The brothers debuted professionally on 19 October 2000 at the Ole Bull Theater in Bergen with the show "Ylvis – en kabaret" ("Ylvis – a cabaret"). In connection with the show was the song "Rumor says" recorded, pressed as a CD-single, and sold during the show, but was never put out for regular sales.
In 2001, after the Norway tour with "Ylvis - a cabaret", Ylvis' main characters performed in the Grieghallen with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert called "Ylvis goes philharmonic". That same year debuted Bård and Vegard on TV as regular guests in Rune Larsen's "Absolutt Norsk" on NRK. In 2002 NRK added Ylvis as an element in Trond-Viggo Torgersens "TVT".
In 2003, Ylvis guest-starred on the Swedish vocal group The Real Group's Christmas CD, "Julen er her".
In the summer of 2004 they sold tickets worth 4.8 million NOK for the show "Ylvis – en konsert" ("Ylvis – a concert"), which played in Tønsberg, Norway. In this concert Ylvis covered Ole Ivars's song, "I kjempeform" (I'm in great shape). The song was popular with audiences and Ylvis recorded a music video for it. When rower Olaf Tufte won Olympic gold at the Olympics 2004 in Athens, he yelled "Ylvis" and sang "I kjempeform, I kjempeform!" during the victory dance.
The duo were hosts for the radio program "O-fag" ("O-subjects") on NRK P3 summer 2006 and summer 2008
"YLVIS III" premiered 27 January 2007 at the Ole Bull Theater in Bergen, and 31 October 2007, in Oslo. "YLVIS III" was recorded on tour in a large part of Norway several times and ended with a final performance at the Grieghallen 19 December 2008. The content of the show is described as challenging and surreal musical comedy. Vegard and Bård write much of the lyrics and the music they perform. Ylvis collaborated with director Arvid Ones and choreographer Hilde Sol Erdal on both "Ylvis-a cabaret" and "YLVIS III".
"YLVIS III," was released on DVD 3 December 2008 (from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Norway).
Bård and Vegard hosted their own show in the Fall of 2007 on TVNorge called Norges herligste (Norway's Best)- a Norwegian edition of the Swedish program "100 höjdare". Norges Herligste premiered in November 2007, and was later broadcast on Swedish television and released on DVD in Norway 15 October 2008.
Ylvis were officials in the television program "Ylvis møter veggen", which is a Norwegian version of a Japanese television concept, known as the Human tetris or Hole in the wall. The Japanese original Brain Wall was part of a larger game show called Tonneruzu no Minasan no Okage deshita. "Ylvis møter veggen" was broadcast in autumn 2008 on TVNorge with high ratings.
From 2009 on Ylvis hosted the entertainment show "Hvem kan slå Ylvis" on TV Norge, the Norwegian version of "Schlag den Raab".
In September 2011, they premiered their TV talkshow "I kveld med YLVIS" on TV Norge.
In September 2013, they uploaded a music video called "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" to YouTube, which went viral. The song was later released as a digital single and was an international hit peaking at 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping digital download charts in the U.S. Internationally, the song ranked number one in Norway VG-lista, and ranged from second to one hundred sixty seventh on other major international rankings.
Jan Egeland
Ylvis Lyrics
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Glasses
Suitcase
Humble
Clever
And constantly working for peace
Uganda
And the Oslo treaty plan
Oh my God, what a plan
Not as famous as Gahr Stare
Not a daddy's boy like Jens
But when handgrenades are flying
There's just one man you can trust
When there's war and all is hell
Send in Jan Egeland!
The United Nations superhero man
Mad dictator with a gun
Send in Jan Egeland
Oh, how I wish
I was Jan Egeland
Blue eyes
Firm hands
Nice legs
Clean shaved
Body
Drinking his protein shakes
Spray-tan
Skin cream
And buttocks like he was eighteen
He's a peacekeeping machine
And he stares into the mirror
Flexing muscles in the night
And he says: "Boy, I think you're ready
To protect some human rights"
When there's war and all is hell
Bring in Jan Egeland!
The United Nations superhero man
He plays golf with Kofi Annan
And looks at maps with George Cloon
Oh, how I wish
That I was Jan Egeland!
