Dungen (Swedish: "the grove", pronounced [ˈdɵŋən]) is a Swedish rock band b… Read Full Bio ↴Dungen (Swedish: "the grove", pronounced [ˈdɵŋən]) is a Swedish rock band based in Stockholm. Often classified as psychedelic rock, Dungen is also influenced by Swedish (and other) folk music, classic rock, progressive rock and indie rock.

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.

Det tar tid
Dungen Lyrics

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Blunda, sikta på den enda gången bara vi förstod
att jojo blickar ljuger aldrig för mig, sa hon, jag vet
Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
fast jag vill jag med, måste jag gå nu.
Tänker, snart så kommer ögonblicket allting hamnar på sin plats,
men jojo blickar ljuger aldrig för mig, jag vet, hon sa.
Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
fast jag vill jag med, måste jag gå nu.

Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
fast jag vill jag med, måste jag gå nu.
Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
fast jag vill jag med, måste jag gå nu.

Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
fast jag vill jag med, måste jag gå nu.

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of "Det tar tid" by Dungen talks about a moment in the past where two people had a mutual understanding of each other's intentions through just a glance. The singer mentions that "jojo blickar", which translates to "yo-yo glances", never lie to them. However, the second stanza is about the present moment where the singer is being asked to do something by that same person. Even though they want to do it, they also have to leave. They reassure themselves that everything will fall into place soon enough, but the waiting is difficult. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing that what they are being asked to do takes time and effort, but they still want to do it.

The lyrics of the song suggest a sense of hesitation and uncertainty, but also a willingness to take time to make things work. The repetition of the chorus at the end creates a sense of perseverance and determination. The use of "jojo blickar" adds a sense of intimacy and understanding between the two people. The song brings up themes of trust, waiting, and the difficulties of trying to make things work.

Line by Line Meaning

Blunda, sikta på den enda gången bara vi förstod
Close your eyes, aim for the only time when we understood

att jojo blickar ljuger aldrig för mig, sa hon, jag vet
that jojo glances never lie to me, she said, I know

Det tar tid, särskilt det du ber mig om,
It takes time, especially what you ask of me,