Dutch (Happy) Hardcore-duo.

In Utrecht at a 'Mallorca-reunion' they … Read Full Bio ↴Dutch (Happy) Hardcore-duo.

In Utrecht at a 'Mallorca-reunion' they met each other. Ramon Roelofs (Charly Lownoise) & Theo Nabuurs (Mental Theo) had both spun the turntables one or more seasons on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Ramon, who saw his second release (as R.J.'s Rule with Rave This Nation) turn into worldwide success at the end of 1991 and at that moment very successfully went with 'Speedcity', just started his own record company, Master Maximum Records. Theo, thereafter, played on many big events such as 'Eurorave' and 'Dance To Eden'. From that moment they started working together.

After a while Theo was offered a job as an A&R Manager at a semi-big independent where he started working part-time. After this things went fast for both DJs. They created the successfull 'Thunderdome' CDs and started their own "Speedcity Tour" which was in no time Holland's hottest hardcore act. The first eight releases on Master Maximum such as 'Blast EP', 'DJ Fuck', 'The Ultimate Sextrack', 'Tiroler Kaboemsch' and 'Riot In New York' were a big success in the world's underground hardcore scene and the MM 1009 was the crown. 'Live At London' went into the Dutch national charts and their video was played several times on VIVA in Germany and Countdown in Holland. With their single 'Wonderful Days' they signed a label deal with Polygram in 1995 and all promotion was handled by this major company with the exception of vinyl which they still handled by themselves and which was distributed by Midtown in Rotterdam.

Nowadays Ramon is member of the "Bitte Ein Beat"-crew and Theo has his own TV-show on "MTV" (Netherlands): "Mental Theo On The Road".

For the first time in 10 years, Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo played a gig in the United Kingdom. It was titled 'Back to the future old skool '07'. The event took place on April 28th 2007.

On August 1, 2009 they played together at the Nature One's Classic Terminal in Germany.

There is the slight possibility that Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo might make a comeback back together.

The Bird
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Lyrics

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What is when you wear a wig to

Fourteen hours, Greenwich Meantime

But everybody's heard

But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird

But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird

But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard (One, two, three!)

But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird
But everybody's heard about the bird

But everybody's heard
But everybody's heard

But everybody's heard
But everybody's heard

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo's song The Bird seem to be nonsensical and lack any clear meaning. The lines "What is when you wear a wig to / Fourteen hours, Greenwich Meantime" appear to be disconnected and do not have any apparent significance. However, the repetition of the phrase "But everybody's heard about the bird" throughout the song provides a sense of unity and cohesion. In this sense, the bird seems to act as a symbol or metaphor for something universally known or widely spoken about. The use of nonsensical lyrics and repetition can be interpreted as a way to create a sense of fun or to evoke a happy or carefree feeling in the listener.

It is also worth noting that the song is classified as a gabber or hardcore techno track, a genre that often features fast, intense beats and energetic lyrics. The use of playful, nonsensical lyrics in this context can be seen as a way to create a sense of lightheartedness and to contrast with the hardcore sound.

Line by Line Meaning

What is when you wear a wig to
Asking a rhetorical question about the consequences of wearing a wig

Fourteen hours, Greenwich Meantime
Specifying a time period

But everybody's heard
Repeating a well-known fact

But everybody's heard about the bird
Emphasizing that everyone is aware of the bird

But everybody's heard about the bird
Reiterating that the bird is a widely known topic

But everybody's heard about the bird
Continuing to stress the bird's popularity

But everybody's heard about the bird
Still highlighting the fact that the bird is well-known

But everybody's heard about the bird
Repeating that everyone knows about the bird

But everybody's heard about the bird
Restating that the bird is a highly recognized topic

But everybody's heard
Returning to the idea of universal knowledge

But everybody's heard
Continuing to emphasize the widespread attention on the topic