The band's origin dates back to the summer of 1989 when Zak Tell and Jocke Skog met while working together at the Rosenlund Hospital somewhere in the vicinity of Stockholm. In 1990 they were joined by the Norwegian guitarists Bård Torstensen and Erlend Ottem who were also working at the same hospital. Soon the four realized their similar interests in music. Bård and Erlend previously played in a band called Theo in their hometown Arendal back in Norway. Their free time was invested in exploring the musical world, composing and writing songs while evolving into a band.
Their original demo comprising three tracks (Waste of Time, Nigger and Profit Preacher) quickly secured them local radio airplay and consequently brought them to the attention of the MVG label. "Nigger" is an anti-racism statement that caused quite a stir and was a massive success; it was also released as a single. By the beginning of the 1990s, Clawfinger self-released their debut Deaf Dumb Blind. This sold in over 600,000 copies worldwide and was critically acclaimed in Swedish press. With the addition of André Skaug and drummer Morten Skaug, Clawfinger went on tour and played at countless European festivals including major support slots with Anthrax and Alice in Chains.
The band received many awards, including two home Grammies at the Swedish Grammy Awards in 1994 for best hard rock band and best music video. After touring, they went straight back in the studio to record their second album, Use Your Brain. After the release of this album they went on yet another touring campaign, most notably participating at Ozzy Osbourne's Monsters of Rock Festival in Brazil and Chile, rocking alongside American metal counterparts like Megadeth, Faith No More, and Alice Cooper. Back in Europe they continued their touring campaign by participating at festivals and countless gigs.
Their self-titled album Clawfinger was released in 1997. The first song on the album is Two Sides, which expanded the band's reach by using female choir vocals and a Middle Eastern sound. The rest of the album continues with the band's typical aggressive voice and socio-political lyrics.
A Whole Lot of Nothing was the fourth album released on 23 July 2001. The music showcases the same aggressive guitars, with more distortion effects and sounds, adding a whole new level of diversification. As for the synthesizers, on this particular album they're more present than on any other of Clawfinger's works.
Zeros & Heroes was released in 2003 and it caused controversy in America because the song Step Aside did not sit well with most American audiences due to the fact it slams George W. Bush and the post 9/11 (and not only) military politics of the US. It offers yet another style change for the ears of the listener. The electronic sound and synthesizers from A Whole Lot of Nothing are gone and replaced by a more complex and melodic guitar riffing.
Hate Yourself With Style was released in 2005. The album continued the path entered on Zeros & Heroes and is characterized by hardrock style melodic speedy guitar riffs. The keyboards which particularly characterized A Whole Lot of Nothing have completely disappeared.
Life Will Kill You was released in 2007. It has spawned three singles: Prisoners, The Price We Pay, and Little Baby.
The band officially disbanded in 23 August 2013.
Current members:
Zak Tell — vocals
Jocke Skog — keyboards
Bard Torstensen — guitar
Henka Johansson — drums
Andre Skaug — bass
Dont Get Me Wrong
Clawfinger Lyrics
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What is the truth what is the truth who knows
You know she knows they know we know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
I do do you will you won't you
What is the truth what is the truth to you
Will you won't you do you don't you
What is a lie gave it a try won't you I know nothing you don't know
Don't get me
Love me shove me kiss me hug me
What is my love what is my love tell me
Fuck me kick me suck me hit me
What is a fuck what is a fuck tell me
Take it shake it bend it break it
What is my life what is my life take it
Thrill me kill me fill me make it
What is the truth what is the truth fake it
See me be me hear me fear me
What is the truth is the truth near me
School me fool me rule me drool me
What is the truth what is the truth fool me
Can you can't you do you don't you
Hear my reply don't ask me why will you
Help me leave me feed me bleed me
Need me to lie what is a lie tell me
I know nothing.....
I know you know I know you know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
He knows she knows they know we know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
I do do you will you won't you
What is the truth is the truth to you
Will you won't you do you don't you
What is a lie give it a try won't you
I know nothing.....
In Clawfinger's "Don't Get Me Wrong," the lyrics seem to be a commentary on the nature of truth and deception. The first verse draws attention to the fact that everyone knows something, but no one has a complete picture of the truth. The chorus, "Don't get me wrong," seems to acknowledge that what the singer is saying might be misconstrued or misunderstood, further highlighting a sense of confusion or miscommunication. The following verses use a series of contradictory and provocative phrases, which further drive home the theme of uncertainty and deception. For example, "Love me shove me kiss me hug me / What is my love what is my love tell me / Fuck me kick me suck me hit me / What is a fuck what is a fuck tell me." These lines seem to question what love and sex really mean, and whether these notions are being manipulated or misunderstood by people in different ways.
Ultimately, the song's message seems to be a plea for honesty and clarity. The repeated refrain of "What is the truth, what is the truth" suggests that the singer wants people to be honest with themselves and others, rather than trying to deceive or manipulate. At the same time, the song acknowledges the complexity of the world and the difficulty of knowing what is true, suggesting that this is an ongoing challenge for all individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you know I know you know
We both understand that we are aware of the truth, but what is the truth, nobody knows for certain
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
The concept of truth is elusive and its essence is hard to fathom
You know she knows they know we know
Everyone knows something, but it may not be the whole truth
I do do you will you won't you
Uncertainty prevails over what one is willing to disclose or conceal
What is the truth what is the truth to you
Interpretation of truth can vary depending on the holder's perception and perspective
Will you won't you do you don't you
Willingness may change based on the circumstances, and it may not be consistent
What is a lie give it a try won't you
Experimenting with dishonesty without getting caught can seem tempting at times
I know nothing.....
Admitting to complete ignorance or uncertainty may be the only honest response
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARD TORTENSEN, ERLEND OTTEM, JOAKIM SKOG, ZAK TELL
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I know you know I know you know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
You know she knows they know we know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
I do do you will you won't you
What is the truth what is the truth to you
Will you won't you do you don't you
What is a lie give it a try won't you
I know nothing you don't know
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me
Love me shove me kiss me hug me
What is my love what is my love tell me
Fuck me kick me suck me hit me
What is a fuck what is a fuck tell me
Take it shake it bend it break it
What is my life what is my life take it
Thrill me kill me fill me make it
What is the truth what is the truth fake it
See me be me hear me fear me
What is the truth where is the truth near me
School me fool me rule me drool me
What is the truth what is the truth fool me
Can you can't you do you don't you
Hear my reply don't ask me why will you
Help me leave me feed me bleed me
Need me to lie what is a lie tell me
I know nothing you don't know
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me
I know you know I know you know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
He knows she knows they know we know
What is the truth what is the truth who knows
I do do you will you won't you
What is the truth what is the truth to you
Will you won't you do you don't you
What is a lie give it a try won't you
I know nothing you don't know
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me
I know nothing you don't know
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong don't get me wrong
Don't get me
@norsaarenpaa661
Oldie goldie! :)
@heimfreak
2021 old but gold
@matadorade
Pure Quality, shame they never made a vid
@palleandersen6808
I used to have this running in the background when playing Doom or some other shooter.
It somehow fitted...
@punkodie
Exactly the same thoughts. When the drum comes in, it fits Doom's ost completely
@Huppa82
...maybe the song was inspired by doom... ;)
@ivans.191
Same with GTA SA
@MyDenmon
I bought their cd when it came down and i'm a fan of the first year ! I'm french but love too much and in specially this part lol !
@catmasher
im not french but i love them
@compleCCity
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