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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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

To Tomme Hender
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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hei beibi så deilig med & uten
jeg har hue fullt av minner
som har gått av moten
vrenger lommene tømmer skuffer & skap
våker & venter lange netter
i en haug med skrot
verden durer rett frem selv om du skifter fil
det er alltid rush til paradis

og det er fler som meg
enn det er lys i byen
har bare toi tomme hender
tårer hjelper ikke
jammer gjør ikke fra eller til
to tomme hender alt & ingenting
men med deg så var det litt til
doven & døser
kom å få meg i gang
alt harsin pris
og nå ber jeg så pent jeg kan
her hart du en million tonn
verden durer rett frem selv om du skifter fil
det er alltid rush til paradis
og det er fler som meg
enn det er lys i byen
har bare to tomme hender
tårer hjelper ikke
jammer gjør ikke fra eller til
et kadaver spøkelse
et kaldt gufs langs gulvet
roter i søpla etter bevis
for at du var her
engang leende lykkelig uvitende
et sinn som en vårvind
strøk så nært

du må ha merket det
verden durer rett frem selv om du skifter fil

Overall Meaning

The song "To Tomme Hender" by DumDum Boys is about a person who finds themselves alone and searching for meaning in their life. The lyrics express the feeling of being lost and searching for something that has gone out of style. The singer is shown to be rummaging through their memories and belongings, hoping to find something that will fill the void they feel inside.

As the song progresses, the singer comes to the realization that loneliness and despair are not unique to them, but are shared by others as well. The line "det er fler som meg enn det er lys i byen" ("There are more like me than there are lights in the city") highlights this sentiment. The singer's two empty hands serve as a metaphor for their inability to find what they are seeking, but with the presence of another person (presumably the addressee of the song), they feel like they have just a little bit more.

The song contains a sense of resignation to the fact that the world continues moving forward, despite personal feelings of stagnation. The final lines about searching for proof that someone was once present serve to underscore the sense of isolation that the singer feels. Ultimately, "To Tomme Hender" is a song about the difficulty of finding connection and meaning in a world that moves too quickly.

Line by Line Meaning

hei beibi så deilig med & uten
Addressing someone, saying it's nice both with and without them

jeg har hue fullt av minner
Having a head full of memories

som har gått av moten
Memories that are outdated and not relevant anymore

vrenger lommene tømmer skuffer & skap
Turning pockets inside out and emptying drawers and cupboards

våker & venter lange netter
Staying up and waiting through long nights

i en haug med skrot
In a pile of junk

verden durer rett frem selv om du skifter fil
The world keeps moving forward even if you change your direction

det er alltid rush til paradis
There always seems to be a rush towards paradise

og det er fler som meg
And there are more people like me

enn det er lys i byen
Than there are lights in the city

har bare to tomme hender
Only have two empty hands