A least 2 bands use the name Dum Dum Boys:
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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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]

Hint hint
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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Blek & langt fra fattet
Gått i dekning
Sola skinner forgjeves
Må nok mer til for full tilt
Vepsebol ca. midt mellom ørene
Småkryp & kravling hvor enn jeg snur meg

Hint hint - ikke snakk om noe koseprat

- ikke sjanse for noe hva da i det hele tatt
- her kommer det med teskje
- blir de neste 24 som de siste
Så bye bye

Jeg kan tigge jeg kan be
Men ikke nå så la meg slippe
Kjære vene gode snille smart & flink
Men er du blind
Ute av syne ute av sinn
Tut & kjør & hver sin tur

Hint hint - ikke snakk om noe koseprat
- ikke sjanse for noe hva da i det hele tatt
- her kommer det med teskje
- blir de neste 24 som de siste
Så bye bye
Ladidadidadida

Hue i henda & henda i fanget
Går av ledd hvert øyeblikk
Det ser stygt ut
Rett ned med steady turbopuls
Klart å klort meg fast så langt
Der gikk mitt siste nødbluss

Hint hint – ikke snakk om noe koseprat
- ikke sjanse for noe hva da i det hele tatt
- her kommer det med teskje
- blir de neste 24 de siste
- nedgravd & venter på et under
-intet skjer om ingen gjør det
Lille trille her 10 4 over & ut

Så bye bye
Ladidadidadida

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dumdum Boys's "Hint Hint" are rich in metaphorical language, with the singer describing a state of emotional distress and isolation. The phrase "Blek & langt fra fattet" suggests a feeling of detachment and numbness, while "Gått i dekning" implies a desire to retreat from the world. The line "Vepsebol ca. midt mellom ørene" is particularly evocative, conjuring up the image of a buzzing, chaotic mind. The repeated refrain of "Hint hint - ikke snakk om noe koseprat" reinforces the idea that the singer is in a place of deep pain and is not interested in superficial or shallow conversation.

The lyrics also touch on themes of desperation and frustration, as the singer pleads with someone to understand their pain, but is met with indifference or even hostility. The line "Jeg kan tigge jeg kan be, men ikke nå så la meg slippe" suggests a sense of hopelessness, as if the singer has given up on trying to get through to this person. The reference to being "ute av syne ute av sinn" further reinforces the feeling of being ignored or overlooked.

Line by Line Meaning

Blek & langt fra fattet
I'm pale and far from understanding

Gått i dekning
I'm in hiding

Sola skinner forgjeves
The sun is shining in vain

Må nok mer til for full tilt
It will take more for me to go all in

Vepsebol ca. midt mellom ørene
There's a wasp nest right in the middle of my head

Småkryp & kravling hvor enn jeg snur meg
Bugs are crawling everywhere I look

Hint hint - ikke snakk om noe koseprat
Hint hint - don't talk about anything cozy

- ikke sjanse for noe hva da i det hele tatt
No chance for anything at all

- her kommer det med teskje
Here it comes in clear terms

- blir de neste 24 som de siste
The next 24 hours will be like the last ones

Så bye bye
So bye bye