The band is fronted by singer/composer Gustav Ejstes, who writes all music and plays the majority of instruments on the band's records. Despite this, Dungen plays live as a four-piece. Gustav, who in his teens started his songwriting with hip hop, is backed live by Swedish progressive rock veteran Reine Fiske (Landberk, Morte Macabre, Paatos, The Guild) on guitar, bassist Mattias Gustavsson (Life On Earth!), and drummer Fredrik Björling (The Guild)-- all of whom have played parts on Dungen's studio albums.
Following two vinyl album releases on Swedish record label Subliminal Sounds, Dungen briefly signed to Dolores Recordings (a subset of Virgin Records) in 2002, on which they released the CD Stadsvandringar and three singles, including one for Djungelboken 2 (the Swedish version of The Jungle Book 2). Gustav soon returned to his friend's independent record label Subliminal Sounds, stating that a major label did not feel right because Dungen is not a pop act.
Although Dungen's songs are sung entirely in Swedish, 2004's Ta Det Lugnt received great acclaim within indie rock circles and established the band's international reputation. This resulted in the band headlining two US tours and landing distribution deals in the US and UK. Dungen also performed their song "Panda" on the popular NBC television talk show Late Night With Conan O'Brien. In 2006, Dungen played at the famous Bonnaroo music festival and has also toured with Wolfmother and the Tucker B's around Australia.
Dungen released their third studio album, Tio Bitar on April 25, 2007 but did not tour in support of it.
The group's next long-player, entitled 4 was released on the 30th of september 2008.
In 2010 Dungen released their fifth studio album, Skit i allt.
Ät det som växer
Dungen Lyrics
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Om något jag tänkt på och som jag hört ifrån någon som säger att det faktiskt är sant
Men det finns ingen sanning, bara historier och hemligheter som ingen berättar
Om det finns något som du vill fråga mig men inte vågar fråga just nu
Om något du tänkt på och som du har hört ifrån någon som säger att den faktiskt var där
Och en historia som ingen berättar, är hemligheter men kanske en sanning
The lyrics of Dungen's song "Ät det som växer" convey a sense of hesitation and fear regarding the sharing of sensitive information. The first verse expresses a desire to say something to someone but not being able to do so at that moment. The singer has been thinking about this and has heard it from a source they believe to be trustworthy and truthful.
However, the lyrics suggest that there may not be an ultimate truth that can be relied upon. Instead, there are only stories and secrets that are kept hidden. This implies that the truth is subjective and open to interpretation, and that there may be different versions of events or different perspectives that inform these stories and secrets.
The second verse extends this theme to the listener, indicating that they may also have something they want to ask but are afraid to do so currently. They have also heard something from someone who claims to have been present or involved, and the implication is that this information is considered to be true by the source.
Again, the lyrics emphasize the absence of absolute truth. Instead, there are only stories and secrets that remain untold. These untold stories can be interpreted as secrets, but they may also hold a potential truth that has not been shared or revealed yet.
In summary, the lyrics of "Ät det som växer" suggest a hesitancy towards sharing sensitive information and a reflection on the nature of truth. They convey the idea that truth is elusive and subjective, consisting of stories and secrets that may or may not hold some form of truth but require the courage of individuals to share and uncover.
Line by Line Meaning
Det finns något som jag vill säga dig men inte vågar säga just nu
There is something I want to tell you but am not brave enough to say right now.
Om något jag tänkt på och som jag hört ifrån någon som säger att det faktiskt är sant
About something I have been thinking about and heard from someone who claims it is actually true.
Men det finns ingen sanning, bara historier och hemligheter som ingen berättar
But there is no truth, only stories and secrets that no one tells.
Om det finns något som du vill fråga mig men inte vågar fråga just nu
If there is something you want to ask me but are too afraid to ask right now
Om något du tänkt på och som du har hört ifrån någon som säger att den faktiskt var där
About something you have been thinking about and heard from someone who claims to have been there.
Men det finns ingen sanning, bara historier och hemligheter som ingen berättar
But there is no truth, only stories and secrets that no one tells.
Och en historia som ingen berättar, är hemligheter men kanske en sanning
And a story that no one tells is a secret but maybe a truth.
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Written by: Gustav Ejstes
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