Denmark has been found in some research studies to have the happiest people in the world. They have a generally carefree attitude towards life and part of that may be the world famous Danish aquavit. This is a Danish song that is very often on the repertoire of Swedish choirs. We like signing, we like aquavit, but more than that this is a particularly beautiful song. Follow along in the text and the translation in parenthesis and let yourself be immersed in the poetry. Is it any wonder the Danish love their Aquavit.
Ren som en jomfru ( Pure as a virgin )
Og stærk som en bejler, (And strong as a suitor )
Hed som det hjærte, ( Hot like the heart )
Der hamre mod dit, ( that is beating against yours )
Kølig som kilden, ( Cool as the spring )
Der vårhimlen spejler: ( that the spring sky is reflecting )
Sådan min ven, ( Such my friend )
Er en dansk aquavit. ( is a Danish aquavit )