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.
Egoland
deLillos Lyrics
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Ingen marmormånegud som får sin morgenmat og blir kledd på for annen gang
Ingen stank fra rennesteiner ingen kuer her som tygger papp
Utenfor palass der elefanter står i fred og aper løper om kapp
Her er orden her er pyntlighet
Og en virkelighet
Som jeg kjenner altfor godt
Velkommen hjem - til legoland
Munkene kom ned til stranden kysset sanden før de la på svøm
Jeg satt der og så på solen som gikk ned og nå forstår jeg alt var kun en drøm
Du som spilte på sarod vår vert hvor er du vennlige brahmin?
I et menneskemylder så jeg det i blikket ditt du skal elske skjebnen din
Her er orden her er pyntlighet
Og en virkelighet
Som jeg kjenner altfor godt
Velkommen hjem - til egoland
Velkommen hjem - til legoland
The lyrics of deLillos's song Egoland depict a contrast between two worlds, the reality that the singer is familiar with, and the imagined world of "Egoland" or "Legoland". In these imaginary worlds, there are no "dirty alleys" or "temple songs", but rather a sense of order and cleanliness. The reference to "marble moon gods" evokes images of ancient and exotic mythologies. Meanwhile, in the world that the singer is familiar with, there is a "stink from gutters" and cows chewing on paper. The description of "elephants standing peacefully" and "monkeys racing" highlights the contrast between the chaos of the singer's familiar reality and the orderliness of Egoland.
The song mentions a group of monks who come down to the beach to kiss the sand before swimming. The setting and the mention of a sarod player give a hint of the Indian subcontinent, which could further suggest that the Egoland in question is a fantasy that the singer conjured up while traveling. The singer asks what happened to the sarod player and wonders if he stayed in the "sea of people" that he saw in his friend's eyes, accepting his fate.
Overall, the lyrics of Egoland contrast two worlds, one of fantasy and order, and the other of chaos and reality. The song presents the tempting allure of escapism into an imagined idyllic world, but ultimately suggests that it is an unreachable dream that can never replace the chaos and unpredictability of the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
Her er ingen skitne smug og ingen trollmenn eller tempelsang
There are no dirty alleys, no wizards or temple songs here.
Ingen marmormånegud som får sin morgenmat og blir kledd på for annen gang
There are no marble moon gods who get their breakfast and get dressed for another time.
Ingen stank fra rennesteiner ingen kuer her som tygger papp
There is no stench from gutters and no cows here chewing on cardboard.
Utenfor palass der elefanter står i fred og aper løper om kapp
Outside the palace, elephants stand in peace and monkeys run in a race.
Her er orden her er pyntlighet
Here is order, here is tidiness.
Og en virkelighet
And a reality.
Som jeg kjenner altfor godt
That I know all too well.
Velkommen hjem - til egoland
Welcome home - to egoland.
Velkommen hjem - til legoland
Welcome home - to legoland.
Munkene kom ned til stranden kysset sanden før de la på svøm
The monks came down to the beach, kissed the sand before they swam.
Jeg satt der og så på solen som gikk ned og nå forstår jeg alt var kun en drøm
I sat there and watched the sun go down and now I understand it was all just a dream.
Du som spilte på sarod vår vert hvor er du vennlige brahmin?
You who played the sarod, our host, where are you friendly Brahmin?
I et menneskemylder så jeg det i blikket ditt du skal elske skjebnen din
In a crowd, I saw it in your eyes, you will love your destiny.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.