1) A Norwegian rock band from… Read Full Bio ↴A least 2 bands use the name Dum Dum Boys:
1) A Norwegian rock band from Trondheim.
They started up in the late 1970s as a punk band under the name Wannskrækk. Wannskrækk released one of the most sought-after Norwegian punk seven inches called "Faen kuler treffer aldri riktig" in 1981, the year after the Wannskrækk 12" was released. Wannskrækk moved on and reinvented themselves with a new name and a somewhat new sound in 1985.
This shift invoked the beginning of one of the greatest success stories in Norwegian rock ever. The new name, DumDum Boys, was taken from a song on the album "The Idiot" by Iggy Pop. Their debut album, Blodig Alvor (na na na na na), is still regarded as one of the classic albums in Norwegian rock. The same is said for their following 1989 album, Splitter Pine. They are still the only band that have won "Spellemannsprisens Rock Category" (the Norwegian version of "Grammy Awards") three times in a row.
Third album Pstereo fulfilled the trilogy of award-winning LP's, including the two others mentioned above. The song "Splitter Pine" is one of the most well known rock-singles in the history of Norwegian rock. Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen. Kristiansen is one of the most respected song-writers in Norway, especially because of his well written and important lyrics, sung by frontman Prepple Houmb. Sola Johnsen is still the drummer and has been that since the late 70's. He's released a solo-ep called "Verdens Beste Trommis" ("Worlds Greatest Drummer"), as a tribute to Led Zeppelin hero John Bonham.
After a seven year hiatus, they had a very successful tour in Norway during the summer of 2004. They went back into the studio in 2005 and released their critically acclaimed new album "Gravitasjon" in March 2006. "Gravitasjon" showed that DumDum Boys is still a band influenced by the punk rock scene.
2) French garage rock band from Nice.
Band members
K.Badi – Vocals
O.Nemejanski – Guitars / Organ
D.Balducci – Guitars
E.Fostinelli – Bass / Synth
S.Joasson – Drums
Discography
Nothing Means Nothing [1988]
In a Cotton Candy World [1992]
Pornovista [1995]
X-perimental Zebra Phonic [1995]
Electronic Pop Music Created by ... [1998]
Soul Bondage [2001]
Kiss Me Deadly [2003]
Boom Boom
DumDum Boys Lyrics
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Små land midt i Østen
Ja ja ja
Raske penger i bermudashorts, aah
Slukker tørsten
Boom boom
Allah og herregud
Det dirrer i jorden
Det er alle og ingensteds
Lang, lang historie
Bare litt til igjen av min
Bare vind og sand og sinnsykt varmt
Boom boom
Allah og herregud
Boom boom
Det dirrer i jorden
Boom boom her
Boom boom der
Boom boom her der og overalt
Boom boom
Allah og herregud
Boom boom
Det dirrer i jorden
Det skinner i solbriller
Og boom boom penger blir mange penger
Og døden ligger rød på stranden og hører ikke måkene
Jeg smiler ikke mer på vei til himmelen i panservogn
Boom boom
Allah og herregud
Boom boom
Det dirrer, det dirrer, det dirrer, det dirrer
Det dirrer, det dirrer, det di-di-dirrer i jorden
The song "Boom boom" by DumDum Boys is a commentary on the state of affairs in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between business and pleasure, and the constant presence of violence and destruction. The first verse speaks of the juxtaposition between business and pleasure, with the mention of Bermuda shorts and quenching thirst after making quick money. The following lines, "Allah og herregud" are an acknowledgement of the religious differences present in the region, and perhaps a commentary on how religion can be used as a means of justifying violence.
The chorus, "Boom boom, det dirrer i jorden" can be interpreted as a reference to the constant state of violence and destruction in the region, with explosions and bombings becoming a common occurrence. The following verse speaks of the desolation and heat of the region, with the repetition of "boom boom" serving to emphasize the constant state of destruction.
The final verse takes a more somber turn, with the mention of death on the beach and the singer's disillusionment with the idea of reaching heaven. The repetition of "boom boom" in this verse serves to convey the sense of helplessness and hopelessness in the face of constant violence and destruction.
Overall, "Boom boom" is a powerful commentary on the state of affairs in the Middle East, with DumDum Boys employing repetition and imagery to convey a sense of unease and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Business og pleasure
Mixing business and pleasure
Små land midt i Østen
Small countries in the middle of the East
Ja ja ja
Yes, yes, yes
Raske penger i bermudashorts, aah
Quick money in Bermuda shorts, aah
Slukker tørsten
Quenching thirst
Boom boom
Explosions
Allah og herregud
Allah and God
Det dirrer i jorden
The earth is shaking
Det er alle og ingensteds
It is everywhere and nowhere
Lang, lang historie
A long, long history
Bare litt til igjen av min
Just a little bit left of mine
Bare vind og sand og sinnsykt varmt
Just wind and sand and insanely hot
Boom boom her
Boom boom here
Boom boom der
Boom boom there
Boom boom her der og overalt
Boom boom here, there and everywhere
Det skinner i solbriller
It shines in sunglasses
Og boom boom penger blir mange penger
And boom boom money becomes a lot of money
Og døden ligger rød på stranden og hører ikke måkene
And death lies red on the beach and doesn't listen to seagulls
Jeg smiler ikke mer på vei til himmelen i panservogn
I don't smile anymore on my way to heaven in a tank
Det dirrer, det dirrer, det dirrer, det dirrer
It's shaking, it's shaking, it's shaking, it's shaking
Det dirrer, det dirrer, det di-di-dirrer i jorden
It's shaking, it's shaking, it's sh-sh-shaking the earth
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.