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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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]
Tusen etasjer høi
DumDum Boys Lyrics
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tasser stille over gatene
magre katter smyger
rundt seg selv og søplekassene
det eimer vår
under tårn av stål
og solen skinner inn i store slott
røyk & rabalder
fra før vi våkner
tusen etasjer høi
tusen etasjer høi
haster på
mens jeg rister av meg støvet
gjennom flydur i det fjerne
høres skyenes stemme
mens jeg krysser kryss
flyr over
hvite striper på rødt lys
skinner solen inn i store slott
som ingen bor i
røyk & rabalder
tusen etasjer høi
tusen etasjer høi
dytter til i morra
alt jeg har å gjøre
søker ly et sted
jeg kjenner like om hjørnet
hører deg snur meg du sier
tenk oss i skogen og gresset
jeg kan nesten ikke vente
røyk & rabalder
fra før vi våkner
tusen etasjer høi
tusen etasjer høi
tusen etasjer høi
The lyrics to DumDum Boys's song "Tusen etasjer høi" paint a picture of a cityscape, with lines such as "kalde hvite føtter tasser stille over gatene" (cold white feet tiptoeing over the streets) and "magre katter smyger rundt seg selv og søplekassene" (skinny cats sneaking around themselves and garbage cans). The arrival of spring is also noted, with "det eimer vår under tårn av stål" (springtime hums beneath steel towers) and "skinner solen inn i store slott som ingen bor i" (the sun shines into great castles where no one lives).
The lyrics also allude to the noise and chaos of the city, with "røyk & rabalder fra før vi våkner" (smoke and noise long before we wake up) and the repeated refrain of "tusen etasjer høi" (a thousand floors high). Despite the hustle and bustle, the singer finds a moment of respite, imagining being in the woods with their lover.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tusen etasjer høi" offer a vivid depiction of urban life and the desire to escape it for a moment of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
kalde hvite føtter
Cold white feet
tasser stille over gatene
Tiptoes quietly across the streets
magre katter smyger rundt seg selv og søplekassene
Skinny cats creep around themselves and garbage cans
det eimer vår under tårn av stål
Spring is seeping in under towers of steel
og solen skinner inn i store slott som ingen bor i
And the sun shines into large castles that nobody lives in
røyk & rabalder fra før vi våkner tusen etasjer høi tusen etasjer høi
Smoke and noise before we wake up a thousand floors high, a thousand floors high
haster på mens jeg rister av meg støvet
Hurry on while I shake off the dust
gjennom flydur i det fjerne høres skyenes stemme
Through the sound of airplanes in the distance, the voice of the clouds can be heard
mens jeg krysser kryss flyr over hvite striper på rødt lys
As I cross the intersection, flying over white stripes on red lights
skinner solen inn i store slott som ingen bor i
The sun shines into large castles that nobody lives in
dytter til i morra alt jeg har å gjøre
Pushing everything I have to do until tomorrow
søker ly et sted jeg kjenner like om hjørnet
Looking for a place to hide that I know is just around the corner
hører deg snur meg du sier tenk oss i skogen og gresset jeg kan nesten ikke vente
I hear you turning me around, saying 'Imagine us in the woods and grass, I can hardly wait'
røyk & rabalder fra før vi våkner tusen etasjer høi tusen etasjer høi tusen etasjer høi
Smoke and noise before we wake up a thousand floors high, a thousand floors high, a thousand floors high
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.