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.
Tenk så rart
deLillos Lyrics
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Menneskene på denne jord
Vi lever jo her og morer oss og har det bra
Det er jo mange som har det grusomt
Det kunne vært deg det kunne vært meg
Men de lærer vel også å le nede i Afrika
Men det er ikke så mye vi kan gjøre
Flere barn så skjer vel det som skjer
Foreløpig kan vel ingen si noe mer
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
Menneskene på denne jord
Men det er det vel få som riktig tror
For hvis vi trodde så hadde vi gått
Rundt i gatene og grått og grått
Og grått og grått og grått
Og grått og grått
Men det ville jo vært litt fint for det
Da kunne vi alle sammen se
At alle sammen tenker på samme ting
Om å få hjulene til å svinge samme sving
Vekk fra stupet som vi kjører mot
Og vi kjører alt for fort
Rett mot stupet som vi kjører mot
Vi kjører altfor fort
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
Menneskene på denne jord
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
Menneskene på denne jord
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
Menneskene på denne jord
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
Menneskene på denne jord
The lyrics of deLillos's song "Tenk så rart" (Think how strange) present a reflective and pessimistic view on humanity's position on earth. The opening lines state "Think how strange that we are the last people on this earth," highlighting our mortality and limited time as a species. Despite acknowledging the suffering of others, the song emphasizes the futility of trying to change the larger course of human history. The lines "There's not much we can do, we'll just keep having more children and see what happens" suggest a resigned acceptance of our fate.
The chorus repeats the line "Think how strange that we are the last people on this earth," acknowledging our own insignificance among the vastness of the universe. The song then explores the idea of a collective human experience, with lines such as "It would be nice if we could all see that we're all thinking about the same thing - getting the wheels to turn the same way." This sentiment is juxtaposed with the urgency of the final lines, "Away from the cliff we're speeding towards, we're driving way too fast," suggesting a concern for our own self-destructive tendencies.
Overall, "Tenk så rart" is a thought-provoking commentary on human existence and our place in the world. It encourages a contemplative and compassionate mindset, while also warning against complacency and apathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
It's strange to think that we are the last humans on this earth
Menneskene på denne jord
The only humans left on this planet
Vi lever jo her og morer oss og har det bra
We are living here, enjoying ourselves and having a good time
Det er jo mange som har det grusomt
There are many who are suffering terribly
Det kunne vært deg det kunne vært meg
It could have been you, it could have been me
Men de lærer vel også å le nede i Afrika
But they probably also learn how to laugh in Africa
Men det er ikke så mye vi kan gjøre
But there's not much we can do
Vi får vel bare stå på med å føde
We just have to keep giving birth
Flere barn så skjer vel det som skjer
More children, and whatever happens happens
Foreløpig kan vel ingen si noe mer
At this time, no one can say anything more
For hvis vi trodde så hadde vi gått
Because if we really believed it, we would walk
Rundt i gatene og grått og grått
Around the streets crying and crying
Og grått og grått og grått
And crying and crying and crying
Men det ville jo vært litt fint for det
But that would have been nice
Da kunne vi alle sammen se
Because then we could all see
At alle sammen tenker på samme ting
That we're all thinking the same thing
Om å få hjulene til å svinge samme sving
About getting the wheels to turn in the same direction
Vekk fra stupet som vi kjører mot
Away from the cliff that we're driving towards
Og vi kjører alt for fort
And we're driving way too fast
Rett mot stupet som vi kjører mot
Straight towards the cliff that we're driving towards
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
It's strange to think that we are the last
Menneskene på denne jord
Humans on this earth
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
It's strange to think that we are the last
Menneskene på denne jord
Humans on this earth
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
It's strange to think that we are the last
Menneskene på denne jord
Humans on this earth
Tenk så rart at vi er de siste
It's strange to think that we are the last
Menneskene på denne jord
Humans on this earth
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.