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.
Tog
deLillos Lyrics
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Kikk ut og se og ta det med ro
Bare en liten bag har du
Bare en liten koffert har jeg
På toget blir jeg aldri ordentlig trist
Fordi jeg vet vi kommer frem til sist
Se vi kjører enda fortere
Selvfølgelig kan det være kjedelig
Å sitte stille i timevis
Men nå som jeg har blitt en voksen mann
Feles lenger ikke turen så lang
Så lang
Har lite å si om det er minner eller
Forventninger som reisen gjelder
Jeg tenker ofte at jeg er på film
Ser ut av vinduet og spiller meg inn
Jeg tenker at jeg er en kar som
Finner ut ting som han ikke ante om
Seg selv og byen som han reiser til
Og du er hun som gir ham mystiske smil
Så derfor blir det ikke kjedelig
Å sitte stille i timevis
For nå som jeg har blitt en voksen mann
Føles lenger ikke turen så lang
Så lang
Utenfor farer trærne forbi
De står stille og har gjort det i hele sitt liv
Selvfølgelig kan jeg være enig i
At det er mye som er kjedelig
Men alle får vel noen tanker på glid
Alle har vel en drøm å drømme i
The lyrics of deLillos's song "Tog" talks about the journey on a train from the perspective of an adult man. The song starts with an invitation to the listener to sit down as they embark on the journey together. The singer then goes on to describe the scenery outside the window and emphasizes the calmness and peacefulness of the train ride. The first verse highlights how the singer is not sad on the train because the journey will eventually come to an end, and the train is faster than the never-ending stream of cars.
The second verse of the song starts by acknowledging that sitting for hours on the train can be boring, but as an adult, he has learned to find peace in it. The singer then reflects on whether the journey is a trip down memory lane or an adventure of expectation, but he decides that it does not matter because he chooses to get lost in his thoughts and imagination. He views himself as a character in a movie who discovers new things about himself and the destination city as the train rushes on. He pictures a mysterious woman who gives him enigmatic smiles, and he is elated by the unknown journey ahead.
The final verse of "Tog" describes how the train passes by trees outside, which have remained still throughout their life compared to the ever-changing world on the train. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that there may be boring parts of the journey. Still, everyone has their dreams and thoughts to ponder while traveling, making the ride more enriching and enjoyable.
Line by Line Meaning
Sett deg ned nå reiser vi
Take a seat now, we're on our way
Kikk ut og se og ta det med ro
Look outside and take it easy
Bare en liten bag har du
You only have a small bag with you
Bare en liten koffert har jeg
I only have a small suitcase with me
På toget blir jeg aldri ordentlig trist
I never get really sad on the train
Fordi jeg vet vi kommer frem til sist
Because I know we'll eventually arrive
Se vi kjører enda fortere
Look, we're going even faster
Enn de evindelige bilene
Than the constant cars
Selvfølgelig kan det være kjedelig
Of course, it can be boring
Å sitte stille i timevis
To sit still for hours
Men nå som jeg har blitt en voksen mann
But now that I've become a grown man
Feles lenger ikke turen så lang
The trip doesn't feel as long anymore
Så lang
Not so long
Har lite å si om det er minner eller
It doesn't matter if it's memories or
Forventninger som reisen gjelder
Expectations that the journey entails
Jeg tenker ofte at jeg er på film
I often think that I'm in a movie
Ser ut av vinduet og spiller meg inn
Looking out of the window and imagining myself
Jeg tenker at jeg er en kar som
I think that I'm a guy who
Finner ut ting som han ikke ante om
Finds out things he didn't know about
Seg selv og byen som han reiser til
Himself and the city he's traveling to
Og du er hun som gir ham mystiske smil
And you are the one who gives him mysterious smiles
Så derfor blir det ikke kjedelig
Therefore, it doesn't become boring
Å sitte stille i timevis
To sit still for hours
For nå som jeg har blitt en voksen mann
Because now that I've become a grown man
Føles lenger ikke turen så lang
The journey doesn't feel as long anymore
Så lang
Not so long
Utenfor farer trærne forbi
The trees outside pass by quickly
De står stille og har gjort det i hele sitt liv
They stand still and have done so their entire lives
Selvfølgelig kan jeg være enig i
Of course, I can agree
At det er mye som er kjedelig
That there is a lot that is boring
Men alle får vel noen tanker på glid
But everyone surely has some thoughts on the go
Alle har vel en drøm å drømme i
Everyone surely has a dream to dream
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.