He is still a member of Backyard Babies, claiming in an interview with Rocksverige.se that the band will come together later and be stronger than ever.
Dregen formed the Backyard Babies with his childhood friends Nicke Borg, Peder Carlsson and Johan Blomqvist in their own town of Nässjö, Sweden. The band moved to Stockholm to pursue wider success. The group signed a record deal andreleased their debut album Diesel & Power in 1994.
Also in 1994, Dregen met singer and guitarist Nicke Andersson who at that time played drums with Swedish death metal outfit Entombed. Together they formed another band, The Hellacopters. The Hellacopters found success in 1996 with their album Supershitty to the Max!, which won a Grammis. It was followed in 1997 by the record Payin' the Dues. The band also toured with KISS. That same year, Backyard Babies released another Grammis winning album – Total 13.
By the end of the 1990s, Dregen decided to leave The Hellacopters and focused on recording and performing with Backyard Babies.[2].
The album Making Enemies is Good was released in 2001, and Backyard Babies were awarded another Grammis. They toured the world several times and even also did a European tour opening up for AC/DC[3]. Since then, the band have released a number of EP´s, singles and albums such as Stockholm Syndrome, People Like People Like People Like Us, Backyard Babies and Them XX. The later resulted in a anniversary tour in 2010, following which the band announced an indefinite hiatus.[4]
In May 2011 Dregen also joined Michael Monroe, from former band Hanoi Rocks.[5] Monroe, writing on his website, said
Dregen is the perfect choice for this band. We are a group of very strong individuals and we really needed a great personality as a guitar player. Dregen has the whole package together – he’s a killer guitarist, a brilliant showman, looks great and has the right kind of attitude and taste in music. I feel very glad and lucky that he was willing and able to join us. Dregen is a real star and a true rocker at heart.I can’t wait to start rockin’ out with him in the band![6]
As of July 2011, Dregen was working on a solo album.
Divisions Of Me
Dregen Lyrics
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The animated and free
Dots and doodles always in a pocket on me
I never wanted to hear
That I'm into no good
Kick'em back hard and just knock on wood
That's why I see the light now
Yeah I can see it right now
Oh, the pleasure is my pain
Everything that I want
Anything that you need
Everything that you see is what you get
Right here
These are the divisions of me
I sure wanted to try
Tried a truth and a lie
A warmblooded heart is what got me by
That's why I see the light now
Yeah I can see it right now
It's coming down like a bullet rain
Oh, the pleasure is my pain
Everything that I want
Anything that you need
Everything that you see is what you get
Right here
These are the divisions of me
Everything that I want
Anything that you need
Everything that you see is what you get
Right here
These are the divisions of me
Loose and oh so vain
Yeah
Wired and half a brain
Everything that I want
Anything that you need
Everything that you see is what you get
Right here
These are the divisions of me
Everything that I want
Anything that you need
Everything that you see is what you get
Right here
Right here
Right here
These are the divisions of me
The lyrics to Dregen's song "Divisions of Me" talk about the artist's desire to be free and animated. He expresses that he always carried doodles and dots with him, suggesting a playful and creative spirit. He never wanted to be told that he was no good and wanted to overcome any challenges that came his way. He sees the light now, and it's coming down like bullet rain, implying he's finally seen what he's been looking for, and it's coming fast and hard. The pleasure he gets from his creative freedom is the pain that drives him forward. The lyrics repeat the phrase, "Everything that I want, anything that you need, everything that you see is what you get right here." This shows that the artist is honest and open, sharing all parts of himself with the world.
The song seems to suggest that the divisions within the artist are part of his identity. He is loose and vain, wired with only half a brain, but all of these different aspects of himself make up the whole. The artist wants to try both truth and lies, suggesting that he is willing to test and explore his identity. The warm-blooded heart that the artist mentions is significant, as it suggests that his passion and drive come from within. Overall, the artist seems to be embracing who he is and encouraging others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I always wanted to be
I've always dreamt of having the freedom to be myself
The animated and free
I want to live my life with dynamism and without restrictions
Dots and doodles always in a pocket on me
I carry my creative ideas with me wherever I go
I never wanted to hear
I don't like being told that I'm doing something wrong
That I'm into no good
I hate being accused of being up to no good
Kick'em back hard and just knock on wood
I'll stand up for myself and hope for the best
That's why I see the light now
That's why I finally understand things now
Yeah I can see it right now
I understand it fully right now
It's coming down like a bullet rain
The realization has hit me hard and fast
Oh, the pleasure is my pain
Even though it's hard, I find pleasure in the realization
Everything that I want
I have everything I need and want
Anything that you need
I'm always here to help you with anything you need
Everything that you see is what you get
I'm transparent and honest about who I am
Right here
I'm always present and available
These are the divisions of me
These are the different aspects of my personality
I sure wanted to try
I was curious to explore new experiences
Tried a truth and a lie
I've experimented with both honesty and deception
A warmblooded heart is what got me by
My warmth and kindness have helped me through difficult times
Loose and oh so vain
I can be carefree and narcissistic at times
Wired and half a brain
My mind can be scattered and disorganized
Right here
Right here
Right here
I'm always present and available in the moment
These are the divisions of me
These are the different aspects of my personality
Writer(s): Niklas Andersson, Dregen, Martin Skoeld
Contributed by Brody C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Jimmy eat world vibe. But hell yeah! Long live Dredgen Yor