The Minds of 99 is a Danish post-punk band, formed in 2012. The band, consi… Read Full Bio ↴The Minds of 99 is a Danish post-punk band, formed in 2012. The band, consisting of five childhood friends, won DR's Karrierrekanonen in 2013. The first single, "Det er Knud som er død", from their debut album, is based on a poem by the Danish journalist and writer Tom Kristensen about the Danish scientist and national hero Knud Rasmussen. Niels Brandt received the poem on a postcard from a friend and was so drawn to the text that he set it to music. Later, Brandt found out that Knud Rasmussen had been his grandfather's godfather. The song reached first place on Det Elektriske Barometer and became P3's Uundgåelige in February 2014.

Niels Brandt (lead singer), Jacob Bech-Hansen (synth), Mikkel Bech-Hansen (keys) and Asger Wissing (bass) have known each other since kindergarten at Lindevangskolen in Frederiksberg. Anders Folke Larsen (guitar) and Louis Clausen (drums) joined the group of friends in their early teens. In April 2012, the six met in a kitchen on Smallegade, and at the invitation of Niels Brandt, they decided to form a band. The group's name was inspired by Brandt's listening to KLF's track Justified and Ancient, in which 'Make mine a "99"' is rapped during the track, which he misheard as Minds of 99.

The band won at the 2015 Årets Steppeulv for Song of the Year ("Det er Knud som er død"), as well as at the 2015 Carl Prisen for both Talent of the Year and Best Rock Songwriters of the Year. The band has received multiple nominations as well at both Danish Music Awards (Danish Group of the Year, Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), GAFFA-prisen (Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), and Zulu Awards (Best New Danish Act).

The Minds of 99 were the opening act at Roskilde Festival 2015. The concert was named as the best opener of the festival in years by various media outlets. In addition, they have had sold-out concerts at the largest arenas in Denmark, Ceres Arena (Aarhus, 2019), Royal Arena (Copenhagen, 2019), and Parken (Copenhagen, 2021)

Albums:
The Minds of 99 (May 2014)
Liber (October 2015)
Solkongen (October 2017)
Infinity Action (January 2022)

Fuglebur
The Minds of 99 Lyrics

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Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å
Du er en stille fugl i et lille bur
Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å
Driiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Di di di di dom dom dom
Di di di di dom dom dom

Overall Meaning

The Minds of 99's "Fuglebur" is a beautiful and powerful song that speaks to the isolated and trapped feeling that many people can feel in their daily lives. The opening lines "Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å, Du er en stille fugl i et lille bur" describe a person who is like a bird trapped in a small cage, unable to fully spread their wings or fly free. This feeling of confinement is a powerful one that can be suffocating and frustrating, and the song captures it beautifully.

As the song progresses, we hear the sounds of a bird chirping and of water dripping, which add to the feeling of being trapped and alone. The lyrics repeat "Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å" in a somber and melancholic tone, creating a sense of sadness and longing. This is contrasted with the sudden burst of the keyboard, which adds a jolt of energy and emotion to the song. The chorus repeats "Di di di di dom dom dom", adding to the hypnotic and almost trance-like feeling of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å
The repetitive nature of the opening line symbolizes the mundane routine in the singer's life.

Du er en stille fugl i et lille bur
The singer is compared to a quiet bird trapped in a small cage, indicating that they are feeling trapped or restrained.

Di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di dæ-å
The second repetition of the opening line suggests that the monotony in the singer's life persists.

Driiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
The sudden sound that breaks the pattern may represent a turning point or a new experience in the artist's life.

Di di di di dom dom dom
The change in rhythm and melody may represent a shift in the artist's mood or outlook on life.

Di di di di dom dom dom
The repetition of the altered melody suggests that the shift in the singer's mood is significant or lasting.

Writer(s): Anders Folke Larsen, Asger Moller Wissing, Asger Wissing, Jacob Bech, Jacob Bech-hansen, Louis Barnholdt Clausen, Louis Clausen, Mikkel Bech-hansen, Niels Brandt

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