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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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]
Selvskudd
DumDum Boys Lyrics
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Fulgte aldri med, så aldri hva som kom
Rett på, samme om det blør
Andre møter veggen, jeg går på en dør
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
Og har alltid en kule til
Hvis jeg kommer til kort tar jeg det langt
Prøvd den smale sti, det ble altfor trangt
Og det blåser vel så mye på bånn
Og når det skyer over, da er jeg gone
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
Og har alltid en kule til
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
Og har alltid en kule til
Når jeg har tenkt meg hjem
Har beina en annen plan
Ingen fare, gå meg vill er noe jeg kan
Fingrene av fatet, min venn
Det har skjedd før, og det vil skje igjen
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
Og har alltid en kule til
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
Og har alltid en kule til
The lyrics to Dumdum Boys' "Selvskudd" tell the story of someone who is impulsive and reckless in their actions. They act before they think, often to their own detriment. The lines "Jeg ble spytta ut før jeg fikk tenkt meg om" (I was spit out before I had a chance to think) and "Fulgte aldri med, så aldri hva som kom" (Never followed along, so I never knew what was coming) both suggest this lack of foresight. The singer is willing to take risks, even if it means getting hurt ("Rett på, samme om det blør" - Straight ahead, even if it bleeds).
The chorus, "Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil, jeg bommer nesten aldri og har alltid en kule til" (It's my foot and I shoot when I want to, I hardly ever miss and always have a bullet left), speaks to this impulsive nature. The singer is confident in their ability to act quickly and decisively, and often with success.
However, as the song continues, it becomes clear that this impulsiveness has its drawbacks. The lyrics "Prøvd den smale sti, det ble altfor trangt" (Tried the narrow path, it was too tight) and "Og når det skyer over, da er jeg gone" (And when it clouds over, then I'm gone) suggest that the singer's actions can sometimes lead them down dangerous paths.
Overall, "Selvskudd" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of acting on impulse and the potential consequences of such actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg ble spytta ut før jeg fikk tenkt meg om
I was rejected before having a chance to think about it
Fulgte aldri med, så aldri hva som kom
Never followed along, so never knew what was coming
Rett på, samme om det blør
Straight ahead, even if it bleeds
Andre møter veggen, jeg går på en dør
Others hit the wall, I open a door
Det er min fot og jeg skyter når jeg vil
It's my own foot, and I shoot when I want
Jeg bommer nesten aldri
I rarely miss my target
Og har alltid en kule til
And always have another bullet
Hvis jeg kommer til kort tar jeg det langt
If I fall short, I take it far
Prøvd den smale sti, det ble altfor trangt
Tried the narrow path, but it was too cramped
Og det blåser vel så mye på bånn
And it's just as windy at the bottom
Og når det skyer over, da er jeg gone
And when it clouds over, then I'm gone
Når jeg har tenkt meg hjem
When I have thought about going home
Har beina en annen plan
My feet have a different plan
Ingen fare, gå meg vill er noe jeg kan
No worries, getting lost is something I can do
Fingrene av fatet, min venn
Fingers off the treat, my friend
Det har skjedd før, og det vil skje igjen
It has happened before, and it will happen again
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aleksanderfinstad5785
Så drittbra å høre denne digge låta!!! Bare digger Dumdum Boys :-)
@MemoryLaneCinema
De skriver jo forbanna rå tekster. Ingen i Norge kan sammenlignes med dem. Legender
@makiavelli999
Norges beste live rocknroll band. Utrolig å tenke på at De Lillos solgte like mye eller mer enn dette bandet. På 1980 og 1990 tallet altså. :-D
@ThePalmetadon
den filmen vil jeg se.
@makiavelli999
UTSOLGT! Men ta en titt i VHS hylla bak meg. Vi har James Cagney? du får gugle han på imdb dott kom JA? NESTE!
@werber75
fn'Tastisk *knipseknipseknipse"