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.
Merkelig balanse
deLillos Lyrics
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Du vet jo at jeg spiller helst gitar
Du vet jeg har så merkelig balanse
Du vet jeg bare føler meg så rar
Det er dumt kjære deg at du tror jeg går glipp av
Alt det som er gøy på en fest
Men du går også glipp av det som jeg liker best
For jeg liker best å stå og snakke
Og se samtidig de som danser rart
For de som danser har seg selv å takke
For de går glipp av masse morsomt prat
Det er dumt kjære deg at du tror jeg går glipp
Av alt det som er gøy på en fest
Men du går også glipp av det som jeg liker best
Som jeg liker best
The song "Merkelig balanse" by deLillos is about feeling out of place at a party, where the singer prefers talking to people rather than dancing. The first verse talks about how the singer is always asked to dance, despite their preference for playing guitar. They feel like they have a strange balance, perhaps referring to their struggle to fit in at the party. The second verse talks about how the singer's partner assumes they're missing out on the fun by not dancing, but they believe that there is more to a party than just dancing. They enjoy standing and talking with others and observing the people who dance strangely. The chorus further emphasizes that both the singer and their partner are missing out on things that the other finds fun.
The theme of the song is relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in at a party or social gathering, and it highlights the importance of accepting people's differences and interests. The use of the guitar as a symbol for the singer's individuality and preference is noteworthy, as it suggests that the singer values their artistic talent and identity over conforming to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Alltid skal du ha meg til å danse
You always want me to dance, but you know I prefer playing the guitar.
Du vet jo at jeg spiller helst gitar
You know that I prefer playing the guitar.
Du vet jeg har så merkelig balanse
You know that I have a strange balance, both physically and emotionally.
Du vet jeg bare føler meg så rar
You know that I just feel so weird.
Det er dumt kjære deg at du tror jeg går glipp av
It's foolish of you, my dear, to think I'm missing out on all the fun at a party.
Alt det som er gøy på en fest
All the enjoyable things at a party.
Men du går også glipp av det som jeg liker best
But you're also missing out on what I enjoy most.
For jeg liker best å stå og snakke
Because I prefer standing and talking.
Og se samtidig de som danser rart
And also observe those who dance strangely.
For de som danser har seg selv å takke
Because those who dance have only themselves to blame for missing out on interesting conversations.
For de går glipp av masse morsomt prat
They're missing out on a lot of entertaining conversations.
Som jeg liker best
Which is what I enjoy most.
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.