Formed in 1996 in the small Norwegian town of Sandefjord, situated near Osl… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1996 in the small Norwegian town of Sandefjord, situated near Oslo, Bogus Blimp comprises vocalist Christian Mona, keyboardist Aslak Larsen, guitarist Hilmar Larsen, bassist Kyrre Bjørkås, sampling keyboardist Bjørn Larsen, and drummer Ragnar Berg. One of the first bands to be signed to Oslo-based Jester Records, Bogus Blimp released their first mini album, Men-mic, in 1998, and established the sound that would fuel its follow-up, Cords.Wires published two years later. Darker and rawer than its predecessor, this album expanded on the cinematic aspect of Men-mic as the production became fuller and more sophisticated.

Four years on, Rdtr shows a slightly more subdued Bogus Blimp returning to the grind. If there aren’t any heavy metal stabs to be found here, the atmosphere is as dark and unsettling as ever. Claustrophobic poetry is scattered all over this album and underpins the oppressive nature of these sonic constructions, especially on Automated Bathroom, and ever more so on Going Commercial, where Mona’s voice crawls under the skin and infects the mind by telling a banal story through relentless questioning. Yet, Rdtr introduces a slightly more playful approach to the general sonic structure within which the band evolves. Although this remains very discreet, hints can be perceived through lighter and more accessible melodies and arrangements, giving this album a more respectable face. But this is only for show as behind the scene, the band is busy twisting it all and playing games with the listener's mind.

Officially terminated as a collective late 2004. Some ex-members still continue as Det Är Jag Som Är Döden and Diktafon.

Sweets & Love
Bogus Blimp Lyrics

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Gather your sticks and stones.
It is still life in these old bones.
There is gas on the rusty car.
I have brought my candy jar.
The sweets are red and fresh.
Young flesh.

Candy Mandy. Sugar Daddy.

Get off the streets, kids.
Do not talk to strangers.
Do not recieve anything from strangers
and never, ever get into strange cars.
Call the police.

Sweets and love

Overall Meaning

in this song refer to the dangers of child predators who lure innocent children with candy, gifts, and attention only to harm them. The opening lines, "Gather your sticks and stones. It is still life in these old bones" suggest a warning to children to toughen up and be vigilant, to protect themselves from the older, wiser predators who may seem harmless at first glance. The following lines, "There is gas on the rusty car. I have brought my candy jar" symbolize the predatory tactics used by child molesters. They may use their cars or candy to gain the trust of children, thus making it easier to take advantage of them.

Line by Line Meaning

Gather your sticks and stones.
Sweets and love are not always sweet.

It is still life in these old bones.
Life has aged me, but I'm still alive.

There is gas on the rusty car.
The car may not look new, but it has fuel.

I have brought my candy jar.
I have brought my stash of drugs.

The sweets are red and fresh.
These drugs may be fresh, but they harm.

Young flesh.
Pimps and Johns: catering to the exploitation of young girls.

Candy Mandy. Sugar Daddy.
Dangerous adults preying on innocent children.

Get off the streets, kids.
Do not be lured by strangers' treats,

Do not talk to strangers.
nor get into their deceptive vehicles.

Do not recieve anything from strangers

and never, ever get into strange cars.
In case of suspicious activity,