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.
Malene
deLillos Lyrics
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Som slår seg til ro med å være seg selv, Malene
De gråter og ler, gråter og ler
Men de tar ikke seg selv så seriøst, Malene
Har mindre enn deg men virker fornøyd, Malene
Mens du stiller krav til hver eneste dag
Du får ikke fred du er stadig nervøs
Selv om du er fri selv om du er fri
Å dømme seg selv det kan være fint, Malene
Men å ta på seg skyld det kan være noe drit, Malene
Det står i hvert blad at det skal vi ikke ta
Forstår at du vil være som dem, Malene
Men jeg håper du blir slik som du er, Malene
For se litt på meg, jeg ligner på deg
Jeg får ikke fred jeg er stadig nervøs
Går jeg opp eller ned for å komme meg løs
Selv om jeg er fri selv om jeg er fri
Å Malene, å Malene
Å Malene, å Malene
Du får ikke fred du er stadig nervøs, Malene
Går du opp eller ned for å komme deg løs, Malene
Selv om du er fri selv om du er fri
The song "Malene" by deLillos is a reflection on the pressure of conformity and the struggles of individuality. The lyrics are addressed to a person named Malene, who wants to be like those who settle comfortably into themselves and have lesser possessions but appear content. Malene, on the other hand, is someone who expects much from each day and feels restless and anxious, struggling to find a way out. The song suggests that it is okay to judge oneself and aspire to be better but carrying the guilt for not fitting in is a burden that one should avoid.
The repeated lines "Du får ikke fred du er stadig nervøs, går du opp eller ned for å komme deg løs, selv om du er fri selv om du er fri" (You do not find peace, you are always nervous, you climb up or down to get free, even though you are free) highlight the tension between freedom and the constraints of expectations from oneself and society. The song acknowledges the internal unrest that comes with seeking individuality and reconciles it with the desire to belong and be accepted by others. The final verses express that the singer, like Malene, feels the same emotions and urges her to embrace herself, acknowledging their similarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Forstår at du vil være som dem, Malene
I understand that you want to be like those who are content with being themselves, Malene.
Som slår seg til ro med å være seg selv, Malene
Those who settle for being true to themselves, Malene.
De gråter og ler, gråter og ler
They cry and laugh, cry and laugh.
Men de tar ikke seg selv så seriøst, Malene
But they don't take themselves too seriously, Malene.
Har mindre enn deg men virker fornøyd, Malene
They have less than you but seem content, Malene.
Mens du stiller krav til hver eneste dag
While you have expectations for every single day.
Du får ikke fred du er stadig nervøs
You can't find peace, you're constantly nervous.
Går du opp eller ned for å komme deg løs
Do you go up or down to escape?
Selv om du er fri selv om du er fri
Even though you're free, even though you're free.
Å dømme seg selv det kan være fint, Malene
To judge oneself can be fine, Malene.
Men å ta på seg skyld det kan være noe drit, Malene
But to take on blame can be pretty shitty, Malene.
Det står i hvert blad at det skal vi ikke ta
It says in every magazine that we shouldn't do that.
Forstår at du vil være som dem, Malene
I understand that you want to be like those people, Malene.
Men jeg håper du blir slik som du er, Malene
But I hope you become who you really are, Malene.
For se litt på meg, jeg ligner på deg
Look at me a little, I'm like you.
Jeg får ikke fred jeg er stadig nervøs
I can't find peace, I'm constantly nervous.
Går jeg opp eller ned for å komme meg løs
Do I go up or down to escape?
Selv om jeg er fri selv om jeg er fri
Even though I'm free, even though I'm free.
Å Malene, å Malene
Oh Malene, Oh Malene
Du får ikke fred du er stadig nervøs, Malene
You can't find peace, you're constantly nervous, Malene.
Går du opp eller ned for å komme deg løs, Malene
Do you go up or down to escape, Malene?
Selv om du er fri selv om du er fri
Even though you're free, even though you're free.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.