Shu-bi-duas formation was as a tongue-in-cheek act, rewriting beat and in particular rock´n´roll classics with danish lyrics using college humour and satire. Already on the first album - they combined this with original material - often writing in pastiche. Their sound developed from rock in the early 70s - to pop in the 80s and into entertainment (or dansktop) in later years - but often using and intermixing styles from bossanova and reggae over rockabilly to synthpop to underline their humour. Their lyrics have kept up the satirical tone throughout the years and although they have shied away from the direct political blurbs and kept up a fun and games attitude - they have nevertheless described danish middle class society, its beliefs and desires - often to devastating effects. As such they have been a noteworthy inspiration for danish lyrics in pop rock and also for the wit and satire of later bands like MC Einar, Ibens and Det Brune Punktum.
To date Shubidua's discography is getting close to 30 albums (18 studioalbums). They have had many hits in Denmark like Vuffeli-vov, Hvalborg, Står på en Alpetop, Stærk Tobak (to the music from The Beatles song Twist and Shout), Familien kom til Kaffe, Sex Chikane, We wanna be free, and many more -all of whom have classical status as golden oldies. They reached maximum sales and accolade with the albums between 1978-1982.
The group formed in 1973 in Copenhagen by vocalist Bundesen, Jens Tage Nielsen and members of the rock group Passport : (guitarists Michael Hardinger and Poul Meyendorff, the drummer Bosse Hall Christensen, and bass guitarist Niels Grønbech). Passport, released the single Tomorrow/Everything's Wrong in early 1973. Shu-bi-dua released the single Fed Rock/Tynd Blues which became a hit single. After the release of one more Passport single with new members Bundesen and Nielsen, called Change of the Guard/Highway of Living, the serious english project was dropped, and the band continued as Shu-bi-dua,
In 1974 they released their first self-titled album Shu-bi-dua. After the first album, Poul Meyendorf left the group and was replaced by Claus Asmussen, who was technician on the first.
Since then the group has had numerous changes in its lineup. Kim Daugaard replaced Niels Grønbech in 1977, Willy Pedersen replaced Jens Tage Nielsen, and Kasper Winding replaced Bosse Hall Christensen in 1981. In 1984 Michael Bundesen left the group to lead the Copenhagen TV network "Kanal 2", and simultaneously Kasper Winding left to be replaced by Paul Callaby. In 1987 Jørgen Thorup was made a permanent member in the group when Willy Pedersen left. Thorup had been singing backup vocals since Shu-bi-dua 11 in 1985. In 1987 Michael Bundesen returned as lead singer, while Søren Jacobsen also joined the band. In 1988 Peter Andersen replaced Paul Callaby as drummer, and shortly thereafter Søren Jacobsen left the band again. After having made the film Den røde tråd in 1989, they went on a sabbatical until their return in 1992 with the hit single Sexchikane. In the intervening years their back catalog was rereleased on CD in 1990, and in 1991 a Best Of album by the name Stærk Tobak was released. In connection to this they played live in front of 50,000 people on Bellevue Strand. In 1997 Michael Hardinger left the band after 24 years. He was replaced by Ole Kibsgaard, and in 2001 Jørgen Thorup left the band to be replaced by Jacob Christoffersen. In 2003 their 30th anniversary was celebrated with a 10-CD set called Shu-bi-dua 200 (each CD had 20 songs). In 2005 Claus Asmussen left Shu-bi-dua having been the only original continuous member in the group's 30-year history.
Familien Kom Til Kaffe
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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At hun blev gravid og han fik familie
Det var sommer det var sol og det var bare for sjov
Og det var ude i den grønne skov.
Men sket er jo sket og livet går videre
Og hvem kaster sten når fuglene kvidrer
Så de byggede en rede i den store by
Men familien kom til kaffe
Og den nægtede at daffe
Så længe der var flæskesvær og sprit
Og de tabte alt i Lotto
Og blev trøstet af Hans Otto
Og det lille hjem blev mer' og mere slidt.
Hverdagen kommer lutter problemer
Ungen er syg den har eksem og
Hun må blive hjemme og smøre hans lille krop
Og derfor bli'r hun så sagt op.
Bilen må sælges cyklen punkterer
økonomien kapitulerer
Og mens møblerne bli'r fjernet
For at bli' solgt på en auktion
Så hører de i radioen:
Vi er på randen af et nervesammenbrud
Og vi spiser overhovedet ingenting.
For familien kom til kaffe
Og den nægtede at daffe
Så længe der var flæskesvær og sprit
Og de tabte alt i Lotto
Og blev trøstet af Hans Otto
Og sådan gik det lille hjem fallit.
Men så en dag gik de op i mi'steriet og sagde:
"Mine damer og herrer, hva' ska' vi gøre?
Vi mener, I har jo jeres på det tørre."
Men de grinede bare og sagde:
"Det går ufatteligt godt."
Så det endte med at de tog drengen på nakken og gik lige
Ud ad landevejen; og hist hvor vejen slår en bugt,
Ligger der en tvangsauktion, og den flyttede de ind i
- Uden at spørge nogen.
Og hver aften sad de uden i haven og lyttede til de
Vilde violiner. Men en dag bankede det på døren.
