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.
Vakre dager
deLillos Lyrics
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Lyset lager vakre farger
I midten av august
Og vi har hvilepust
Alle bader 24 grader
Minner oss om gamle dager
Med skrikende barn
Og den vannsprutende faren
Og kiosken selger is
Til jenter i bikini
Og dagens ferske avis
Som ingen tør å lese i
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Som må synges mange ganger
Slik at alle vet
At det er virkelighet
For solen er ingen bedrager
Så lenge den lager mange vakre dager
Se folk i gater uten plager
Og som tenker håpets tanker
Og gleder seg
Og smiler i vei
Nå er vi i slutten av en deilig sommer
Og slutten er alltid at noe annet kommer
Så da er vi igjen
Midt i begynnelsen
Så jeg takker for vakre dager
Selv om den minner om skjønne kvinner
Som forsvant en gang i fjor
Og tok med seg sine søte ord
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Som må synges mange ganger
Slik at alle vet
At det er virkelighet
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Som må synges mange ganger
Slik at alle vet
At det er kjærlighet
For solen er ingen bedrager
Så lenge den lager mange vakre dager
The lyrics of "Vakre Dager" by deLillos describe the beauty and nostalgia of a summer day in August. The sun is hot and the light creates beautiful colors around. People can take a moment to relax and enjoy the warm weather, reminding them of simpler times. The temperature is perfect for swimming and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, including screaming children and a playful father. The kiosk is selling ice cream, appealing especially to bikini-clad girls, and the daily newspaper is available, although nobody dares to read it. In these beautiful days, everyone is happy and hopeful, and the singer expresses gratitude for them.
The second verse describes a feeling of hopefulness and the anticipation of the future. Even as the summer comes to an end, there is a sense that something new and exciting is just beginning. The people are joyful and smiling, going about their day without any worries or troubles. The singer acknowledges that the beautiful days cannot last forever as they are reminiscent of moments past that were sweet but fleeting, reminisces the peaceful times that have passed.
In summary, the song is a beautiful celebration of summer and happy days, while acknowledging that they cannot last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Solen baker varme dager
The sun is creating warm days
Lyset lager vakre farger
The light is making beautiful colors
I midten av august
In the middle of August
Og vi har hvilepust
And we have a moment of rest
Alle bader 24 grader
Everyone is swimming in 24 degrees
Minner oss om gamle dager
Reminds us of old days
Med skrikende barn
With screaming children
Og den vannsprutende faren
And the father spraying water
Og kiosken selger is
And the kiosk is selling ice cream
Til jenter i bikini
To girls in bikinis
Og dagens ferske avis
And today's fresh newspaper
Som ingen tør å lese i
That no one dares to read
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Beautiful days need songs
Som må synges mange ganger
That must be sung many times
Slik at alle vet
So that everyone knows
At det er virkelighet
That it is reality
For solen er ingen bedrager
Because the sun is not a deceiver
Så lenge den lager mange vakre dager
As long as it creates many beautiful days
Se folk i gater uten plager
See people in the streets without troubles
Og som tenker håpets tanker
And who are thinking hopeful thoughts
Og gleder seg
And who are happy
Og smiler i vei
And who are smiling on their way
Nå er vi i slutten av en deilig sommer
Now we are at the end of a wonderful summer
Og slutten er alltid at noe annet kommer
And the end always means something else is coming
Så da er vi igjen
So then we are again
Midt i begynnelsen
In the middle of a beginning
Så jeg takker for vakre dager
So I thank for beautiful days
Selv om den minner om skjønne kvinner
Even though it reminds me of beautiful women
Som forsvant en gang i fjor
Who disappeared once last year
Og tok med seg sine søte ord
And took their sweet words with them
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Beautiful days need songs
Som må synges mange ganger
That must be sung many times
Slik at alle vet
So that everyone knows
At det er virkelighet
That it is reality
For vakre dager trenger sanger
Beautiful days need songs
Som må synges mange ganger
That must be sung many times
Slik at alle vet
So that everyone knows
At det er kjærlighet
That it is love
For solen er ingen bedrager
Because the sun is not a deceiver
Så lenge den lager mange vakre dager
As long as it creates many beautiful days
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.