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.
Da tieren var gul
deLillos Lyrics
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Og reparerer en gammel tøffel
Du har et rikt utvalg av lisser i sort og brunt
Du kunne ha vært på TV i Norge Rundt
Men da tiern var gul og femmern blå
Så var det nok bedre for deg enn det er nå
For nå må du la din sønn overta
Han sier det er ikke marked for deg nå lenger far
Folk vil ikke slite ut skoene sine
Folk vil slappe av
Folk vil slappe av og se på en koselig film
Fra en tid hvor du ville passet inn
En tid hvor folk var flinkere til å passe på sine gamle ting
Nå er det så lett og kaste og kjøpe nye ting
Men da tiern var gul og femmern blå
Så var det nok bedre for deg enn det er nå
Da du hørte hans planer ble du ikke særlig glad
Han sier det er filmer folk vil ha
Her skal jeg leie ut videoer far
Nå kan du slappe av
The song "Da tiern var gul" by deLillos is a nostalgic reflection on the changing times and the loss of traditional values. Starting with the image of an old shoemaker selling his shoe polish and repairing an old slipper, the song contrasts the simplicity of the past with the complexity of the present. The shoemaker, who could have been on TV in "Norge Rundt", is now left with a dwindling business, as his son plans to replace him with a video rental store. The lyrics express the son's belief that there is no longer a market for the old, hard-working ways of taking care of one's possessions, and that people just want to relax and watch movies instead.
The central message of the song seems to be the loss of craftsmanship and the replacement of authentic and personal products with mass-produced and disposable ones. The image of the shoemaker, with his rich selection of shoe laces in different colours, reminds the listener of the care and attention to detail that used to go into making everyday items. This stands in stark contrast with the contemporary culture of consumerism, where everything is disposable and quickly replaced. The song seems to be suggesting that we have lost something valuable in that transition, and that we should remember the lessons of the past.
Overall, "Da tiern var gul" is a melancholic and evocative track that captures a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time. The song's reflections on the changing values and the loss of craftsmanship will resonate with many listeners, especially those who are concerned about the impact of mass consumption and the erosion of traditional skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Hei gamle skomaker du selger din skokrem
Greetings old shoemaker, you sell your shoe polish
Og reparerer en gammel tøffel
And repair an old slipper
Du har et rikt utvalg av lisser i sort og brunt
You have a rich selection of laces in black and brown
Du kunne ha vært på TV i Norge Rundt
You could have been on TV in 'Norway Around'
Men da tiern var gul og femmern blå
But when the ten was yellow and the five was blue
Så var det nok bedre for deg enn det er nå
It was probably better for you then than it is now
For nå må du la din sønn overta
Because now you have to let your son take over
Da du hørte hans planer ble du ikke særlig glad
When you heard his plans, you weren't very happy
Han sier det er ikke marked for deg nå lenger far
He says there's no market for you anymore, father
Folk vil ikke slite ut skoene sine
People don't want to wear out their shoes
Folk vil slappe av
People want to relax
Folk vil slappe av og se på en koselig film
People want to relax and watch a cozy movie
Fra en tid hvor du ville passet inn
From a time when you would have fit in
En tid hvor folk var flinkere til å passe på sine gamle ting
A time when people were better at taking care of their old things
Nå er det så lett og kaste og kjøpe nye ting
Now it's so easy to throw away and buy new things
Han sier det er filmer folk vil ha
He says there are movies people want
Her skal jeg leie ut videoer far
Here I will rent out videos, father
Nå kan du slappe av
Now you can relax
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.