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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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

Stort & Svart
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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Månen den er stor og rund
Både den og jeg er full
Glad jeg har et sted å gå
Der ligger du og sover nå

Drøm søtt
Du er trygg i natt
Drøm søtt ikke farlig bare stort og svart

To små hender store ting
Tommelen i munnen sin
Dundyne med blomster på
Vi som er litt større passer på

Drøm søtt
Du er trygg i natt
Drøm søtt ikke farlig bare stort og svart

Ingen monster fra skapet kommer nær redet ditt
Her vokter pus og vi

Drøm søtt
Du er trygg i natt
Drøm søtt ikke farlig bare stort og svart

Drøm søtt
Du er trygg i natt
Drøm søtt ikke farlig bare stort og svart
Ikke farlig bare stort og svart
Ikke farlig bare stort og svart
Ikke farlig bare stort og svart

Ikke farlig bare stort og svart
Ikke farlig bare stort og svart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DumDum Boys' song Stort & Svart represent a lullaby that assures a child of their safety and security. The singer is intoxicated and seeks refuge and comfort through the child's peaceful slumber. The moon is full and round, with the same state applies to the singer, who's presumably drunk. The singer is happy to have somewhere to go, meaning he has a place where he can seek rest, and that’s where the child is asleep.

The lyrics of the second verse describe the child, two small hands holding an unknown or imaginary item and knitting their brows while sucking thumb. The singer calls attention to the floral bed the child lies on and reassures them everything is alright. They explain that even though the child seems small and vulnerable, they are being looked after by the more significant, more capable people who will make their stay pleasant.

The lyrics then proceed to emphasize the child's safety. The child's abode is free of monsters or any potential threats as their nest is being guarded by the people they trust. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, the phrase 'not dangerous, just big and black' highlights that the world is more significant and more complex than the child initially thought. The final lines are a simple reassurance that everything would be okay.

Line by Line Meaning

Månen den er stor og rund
The moon is large and circular

Både den og jeg er full
Both it and I are full

Glad jeg har et sted å gå
I'm glad I have somewhere to go

Der ligger du og sover nå
Where you are sleeping now

Drøm søtt
Sweet dreams

Du er trygg i natt
You are safe tonight

Drøm søtt ikke farlig bare stort og svart
Dream sweet, not dangerous, just big and black

To små hender store ting
Two small hands, big things

Tommelen i munnen sin
Thumb in the mouth

Dundyne med blomster på
Comforter with flowers on

Vi som er litt større passer på
We who are a bit bigger take care