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.
Paris
deLillos Lyrics
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den store gamle vakre slitne byen
hun snakket fransk halvveis pressis
jeg leste kart og trodde at jeg fant veien
vi gikk og gikk, både hoder og ben
fikk lett panikk da vi ikke fant seen (?)
men vi tok en taxi til vårt skitne hotell og var lykkelige likevel
og følte mennesket seile over seg selv
og langt der borte var den franske naturen
vi så at byen tok slutt like vel
vi så en tigger lå og skalv i mareen (?)
folk skrittet over, også vi gjorde det
min kjæreste sa at hun følte seg lam, da vi fikk satt oss ned i notre dame
men så fant vi endelig luxenbourg parken
og der satt folk og faktisk slappet av
vi la oss ned på den vennelige marken
og kjente tydlig at vi hadde det bra
min kjæreste og jeg tok en tur til Paris
hun snakket fransk halvveis pressis
jeg leste kart og trodde at jeg fant veien i den store vakre gamle byen
jeg leste kart og trodde at jeg fant veien i den store gamle vakre sliten elegante - fordervede byen
noen ganger er livet
alle ting som kan skje
og noen ganger er verden
et alt for digert sted
og noen ganger er du der
deiligste jeg vet om
og noen ganger er sangen bare deilig og dum!
The song "Paris" by deLillos tells the story of a trip to Paris taken by the singer and his girlfriend. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the city, its beauty, its charm, and its challenges. The singer and his girlfriend have some communication difficulties, as she speaks French imperfectly, and he struggles to read maps accurately. Nevertheless, they explore the city on foot, stumble upon landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, and have a moment of ease and relaxation in the Luxembourg Gardens. The song captures the mixed emotions of traveling - the excitement, the confusion, the frustration, and the joy.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the contrast between the idealized image of Paris as a city of romance and culture, and the gritty reality of urban life. The tigger (beggar) in the Seine represents the city's darker side, while the Luxembourg Gardens represent a respite from the noise and chaos. The song suggests that Paris is both enchanting and overwhelming, and that navigating its streets requires a mix of determination and adaptation. Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of travel to broaden horizons, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories.
Line by Line Meaning
min kjæreste og jeg tok en tur til Paris
My girlfriend and I went on a trip to Paris.
den store gamle vakre slitne byen
The large, old, beautiful, and exhausted city.
hun snakket fransk halvveis pressis
She spoke French halfway accurately.
jeg leste kart og trodde at jeg fant veien
I read the map and thought that I found the way.
vi gikk og gikk, både hoder og ben
We walked and walked, using both our heads and legs.
fikk lett panikk da vi ikke fant seen (?),
We easily panicked when we didn't find the scene (destination).
men vi tok en taxi til vårt skitne hotell og var lykkelige likevel
But we took a taxi to our dirty hotel and were still happy.
neste gang så stod vi opp på triumph-buen
The next time, we woke up at the Arc de Triomphe.
og følte mennesket seile over seg selv
And felt the humans sail over themselves.
og langt der borte var den franske naturen
And far away was the French nature.
vi så at byen tok slutt like vel
We saw that the city ended nevertheless.
vi så en tigger lå og skalv i mareen (?),
We saw a beggar lying and shaking in the gutter.
folk skrittet over, også vi gjorde det
People stepped over, and so did we.
min kjæreste sa at hun følte seg lam, da vi fikk satt oss ned i notre dame
My girlfriend said that she felt numb when we sat down in Notre Dame.
men så fant vi endelig luxenbourg parken
But then we finally found Luxembourg Park.
og der satt folk og faktisk slappet av
And there, people were actually relaxing.
vi la oss ned på den vennelige marken
We laid down on the friendly lawn.
og kjente tydlig at vi hadde det bra
And clearly felt that we were doing well.
noen ganger er livet
Sometimes life is
alle ting som kan skje
Everything that can happen.
og noen ganger er verden
And sometimes the world is
et alt for digert sted
An all too gigantic place.
og noen ganger er du der
And sometimes you are there,
deiligste jeg vet om
The most delicious thing I know of.
og noen ganger er sangen bare deilig og dum!
And sometimes the song is just delicious and stupid!
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.