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.
Så Blev Det Bestämt
Dungen Lyrics
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Det blev förrut varje dag
Det fanns igår men allt tog slut
I natt blir vi två som förr
Nu är allt bestämt
Vad som känns bekvämt
Svävar länge nog
The lyrics of Dungen's song "Så Blev Det Bestämt" explore the concept of time and the changing dynamics of a relationship. The first two lines, "Det blir ibland någon gång / Det blev förrut varje dag" acknowledge the uncertainty and inevitability of change. The singer suggests that there are moments when things change and it happened in the past every day. This could imply that the relationship had routine, but now it is evolving.
The next two lines, "Det fanns igår men allt tog slut / I natt blir vi två som förr" hint at a possible breakup or separation. The singer reflects on how what existed in the past is now completely over. However, there is a glimmer of hope as they mention that tonight they will be two people again, just like before. This could imply a potential reconciliation or a desire to revert to a previous state of being.
The chorus, "Nu är allt bestämt / Vad som känns bekvämt / Inga kloka ord / Svävar länge nog" conveys a sense of finality and resignation. The singer asserts that everything is now decided and what feels comfortable has been determined. There is no need for wise words or explanations anymore, as they have lingered long enough. This suggests an acceptance of the current state, whatever it may be.
Overall, "Så Blev Det Bestämt" captures the complexities of human relationships, the passage of time, and the way emotions and circumstances can change and evolve.
Line by Line Meaning
Det blir ibland någon gång
There are occasional moments
Det blev förrut varje dag
It used to happen every day
Det fanns igår men allt tog slut
It existed yesterday, but everything came to an end
I natt blir vi två som förr
Tonight, we become two like before
Nu är allt bestämt
Now everything is determined
Vad som känns bekvämt
What feels comfortable
Inga kloka ord
No wise words
Svävar länge nog
Floats for long enough
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Written by: GUSTAV EJSTES
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