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.

Fuglen
deLillos Lyrics

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Fuglen sier ikke tenk om jeg var en annen
Og frosken sier ikke jeg er en idiot, en monoman
Giraffen sier ikke å om jeg bare kunne
Og hunden tenker ikke jeg skal drukne meg i sundet

Men det gjør du, du har lett, du har lett for det
Å lete etter svar på hvem du er
Noen der burde gi deg litt kjærlighet

Jeg vet du fortjener, aah jeg vet
Du fortjener litt kjærlighet

Selen sier ikke, gud jeg er forfengelig
Og rådyret i skogen sier ikke alt her er akk så forgjengelig
Elgen trenger ikke å lære å bli til den han er
Og bjørnen den har funnet sin plass blant lyng og trær

Men hvor er du, du har lett, du har lett for det
Å lete etter svar på hvem du er
Noen der burde gi deg litt kjærlighet
Jeg vet du fortjener, aah jeg vet
Du fortjener litt kjærlighet

Så hva gjør du, du har lett, du har lett for det
Å lete etter svar på hvem du er
Noen der burde gi deg litt kjærlighet
Jeg vet du fortjener, aah jeg vet

Du fortjener litt kjærlighet
Du fortjener litt kjærlighet

Overall Meaning

The song "Fuglen" by deLillos is a unique piece that uses animal metaphors to convey the message of self-acceptance and love. The lyrics suggest that animals do not struggle to find their identity or seek approval from others. For instance, the bird does not wish to be someone else, the frog is not self-critical, the giraffe is content with what it is, and the dog does not worry about drowning. In contrast, the singer talks about human beings who are constantly searching for answers to the question of who they are, and they need someone to give them love.

The song emphasizes the importance of accepting oneself without seeking validation from others. It implies that people should focus on their own unique qualities and accept their flaws with the same grace that animals do. The chorus repeats the message of self-acceptance, suggesting that the search for identity and validation from others is unnecessary. The song's message is simple but powerful, encouraging listeners to love and accept themselves and to let go of the need for external validation.

Line by Line Meaning

Fuglen sier ikke tenk om jeg var en annen
The bird doesn't think about what it would be like to be someone else

Og frosken sier ikke jeg er en idiot, en monoman
And the frog doesn't say that it's stupid or obsessed

Giraffen sier ikke å om jeg bare kunne
The giraffe doesn't say 'if only I could'

Og hunden tenker ikke jeg skal drukne meg i sundet
And the dog doesn't think 'I'm going to drown myself in the sound'

Men det gjør du, du har lett, du har lett for det
But you do, you have an easy time searching

Å lete etter svar på hvem du er
For answers about who you are

Noen der burde gi deg litt kjærlighet
Someone should give you a little love

Jeg vet du fortjener, aah jeg vet
I know you deserve it, oh I know

Du fortjener litt kjærlighet
You deserve a little love

Selen sier ikke, gud jeg er forfengelig
The seal doesn't say 'God, I'm vain'

Og rådyret i skogen sier ikke alt her er akk så forgjengelig
And the deer in the forest doesn't say that everything is so ephemeral