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.
Sluta Följa Efter
Dungen Lyrics
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hur det går om man bråkar
Nästan alla andra verkar tro
[att du mår och förtjänar]
Hela huset skakar
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
Sluta följa efter
Om man blundar hårt försvinner allt
men det syns i ditt huvud
Somliga förstorar upp allting
men det känns som det smakar
Sluta följa efter
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
Hela huset skakar
för allt som jag har fått ska jag ha kvar
Sluta följa efter
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
Hela huset skakar
för allt som jag har fått ska jag ha kvar
The lyrics to Dungen's song Sluta Följa Efter carry a strong message about the importance of staying true to oneself and not being influenced by others. The first verse begins by stating that some people will tell you everything, including how to handle conflict, which suggests that individuals cannot always rely on others to guide them along the right path. The next line suggests that most people believe that you deserve whatever happens to you, which can be interpreted as both positive and negative feedback. Regardless, the singer is saying that they are unaffected by outside opinion and are in control of their own life.
The chorus repeatedly stresses the importance of not following others and not allowing outside factors to guide your life. The repetition of "Sluta följa efter" (stop following) emphasizes the message even further. The line "det blir vad man vill det ska vara" (it becomes what you want it to be) reinforces the idea of self-determination and taking control of your own life. The second verse touches on the idea of perception and perspective, suggesting that sometimes things may appear worse or better than they actually are. The final chorus serves as a powerful reminder that the singer is in control of their life and that they will keep moving forward.
Overall, the song carries a message of empowerment, urging listeners to stay strong and maintain their independence. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make the message more approachable and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Somliga berättar allt för dig
Some people tell you everything
hur det går om man bråkar
about what happens when you argue
Nästan alla andra verkar tro
Almost everyone else seems to believe
[att du mår och förtjänar]
[that you are happy and deserving]
Hela huset skakar
The whole house is shaking
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
It becomes whatever you want it to be
Sluta följa efter
Stop following
för allt som jag har fått ska jag ha kvar
because I want to keep everything I have received
Om man blundar hårt försvinner allt
If you close your eyes tightly, everything disappears
men det syns i ditt huvud
but it still appears in your mind
Somliga förstorar upp allting
Some people exaggerate everything
men det känns som det smakar
but it feels like it tastes
Sluta följa efter
Stop following
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
It becomes whatever you want it to be
Hela huset skakar
The whole house is shaking
för allt som jag har fått ska jag ha kvar
because I want to keep everything I have received
Sluta följa efter
Stop following
det blir vad man vill det ska vara
It becomes whatever you want it to be
Hela huset skakar
The whole house is shaking
för allt som jag har fått ska jag ha kvar
because I want to keep everything I have received
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lostcauseforkl
Hey, have I told lately that I love you Dungen?
@christinavelasquez9098
AMOR.
@rjhonez
dont place this song near dragons
they will be slain
@sjaw10
Tame Impala ripped off elements of Dungen and became pop-psychedelic rock without ever exploring the full array of Dungen’s sound. Anywho - f my pretentiousness... this song is bad AF!! 🤓🤓🤓