'' Til ungdommen '' ( English : " To the Youth " ) , also known by the words of the first line '' Kringsatt av fiender '' ( " Surrounded by Enemies " ) , is a poem from 1936 by Norwegian poet and writer Nordahl Grieg ( 1902 – 1943 ) . It was set to music in 1952 by the Danish composer Otto Mortensen ( 1907 – 1986 ) . The song has been recorded by various artists and has been sung at meetings held by various organizations . After the terror attacks of 22 July 2011 , it was used in many memorial gatherings and services
terror attacks of 22 July 2011
2011 Norway attacks
Til Ungdommen