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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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]

Seig Jævel
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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Jeg ser du er igang
Du har definitivt ett eller annet
Det er sant
Kan ikke kalle det karisma
Vil ikke si det er sjarm
Det er ikke noe jeg må ha
For å si det sånn
Og ingen er så from

Men c'mon
Jeg har ikke så lang ledning
At jeg går på en så døll forkledning
Du leker Gud
Og du er en seig seig jævel
En liten sorry dude
Vi sier takk til deg
Ord strekker ikke til
Du er en ordentlig slyngel
Uten tvil
Når du sier du kan lede flokken hjem
Hvem er du, min venn?
Er du den som kan gjøre det godt igjen?
Jobber du virkelig for Sjefen
Men c'mon
Jeg har ikke så lang ledning
At jeg går på en så døll forkledning
Du leker Gud
Og du er en seig seig jævel

En liten sorry dude
Vi sier takk til deg

Overall Meaning

The Norwegian song "Seig Jævel" by DumDum Boys appears to be a critique of a person who is seen as arrogant and manipulative. The lyrics indicate that the subject of the song is attempting to assert their power over others and take on the role of a leader, but is not necessarily qualified or respected by their peers. The chorus includes the repeated phrase "du er en seig seig jævel" (translated as "you are a tough, tough bastard"), which appears to be a mocking condemnation of the subject's behavior.

The verse also seems to suggest that the singer is not willing to tolerate the subject's behavior, despite their attempts to impress or intimidate. One line reads "jeg har ikke så lang ledning at jeg går på en så døll forkledning," which could be interpreted as meaning that the singer is not so gullible as to fall for the subject's false persona. Overall, the lyrics of "Seig Jævel" seem to express a sense of disdain for people who try to wield power over others without earning it through genuine leadership or respect.

Line by Line Meaning

Jeg ser du er igang
I can see that you're up to something

Du har definitivt ett eller annet
You definitely have something going on

Det er sant
That's true

Kan ikke kalle det karisma
But I wouldn't call it charisma

Vil ikke si det er sjarm
And I wouldn't say it's charm

Det er ikke noe jeg må ha
It's not something I need, that's for sure

For å si det sånn
To put it mildly

Og ingen er så from
And no one is that innocent

Men c'mon
But come on

Jeg har ikke så lang ledning
I don't have that much patience

At jeg går på en så døll forkledning
To put up with such a lame disguise