Rober… Read Full Bio ↴Percy Mejhagen Vocals & Guitar
Robert Monegrim Guitar & Backing vocals
Anders Sevebo Bass
Martin Karlsson Drums
Sweden knows riffs. From obtuse garage punk to anthemic pop to despondent death metal, the Scandinavian stronghold boasts countless crossover acts that consistently blow minds stateside. Their latest export fits into exactly none of the aforementioned categories, yet are so expert at their craft that they conjure all of them and more. Stockholm hard rock quartet CellOut are poised for bi-continental dominance on the eve of their Nuerra Records debut, Superstar Prototype. Flaunting infectious melodies that are this unapologetically this heavy young band's trademark, Prototype's title is as ambitious as its content, aspiring to be "the blueprint which all metal/rock records will set as standard," according to frontman Percy Mejhagen. "I believe that the intelligence of a songwriter shows in how dynamic he or she dares to be," adds Mejhagen. "No matter how 'hard' or 'fast' a song is, it still has [to have] that big fat chorus, which I hope will be CellOut's trademark in the future."
Given their penchant for diversity, it's only right that CellOut's origins trace back to a metal guy (Mejhagen, who counts Sepultura, Machine Head, Korn and Pantera among his early favorites) getting together with a melodic rock fan, guitarist Robert Monegrim. After Monegrim caught a live radio gig from Mejhagen's band, the Shopliftingangels, he was so impressed that he invited the singer to lay down some vocals in his home studio. "I was surprised that the songs were way heavier than I expected from Robert," Mejhagen remembers. "I had a desire to start playing metal again, so Robert's invite came as a blessing. We recorded a few tracks and afterwards we both knew that this was too good to just stay in a computer."
After hooking up with bassist Anders Sevebo and drummer Thomas Ohlsson (recently replaced by Martin Karlsson), the freshly christened CellOut were ready to attack, refining their approach through steadily improving demos. "Personally, I'm a sucker for melodies," Mejhagen confesses. "The sweeter the better, but with a dirty twist to them. I found out pretty fast when I started to sing that I'm not comfortable screaming the way a metal singer 'should' scream. Instead, I work with strong melodies and we let the guitars [do] all the screaming."
And scream they do, all over Superstar Prototype. Mixed by Grammy nominee Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones, Static-X), the album balances relentless guitar heroics with unforgettable hooks. "If you asked us for one word that would describe CellOut, it would be 'dynamic,'" Mejhagen confirms. "I think that a song like 'The Gift' is gonna show our willingness to explore the realms of dynamics. But we also have a ballad on the album called 'Flooded,' which we strongly believe in." "From the beginning everyone invested the time necessary, making a record we could all feel extremely confident about. I am very excited about the band's future", says Michael Phelan of Nuerra Records.
In My Arms
Cellout Lyrics
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That was your first mistake
I see right fuckin' through you
You can't make me forget
You tell me that i'm special
Those words don't mean a thing
Don't you think that i am able
To make you hurt like me?
Pre Chorus.
When everyone you trusted
Showed who they really are
Chorus.
When everything is make believe
Then you know how i feel
When you're dead inside
And your blood runs dry
You are safe in my arms
In my arms
You cry and say you're sorry
For everything you've done
You look so damn pathetic
I wish you were never mine
I stood beside you when you
Were cracking up inside
Pre Chorus.
When everyone you trusted
Showed who they really are
(I won't be denied)
Chorus.
When everything is make believe
Then you know how i feel
When you're dead inside
And your blood runs dry
You are safe in my arms
In my arms
Bridge.
Go back to where you came from
I feel your suffering
I feel the suffer
Chorus.
(All i want is me, All i need is me)
When everything is make believe
Then you know how i feel
When you're dead inside
And your blood runs dry
You are safe in my arms
In my arms
The lyrics to Cellout's "In My Arms" is a haunting portrayal of a dysfunctional and toxic relationship. The singer sings about how the person he is with made their first mistake by wrapping their arms around him, as he sees right through them and can't forget what they've done. He goes on to convey his emotions of hurt and betrayal, stating that words such as "you're special" don't mean anything to him because he knows he is capable of making them hurt like he does. The chorus repeats the line "when everything is make-believe, then you know how I feel." This line highlights the theme of a false reality or a make-believe world that the singer is living in with the person he is with.
The bridge is particularly striking, as the singer tells the person to go back to where they came from, while also acknowledging their suffering. It seems like the singer is blaming the person for their troubles while also sympathizing with them. The song ends with the same chorus line repeating, "you are safe in my arms," which, at this point, seems more like a warning than a promise. Overall, the lyrics of the song have a dark and moody quality, with a sense of hurt and anger simmering beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
You wrap your arms around me
You tried to get close to me and that was your first mistake
I see right fuckin' through you
I can see through your attempts to manipulate me
You can't make me forget
You can't erase what you've done to me
You tell me that I'm special
Your words are empty and meaningless
Those words don't mean a thing
Your words lack sincerity
Don't you think that I am able to make you hurt like me?
I am capable of making you feel the pain you caused me
When everyone you trusted showed who they really are
When the people you thought you could rely on revealed their true, disappointing selves
When everything is make believe
When life feels fake and fabricated
Then you know how I feel
You can empathize with me if you've experienced a similar feeling of disillusionment
When you're dead inside
When you feel empty and unfeeling
And your blood runs dry
When you feel emotionally drained and have nothing left to give
You are safe in my arms
Despite everything, I can provide comfort and safety
You cry and say you're sorry
You try to express remorse for your actions
For everything you've done
For all the hurt and pain you've caused
You look so damn pathetic
You appear weak and pitiful
I wish you were never mine
I regret ever getting involved with you
I stood beside you when you were cracking up inside
I supported you when you were struggling internally
Go back to where you came from
Leave my life and go back to wherever you originated from
I feel your suffering
I understand the pain you're going through
When everything is make believe
Reiteration of earlier meaning
Then you know how I feel
Reiteration of earlier meaning
All I want is me, all I need is me
I only need to focus on myself and my own well-being
You are safe in my arms
Reiteration of earlier meaning
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lizardguy NA
Considering how much work he put into his stadium, a world ending asteroid would kind of put a dent in his plans.
2010ngojo
I'm sure he wants to be the one to destroy the planet. Not some stupid rock in space.
Jello
How do all these squares make a circle
Diego Kawasaka
@Jello AND WHY IS THIS ONE STILL GREEN?!?!
Alexander Ren
@Diego Kawasaka It's fine, it doesn't bother me... It bothers me a lot!
Unidentified God Of Dankstruction
@Alexander Ren Ahhh finally my perfect stadium is finished! a fine marble flooring all organized and a straight 4 by 20…
Mr. Analogies
This is good quality filler. It's entertaining, has some good action, doesn't distract from the main plot or open up plot holes, and is in character!
Mr. Analogies
@nani!? What do you mean? If the earth is destroyed it ruins the cell games tournament and he can't test himself. It makes perfect sense (pun intended).
OhioFinalBoss
@nani!? The chances were low but never zero
Chiz TheSaiyan
DBZ filler was mostly good. Kai was done well & is appreciated but the original gets some of its charm from how well the filler was made