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.
Pressure
Ylvis Lyrics
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Hey, what up!
You know, I'm trying to open this motherfucking bottle
What?
It won't open!
Ah, come on, you gotta put some pressure on it
Check this out, right here
Pressure
One thing stays the same
No matter what you do
Negotiating peace in the Middle East
Or if you squeeze on yo' motherfuckin' soap machine
You gotta
Put the right amount of pressure on it
You gotta
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Do you like it when your taco gets fucked, baby
Too much pressure make them shells go boom, baby
When you're pimpin' up your Mona Lisa
Easy, boy!
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Gonna show you something freaky now
I'm a show you, show you how
How it's all related to the pressure and the pushing
And the squeezing from your fingers
Now!
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it baby
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Just because your son ain't got no legs
It doesn't mean he can't compete in the Olympic Games
With the right amount of pressure on
Hell yeah, he'll be runnin' like a normal son
You want your girl to try something new
Three girls at the time sound good to you
We both know how it's gonna end
I'm gonna press
Press, press, press, press, press
Press until I
All the ladies in the club do the pressure dance
All the hustlers on the floor do the pressure hands
Stina Beate, do the special move!
Whoa!
That's a special move
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Come on ladies
(Na na na na na na na)
Whateva, girls
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
As I was looking at the sky above
I realized I was falling in love
Pressure is the meaning of life
I wanna marry it and make it my wife
Have lots of little pressure kids
Go on lots of little pressure trips
To the pressure hills, watch the pressure sun, going down
While we're kissin' using pressure tongue!
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it baby
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
(Na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na)
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
(Na na na na na na na)
You're doing CPR on a baby's chest
It's fo' real, dawg!
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Pressure on it
Put the right amount of pressure on it
And I'm out!
Yeah
It's all about the amount of pressure, bitches
Put it in
And fuckin' get it out
And back in again
And fuckin' get it out
The lyrics of the song "Pressure" by Ylvis can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the most prominent theme is the importance of applying the right amount of pressure in various situations. The song opens with a conversation between two people attempting to open a bottle, which becomes a metaphor for the rest of the song. The chorus makes it clear that "One thing stays the same / No matter what you do", and that is the necessity of putting the right amount of pressure. The verses provide examples ranging from negotiating peace in the Middle East to sexual situations, and highlights the importance of not applying too much pressure. The bridge takes a moment to discuss falling in love with pressure, and even having pressure children and going on pressure trips.
Overall, the song is a humorous take on the importance of pressure in many aspects of life. It can be interpreted as a commentary on the delicate balance required in various situations, and the need for tact and finesse.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Introducing the topic of the song - pressure
Pressure
Highlighting the central theme of the song
One thing stays the same
Regardless of the situation, pressure is a constant factor
No matter what you do
No matter what task or activity you undertake, pressure is involved
Negotiating peace in the Middle East
Even diplomatic negotiations involve pressure
Or if you squeeze on yo' motherfuckin' soap machine
Even mundane tasks like using a soap dispenser involve pressure
You gotta
Emphasizing the importance of putting the right amount of pressure
Put the right amount of pressure on it
Repeated phrase that summarizes the message of the song
Do you like it when your taco gets fucked, baby
Using sexual innuendo to suggest that too much pressure can be harmful or unpleasant
Too much pressure make them shells go boom, baby
Continuing the sexual innuendo, implying that too much pressure can lead to explosive results
When you're pimpin' up your Mona Lisa
Even when creating artwork, pressure is involved
Easy, boy!
Warning someone to be careful with the amount of pressure they use
Gonna show you something freaky now
Transitioning to a more humorous or silly tone
I'm a show you, show you how
Asserting authority or knowledge on the topic of pressure
How it's all related to the pressure and the pushing
Summarizing the connection between various tasks and the pressure involved
And the squeezing from your fingers
Describing one way in which pressure is applied
Now!
Transitioning to a more intense or exciting part of the song
(Na na na na na na na)
Background vocals that add to the energy of the song
Just because your son ain't got no legs
Using an absurd example to show the power of pressure
It doesn't mean he can't compete in the Olympic Games
Implying that with pressure, anything is possible
With the right amount of pressure on
Emphasizing once again the importance of using the right amount of pressure
Hell yeah, he'll be runnin' like a normal son
Asserting that pressure can lead to success or normalcy
You want your girl to try something new
Switching to a more sexual topic that still involves pressure
Three girls at the time sound good to you
Suggesting a menage a trois and using it to associate pressure with pleasure
We both know how it's gonna end
Acknowledging the expectations or inevitability of certain situations involving pressure
I'm gonna press
Using a play on words, both with the name of the artist and the concept of pressure
All the ladies in the club do the pressure dance
Encouraging people to dance and have fun with the idea of pressure
All the hustlers on the floor do the pressure hands
Expanding the audience to include more people who can participate in the pressure dance
Stina Beate, do the special move!
Adding a specific reference to a person or dance, to further increase audience engagement
That's a special move
Reinforcing the idea that everyone can participate and have their own unique pressure move
As I was looking at the sky above
Switching to a softer or romantic tone
I realized I was falling in love
Using a metaphor to express love for the abstract concept of pressure
Pressure is the meaning of life
Asserting that everything in life involves pressure
I wanna marry it and make it my wife
Taking the metaphor further and expressing a desire to be with pressure all the time
Have lots of little pressure kids
Extending the metaphor to imagine a family of little pressure creatures
Go on lots of little pressure trips
Continuing the idea of pressure as a central aspect of life that can be explored
To the pressure hills, watch the pressure sun, going down
Using vivid imagery to paint a picture of a pressure-filled world
While we're kissin' using pressure tongue!
Ending the song with a playful sexual reference that incorporates the theme of pressure
You're doing CPR on a baby's chest
Ending the song on a more serious note, still highlighting the importance of applying the right amount of pressure
It's fo' real, dawg!
Jokingly acknowledging the absurdity of the previous line
And I'm out!
Ending the song on a final note of energy and enthusiasm
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lars Bleiklie Devik, Christian Lochstoer, Vegard Ylvisaker, Sigve Bull, Bard Ylvisaker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@almamaurer8494
Who is on a Yylvis marathon
@adriancamina2841
Alma Maurer I'm right now
@biiianciii888
Alma Maurer meeeeee
@nevarware
Every fucking time.
@IstvanNagy86
You just cannot listen to only one song :D
@amoswalker6271
You know it... at 1 in the morning on a Monday night.
@BothandsAnaFlashlight
Now in 2021, the chorus is still stuck in my head & pops up occasionally. Well done!
@luisalbertocalleparra6130
same here
@paraphrase100
2022
@alexterieur8813
2022 still herr