According to themselves Djerv are consciously pulling threads of their former bands into Djerv. "I guess we all felt our original bands had qualities we should bring along into this constellation. By all means, Djerv is a new band with a new sound, but you can easily tell who's singing to put it that way. Agnete's incredible voice and personality was the main characteristic of Animal Alpha, but we have consciously worked towards a more sinister expression. The overall sound is stripped down, groove oriented and melodic, yet Stians' cold black metal influenced riffing underpins the dark moods of the music " Erlend states.
The band is currently in the song writing process and aim to record their debut during spring and summer of 2010.
"We hope to release a single and a video before the festival season kicks off. Hopefully we get to play a lot of festivals this summer, and we are planning the album for a fall release. I really cannot wait to get on stage again. I miss that thing that happens when I meet the audience. It's magic, I love them! "Agnete says.
Madman
Djerv Lyrics
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Jump the gun, never-ending madness, you know who's soon to appear
Your vote, you left it, you filthy scum, I don't see why you are here
I know the end to this, I know the end to this
Now, why would I let you in, a sting of death
Now, why would I let you in?
And through the wall came a black-headed one, gritting her teeth on the floor
I thought I ended this, I thought I ended this
Head up your ass and see if it fits
I play the record for you, you sing along on the hits
You got the grin, now put your mind into it then you are in
Down, sword in your hand and draw it, fight or fall, do as I command
Tear 'em down, put the fattie on fire, tension is a killer and that girl is tense
When my mouth is moving, yours doesn't, you fool, one day wonder, suck it up, it's cruel
I can't believe you madman, you brought la diabla in a van
Now, why would I let you in, delivery man
That's why I will let you in
You got the grin, now put your mind into it then you are in
Down, sword in your hand and draw it, fight or fall, do as I command
There you were years ago, I'm always here to let you know
You won't ever see the entrance to my wonder world
I'll let you go…
Down, sword in your hand and draw it, fight or fall, do as I command
The lyrics of Djerv's "Madman" seem to depict a world where chaos and madness reign supreme. The singer addresses a "filthy scum" who has "jumped the gun" and predicts their imminent demise. The singer seems to relish their power over others, even singing about their ability to control who they let in and who they keep out. The references to a "fat, sad-faced Japanese whore" and a "black-headed one, gritting her teeth on the floor" strongly suggest a dark, violent and/or sexual undertone to the song.
The chorus encourages the listener to put on a "grin" and follow the singer's commands, wielding a sword and fighting or falling as instructed. There is a sense of power and control in these words, which seem to glorify violence and domination. The song ends with a warning that the listener will never see the entrance to the "wonder world" that the singer inhabits, further emphasizing the stark divide between those who are allowed in and those who are kept out.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump the gun, never-ending madness, you know who's soon to appear
Acting impulsively and recklessly, constantly caught in a cycle of insanity, you can already tell who's about to come
Your vote, you left it, you filthy scum, I don't see why you are here
You abandoned your right to participate, you despicable person, I can't fathom why you're present
I know the end to this, I know the end to this
I have foreknowledge of how this will conclude
Now, why would I let you in, a sting of death
Why would I permit you entry when your presence causes harm and suffering
Let her in, let me see her eyes, fat, sad-faced Japanese whore
Allow her to come in, let me witness her gaze, a plump, melancholic Japanese prostitute
And through the wall came a black-headed one, gritting her teeth on the floor
The raven-haired person entered through the wall, clenching their jaw on the ground
I thought I ended this, I thought I ended this
I believed I had put an end to this situation
Head up your ass and see if it fits
You have a conceited, narrow-minded perspective
I play the record for you, you sing along on the hits
I provide the music, and you mindlessly sing along to the popular tunes
You got the grin, now put your mind into it then you are in
You achieved the smile, so now focus and commit to the task to succeed
Down, sword in your hand and draw it, fight or fall, do as I command
Lower your body, hold your sword, attack without hesitation or perish, follow my orders
Tear 'em down, put the fattie on fire, tension is a killer and that girl is tense
Destroy them, light the obese one on fire, pressure is deadly and that girl is extremely nervous
When my mouth is moving, yours doesn't, you fool, one day wonder, suck it up, it's cruel
While I'm speaking, you're silent, you simpleton, temporary sensation, accept it, it's brutal
I can't believe you madman, you brought la diabla in a van
I can't comprehend, you insane person, you transported the devil in a vehicle
Now, why would I let you in, delivery man
Again, why would I allow you in, the person who delivers things
That's why I will let you in
However, that's precisely why I'll allow you in
There you were years ago, I'm always here to let you know
There you existed years in the past, I'm always present to inform you
You won't ever see the entrance to my wonder world
You'll never experience the portal to my marvelous realm
I'll let you go
I'll set you free
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vii Zedek
so damn amaaazing!!
Davide Tonelli
Hi
Marcos
🧐
lui
muito bom ver voce nos comentarios, ainda mais um comentario de 10 anos atras
karam jnah
this band is criminally underrated
Mister DM
Thank you Riot for introducing me to Djerv. Your music is really good, if you guys haven't guessed by now the LoL crowd are flocking to you because you guys are fantastic.
Panda MilkShake
Still feel the same way after 9 years? 😂
MrFuthisshit
God she's amazing , i can't find a woman with a similar voice she is really unique! And that light is killing it, the video and the song are awesome!
KrazyCatnip
Funny thing about her is that you would never guess she was a vocalist in a heavy metal band if you saw her on the street. She'd look and sound like any other normal norwegian woman. I find that so funny and amazing!
FNxTomahawkJack
When she starts singing at 1:57 I always get the chills. Awesome.