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.
Livet er en liten dings
deLillos Lyrics
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sovepose
det er massevis av sengetøy
og senger her nede.
du trenger ikke ta med deg
fiskestang
det står en rød og en
du trenger ikke ta med deg noe.
livet er en liten dings
livet er en stor klump.
det er alt som jeg kan si,
men har du noegang hørt
slike forløsende ord
slike forløsende ord
slike forløsende ord!
du trenger ikke ta med deg noe
unntagen din kopp og ditt hode.
jeg kan ikke fatte og begripe
at jeg dro ned hit alene.
The song "Livet er en liten dings" by deLillos talks about how life is a small thing, yet at the same time, a big thing at the same time. The first few lines talk about how you don't need to bring many things with you, such as a sleeping bag or a fishing rod, as there's already plenty of bedding and even some fishing equipment in the storage. The overall message is that life is simple and you don't necessarily need to bring anything specific as everything you need is already there.
The chorus mentions how life is a small thing, but also a big thing. It seems contradictory at first, but it makes sense - life is small because it's short, but it's also big because it contains so many experiences and emotions. The last verse talks about how the singer can't believe they traveled alone to where they are now, but even so, there is a sense of contentment in the message overall.
Line by Line Meaning
du trenger ikke ta med deg sovepose
You don't need to bring a sleeping bag, there's plenty of bedding and beds down here.
det er massevis av sengetøy og senger her nede.
There's an abundance of bedding and beds down here.
du trenger ikke ta med deg fiskestang
You don't need to bring a fishing rod, there's a red and an orange one in the closet.
det står en rød og en orange i skapet.
There are fishing rods available in the closet.
du trenger ikke ta med deg noe.
You don't need to bring anything.
livet er en liten dings
Life is a small thing.
livet er en stor klump.
Life is a big, massive thing.
det er alt som jeg kan si,
That's all I can say.
men har du noegang hørt slike forløsende ord
But have you ever heard such liberating words?
slike forløsende ord slike forløsende ord slike forløsende ord!
Such liberating words, such liberating words, such liberating words!
du trenger ikke ta med deg noe unntagen din kopp og ditt hode.
You don't need to bring anything except for your cup and your head.
jeg kan ikke fatte og begripe at jeg dro ned hit alene.
I can't understand why I came down here alone.
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.