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.
Finns det någon möjlighet
Dungen Lyrics
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Du gör det ingen törs men alla vill ha
Jag har en variant du kan få se nån kväll
Fem är inte dumt en är för snäll
Finns det nån mening att tro
Snuten har många andra dom kollar förutom dig
Becknarn är hemma nu och byter telefon
Stanna lite till det blir för mycket spring ändå
Trappen luktar gott och låset är på
Finns det nån mening att tro
Snuten har många andra dom kollar förutom dig
The lyrics to Dungen's song "Finns det någon möjlighet" (translated to "Is there any possibility") depict a longing for a connection or meeting between two individuals. The opening lines suggest that one person is hesitant or fearful of making a move, while everyone else desires or yearns for it. The singer proposes an alternative, maybe suggesting a different approach or offering an option to meet one evening, with the line "Five is not bad, one is too kind." This could imply that the singer wants more of a commitment or reciprocation from the other person.
The second stanza questions the meaning or purpose of believing or having trust in this situation, as it implies that the authorities or "snuten" (possibly referring to the police) have other priorities or investigations besides the person being addressed. This suggests that there may be obstacles or challenges preventing the connection from happening, and the singer wonders if it is worth holding on to hope.
In the following stanza, the lyrics ask if there is a possibility to come to a specific place. The mention of "Becknarn" (perhaps a nickname or reference to someone) being home and changing their phone suggests that there may be a need to overcome barriers or hurdles to making contact. The mention of the stairway smelling good and the lock being on may be metaphorical references to the attraction or desire that exists.
Overall, the song explores the themes of desire, hesitation, uncertainty, and the balancing act between hope and realism in seeking a connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Finns det nån möjlighet att ses idag
Is there any possibility to meet today
Du gör det ingen törs men alla vill ha
You do what no one dares, but everyone wants
Jag har en variant du kan få se nån kväll
I have a variation you can see one evening
Fem är inte dumt en är för snäll
Five is not bad, one is too kind
Finns det nån mening att tro
Is there any meaning to believe
Snuten har många andra dom kollar förutom dig
The police have many others they investigate besides you
Finns det nån möjlighet att komma hit
Is there any possibility to come here
Becknarn är hemma nu och byter telefon
Becknarn is at home now changing phones
Stanna lite till det blir för mycket spring ändå
Stay a little longer, it will be too much running anyway
Trappen luktar gott och låset är på
The staircase smells good and the lock is on
Finns det nån mening att tro
Is there any meaning to believe
Snuten har många andra dom kollar förutom dig
The police have many others they investigate besides you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUSTAV EJSTES
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