Så kom naboens til kaffe
Og de nægtede at daffe
Så længe der var flæskesvær og sprut
Og de tabte alt i Lotto
Og blev trøstet af Hans Otto
Og sådan bli'r det ved til det er slut.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, nah
The song "Familien Kom Til Kaffe" by Shu-bi-dua tells the story of a couple who accidentally got pregnant and started a family. They initially had a carefree summer fling in the green forest where they built a nest and lived on a pink cloud. However, their idyllic life was interrupted when the family came over for coffee and refused to leave until they finished all the pork scratchings and liquor. The couple eventually lost everything in the lottery and had to sell their car and furniture, causing their home to become rundown. They were forced to move into a foreclosure auction without anyone's permission, where they listened to wild violins every night. But the story ends with the neighbors coming over, and the cycle of losing everything and being comforted by Hans Otto continues.
The song paints a picture of the struggles of everyday life and the consequences of impulsive decisions. It suggests that, despite the obstacles and the presence of uninvited guests, life goes on, and one should learn from their mistakes and move forward. The lyrics are accompanied by a catchy, upbeat melody reminiscent of folk music, which adds to the charm of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Han passed' på det var ikke med vilje
He didn't mean to do it
At hun blev gravid og han fik familie
But she became pregnant and he started a family
Det var sommer det var sol og det var bare for sjov
It was summertime, the sun was shining and it was just for fun
Og det var ude i den grønne skov.
They were out in the green forest
Men sket er jo sket og livet går videre
What's done is done and life goes on
Og hvem kaster sten når fuglene kvidrer
And who throws stones when birds are singing?
Så de byggede en rede i den store by
So they built a nest in the big city
Og boede på en lyserød sky
And lived on a pink cloud
Men familien kom til kaffe
But the family came for coffee
Og den nægtede at daffe
And they refused to leave
Så længe der var flæskesvær og sprit
As long as there were pork rinds and alcohol
Og de tabte alt i Lotto
And they lost everything in the lottery
Og blev trøstet af Hans Otto
And were comforted by Hans Otto
Og det lille hjem blev mer' og mere slidt.
And the little home became more and more worn
Hverdagen kommer lutter problemer
Everyday brings only problems
Ungen er syg den har eksem og
The child is sick, it has eczema
Hun må blive hjemme og smøre hans lille krop
She has to stay home and rub his little body
Og derfor bli'r hun så sagt op.
And that's why she gets fired.
Bilen må sælges cyklen punkterer
The car has to be sold, the bike punctures
økonomien kapitulerer
The economy surrenders
Og mens møblerne bli'r fjernet
And while the furniture gets removed
For at bli' solgt på en auktion
To be sold at an auction
Så hører de i radioen:
They hear on the radio:
Vi er på randen af et nervesammenbrud
We are on the brink of a nervous breakdown
Og vi spiser overhovedet ingenting.
And we're not eating at all.
Men så en dag gik de op i mi'steriet og sagde:
But one day they went to the mystery and said:
"Mine damer og herrer, hva' ska' vi gøre?
"Ladies and gentlemen, what should we do?
Vi mener, I har jo jeres på det tørre."
We mean, you have everything under control.
Men de grinede bare og sagde:
But they just laughed and said:
"Det går ufatteligt godt."
"It's going incredibly well."
Så det endte med at de tog drengen på nakken og gik lige
So they ended up taking the boy on their shoulders and just walked
Ud ad landevejen; og hist hvor vejen slår en bugt,
Out on the road; and where the road takes a turn
Ligger der en tvangsauktion, og den flyttede de ind i
There's a forced auction, and they moved into it
- Uden at spørge nogen.
- Without asking anyone.
Og hver aften sad de uden i haven og lyttede til de
And every evening they sat outside in the garden and listened to the
Vilde violiner. Men en dag bankede det på døren.
Wild violins. But one day, someone knocked on the door.
Så kom naboens til kaffe
So the neighbors came for coffee
Og de nægtede at daffe
And they refused to leave
Så længe der var flæskesvær og sprut
As long as there were pork rinds and alcohol
Og de tabte alt i Lotto
And they lost everything in the lottery
Og blev trøstet af Hans Otto
And were comforted by Hans Otto
Og sådan bli'r det ved til det er slut.
And it goes on like that until it's over.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, nah
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, nah
Writer(s): Shu-bi-dua
Contributed by Jonathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BlackSpiderPro
The lyrics are very fun and relatable to Danish people :-) it's basically about a family and all their problems.
The song begins with:
"He was careful
it wasn't on purpose
that she got pregnant
and he got a family".
The chorus is about the other family members coming by for coffee, and not leaving until there's no more snacks / spirits.
@elisabethskovgaardjensen4856
Så døde vores kære Michael bundesen det så trist ... rip min ven
@IWishIWasWhiteAgain
Shu-bi-dua.. Efter min mening, det bedste danske band nogensinde.
@martinjensen1759
second like
@user-sm2ko4kv1l
I'm from Argentina and I don't know how I got here, but I must say I love this song because of its melody (I barely know the context of the song, and so the lyrics)
@BlackSpiderPro
The lyrics are very fun and relatable to Danish people :-) it's basically about a family and all their problems.
The song begins with:
"He was careful
it wasn't on purpose
that she got pregnant
and he got a family".
The chorus is about the other family members coming by for coffee, and not leaving until there's no more snacks / spirits.
@karengottlieb3068
Sed ❤på torsdag
@SusanneHollenbo
Helt sikkert :-) Noget af det bedste danske musik ever :-)
@mortenaagaard6805
Shubidua gør mig altid i godt humør
@jarlebraestrup
Hvis man skal ha et smil frem! Og bringe gamle gode minner frem... så hør på Shu bi dua.og sange som blev skrevet 70'rne-80'rne er like aktuelle nu! Fedt super fedt
@troydante
As an Ameri-Dane I must say I love Shu-Bi-Dua!!