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.
Fornøyd
deLillos Lyrics
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Ligge hele da'n, ligge og dra'n
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du kunne
Få oppfylt alle drømmer om penger som strømmer?
Hva med en tolver eller brev fra en onkel
Du ikke ante fantes eller knapt eksisterte
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du hadde
Den fineste dama, 900 Yamaha
Som du er nå
Verken du eller vennene dine
Kan forstå at du ville vært mer fornøyd
enn du er nå (x4)
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du kunne
Slippe å lengte etter alt du synes du trengte
Du ville vel hatt det fint hvis du kunne
Ligge oppi lia med ei halv ku fordøyd
For litt sia og cabinen godt fortøyd
Ned ved vannet og tia den bare
går og går og går og går
Og du ville vel vært fornøyd med det
Men du ville vært lite forvirrende
Som du er nå
Verken du eller damene dine
Kan forstå at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå (x4)
Men du ville vært lite forvirrende
Som du er nå
Verken du eller kona di kan forstå
at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå
Ja du ville vært lite forvirrende
Som du er nå
Verken du eller noen andre ville forstå
at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå
The song "Fornøyd" by deLillos addresses the issue of dissatisfaction and seeking happiness in material possessions. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes he would be happy if only he could lay in bed all day, receive unexpected money from an uncle, and have the nicest woman and motorcycle. However, the song argues that even if he were to acquire all these things, he would still be confused and dissatisfied. The lyrics reveal that neither the singer nor his friends can understand why he is not happy, and this serves to highlight the complexity of happiness and its sources.
The song then shifts to exploring the idea that the singer might achieve contentment by simply doing nothing or spending time in nature. He imagines relaxing in the countryside with a half-eaten cow and a cabin by the water, allowing time to pass by without concern. However, as before, the lyrics suggest that the singer can never be fully satisfied, even by idyllic surroundings. The song concludes with the assertion that nobody can understand why the singer is not happy, conveying the message that happiness is elusive, multifaceted, and often difficult to achieve.
Overall, "Fornøyd" presents a thought-provoking commentary on the complexity of happiness and the human condition. The lyrics reveal that happiness cannot always be found in material possessions or even in idyllic settings. Instead, true contentment may come from something much deeper and difficult to access.
Line by Line Meaning
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du kunne
Ligge hele da'n, ligge og dra'n
You would have been content if you could just lay around all day long without any worries.
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du kunne
Få oppfylt alle drømmer om penger som strømmer?
You would have been happy if all your financial dreams came true and money kept flowing.
Hva med en tolver eller brev fra en onkel
Du ikke ante fantes eller knapt eksisterte
What about stumbling upon some money or receiving a letter from a distant relative whom you never knew existed.
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du hadde
Den fineste dama, 900 Yamaha
Men du ville vært like forvirrende
Som du er nå
You would have been happy if you had the best of everything, including a fancy bike and a beautiful girlfriend but still, you would have been just as confused as you are now.
Verken du eller vennene dine
Kan forstå at du ville vært mer fornøyd
enn du er nå (x4)
Neither you nor your friends can comprehend that you would be happier than you are now.
Du ville vel vært fornøyd hvis du kunne
Slippe å lengte etter alt du synes du trengte
You would have been happy if you did not crave for everything you think you need.
Du ville vel hatt det fint hvis du kunne
Ligge oppi lia med ei halv ku fordøyd
You would have felt content if you could lie in the sun without a care in the world, with a half-eaten cow by your side.
Men du ville vært lite forvirrende
Som du er nå
Verken du eller damene dine
Kan forstå at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå (x4)
But you would have been less confusing than you are now, and neither you nor your partners can comprehend that you could be happier than you are at the moment.
Verken du eller kona di kan forstå
at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå
Neither you nor your wife can understand that you could be happier than you are now.
Ja du ville vært lite forvirrende
Som du er nå
Verken du eller noen andre ville forstå
at du ville vært mer fornøyd
Enn du er nå
Yes, you would have been less confusing than you are now, and nobody else can understand that you could be happier than you are at the moment.
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.