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.
Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
deLillos Lyrics
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Husker en gammel venn
Som du vet at du aldri
Vil bli kjent med igjen
Da er livet tilstede
Og det stirrer på deg
Som er så ensom og rar
Og vet at nettopp han
Var litt av en kar
Da er livet tilstede
Og det stirrer på deg
For jeg tror at livet
Er en underlig venn
Som atter en gang har
Lurt deg igjen
Og da du ellers syns at livet er så kjedelig og trygt
Skammer du deg nå, fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Og når du sitter der og rister
I en flyvemaskin
Og lengter ned mot jorden
Etter kjæresten din
Da er livet tilstede
Og det stirrer på deg.
Og når du er en tur på sjøen
Og stormen blåser opp
Og du skimter mellom bølgen'
Din elskedes kropp
Da er livet tilstede
Og det stirrer på deg
For jeg tror at livet
Er en underlig venn
Som atter en gang har
Lurt deg igjen
Og da du ellers syns at livet er så kjedelig og trygt
Skammer du deg nå, fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Du trodde at verden
Kunne plutselig ta slutt
Du trodde du var voksen
Men så var du bare en liten gutt
En liten gutt
Og om du syns at livet er så kjedelig og trygt
Skammer du deg nå, fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
The Norwegian song "Fullstendig Oppslukt av Frykt" by deLillos is a reflective piece about the concept of fear as it pertains to different aspects of life. The song paints vivid pictures of situations where people find themselves confronted with unexpected emotions of fear. The opening lines, "When you wake up in the middle of the night, remembering an old friend who you know you'll never meet again," set the tone for the song's contemplative mood. The word "livet," Norwegian for "life," appears repeatedly throughout the lyrics, representing a kind of sentient being that observes and judges the actions of people. The song suggests that life is a capricious friend, indifferent to people's feelings and sometimes betraying them by introducing them to the unknown.
The song speaks to a universal experience of feeling the weight of anxiety in the face of events that are frightening or unexpected. The second verse describes someone flying and feeling a sense of panic, and the third verse refers to sailing in a storm and the fear that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that these moments are opportunities to confront and overcome one's fears, as well as recognize the transience of life. The song's final lines reinforce this message: "You thought the world could end suddenly / You thought you were an adult / But you were just a little boy / A little boy".
Overall, "Fullstendig Oppslukt av Frykt" is a poignant exploration of the paradoxical relationship between life and fear. It uses vivid imagery to describe moments that demand courage and resilience, while also acknowledging the human tendency to succumb to fear's overpowering grip.
Line by Line Meaning
Når du våkner midt på natten
Husker en gammel venn
Som du vet at du aldri
Vil bli kjent med igjen
When you wake up in the middle of the night, remembering an old friend who you know you will never meet again, that's when life is present and staring at you.
Og når du ser en gammel mann
Som er så ensom og rar
Og vet at nettopp han
Var litt av en kar
And when you see an old man who is so lonely and weird, and you know that he was once a great guy, that's when life is present and staring at you.
For jeg tror at livet
Er en underlig venn
Som atter en gang har
Lurt deg igjen
Because I believe that life is a strange friend who has once again fooled you.
Og da du ellers syns at livet er så kjedelig og trygt
Skammer du deg nå, fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt
And when you otherwise think that life is so boring and safe, you are now ashamed, completely consumed by fear, utterly consumed by fear.
Og når du sitter der og rister
I en flyvemaskin
Og lengter ned mot jorden
Etter kjæresten din
And when you sit there shaking in an airplane and longing for your loved one on the ground below, that's when life is present and staring at you.
Og når du er en tur på sjøen
Og stormen blåser opp
Og du skimter mellom bølgen'
Din elskedes kropp
And when you're out at sea, and the storm is blowing up, and you catch a glimpse of your loved one's body between the waves, that's when life is present and staring at you.
Du trodde at verden
Kunne plutselig ta slutt
Du trodde du var voksen
Men så var du bare en liten gutt
En liten gutt
You thought that the world could suddenly end, you thought you were an adult, but you were just a little boy, a little boy.
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.