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.

Var Har Du Varit
Dungen Lyrics

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Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar, allt du sagt, börjar jag förstå
Där du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar

Andas in, andas ut

Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när du dansar, allt jag sagt, vill jag ta tillbaka
Där jag varit, är det sorger och bekymmer när jag blundar

Andas in, andas ut

Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar, allt är sagt, börjar jag förstå
Där vi varit, på andra sidan våra sorger och vi dansar

Andas in, andas ut

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Var Har Du Varit" by Dungen convey a sense of reflection and introspection. The singer is asking someone where they have been, and they claim to see it in their mind's eye when they close their eyes. They begin to understand everything that person has said. Similarly, when the singer reflects on where they have been, they see it in their mind's eye when they close their eyes. However, their past is filled with sorrows and worries.

The song emphasizes the act of breathing, with the repeated phrase "Andas in, andas ut" ("Breathe in, breathe out"). This could symbolize the process of letting go, finding peace, and taking in the present moment. It suggests a desire to move beyond the past and find a state of calm and understanding.

The lyrics also hint at a contrast between two individuals. While one person sees where the other has been and starts to comprehend their experiences, the other person sees sorrows and troubles when reflecting on where they have been. This juxtaposition may suggest a difference in perception or outlook on life.

Overall, "Var Har Du Varit" invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys, the mistakes they've made, and the possibility of finding peace and understanding in the present moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar, allt du sagt, börjar jag förstå
Where have you been, I see it in front of my eyes when I close them, everything you've said, I'm starting to comprehend

Där du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar
Where you've been, I see it in front of my eyes when I close them

Andas in, andas ut
Breathe in, breathe out

Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när du dansar, allt jag sagt, vill jag ta tillbaka
Where have you been, I see it in front of my eyes when you dance, everything I've said, I want to take back

Där jag varit, är det sorger och bekymmer när jag blundar
Where I've been, there are sorrows and worries when I close my eyes

Var har du varit, jag ser det framför mina ögon när jag blundar, allt är sagt, börjar jag förstå
Where have you been, I see it in front of my eyes when I close them, everything is said, I'm starting to understand

Där vi varit, på andra sidan våra sorger och vi dansar
Where we've been, on the other side of our sorrows and we dance

Andas in, andas ut
Breathe in, breathe out

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUSTAV EJSTES

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