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.
Mindshit
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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hvis røven ikke var flækket, var den bare halvt så go
det' logik for perlehøns at når man er et par
er venstre ikke højre, og mor er ikke far
Sure og søde, levende døde, alt er som ild og vand
stærke og svage, frem og tilbage, er lige langt fra hinanden
nogen gange er det sort
af og til går det hele op i det rene lort
nogen gange er det tørt
nogen gange er det vådt
for det meste går det rigtig skidt
men ellers går det godt
Der er en sammenhæng imellem dit og dat
hvis solen altid skinner så bli'r det aldrig nat
det er forskellen der gør det - så bare se på mig
og hvis du lige ta'r tøjet af så skal jeg kigge lidt på dig
Kvinden og manden, Vorherre og fanden - 2 sider samme sag
Gøg uden Gokke, rul uden rocke, hvad er et får uden bag
Nogen gange er det hvidt
nogen gange er det sort
af og til går det hele op i det rene lort
nogen gange er det tørt
nogen gange er det vådt
for det meste går det rigtig skidt
men ellers går det godt
Kulturbyen kalder, jeg kommer og taler, alt glider ned som smurt
maden er gratis, socialdemogratis, og honoraet er dejlig stort
Nogen gange er det hvidt
nogen gange er det sort
af og til går det hele op i det rene lort
nogen gange er det tørt
nogen gange er det vådt
for det meste går det rigtig skidt
men ellers går det godt...
men ellers går det godt
ja, men ellers går det godt
The song "Mindshit" by Shu-bi-dua explores the concept of duality and the interconnectedness of various aspects of life. The lyrics emphasize that everything in the world is divided into two parts, as taught by the philosophy of Yin and Yang. The song suggests that the world would not be as good if there were no contrasts or divisions. For example, if one's buttocks were not split, they would only be half as good. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that being a pair means that the left is not the same as the right, and a mother is not the same as a father.
The song continues to explore different dualities, such as things that are alive and dead, strong and weak, and moving forward and backward. It highlights that these dualities are distinct from each other and cannot be easily reconciled. The lyrics mention that sometimes things are white, sometimes black, and occasionally everything turns into pure crap. The song humorously acknowledges that things can be dry or wet, and most of the time, things go really bad, but otherwise, everything is good.
The lyrics also touch upon various dualities such as men and women, God and the Devil, and comparisons like a clock without hands or sheep without their rear end. The song suggests that these dualities exist as two sides of the same coin, and one cannot exist without the other.
In the last verse, the lyrics mention the city of culture, where the singer is called to give a speech. They describe a scenario where everything goes smoothly, where the food is free, and the honorarium is generous. However, the overall theme of duality remains, as the chorus repeats that sometimes things are white, sometimes black, and most of the time, things go really bad, but otherwise, everything is good.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg har lært af Yin & Yang at alt er delt i to
I have learned from the concept of Yin & Yang that everything is divided into two
hvis røven ikke var flækket, var den bare halvt så go
if the ass wasn't split, it would only be half as good
det' logik for perlehøns at når man er et par
it's logical for a pearl chicken that when you are a couple
er venstre ikke højre, og mor er ikke far
left is not right, and mother is not father
Sure og søde, levende døde, alt er som ild og vand
Sour and sweet, living dead, everything is like fire and water
stærke og svage, frem og tilbage, er lige langt fra hinanden
strong and weak, forward and backward, are equally far away from each other
Der er en sammenhæng imellem dit og dat
There is a connection between this and that
hvis solen altid skinner så bli'r det aldrig nat
if the sun always shines, it will never be night
det er forskellen der gør det - så bare se på mig
it is the difference that makes it - so just look at me
og hvis du lige ta'r tøjet af så skal jeg kigge lidt på dig
and if you just take off your clothes, then I'll take a look at you
Kvinden og manden, Vorherre og fanden - 2 sider samme sag
The woman and the man, God and the Devil - 2 sides of the same coin
Gøg uden Gokke, rul uden rocke, hvad er et får uden bag
Cuckoo without Gokke, roll without twist, what is a sheep without a butt
Kulturbyen kalder, jeg kommer og taler, alt glider ned som smurt
The cultural city calls, I come and speak, everything goes down smoothly
maden er gratis, socialdemogratis, og honoraet er dejlig stort
the food is free, socialdemocratic, and the honorarium is wonderfully large
for det meste går det rigtig skidt
most of the time things go really bad
men ellers går det godt
but otherwise things are going well
ja, men ellers går det godt
yes, but otherwise things are going well
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