A self-titled debut album appeared on their Kjól & Anderson imprint in conjunction with the screening of "Pleasure". The UK label 4AD Records signed the band in 1996, and released "Polydistortion" (97), "This Is Normal" (99) and "Gus Gus vs. T-World" (00).
"24/7" (09) was the first release with German label Kompakt, followed by "Arabian Horse" (11) and "Mexico" (14).
Several lineup changes have occurred, and their current incarnation consists of Stephan Stephensen (President Bongo), Birgir Þórarinsson (Biggi Veira), Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson and Högni Egilsson.
Gus Gus has had a varied lineup, including Magnús Jónsson (a.k.a. Blake), Sigurður Kjartansson (a.k.a. Siggi Kinski), Stefán Árni Þorgeirsson, Hafdís Huld Hákonardóttir, Emilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir, Urður Hákonardóttir (a.k.a. Earth), Magnús Guðmundsson (a.k.a. Herb Legowitz a.k.a. Buckmaster DeLaCruz, The Fox, Fuckmaster, or Herr Legowitz) and Baldur Stefánsson.
After their third album, This Is Normal, the filmmaking arm of Gus Gus (Kjartansson and Árni Þorgeirsson) split off to form the production company Celebrator, now known as Arni & Kinski, which has produced award-winning advertisements and videos. A few former members such as Hafdís Huld, Blake, and Daníel Ágúst have gone solo, most notably though Emilíana Torrini.
Gus Gus's music is eclectic, and although primarily classified with techno, trip-hop and house music, they have experimented with numerous other styles. They have also remixed several famous artists, including Björk, Depeche Mode, Moloko, and Sigur Rós. Added to this they released the song Desire with Ian Brown in January 2004.
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Ladyshave
GusGus Lyrics
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Between my ears there is fog now
The soothing sounds of your shower make
My life this hour
I guess I must have messed it up
I guess I must have messed it up
When I gave you the ladyshave
Your heart's a pumping bass
And I like that
My heart is missing pace
And I like that
A ladyshave
I can see now
A ladyshave
Now I know how
Now I know
I guess I must have messed it up
I guess I must have messed it up
I guess I must have messed it up
When I gave you the ladyshave
A lay a lay a lay a ladyshave
I can see now
That to do to do to do the ladyshave
Needs a know-how
I guess I must have messed it up
I guess I must have messed it up
I guess I must have messed it up
When I gave you the ladyshave
The lyrics to GusGus's song Ladyshave seem to be about a man who has given his partner a ladyshave and made a mistake. The opening lines suggest that the singer is feeling some discomfort or confusion in his own mind, with steam building up and foggy thoughts. Perhaps this is a reflection of his dissatisfaction with his relationship, or his own mistakes within it. The soothing sounds of the shower suggest that he is watching or listening to his partner from a distance, feeling disconnected from her.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has "messed it up" somehow, specifically when he gave his partner the ladyshave. This could be either a literal or a metaphorical reference to something he did wrong. The second verse suggests that the singer's heart is out of sync with his partner's, while he appreciates the "pumping bass" of her own heart. The ladyshave is repeated again in the same vein as before, implying that it has some significant meaning for both the singer and his partner.
Overall, the lyrics of Ladyshave suggest a sense of disconnection, confusion and dissatisfaction within a relationship, with the physical act of the ladyshave standing in as a metaphor for something or several things that have gone wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Steam slowly builds up now
I'm feeling anxious and tense, my stress is slowly building up.
Between my ears there is fog now
My mind is clouded with confusion and uncertainty.
The soothing sounds of your shower make
The calming sounds of the shower bring me peace.
My life this hour
This is the only moment of serenity I've had in a while.
I guess I must have messed it up
I know that something went wrong and I'm taking the blame for it.
When I gave you the ladyshave
The problem might have arisen when I gave you a ladyshave, implying some sort of mistake.
Your heart's a pumping bass
Your heart is beating fast, like the bass in a song.
And I like that
I find it attractive and exciting.
My heart is missing pace
I'm feeling a bit flustered and my heart is skipping beats.
And I like that
Despite the confusion, I find the situation fascinating.
A ladyshave
Referring to the mistake I made earlier with the ladyshave.
I can see now
I'm realizing my error and its consequences.
Now I know how
I now understand what not to do in the future.
A lay a lay a lay a ladyshave
Repeating the earlier mistake, possibly emphasizing the regret.
To do to do to do the ladyshave
Implying that learning how to properly use the ladyshave is important to avoid future mistakes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAGNUS GUDMUNDSSON, DANIEL AGUST HARALDSSON, SIGURDUR KJARTANSSON, BIRGIR THORARINSSON
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@skbeachsurfdrinks
Hands down, one of the funkiest tunes from the 90’s, if not the funkiest 👏👏
@soniaglezflo3017
I really miss the 90's groove, the vibes and the awesome music, this was the last decade when great music was produced!! The parties were unbelievable!!💖🎵🎶
@BlueHopi144
i went to those parties too back in Belgium - it was wild & fabulous times
@edgardg.869
I remember this video played on Mtv at the end of the 90s... (back in the day when they still played music) and I loved it from the beginning. Good memories from a time when a good night was all about watching videos :)
@BlueHopi144
one of the best bands from Iceland - saw them live around 96 or 97 in Brussels - great live act .
@richlee509
The only band from iceland
@BlueHopi144
@@richlee509 yep with Jimmy Tenor ( not really a band though )
@andreitarkovsky3214
@@richlee509 WHAT?! Sigur Ros
@adrianseguras.9659
ooohhhh... 1999... my old self (18 yo at the time) precious times indeed. Please someone take me back! 20+ years gone in the flicker of a dance move.
@PeturSveins
Same here.