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.

To på café
deLillos Lyrics

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Han slo og slo og slo og slo og slo ham
Og klarte nesten ikke å slutte med det
Og da han gikk satt offeret igjen
Med blodig blues på Cruise Cafe

Men vi gikk etter og fikk stoppet ham rundt hjørnet
Og bare spurte rett og slett
Hvorfor gjorde du det der

Det er det værste vi har sett

Men han sa at dette har ingen noe med
Den dritten der inne er min bror
Og det erke noe synd på ham
Hvis det er det dere tror

Kanskje hadde denne fyren vært plaget lenge nok
Av mange ting som ikke angikk oss
Kanskje måtte han denne kvelden
Begynne å sloss

Men det er synd at man må slå så mange ganger
For å få sine følelser stimulert
Når det aller første slag
Sjelden blir akseptert

Men han sa at dette har ingen noe med
Den dritten der inne er min bror
Og det er'ke noe synd på ham
Hvis det er det dere tror

For han har psyka meg ut
I hele kveld
At jeg blir dum som en stut
Det vet han så vel
Hvis dere tror at det er meg
Som er en dritt så er det faen ikke fair
Bare fordi jeg ikke orka dritten hans mer

Han slo han slo

Han slo og slo og slo og slo og slo
Han slo og slo og slo og slo og slo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "To på café" by deLillos tell a story about a violent altercation that takes place at a café. The singer recounts how someone repeatedly assaulted another person, unable to stop themselves. When the attacker leaves, the victim is left behind with the aftermath of the incident, described as "blodig blues på Cruise Cafe" (bloody blues at Cruise Cafe). The singer and others follow the attacker, confronting him and asking why he did what he did. The attacker justifies their actions by claiming that the person they attacked inside is their brother and implying that he deserved it.

The second verse suggests that perhaps the attacker had been troubled for a long time by things that did not concern the singer or others present. It implies that they may have felt compelled to start a fight that night. The lyrics express the sadness that it takes so many blows for one's emotions to be stimulated or acknowledged, as the first blow is rarely accepted. However, the attacker continues to defend their actions, reiterating that the person inside the café is their brother and that they should not be pitied if that is what others believe.

The lyrics of "To på café" reflect on the themes of violence, empathy, and the complex dynamics of family relationships. The song raises questions about what drives someone to act violently and delves into the impact of one's personal experiences on their behavior. It suggests that empathy and understanding are necessary to comprehend the actions of others, even if they seem unjustifiable.

Line by Line Meaning

Han slo og slo og slo og slo og slo ham
He repeatedly punched him

Og klarte nesten ikke å slutte med det
And could hardly stop doing it

Og da han gikk satt offeret igjen
And when he left, the victim was left behind

Med blodig blues på Cruise Cafe
With bloody bruise at Cruise Cafe

Men vi gikk etter og fikk stoppet ham rundt hjørnet
But we followed and managed to stop him around the corner

Og bare spurte rett og slett
And simply asked

Hvorfor gjorde du det der
Why did you do that

Det er det værste vi har sett
It's the worst we've seen

Men han sa at dette har ingen noe med
But he said that this has nothing to do with

Den dritten der inne er min bror
The shit in there is my brother

Og det erke noe synd på ham
And there's no pity for him