Norway: Haldor Laegreid - On my own

Eurovision Song Contest · Eurovision Song Contest 2001 [2001]

In tender years, the path seemed longer then it ever really was

How could I know?

I realised, as time went by, I had to try, the world outside was mine

You let me go



So I left and tried to find my way to paradise

The winding road that lead me there was life



I'm on my own again

Left all alone, where I belong

I'm an my own again

Left all alone



And now I've seen it all, I wouldn't change a day – when curtains fall

I do my show



So at last I know I've found my one true paradise

The winding road that lead me there was life



I'm on my own again

Left all alone, where I belong

I'm an my own again

I'm on my own, on my own



(I'm on my own again)

(Left all alone, where I belong)

(I'm on my own again) On my own

(Left all alone) On my own, on my own again

Norway: Haldor Laegreid - On my own

Haldor Laegreid's 'On my own' served as Norway's song in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest, representing a distinct shift in the nation's competitive musical direction. Unlike the pop-rock anthems that had dominated previous years, the track leaned into a more atmospheric and introspective style, reflecting a broader European trend toward emotive balladry during that period. The recording captured a specific moment in the contest's evolution, where artistic expression often took precedence over the high-energy performance styles of the late 1990s. While the song did not secure a top position in the final voting, it remains a notable example of the diverse musical landscape presented by the 2001 competition, showcasing Laegreid's ability to craft a compelling narrative through melody and arrangement.