Egeland (Egeland)
Egeland (Egeland)
When he's sad he goes to funerals
In unusually heavy rain
Large amounts of water in his face
But that doesn't hide his pain
He breaks down just like a homo
And starts crying just like a girl
But I guess you can cry and still be a man
If your day job is saving the world!
When there's war and all is hell
Send in Jan Egeland!
He's a macho musclepumping
Crying god!
If there's one man you should trust
It is the Janny-boy
Oh, how I wish
That I was Jan Egeland!
The song "Jan Egeland" by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis pays homage to the legendary Norwegian diplomat and humanitarian worker Jan Egeland, who has dedicated his life to working for peace in conflict-affected countries. The lyrics describe Egeland's physical features and his impressive record of service to humanity, highlighting his work in Uganda and Congo, as well as his contributions to the Oslo treaty plan. The song also touches upon his personal life, describing his passion for fitness and his emotional vulnerability.
The chorus of the song urges people to call upon Egeland whenever war breaks out and everything else fails, dubbing him the "United Nations superhero man". Despite not being as famous as other Norwegian political figures like Gahr Støre and Jens Stoltenberg, the song asserts that when handgrenades are flying, Egeland is the one man you can trust to make everything alright.
One of the key themes of the song is the idea that masculinity doesn't have to mean repressing emotions or adhering to traditional gender roles. Egeland is portrayed as a multi-dimensional figure who is simultaneously a "macho musclepumping crying god", crying just like a girl at funerals but also flexing his muscles at night, reinforcing the idea that a man can be strong and vulnerable at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Gray hair
Jan Egeland is an older man
Glasses
Jan Egeland wears glasses
Suitcase
Jan Egeland travels frequently
Humble
Jan Egeland is modest about his achievements
Clever
Jan Egeland is intelligent and insightful
And constantly working for peace
Jan Egeland has dedicated his life to working towards peace
Uganda
Jan Egeland has worked in Uganda
Congo
Jan Egeland has worked in Congo
And the Oslo treaty plan
Jan Egeland has worked on the Oslo treaty plan
Oh my God, what a plan
The Oslo treaty plan is an impressive achievement
Not as famous as Gahr Stare
Jan Egeland is less well-known than Gahr Stare
Not a daddy's boy like Jens
Jan Egeland is not privileged like Jens
But when handgrenades are flying
Jan Egeland is brave in dangerous situations
There's just one man you can trust
Jan Egeland is trustworthy in difficult circumstances
When there's war and all is hell
Jan Egeland is needed most in times of war and chaos
Send in Jan Egeland!
Jan Egeland should be sent to help in these situations
The United Nations superhero man
Jan Egeland is a hero for the United Nations
Mad dictator with a gun
Jan Egeland faces dangerous adversaries
Send in Jan Egeland
Jan Egeland can handle even the most dangerous situations
Oh, how I wish
The singer admires and wishes to be like Jan Egeland
I was Jan Egeland
The singer wishes to be Jan Egeland
Blue eyes
Jan Egeland has blue eyes
Firm hands
Jan Egeland has strong hands
Nice legs
Jan Egeland has attractive legs
Clean shaved
Jan Egeland is well-groomed
Body
Jan Egeland has a fit and healthy body
Drinking his protein shakes
Jan Egeland maintains his physique with protein shakes
Spray-tan
Jan Egeland may use spray-tan to enhance his appearance
Skin cream
Jan Egeland takes care of his skin
And buttocks like he was eighteen
The singer admires Jan Egeland's physique
He's a peacekeeping machine
Jan Egeland is highly effective at promoting peace
And he stares into the mirror
Jan Egeland is proud of his appearance
Flexing muscles in the night
Jan Egeland exercises to maintain his physique
And he says: "Boy, I think you're ready
Jan Egeland is confident in his abilities
To protect some human rights"
Jan Egeland is committed to protecting human rights
Bring in Jan Egeland!
Jan Egeland is called upon again to bring peace
He's a macho musclepumping
Jan Egeland is strong and masculine
Crying god!
