Du har bestämt dig
Docenterna Lyrics

The song "Du har bestämt dig" by Docenterna, translates to "You have made up your mind" in English. The lyrics depict a conversation where one person is asking the other to turn on the TV and share what they want to watch. The request is made through different forms of expression such as tones, words, or images that are floating around. However, the other person responds by asking to change the channel to watch a shopping program called TV-shop. They justify their preference by saying that what the first person suggested is "naked violence" directed towards them.

The lyrics then shift to another scene in a small cafe where the first person is portrayed as looking lonely and the second person joins them. The days that follow are described as being like the journey from Babylon, illustrating a period of joy and indulgence, where they lay in bed, eating, and drinking, and it never seemed to end.

Returning to the TV theme, the lyrics suggest that the second person has made a decision not to become fat. This decision implies that they choose a certain lifestyle, possibly one of discipline and moderation. The line "There is so much that you don't know" suggests that there are many things the person is unaware of regarding their chosen path. The mention of playing hip-hop music on a record player implies their taste in music, but it also highlights that they play it at a low volume, suggesting a lack of assertiveness.

The narrative takes a turn when the first person changes the TV channel but the same program appears again, causing a feeling of drowning in it. The mention of "nerves on the shirt" indicates that the situation is causing anxiety, and the second person is metaphorically pulling on those nerves. Frustrated, the first person gets up from the couch to express their thoughts, asking the second person to express themselves through tones, words, or images.

The song repeats the line about the second person's determination not to become fat, emphasizing again that there is much they do not know. The mention of buying records on TV-shop provokes the question of how far things will go before someone says "stop." This line suggests a warning about excessive consumption or indulgence, and the consequences it may bring.

In summary, "Du har bestämt dig" explores themes of media consumption, personal choices, indulgence, and the potential dangers of unchecked behavior. It highlights the need for communication and self-awareness in navigating these aspects of life.