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.
Trucker`s Hitch
Ylvis Lyrics
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I
I know how to tie
Every kind of knot
Except one
It's so hard
The greatest knot of all
So flexible and strong
I know the Bowline
Sheepshank
And the Double Overhand
But the Trucker's Hitch
I just don't understand
[Chorus 1]
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
The Trucker's Hitch
[Verse 2:]
I
I really like to sail
Just the sea, the wind, and me
But whenever
I adjust my sail
Try to loosen it up
While I'm docking my boat
I fail
I know the Square Knot
The Clove Hitch
The Double Shoelace Bow
But the Trucker's Hitch
Is all I need to know!
[Chorus 2:]
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
The Trucker's Hitch
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
The Trucker's Hitch
[Bridge:]
People of the world!
The time has come...
To tie this knot once and for all!
Bonitas
Show me the ropes!
(Oh whoa)
On every dance floor across the world
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
Are you ready?
(Oh whoa)
Let's tie this knot!
Tie! Tie! Tie! Tie! Tie!
This is how you do it!
Bring it up
Check the rope
Spin around
On the neck
Whip it, whip it
Take it home
Bring it up, split it now
Shoulder, now, make a loop
Pull it, feed it, push it through
Up, stretch, down again
In the face, and prepare
Lift, pull, bring it 'round
Thigh, tie, tighten tie
Kick the heel, swivel time
Round, round, back to knot
(C'mon)
Pull the loop
Down and through
Pull again
Lift the hand
Through the loop
Make a stitch
Now you got your Trucker's Hitch
In Ylvis's song "Truckers Hitch," the singer conveys his expertise in tying various knots but admits his inability to master the most important one - the Trucker's Hitch. It is a complex knot that is both flexible and strong, ideal for securing loads on trucks, boats or any other transport. However, he struggles with getting it right and seeks help from others to learn it.
The song interweaves humor with valuable life skills, emphasizing the importance of learning basic skills such as knot-tying, whether you are a sailor or a truck driver. The catchy chorus invites listeners to join in and learn the knot with the singer.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted way of teaching a practical skill, and it encourages listeners to take an interest in learning such skills.
Line by Line Meaning
I know how to tie
I have knowledge of tying different types of knots
Every kind of knot
I have knowledge of all kinds of knots except one
Except one
There is one type of knot which I don't know how to tie
It's so hard
The specific knot that I don't know is difficult to tie
The greatest knot of all
This particular knot is considered the best or most important of all knots
So flexible and strong
This knot is very versatile and capable of holding a lot of weight
But I do something wrong
I am unable to tie this knot successfully
I know the Bowline
I am familiar with tying the Bowline knot
Sheepshank
I know how to tie a Sheepshank knot
And the Double Overhand
I also know how to tie a Double Overhand knot
But the Trucker's Hitch
However, I am unable to successfully tie the Trucker's Hitch
I just don't understand
I am unable to comprehend how to tie this knot
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
Let's attempt to tie the Trucker's Hitch knot together
I really like to sail
I have a fondness for sailing
Just the sea, the wind, and me
I prefer sailing with just myself, the wind, and the water
But whenever I adjust my sail
Whenever I make adjustments to my sail while sailing
Try to loosen it up
Attempting to make the sail less taut
While I'm docking my boat
During the process of bringing my boat to the dock
I fail
My attempts at loosening the sail are unsuccessful
I know the Square Knot
I have knowledge of tying the Square Knot
The Clove Hitch
I know how to tie a Clove Hitch knot
The Double Shoelace Bow
I also know how to tie the Double Shoelace Bow knot
Is all I need to know!
Tying the Trucker's Hitch is the only thing I need to learn to improve my sailing skills
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
Let's attempt to tie the Trucker's Hitch knot together
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
Let's attempt to tie the Trucker's Hitch knot together
People of the world!
Addressing the people of the world
The time has come...
The moment to tie the knot has arrived
To tie this knot once and for all!
Finally attempting to successfully tie the Trucker's Hitch knot
Bonitas
Unknown - possibly a name or reference to the city of Bonitas, California
Show me the ropes!
Asking someone to show them how to tie the Trucker's Hitch knot
(Oh whoa)
Unknown - possibly just part of the song's rhythm
On every dance floor across the world
Referring to the idea of the Trucker's Hitch knot becoming a popular dance move around the world
Let's do the Trucker's Hitch
Encouraging everyone to try tying the Trucker's Hitch knot
Are you ready?
Asking if everyone is prepared to try tying the Trucker's Hitch knot
(Oh whoa)
Unknown - possibly just part of the song's rhythm
Let's tie this knot!
Encouraging everyone to work together to try tying the Trucker's Hitch knot
Tie! Tie! Tie! Tie! Tie!
Repeatedly encouraging everyone to keep trying to tie the knot
This is how you do it!
Encouraging everyone that the Trucker's Hitch knot will be successfully tied
Bring it up
Begin by lifting the rope
Check the rope
Inspect the entirety of the rope to determine its current state
Spin around
Spin the rope around 180 degrees
On the neck
Place the rope over the neck
Whip it, whip it
Begin the whipping motion with the rope
Take it home
Return the rope back to its original position
Bring it up, split it now
Lift the rope back up and divide it into two parts
Shoulder, now, make a loop
Create a loop in one of the two divided parts of the rope
Pull it, feed it, push it through
Pull the other part through the loop created in the previous step
Up, stretch, down again
Lift the rope up, stretch it, and then bring it back down again
In the face, and prepare
In a fluid motion, raise the rope up to face level and prepare for the next step
Lift, pull, bring it 'round
Lift the rope, pull it, and then bring it around to the front again
Thigh, tie, tighten tie
Wrap the rope around the thigh, tie it, and then tighten the knot
Kick the heel, swivel time
Kick the heel and swivel, moving the knot down to the ankle
Round, round, back to knot
Move the rope back up to the top of the knot
(C'mon)
Encouraging everyone to keep going
Pull the loop
Pull the loop created earlier
Down and through
Pull the rope down through the loop
Pull again
Tighten the knot by pulling on the rope once more
Lift the hand
Lift up the hand holding the rope
Through the loop
Bring the hand down and through the loop
Make a stitch
Complete the knot by making a stitch, thereby creating a Trucker's Hitch knot
Now you got your Trucker's Hitch
Congratulating everyone on having successfully tied the Trucker's Hitch knot
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheK391
This is awesome! Ylvis er best!
@FreddySpiller
Jeg er stor fan av deg! Fint å se deg her <3. elsker sunshine albumet ditt!
K-391
@xWeazR
Tilby dem å mekke en beat til neste sang da! (Y)
@zNoteck
Dere er begge de beste norske som lager musikk.
@JEGMineCraft
Så sant!
@eddisern0099
Sunshine er helt forjævlig bra!!! Du, Rootkit, Autolaser og Kygo er de beste norske producene nå, nuff said
@alextl97
This guys can make a good song about everything.
@thegreatyoungmans2929
Ikr
@dragonshadowstorm
Alex .Tena These*
@IvanMacDeath
Byakuya Asukai actually it would be *guy