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.

Tett til hverandre
deLillos Lyrics

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Når du er hos meg så blir jeg så grei
Jeg rydder på bordet og vasker opp
Og jeg spør om du skal ha en kopp te
Og du spør meg om jeg skal også ha det

Men jeg er ikke sikker på hva jeg vil ha
Men det er slike valg jeg er nødt til å ta

Når du er hos meg så blir du så grei
Og du sier at du gjerne vil hjelpe meg
Å male badet i en annen farge
Og jeg merker at jeg får et svett smil
For jeg er ikke sikker på hva jeg vil ha
Men det er slike valg jeg er nødt til å ta

Men når vi legger oss tett til hverandre
Så skjer det mye som jeg aldri vil angre

Når du er hos meg så blir jeg så grei
Og jeg sier at jeg kan hjelpe til
Å male badet i en annen farge
Hvis det er noe

Som din hjerne
Gjerne vil

Overall Meaning

The song "Tett til hverandre" by deLillos captures the beauty of a romantic relationship through the lens of simple domestic moments. The chorus highlights the desire to please one another and the joy that comes with being in each other's company. When the singer's partner is around, they become proactive and supportive, offering to help with household chores, painting the bathroom, and making tea. Despite feeling unsure of what they want in these situations, they realize these decisions are necessary for the relationship to work.

However, the heart of the song lies in the last verse. The phrase "når vi legger oss tett til hverandre" (when we lay close to each other) is a pivotal moment in the song. Here, the singer acknowledges that the ultimate reward of their relationship is not in the material things they do for each other but rather in the intimate moments they share together. Despite their initial uncertainty and reluctance to make decisions, they know that when they are close to each other, something special happens that they will never regret.

Overall, "Tett til hverandre" is a tender song that celebrates the small but significant moments of daily life that make a romantic relationship so special. It emphasizes the power of physical closeness and the willingness to make choices even when uncertain to strengthen a bond.

Line by Line Meaning

Når du er hos meg så blir jeg så grei
When you're around, I find myself kinder

Jeg rydder på bordet og vasker opp
I clean up after myself and tidy the place

Og jeg spør om du skal ha en kopp te
I kindly offer tea, would you like some please?

Og du spør meg om jeg skal også ha det
And then you ask me if I'd like some tea as well

Men jeg er ikke sikker på hva jeg vil ha
But I'm uncertain of what I really want

Men det er slike valg jeg er nødt til å ta
But I still need to make my own choices

Når du er hos meg så blir du så grei
You're kinder too when you're here with me

Og du sier at du gjerne vil hjelpe meg
You offer your help kindly and willingly

Å male badet i en annen farge
To paint the bathroom in another color, maybe

Og jeg merker at jeg får et svett smil
And I feel myself getting anxious and bewildered

For jeg er ikke sikker på hva jeg vil ha
Because I'm still uncertain of what I really want