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.
The Cabin
Ylvis Lyrics
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Come with me, girl
I wanna take you to a place
Where it's just you and me
To my cabin
Let me take you to my favorite place
Just follow the road until it stops
And then keep walking for another forty minutes
Then, out of nowhere
There it is
My cabin!
Right now it's icy cold
But in sixteen hours, it's gonna be hot!
Mmm, I'm gonna make you dinner, baby
I hope you like
Spaghetti!
Then we do the dishes manually
With over fifteen different kinds of cutlery
Sixty square meters of heaven on earth
A tiny wooden paradise
It's my own private pinewood Taj Mahal
Except for the shape and the size
The cabin!
Where I come to relax
The cabin!
Wear the same pants for a week
The cabin!
I've got skis on my walls
In my cabin
One day this place will be mine
Only split it with my brother, sister
Father, uncle and his lover!
And if you like to piss outside
This is definitely the place for you
Mmm
'Cause I've been pissin' over here
And pissin' over there
One time I even pissed over here!
But you should never ever shit outside
We have a small, separate cabin
For that kind of stuff!
We can hang stuff on the wall together
As long as it's copper
Or dead animals
And who's that man on the wall?
Dad?
Dad? Is that you?
Who put my dad inside the wall?
Dad? Dad?
Don't you worry
I'm gonna get you out of here!
Aaah
It's a picture!
Sixty square meters of heaven on earth
A tiny wooden paradise
It's my paradise
My own private pinewood Taj Mahal
Except for the shape and the size
It has a shape, it has a size
You should really come here some time
The cabin
Come on, we've been married for ten years
The cabin
Mmm, I miss you so much
And I don't understand it
Now why don't you come to my cabin!
Woah we can play some chinachess
And take a long cold shower together!
I got forty nine cards ready to be played with
And a joker from another deck!
Impossible to spot!
We can just walk and walk and walk and walk and walk
The cabin
You know there's no such thing as bad weather
The cabin
Only bad kleather
When you come up to my cabin
My cabin
The lyrics of Ylvis's song "The Cabin" describe a person's love for their secluded cabin in the woods. The song starts with the invitation to a girl to join the singer in this special place, away from the city. The cabin is described as a hidden gem that requires a five-hour drive followed by a forty-minute walk to reach. The anticipation is built up as they approach the cabin, and the singer is excited to show it off.
The lyrics also mention the change in weather, from icy cold to hot, indicating that the visit is planned for the future. The singer expresses their intention to make dinner for the girl, jokingly hoping that she likes spaghetti. They mention doing the dishes manually with various cutlery, hinting at the simplicity and rustic charm of the cabin.
The song then delves into some humorous aspects of cabin life, such as joking about the freedom to pee outside but the importance of using a separate cabin for bathroom needs. They also mention hanging copper or dead animal decorations on the walls and express confusion about a picture of their father on the wall.
The chorus repeats the phrase "The cabin" multiple times, emphasizing the significance and appeal of this personal sanctuary. Towards the end, the singer pleads for their loved one to visit the cabin, offering activities like playing games and taking a cold shower together as possibilities for their time there.
Overall, "The Cabin" portrays a whimsical and lighthearted love for an isolated retreat, where the person can unwind, recharge, and enjoy simplicity and nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing excitement or anticipation
Come with me, girl
Join me on this adventure
I wanna take you to a place
I want to show you somewhere special
Where it's just you and me
Where we can be alone
To my cabin
To my personal getaway
Let me take you to my favorite place
Allow me to bring you to a location I love
Just a five hour drive from the city
Not too far from the hustle and bustle
Just follow the road until it stops
Keep going until you can't proceed further
And then keep walking for another forty minutes
Continue on foot for a bit longer
Then, out of nowhere
Suddenly, unexpectedly
There it is
The cabin comes into view
My cabin!
My cherished retreat
Right now it's icy cold
Currently it's extremely cold
But in sixteen hours, it's gonna be hot!
Soon it will be pleasantly warm
Mmm, I'm gonna make you dinner, baby
I will cook a meal for you
I hope you like
I hope your taste preferences align with
Spaghetti!
The dish I am preparing
Then we do the dishes manually
We wash the dishes by hand
With over fifteen different kinds of cutlery
Using a wide variety of utensils
Sixty square meters of heaven on earth
A small space that brings immense joy
A tiny wooden paradise
A cozy getaway made of wood
It's my own private pinewood Taj Mahal
A personal, grand structure made of pine wood
Except for the shape and the size
Aside from its appearance and dimensions
The cabin!
