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.

Gör Det Nu
Dungen Lyrics

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Gör det nu,
Sen känns allting mycket enklare
Säg det nu,
Det har redan gått för länge, du

Det är dåligt läge,
Jag tar det imorrn eller sen
Och kanske får nånting gjort

Fast allt känns så bra ändå
Men som ni kan fira
Att allt går att styra upp

Säg det nu,
Sen känns allting mycket enklare
Gör det nu,
Det har redan gått för länge, du

Det är dåligt läge,
Jag tar det imorrn eller sen
Och kanske får nånting gjort
Fast allt går så bra ändå
Men som ni kan fira
Att allt går att styra upp

Gör det nu,
Det har redan gått för länge, du

Säg det nu,
Sen känns allting mycket enklare

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dungen's song "Gör Det Nu" describe the importance of taking action in the present moment instead of delaying it till tomorrow or any other day. The singer urges the listener to speak up and take action now, as waiting for an opportune moment may just mean further delay and missed opportunities. The opening line "gör det nu" translates to "do it now", setting the urgent tone for the song. The repeated line "sen känns allting mycket enklare" means "then everything feels much easier," emphasizing how taking action in the present can ease the burden of procrastination.

The lyrics go on to describe the inner conflict of the singer when they have to take action in a difficult situation. The line "det är dåligt läge" translates to "it's a bad situation," and the singer is seen to struggle with whether to act in the present or delay it till tomorrow. But the song ultimately sets forth the idea that celebrating the ability to take action and control over a situation can be an empowering act.

Overall, the lyrics of "Gör Det Nu" are a reminder for listeners to take action in the present instead of endlessly delaying it. They emphasize the importance of seizing the moment and embracing the opportunities that come along.

Line by Line Meaning

Gör det nu,
Do it now, take action immediately

Sen känns allting mycket enklare
Afterwards, everything will feel much easier

Säg det nu,
Say it now, don't wait any longer to express yourself

Det har redan gått för länge, du
It's been too long, don't delay any further

Det är dåligt läge,
The situation is not good

Jag tar det imorrn eller sen
I'll do it tomorrow or later

Och kanske får nånting gjort
And maybe something will get done

Fast allt känns så bra ändå
Although everything feels good regardless

Men som ni kan fira
But as you can celebrate

Att allt går att styra upp
That everything can be sorted out

Gör det nu,
Do it now