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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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

Takke Faen
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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Burde jeg sagt det som det er
burde jeg fortalt om dårlig vær
Burde jeg ha vist meg fram
burde du ha sett meg når jeg skifter ham

Vel mye virkelighet for en sliten sjel
På rygg ser du ikke lenger ned
Takke faen for det

Hvis jeg ble som du vil
hva ville da stå på spill
ville vi da bli ett
og hvis jeg dro, hva ble du

Vel mye virkelighet for en sliten sjel
på rygg ser du ikke lenger ned
Takke faen for det

Hadde det gått som det gikk
hvis du visste hva du fikk

Hadde det gjort no' til eller fra
om du kunne slått meg av
Og hvis jeg konstant var på
ville du vært her nå?

Vel mye virkelighet for en sliten sjel
på rygg ser du ikke lenger ned
Takke faen for det

Takke faen for det
Takke faem

Overall Meaning

The song "Takke Faen" by Dumdum Boys captures the concept of self-revelation and the reactions of others towards it. The song has a melancholic feeling to it, as if the singer is reflecting on something that might have happened in his life. The opening lines, "Burde jeg sagt det som det er, burde jeg fortalt om dårlig vær,” resonate as a self-realization, questioning whether he should have been more honest and transparent about his feelings. The line "burde du ha sett meg når jeg skifter ham" hints towards changing the perspective of the listener, as if he is asking them to look beyond the surface level and really see him for who he is.

The song then goes into questioning what would happen if the singer had become exactly what the listener wanted him to become. Would it really make a difference? Would they be one and the same, or would they still be opposites? The phrase "vel mye virkelighet for en sliten sjel" (meaning "too much reality for a tired soul") suggests that the singer has tried to be what the other person wants him to be but has come out realizing that he can't keep that facade on for too long. The chorus "Takke Faen" (meaning "Thank fuck" or "Thank God") is almost sarcastic, as if the singer is glad things didn't go as planned.

The song ends with the singer questioning if things would have been different if he was different. Would the listener still be there for him if he was constantly present, or would the distance still exist? The ending chorus "Takke Faen" is repeated, reiterating that the singer is glad to be where he is.

Line by Line Meaning

Burde jeg sagt det som det er
Should I have been honest and upfront with you?

burde jeg fortalt om dårlig vær
Should I have shared my troubles and problems with you?

Burde jeg ha vist meg fram
Should I have shown off and impressed you?

burde du ha sett meg når jeg skifter ham
Should you have watched me while I changed clothes?

Vel mye virkelighet for en sliten sjel
Perhaps too much reality for a tired soul

På rygg ser du ikke lenger ned
Looking up, you don't see what's beneath

Takke faen for det
Thank fucking god for that

Hvis jeg ble som du vil
If I became the person you wanted me to be

hva ville da stå på spill
What would be at risk?

ville vi da bli ett
Would we then become one?

og hvis jeg dro, hva ble du
And if I left, what would you become?