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 Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen.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

slave
DumDum Boys Lyrics

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Du kan rive meg opp med lange negler
Gi meg navn på dyr som kryper
Kan ringe meg opp fra en annen seng
Og kaste glass og flasker på meg når du kommer hjem

Men det er én ting, lille pike
Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri
Slaven din

Hvis du vil kan du ligge øverst
Du er så søt, du tør og prøver
Hvis du har kan jeg godt få litt
For jeg blir en zombie uten kjærlighet

Men én ting, lille pike
Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri
Slaven din

Det er én ting, lille pike
Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri
Slaven din

Jeg har sett det før
Alt man har mot det man får
Bolter dører og vinduer
Fader ut for godt og forsvinner

For det er er er én ting, lille pike
Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri
Slaven din

Jeg har
Ikke sett deg sånn før
Fatter hvor du vil
Men jeg gjør det bare aldri

Det er én ting, lille pike
Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri

Jeg blir aldri slaven din, slaven din

Jeg blir aldri slaven din, slaven din
Jeg blir aldri slaven din

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in DumDum Boys's song Slave describe a tumultuous relationship where one partner is possessive and controlling, while the other tries to resist being dominated. The first verse speaks to the physical abuse and emotional manipulation the singer endures, but refuses to become a slave to their partner. The second verse hints at the possibility of the singer being willing to compromise and give in to their partner's demands in exchange for love and affection, but regardless, they will not allow themselves to become a slave. The bridge talks about the inevitability of relationships breaking down over time, but the singer will not let their own identity be consumed by their partner's control.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a toxic relationship where one partner seeks to dominate and control the other, but the other resists and refuses to lose their sense of self. The lyrics suggest that true love should never involve one partner trying to enslave the other.

Line by Line Meaning

Du kan rive meg opp med lange negler
You can hurt me physically and emotionally

Gi meg navn på dyr som kryper
You can degrade me and call me names

Kan ringe meg opp fra en annen seng
You can cheat on me and betray me

Og kaste glass og flasker på meg når du kommer hjem
You can be violent towards me

Men det er én ting, lille pike
But there is one thing, girl

Kanskje du tror det men jeg blir aldri
You may think otherwise but I will never

Slaven din
Be your slave

Hvis du vil kan du ligge øverst
You can have power over me

Du er så søt, du tør og prøver
You are manipulative and take advantage of me

Hvis du har kan jeg godt få litt
I am willing to sacrifice my needs for you

For jeg blir en zombie uten kjærlighet
I need love to function properly