My beloved cabin
Where I come to relax
A place of tranquility for me
Wear the same pants for a week
Embrace a relaxed and carefree lifestyle
I've got skis on my walls
Decorated with skis as wall art
In my cabin
Within the walls of my cabin
One day this place will be mine
I aspire to fully own this place someday
Only split it with my brother, sister
Share ownership with my immediate family
Father, uncle and his lover!
And also with my extended family
And if you like to piss outside
If you enjoy urinating in nature
This is definitely the place for you
My cabin is perfect for that activity
'Cause I've been pissin' over here
I have urinated in various spots
And pissin' over there
And in different locations
One time I even pissed over here!
I have even urinated in this specific area
But you should never ever shit outside
However, defecating in nature is discouraged
We have a small, separate cabin
We provide a separate cabin for that purpose
For that kind of stuff!
Specifically for toilet needs
We can hang stuff on the wall together
We can collaborate in decorating the walls
As long as it's copper
As long as the items are made of copper
Or dead animals
Or taxidermy of deceased creatures
And who's that man on the wall?
Curiosity about the person depicted on the wall
Dad?
Speculating if it is their father
Dad? Is that you?
Seeking confirmation of the identity
Who put my dad inside the wall?
Questioning how their father ended up on the wall
Dad? Dad?
Continuing to express confusion and concern
Don't you worry
Assuring the father that there is no need to worry
I'm gonna get you out of here!
Promise to free the father from the picture frame
Aaah
Exclamation of realization and relief
It's a picture!
Realization that the father is depicted in a photo
Sixty square meters of heaven on earth
Reiterating the size and joyousness of the cabin
A tiny wooden paradise
Describing the cabin as a small, blissful place
It's my paradise
Emphasizing the cabin as their personal paradise
My own private pinewood Taj Mahal
Comparing the cabin to a private, elaborate structure
Except for the shape and the size
Highlighting the difference in appearance and dimensions
It has a shape, it has a size
Clarifying that the cabin does have distinct characteristics
You should really come here some time
Encouragement to visit the cabin in the future
The cabin
Referring to the cabin itself
Come on, we've been married for ten years
Appeal to the listener based on their long-standing relationship
Mmm, I miss you so much
Expressing deep longing and affection
And I don't understand it
Confusion about the emotions being felt
Now why don't you come to my cabin!
Invitation to the listener to visit the cabin
Woah we can play some chinachess
Suggesting a game of a fictional board game
And take a long cold shower together!
Proposing a shared refreshing experience
I got forty nine cards ready to be played with
Having a deck of cards prepared for enjoyment
And a joker from another deck!
Including an additional joker for added excitement
Impossible to spot!
Challenging the listener to find the hidden joker
We can just walk and walk and walk and walk and walk
Encouraging long walks together
The cabin
Referring to the cabin once again
You know there's no such thing as bad weather
Suggesting that all weather can be enjoyable
Only bad kleather
Except for poor quality leather
When you come up to my cabin
When the listener visits the cabin
My cabin
Reiterating the ownership and significance of the cabin
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lars Bleiklie Devik, Christian Loechstoeer, Baard Urheim Ylvisaaker, Vegard Urheim Ylvisaaker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SuperBlackout33
I literally cannot believe how there are actually people dismissing this song as bad and forgetable, this is a genius song, the humor is brilliant, the music is fantastic, and goddamn, that singing!!!! Ylvis just continue blowing me away.
@teamradfordtv
Amen.
@PaulaZapataF
Yeahh, They're genius. I love Massachusets, that one is gold.
@Pepper_Meadow
They probably can't relate. I grew up in the forest and this is the "promised land" for me. My best friend however, would have to be taken hostage to visit a place like this.
@angelagrace89
YESSSSS!!! LOVE YLVIS
@christinesalomonsson1082
Word!
@jonahlindhe756
I showed this to my parents and they almost died of laughter. We have a cabin that we share with my brother, sister, father, uncle and his lover. SPOT ON. Amazing.
@SebHaarfagre
"It has a shape, it has a size" 🤣🤣 As a Norwegian, I can confirm this is spot on 😂
@marocat4749
Like the taj mahal, just not the form and the size
@ScoutTheBearIntheforest
Just coming here 5 years later to remind u of this comment