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.
Arne
deLillos Lyrics
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Med et annerledes ansikt
I en annen tid
Så ville han sagt
Tusen takk
Men jeg vet jo ikke hva
Jeg vet jo ikke hva jeg får
Og dessuten så har jeg videoapparat
Men Arne tenker du ikke på det vi alle vet
Merker du ikke for hvert år som går
Ar det snart er for sent
Joda sier Arne
Det er vel og bra det
Men jeg lever til jeg dør
Faen som det regner ute
Jeg lurer på om det er i natt det begynner å snø
Arne Arne hvorfor er du slik
Hvorfor kan ikke jeg være slik som deg
Jeg vil lære din taktikk
Putte på en video
Slutte å tenke og si noe
Putte på en video
Slutte å tenke og si noe
The song "Arne" by deLillos is filled with complex emotions that many people can relate to. The opening stanza talks about how if Arne had the chance to choose a different life, a different face, and a different time, he would be grateful for it. However, he acknowledges that he doesn't know what he would get and he has a video camera. This is a reference to how people often cling to technology and material possessions when they feel lost in life. The second stanza is even more thought-provoking. Arne's friend is asking him if he's not worried about the fact that time is slipping away from him. But Arne is too busy living his life and enjoying the small things. He acknowledges that it's good to have a sense of purpose in life, but he also says he will live until he dies. The chorus is almost like an interlude or refrain. It's the singer wishing he could be more like Arne, someone who puts on a video and doesn't think too much. He wants to learn Arne's tactics and strategy for living life in a more carefree way. Overall, the song is about the way people deal with the stresses of life. Some people get weighed down, while others find ways to cope and enjoy themselves even when things are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Hvis Arne kunne velge et annet liv
If Arne could choose a different life
Med et annerledes ansikt
With a different face
I en annen tid
In a different time
Så ville han sagt
He would say
Tusen takk
Thank you very much
Men jeg vet jo ikke hva
But I don't know what
Jeg vet jo ikke hva jeg får
I don't know what I'll get
Og dessuten så har jeg videoapparat
And besides, I have a video camera
Men Arne tenker du ikke på det vi alle vet
But Arne, don't you think about what we all know
Merker du ikke for hvert år som går
Don't you notice with each passing year
Ar det snart er for sent
That it's soon too late
Joda sier Arne
Yes, Arne says
Det er vel og bra det
That's all well and good
Men jeg lever til jeg dør
But I'll live until I die
Faen som det regner ute
Damn, it's raining outside
Jeg lurer på om det er i natt det begynner å snø
I wonder if it will start snowing tonight
Arne Arne hvorfor er du slik
Arne, Arne, why are you like this
Hvorfor kan ikke jeg være slik som deg
Why can't I be like you?
Jeg vil lære din taktikk
I want to learn your tactic
Putte på en video
Play a video
Slutte å tenke og si noe
Stop thinking and say something
Putte på en video
Play a video
Slutte å tenke og si noe
Stop thinking and say something
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.