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.

Svigermor
deLillos Lyrics

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Tenk hvis om og hva skulle skje
Hvis gravemaskinen der falt ned
Og du gikk her eller kjørte bil
Og han der kom mot i samme fil
Sett at du ikke tåler DDT
Eller det de sprøyter frukten din med
Og ungen din ble med en fremmed mann
Ble bortført til et arabisk land

Sa svigermor sa svigermor
Sa svigermor

Og alle basillene som svever omkring
Og du bare later som ingenting
På dørhåndtak og på bord og fat
Du som nettopp var syk kan ikke lage mat
Og kjør forsiktig vær så snill
Tenk hvis om men gjør som du vil
Jeg leste forresten i avisen i går
At juice det framkaller magesår

Sa svigermor sa svigermor
Sa svigermor

Vi har lett for det i vår familie
Tenk hva hvis om
Det kom en storm

Eller en syklon eller en tyfon
Eller en demon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to deLillos's song Svigermor are about the worries and anxieties that a mother-in-law expresses to her son-in-law. The song paints a picture of potential disasters that could happen, from a falling crane to environmental toxins to a child being abducted. The mother-in-law expresses concern about everyday things like germs and reckless driving, as well as more extreme events like natural disasters or demonic possessions. The chorus, "sa svigermor" (said mother-in-law), is a refrain that emphasizes the mother-in-law's role as a worrier and nag.

The lyrics are told from the son-in-law's perspective, and it's clear that he is a bit annoyed by his mother-in-law's constant worrying. At the same time, he seems resigned to the fact that this is just how she is, and he listens to her advice even if he doesn't always take it. The song ends with a muted trumpet solo that is both melancholy and a bit humorous, underscoring the mixture of emotions that the song evokes.

Overall, Svigermor is a cleverly written song that touches on universal themes of family, worry, and the complexities of relationships. The melody is catchy and upbeat, which contrasts nicely with the somewhat dark lyrics. The song is a testament to deLillos's talent for crafting songs that are both musically interesting and lyrically insightful.

Line by Line Meaning

Tenk hvis om og hva skulle skje
Imagine if something unexpected happens

Hvis gravemaskinen der falt ned
Like if a construction machine accidentally falls

Og du gikk her eller kjørte bil
What if you were walking or driving a car

Og han der kom mot i samme fil
And someone comes towards you from the same lane

Sett at du ikke tåler DDT
Assuming you are allergic to DDT

Eller det de sprøyter frukten din med
Or pesticides sprayed on your fruits

Og ungen din ble med en fremmed mann
And your child was taken away by a stranger

Ble bortført til et arabisk land
Got kidnapped to an Arabic country

Sa svigermor sa svigermor
Said mother-in-law, said mother-in-law

Og alle basillene som svever omkring
All the germs floating around

Og du bare later som ingenting
And you pretend like nothing is happening