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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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]
Lunta Brenner
DumDum Boys Lyrics
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The song "Lunta brenner" by Dumdum Boys talks about a feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction with life. The lyrics suggest that even though life may seem difficult and harsh, it's better to have something than nothing at all. The line "det er bedre med darlige enn ingen" translates to "it's better to have bad than nothing." The mention of a "poor thrush" implies that even the smallest things in life can bring some form of joy.
The second verse of the song touches on the idea that the brain is like an amphibian, and that we have been driving around for a long time without a destination. This suggests a sense of aimlessness and lack of purpose. The mention of secret agents implies that there may be hidden forces at play in our lives that we are not aware of. The chorus, "det lukter sa godt nar lunta brenner," translates to "it smells so good when the fire burns," perhaps suggesting that destruction and chaos can be a source of comfort.
The song seems to be an existential meditation on the human experience, and how even though life may be difficult, it's better to have something than nothing at all.
Line by Line Meaning
det er en fattig trost a foelgelsen burde vaert mye verre ifolge diagnosen
Despite being diagnosed as a poor thrush, the situation could have been worse, according to the diagnosis.
og det kom som et sjokk at vi er doende
We were shocked that we are dying.
men hei mange dor i finfin form
But hey, many die in excellent shape.
det er bedre med darlige enn ingen
It's better to have bad things than nothing at all.
man er sin egen verste venn
You are your own worst enemy.
det lukter sa godt nar lunta brenner
It smells so good when the wick is burning.
jeg sa et spokelse pa senga
I saw a ghost on the bed.
du forsvant for jeg kjente deg igjen
You disappeared before I recognized you.
det var ikke deg men du var der inne
It wasn't you, but you were in there.
ikke pa vei hjem og til sengs
Not on the way home and to bed.
enhver hemmelig agent er kjent med at hjernen er et amfibium
Every secret agent knows that the brain is an amphibian.
og at vi har vaert ute a kjoresiden lenge for noen fant ut
And that we have been out driving on the side for a long time before someone found out.
at hjulet er rundt
That the wheel is round.
det lukter sa godt nar lunta brenner
It smells so good when the wick is burning.
men hvis noen slo pa lyset her nasa var nok himmelen
But if someone turned on the light here, heaven would probably be found.
bladet tror jeg pa
I believe in the magazine.
det lukter sa godt nar lunta brenner det er jeg kanskje ganske sikker pa
It smells so good when the wick is burning, I'm pretty sure of that.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.