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.

Ha det bra
deLillos Lyrics

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Du må ikke tro at jeg har glemt deg
Selv om jeg kanskje har trodd det selv
Men det som jeg har glemt mest
Er alle de vonde stundene
Som gjorde at du fant ut at det var best
Å si ha det bra

Og jeg innrømmer at jeg har det bra

Og jeg vet at det ville ha gjort meg glad
Å høre at du har det fint
Og om du har fått en kjæreste
Så håper jeg han er såpass snill
Så snill som du vil

Men når jeg ser de rare tegningene
Som du laget av deg og meg
Så husker jeg at jeg var stolt av deg

Du må ikke tro at jeg har glemt deg
Men det har du vel egentlig aldri trodd
For det som jeg har glemt mest
Er alle de vonde stundene

Som gjorde at du fant ut at det var best
Å si ha det bra

Overall Meaning

The song "Ha det bra" by Norwegian band deLillos speaks about a past relationship and the various emotions that come along with it. The singer begins by admitting that they haven't completely forgotten about their ex-lover, but they had believed that they might have. However, what they have forgotten the most are the unpleasant memories of the relationship that ultimately led to the decision of parting ways. The phrase "Å si ha det bra" (saying goodbye in Norwegian) is reiterated throughout the song, representing the end of the relationship.

The singer then goes on to express their current state of mind, admitting that they are happy and content with their lives right now. Despite this, they still wish to know that their ex-lover is doing well and hoped that they have found someone who treats them as kindly as they did. The mention of the "rare drawings" created by the ex-lover brings back the fond memories that the singer had of them, as they were proud of their artistic abilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Du må ikke tro at jeg har glemt deg
Don't think that I have forgotten you

Selv om jeg kanskje har trodd det selv
Although I might have thought it myself

Men det som jeg har glemt mest
What I have forgotten the most

Er alle de vonde stundene
Are all of the difficult moments

Som gjorde at du fant ut at det var best
That made you realize it was best

Å si ha det bra
To say goodbye

Og jeg innrømmer at jeg har det bra
And I admit that I'm doing well

Og jeg vet at det ville ha gjort meg glad
And I know it would make me happy

Å høre at du har det fint
To hear that you are doing fine

Og om du har fått en kjæreste
And if you have found a boyfriend

Så håper jeg han er såpass snill
Then I hope he is as kind