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.
Terninger
deLillos Lyrics
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Lærer′n sier vi ikke må klatre i trærne
Men åssen skal det bli no' moro da?
Dem sitter i vindu′ og glaner når'u sykler
Og dem ta'ræ hvis du steiler når′em ser
Det er stilig
Mange av dem basert på det sekundet jeg tøyde en strikk
Og vi klatrer opp og titter ned
Men smiler fra nakken til nakken
Alltid så fornøyd og shit, men fuck it
Usynlig folk er aldri like
Hvite lyder i spekter av støy blir fargerike
Opp i toppen av antenna får du høydeskrekk
Og tenker gjennom tinga som du gjorde da du løy det vekk
E′kke sulten, bare lei av mine butikkvaner
Payer usynlig penger til usynlige butikkdamer
Skyskapninger uten himmel å henge på
Men hva med å putte hjertet i alltid putte penger på
Er som de svarte og hvite tangentene på et piano
De kan'ke møtes på midten som bryna til Frida Kahlo
The lyrics to deLillos's song "Terninger" reflect a rebellious and playful spirit, questioning societal rules and norms. The first verse talks about not smoking in the bathroom and how teachers prohibit climbing trees. The singer ponders how to have fun if they are forbidden from doing these things. They also highlight the judgmental gaze of others while riding a bicycle, who would react aggressively if the rider shows any defiance. Despite these restrictions, the singer finds it cool to challenge the rules.
The chorus emphasizes the significance of individual moments, some of which are based on the second a rubber band is stretched. The act of climbing up and looking down is accompanied by a wide smile that stretches from one side of the neck to the other. They resist expectations to always be content, acknowledging that invisible people are never the same. The song then delves into the idea that even white noises in the spectrum of noise can become colorful. As the singer reaches the top of the antenna, they feel a fear of heights but also contemplate the things they have lied about. They express a discontentment with their shopping habits, using invisible money to pay invisible shopkeepers. The lyrics symbolize feeling disconnected from society, like having imaginary creatures with no sky to hang on to. The song provocatively suggests that it might be better to put one's heart into something rather than always focusing on monetary gain. The final line refers to the black and white keys on a piano that cannot meet in the middle like Frida Kahlo's eyebrows.
Line by Line Meaning
Ikke røyke på do
It is prohibited to smoke in the bathroom
Lærer'n sier vi ikke må klatre i trærne
The teacher tells us not to climb trees
Men åssen skal det bli no' moro da?
But how can we have fun then?
Dem sitter i vindu' og glaner når'u sykler
They sit by the window and stare when you ride your bike
Og dem ta'ræ hvis du steiler når'em ser
And they judge you if you react when they do
Det er stilig
That's cool
Øyeblikk på øyeblikk
Moment by moment
Mange av dem basert på det sekundet jeg tøyde en strikk
Many of them based on the moment I stretched a rubber band
Og vi klatrer opp og titter ned
And we climb up and look down
Men smiler fra nakken til nakken
But we smile from ear to ear
Alltid så fornøyd og shit, men fuck it
Always so content and stuff, but forget about it
Usynlig folk er aldri like
Invisible people are never the same
Hvite lyder i spekter av støy blir fargerike
White sounds in the spectrum of noise become colorful
Opp i toppen av antenna får du høydeskrekk
At the top of the antenna, you get afraid of heights
Og tenker gjennom tinga som du gjorde da du løy det vekk
And thinking about the things you did when you lied it away
E'kke sulten, bare lei av mine butikkvaner
Not hungry, just tired of my shopping habits
Payer usynlig penger til usynlige butikkdamer
Paying invisible money to invisible store ladies
Skyskapninger uten himmel å henge på
Sky creatures without a sky to hang on
Men hva med å putte hjertet i alltid putte penger på
But what about putting the heart instead of always putting money
Er som de svarte og hvite tangentene på et piano
It's like the black and white keys on a piano
De kan'ke møtes på midten som bryna til Frida Kahlo
They can't meet in the middle like Frida Kahlo's eyebrows
Writer(s): Lars Lillo-stenberg, Lars Beckstrom, Lars Lundevall, Oystein Paasche
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.