Tyven Tyven
DumDum Boys Lyrics

The lyrics of DumDum Boys's song Tyven Tyven have a very mysterious and slightly ominous tone. The first few lines are quite cryptic and can be interpreted in various ways, but the overall meaning is that there is something powerful and dangerous out there that nobody can stop. The reference to "suser i stål i ljåen" (roars in steel in the scythe) is likely a reference to death itself, with the scythe symbolizing the Grim Reaper. The line "ingen er trygg på engen" (nobody is safe in the field) further emphasizes this idea of something looming that nobody can escape from.

The next few lines seem to describe this ominous force harvesting the fields, with the emphasis on the fact that it never rests and is always working. The line "snart der så her som lyn" (soon here as quick as lightning) suggests that this force is coming for everyone, and it's only a matter of time before it strikes. The chorus repeats the phrase "tyven tyven" which translates to "thief thief", implying that this force is stealing something valuable from everyone.

The last few lines of the song are perhaps the most interesting, as they suggest that this force is not only stealing something tangible from people, but also something intangible like their souls. The lines "alle er vi like for ljåen" (we are all the same to the scythe) and "hadde han sjel var den en skjæres" (if it had a soul, it would be a scythe's) hint at the idea of death taking everyone regardless of their status or wealth. The reference to "røver de som skinner mest" (stealing from those who shine the brightest) suggests that perhaps this force specifically targets those who are successful or celebrated, as if to say that nobody is truly safe or immune from its grasp.