By the end of the 80s they released three more albums in quick succession - Varme Dager (1987), Forbudte Følelser (1988), Blaff (1989) and Rock'n'roll Party (1990).
By then the frontman Michael Krohn and the rest of the band felt they were "stuck" in the band, and they decided to split.
For the next few years they played a few farewell-shows, but by 1995 they recorded a new album called Perler For Svin. Seemed they wouldn't quit after all...
The 1996 live album Live Again followed, and the studio effort Til Helvete Med Raga Rockers (1997). In 2000 they released an album called simply Raga Rockers, but then they went into some sort of hiatus.
In 2005, a compilation album was released, followed by an extensive tour.
In 2007 they released the album Übermensch, proving they are still to be counted among Norwegian rock's finest.
Maskiner i Nirvana
Raga Rockers Lyrics
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Drikke kaffen i ro og fred
De tar avskjed på trappen
De har pene manerer
Begge stemmer Høyre og ingen onanerer
De er maskiner i nirvana
De har fått det som de vil
Han går på jobben
Hun blir igjen
Maten står på bordet
når han kommer hjem
De hakke hatt no kick siden nittenførtifem
De er maskiner i nirvana
De har fått det som de vil
All right!
Ja, de har det så fint
De har det så bra
De har alt som de vil ha
De har nådd sine mål
De har det som grever
De råtner foran TV og de kaller det å leve
De er maskiner i nirvana
De har fått det som de vil
The lyrics of "Maskiner i Nirvana" by Raga Rockers portrays the mundane routine of a couple who have settled into a life of comfort but at the cost of their individuality and aspirations. The song describes the couple's daily routine, where the husband goes to work while the wife stays back to prepare meals. Although they both have conservative political beliefs and don't indulge in any self-gratification, they have lost their zeal for life and are now mere machines going through their dreary lives.
The repetition of the phrase "De har fått det som de vil" (They have got what they wanted) emphasizes the fact that the couple has achieved material success but has lost the excitement they once had for life. The song's title "Maskiner i Nirvana" translates to "Machines in Nirvana," indicating that the couple has reached a state of contentment or enlightenment but not through personal growth or fulfillment.
The song's lyrics critique the idea that material success is the ultimate goal in life and encourages listeners to seek out their individuality and to strive towards genuine fulfillment. The song's tone is bittersweet, a reminder of the price people pay for comfort and stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Stå opp om mårran
Wake up in the morning.
Drikke kaffen i ro og fred
Drink coffee peacefully.
De tar avskjed på trappen
They say goodbye on the doorstep.
De har pene manerer
They have good manners.
Begge stemmer Høyre og ingen onanerer
They both vote for the conservative party and don't masturbate.
De er maskiner i nirvana
They are machines in nirvana.
De har fått det som de vil
They have gotten what they wanted.
Han går på jobben
He goes to work.
Hun blir igjen
She stays behind.
Maten står på bordet
Food is on the table.
når han kommer hjem
When he comes home.
De hakke hatt no kick siden nittenførtifem
They haven't had any excitement since 1945.
All right!
All right!
Ja, de har det så fint
Yes, they have it so good.
De har det så bra
They have it so well.
De har alt som de vil ha
They have everything they want.
De har nådd sine mål
They have achieved their goals.
De har det som grever
They have it like lords.
De råtner foran TV og de kaller det å leve
They rot in front of the TV and call it living.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pererlingjohansen6597
Norsk rock på sitt aller beste 😍🖤🖤🖤
@steinarnorway4732
Det er Michael Krohn som har rettighetene til Raga.
@sigvehaug2500
Paa linje med Obstfelder. Hatten av for Krohn og folka damals.
@Smaskesmecker
Ståle Hoff på bass. Sønn til Trygve Hooff
@dhansix
Hærlig! Jeg spilte med Ståle rett før han reiste til Oslo der han spilte i Siste Dagers Hellige,Cirkus Modern + men vet ikke om han var med på mere en denne ene låta med Raga. Han produserte en kassett med diverse egenkomponert. Han Søster Sibeth Hoff ga ut en cd med endel av hans låter i senere tid. Låta frendeløs synes jeg forsatt er noe av det flotteste som er produsert. RIP Ståle.
https://youtu.be/Bf8ykgva684