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.

Ikke gå
deLillos Lyrics

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Jeg vil gjerne ha
et hvitt piano og en gibson gitar
en hage som er full av både
gamle og nye venner

Og jeg vil gjerne ha
et pent fotografi av min mor og far
et deilig rom med havutsikt

og massevis av penger

For det hadde vært fint
men jeg vet jo nå
at du er alt jeg tenker på
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå
jeg vil være sammen med deg
fra morgen til kveld
ha deg hele natten
for meg selv
så vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå
ikke gå

Og jeg vil gjerne dra
langt vekk i fra skandinavia
for å finne ut mer om verden
og treffe andre mennesker

Jeg vil lage en film
jeg vil skrive en bok
jeg vil prøve å bli enda mere klok
jeg vil prøve å få enda mer respekt
fra konger og damer like selvopptatt knekt

For det hadde vært fint
men jeg vet jo nå
at du er alt jeg tenker på
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå
for det hadde vært fint
men jeg vet likevel
at det jeg ønsker aller mest selv
er at du
er at du
er at du skal forstå
forstå

For det hadde vært fint
men jeg vet jo nå
at du er alt jeg tenker på
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå
jeg vil være sammen med deg
fra morgen til kveld
ha deg hele natten
for meg selv
så vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå

For det hadde vært fint
men jeg vet jo nå
at du er alt jeg tenker på
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå
jeg vil være sammen med deg
fra morgen til kveld
ha deg hele natten
for meg selv
så vær så snill
vær så snill
vær så snill ikke gå

ooh ooh ooh...

Overall Meaning

The song "Ikke gå" by deLillos beautifully portrays the idea that material possessions cannot provide happiness in comparison to the comfort of being with loved ones. The first and second verses illustrate a yearning for a grand lifestyle of having a white piano, a Gibson guitar, a garden full of friends, a delightful room with a sea view, and loads of money. However, the singer realizes that the love of their life is all they think about and yearn for - someone who brings solace to their life.

The chorus of "vær så snill, vær så snill, vær så snill ikke gå" translates to "please, please, please don't go" reinforces the notion that no amount of material possessions could bring this kind of happiness that their loved one brings. The lyrics that follow the chorus illustrate the singer's desire to explore the world, meet new people, write a book, and create a movie. Still, these achievements are overshadowed by the overwhelming feeling of wanting to be with their loved one.

The bridge of the song says "For det hadde vært fint, men jeg vet jo nå at du er alt jeg tenker på" - which, translated to English, means "It would be nice, but I know now that you are all I think about." The end of the song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the importance and value of the person they love.

Overall, "Ikke gå" captures the idea that love and human connections are worth more than any amount of material wealth one might acquire throughout their life. It reminds us that we must stay mindful and cherish those closest to our hearts, as they are the ones who bring the most happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Jeg vil gjerne ha e et hvitt piano og en gibson gitar e hage som er full av både gamle og nye venner
I desire a white piano and a Gibson guitar as well as a garden filled with both old and new friends.

Og jeg vil gjerne ha e t pent fotografi av min mor og far e t deilig rom med havutsikt og massevis av penger
And I would also like a lovely photograph of my parents, a pleasant room with an ocean view, and copious amounts of money.

For det hadde vært fint men jeg vet jo nå at du er alt jeg tenker på vær så snill vær så snill vær så snill vær så snill ikke gå
While these things would be nice, I now realize that you are all I think about, so please don't leave me.

jeg vil være sammen med deg fra morgen til kveld ha deg hele natten for meg selv så vær så snill vær så snill vær så snill ikke gå ikke gå
I want to be with you from morning until night, have you all to myself throughout the night, so please don't go.

Og jeg vil gjerne dra langt vekk i fra skandinavia for å finne ut mer om verden og treffe andre mennesker
Additionally, I desire to travel far away from Scandinavia to learn more about the world and meet new people.

Jeg vil lage en film jeg vil skrive en bok jeg vil prøve å bli enda mere klok jeg vil prøve å få enda mer respekt fra konger og damer like selvopptatt knekt
I want to make a film, write a book, try to become even wiser, and earn more respect from kings and self-centered women.

for det hadde vært fint men jeg vet jo nå at du er alt jeg tenker på vær så snill vær så snill vær så snill vær så snill ikke gå for det hadde vært fint men jeg vet likevel at det jeg ønsker aller mest selv er at du er at du er at du skal forstå forstå
While these aspirations would be nice, I now know that you are all I think about, and what I want most of all is for you to understand me.

Ooh ooh ooh...
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