg ei
nei tú sleppur mær ei
Gud hin sami
Tú ert so trúgvur
kann gera tað sama
um gøtan er myrk
og byrðan er tung
tú ert tann sami
orð títt er ljósið
sum vísir mær vegin
og byrðu mína lyftir tú við mær
Tú ert hin…
Hvílan í tær er so góð
sum summar og fuglanna ljóð
hjálp mær at festa mítt eyga á teg
Tú ert hin…
12. Hidden Gold
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Vit vóru glað, tá vit frættu tað.
Tú koma skuldi, vit gleddust til tann dag.
Tíðin var long,
djúpt í mær var ein trongd
eftir at síggja teg.
Tú livdi í mær, og løtan var so nær.
Hørð vóru orðini, ei meira hjarta slær.
Vit mistu teg.
Eftir sat eg
brotin og hjartaknúst.
Ein dag uppi har,
vil eg halda tíni hond,
kína ennið títt,
siga at eg elski teg.
Ein dag saman við tær,
vilja pápi tín og eg
halda fast um teg – elskaði,
eg gleði meg.
Liðin er tíð, eg eigi undur trý.
Givin at undrast, og spyrja hvat og hví.
Í mær er ei frygt,
eg veit hjá tær har er trygt
tú ert í Harrans hond.
Troysti tá hvønn annan við hesum orðum:
Vit skulu møtast aftur har.
Saman við Harranum í skýnum.
Skoða tað sum eyga ei her sær.
Elskaði – eg gleði meg.
Elskaði – eg gleði meg.
13. Kvøldbøn
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Um onkra sál eg havi sært í dag
um tí hon snávaði á leiðini
um eg mær fekk mín egna veg í lag
á Harri – fyrigev
Um gudleys orð í fáfongd havi sagt
um næstans tørv og pínu havi tagt
um eg í dagsins hita nýtti makt
á Harri – fyrigev
Fyrigev mær hesa synd á Gud
og alla loynda synd eg ei kann sjá
leið meg elska meg og ver mær hjá
á Harri – fyrigev
14. Bíða
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
Bíða eftir mær
bíða eftir mær
hygg hetta blaðið eg fann
hygg eiturkoppurin har rennur hann
Bíða eftir mær
mamma bíða eftir mær
aftur ein steinur í mínum lumma
eitt træpetti eg fann síðsta summar
Bíða eftir mær
mamma bíða eftir mær
ein skrúva sum babba kann nýta
til mammu mína blómuna hvíta
Meðan eg bíði síggi eg ælabogan
meðan eg bíði síggi eg alskyns litir
síggi lívið í tær
15. Rainbow
Words & music: Hervør Sabina á Torkilsheyggi
We have come so far
why should I leave you now
you’re still all I need
even with tears in your eyes
they’re closed all the time
yeah sure it’s hard
but we’re both learning
hey don’t you know
we’re still living our dream
Somewhere over the rainbow
skies might be blue
I’d rather be right here waiting
waiting it through with you
and someday it will be brighter
I promise you
but until then I’ll hold your hand
watching the rainbow with you
It is so ok
you’re stuck in your little black hole
take your time
and when you show your blue eyes
I’ll make you smile
I chose you forever
lay down and rest
and I’ll hold you closer
