deLillos is a Norwegian rock band formed in Oslo 1984, and for more than 20… Read Full Bio ↴deLillos is a Norwegian rock band formed in Oslo 1984, and for more than 20 years they have made their mark as one of the most popular Norwegian-speaking bands alongside DumDum Boys, Raga Rockers & Jokke & Valentinerne. The group was formed by Lars Lillo-Stenberg in 1984. The other members were the bassist and vocalist Lars Fredrik Beckstrøm and the drummer Rune Lindstrøm. In 1986 Lindstrøm left the band and was replaced by Øystein Jevanord. In 1988 Jevanord left the band and he was replaced by Øystein Paasche.

In 1991 the band was completed by the guitarist Lars Lundevall. The new line-up recorded these albums:

Varme mennesker (Warm People) (1991), Neste sommer (Next summer) (1993), Mere (More) (1994), Sent og tidlig (Late and early) (1995), Stakkars (Miserable) (1997), Kast alle papirene (Throw away all the paper) (1999) and Midt i begynnelsen (In the middle of the beginning) (2002). Their debut LP "Suser avgårde" (1986), is regarded as one of their most popular records. The lyrics are very popular because they are very naïve & philosophic. They released their final record in 2002; "Midt i begynnelsen". In 2005, they released a compilation which is named "Festen er ikke over... det er kake igjen." ("The party ain't over... There's more cake left"). New album out now: "Trist å være glad" 2011.

Alt står i min makt
deLillos Lyrics

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Blir nervøs når jeg er sur
Du blir nervøs når jeg er blid
Og når jeg ber deg slappe av
Så blir du enda mindre fri
Og når jeg spør hva vi skal gjøre
Så tror du at du er snill
Når du sier vi kan gjerne
Bare gjøre som jeg vil

For alt står i min makt
En makt som jeg vil ikke ha
Ja, alt står i min makt
Og det strammer seg jo mindre jeg drar
Og hvis du gjør det slutt så vet du godt
At alle vet at du allerede neste dag
Er enda mere interessert

Og du prøver alt du kan
Å bare spille ditt spill
Men rollen du har valgt som likeglad
Den får du ikke til
For du gir alt du har, av oppmerksomhet
Og en dust som meg, som bare blir irritert

For alt står i min makt
En makt som jeg vil ikke ha
Ja, alt står i min makt
Og det strammer seg jo mindre jeg drar
Og hvis du gjør det slutt så vet du godt
At alle vet at du allerede neste dag
Er enda mer interessert

Og hvis du gjør det slutt så vet du godt
At alle vet at du allerede neste dag
Er enda mere interessert

At jeg er sterkere enn deg det
Er jo det man skulle tro
Men for å danse denne tangoen
Så må man være to
For når du faller og slår deg
Så hjelper jeg deg opp
For verken du eller jeg har
Mot nok til å si stopp

For verken du eller jeg har
Mot nok til å si stopp stopp

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to deLillos's song "Alt står i min makt" (Everything is within my power) explore the power dynamics and manipulation within a relationship. The singer of the song notes how their partner becomes nervous when they are angry and even more so when they are happy. The singer tells their partner to relax, but this only makes them feel less free. When the singer asks what they should do, the partner believes they are being kind by suggesting they do whatever the singer wants.

The chorus emphasizes the theme of power, with the singer acknowledging that everything is within their control, a power they do not desire. The more the singer tries to assert control, the more constricted things become. The song suggests that if the partner were to break up with the singer, everyone would know that they would become even more interested the next day.

The second verse highlights the partner's attempts to play their own game and act indifferent, but they are not convincing in their role. They give their full attention, but this only annoys the singer.

In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that it may seem like they are stronger, but both parties need to participate in this dance. When the partner falls and gets hurt, the singer is there to help them up. Neither of them has the courage to say stop, highlighting the dysfunctional nature of their relationship.

Overall, "Alt står i min makt" delves into the complexities of power dynamics, control, and manipulation within relationships, portraying a situation where one person holds all the power while the other struggles to assert themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Blir nervøs når jeg er sur
I feel anxious when I'm angry

Du blir nervøs når jeg er blid
You become nervous when I'm happy

Og når jeg ber deg slappe av
And when I ask you to relax

Så blir du enda mindre fri
You become even less free

Og når jeg spør hva vi skal gjøre
And when I ask what we should do

Så tror du at du er snill
You think that you are kind

Når du sier vi kan gjerne
When you say we can gladly

Bare gjøre som jeg vil
Just do as I please

For alt står i min makt
Because everything is in my control

En makt som jeg vil ikke ha
A power that I don't want

Ja, alt står i min makt
Yes, everything is in my control