Jan Egeland is compassionate and emotional
If there's one man you should trust
Jan Egeland is the most trustworthy person
It is the Janny-boy
Jan Egeland's nickname is Janny-boy
Egeland (Egeland)
Repetition of Jan Egeland's name
When he's sad he goes to funerals
Jan Egeland is affected by tragedies
In unusually heavy rain
Jan Egeland is not deterred by adverse weather
Large amounts of water in his face
Jan Egeland does not hide his emotions
But that doesn't hide his pain
Jan Egeland is honest about his feelings
He breaks down just like a homo
Jan Egeland is not afraid to show his emotions
And starts crying just like a girl
Jan Egeland is not limited by gender expectations
But I guess you can cry and still be a man
Jan Egeland challenges traditional ideas of masculinity
If your day job is saving the world!
Jan Egeland's work is important and valuable
He's a peacekeeping machine
Jan Egeland is consistently and effectively working towards peace
And looks at maps with George Cloon
Jan Egeland has met with George Clooney to discuss peace efforts
Oh, how I wish
The singer continues to admire Jan Egeland
That I was Jan Egeland!
The singer wishes he could be like Jan Egeland
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chistian Lochstoer, Lars Bleiklie Devik, Vegard Ylvisaker, Bard Ylvisaker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Trust me, Jan Egeland. works hard behind the scenes for humanitarian aid to refugees and the poor worldwide.
He is now the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC (prior to that he has worked with human rights, conflict resolution and emergency aid. He has been Deputy Secretary General of the UN, Director of Human Rights Watch Europe,, Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross aso).
NRC is now scaling up its work inside Ukraine and in neighboring countries to help people who have been forced to flee. Over the past three weeks, the organization has sent relief teams to Ukraine, Poland, Moldova and Romania.
NRC now provides welcome centers and hot meals to thousands of people in Lviv, western Ukraine. In Warsaw, Poland, a transit center will be built at the main railway station, which the organization will run together with partners.
The Norwegian Refugee Council's team also provides information and legal assistance to help Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian displaced persons gain protection and access to important services in several places in Ukraine.
In the coming weeks, NRC will distribute emergency aid in the form of cash directly to thousands of displaced mothers and fathers in Ukraine, so that they can cover the basic needs of themselves and their families.
NRC also works to ensure that Ukrainian refugees have a safe place to sleep and that children can go to school.
In addition, the organization has started emergency relief operations to Ukraine from neighboring countries and has so far delivered food and other emergency relief along the escape routes.
- Our brave colleagues work day and night under extreme conditions to meet the growing needs of exhausted children, women and men. We have used or allocated all the money (many hundreds of millions) received from Norwegian fund raising/private donors and from the Norwegian government, to help displaced and conflict-affected Ukrainians. Without more and faster funding from more donor countries, we will run out of resources to continue the emergency relief work by April, says Egeland.
The Norwegian Refugee Council's emergency aid plan aims to help 800,000 people in Ukraine and neighboring countries over the next six months, with a total cost of around NOK 700 million.
No wonder this guy deserves an own song 🙂
Alexandra Olsen
Its actually so much funnier when you know the backstory. They had recieved hate mail from a random guy who was mad that they hadn't included anything about Jan Egelands birthday which was on the same day as one of their episodes. They responded by making this extremely over the top tribute which is hilarious!
AEON
@Jaden Corr You stupid jackass - Yes - Russia said NO NATO IN UKRAINE - they pushed for NATO there and LOOK WHAT HAPPENED - you cuck shill dotard - unf*ck your worldview. Seriously.
Jaden Corr
@AEON war started because of UN? Not because of Russia? Are you serious?
Other question, that UN is actually useless in conflicts involving main nuclear countries as China, Russia or USA. It actually has no influence to the situation.
Spencer Chua
Ok now it's even more funny lol
Aramati
@slippery whenwet_46 Actually this gives the existence of this song a lot more of sense. Have you see how nosense are their songs?
Why can't be a pointless complaint the cause?
Aramati
Another fun thing is that apparently one of Jan Egelands' nefew was at that show they used in the clip. He filmed a bit to show to his uncle.
XD
Soothing Relaxation
Never gets old! 😂
Ananthu Pradeep
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Youdie Lin
Like he was eighteen indeed
moonnighty
@Up for Anything.