The band began as a project between Ulf and Jo in Oslo, Norway in the winter of 2000-01. Starting out as an instrumental and sampled vocal project, they were signed for a track on a compilation by Beatservice Records in Winter 2001. On hearing the finished track, label manager Vidar Hanssen signed the unnamed band for a full album.
During early Summer 2001, Ulf and Jo recorded most of the album and Anja improvised the vocals. After their vocals, Jo layered the guitars, but it would be a year before the album would be completed and released.
In Spring 2002, the band was known as Flunk and they released their first single, a cover of New Order's Blue Monday in April. The track was well received in the UK and was included on numerous compilations in North America and Europe. Later in April, their debut album For Sleepyheads Only was released which garnered great reviews in Norway. With the success of their album, BBC invited them to do a recording session for the Radio 1 show The Blue Room in London. Shortly after Notting Hill Art's Club would become the location to their live debut. In the United States, they became signed to Guidance Recordings.
By Summer 2002, raving reviews were being returned by British electronica magazines and in July they played Norway's finest rock festival. In October For Sleepyheads Only was released in the US through Guidance Recordings. By November they played the London Jazz Festival.
Throughout 2003 their debut, For Sleepyheads Only was still being echoed across the globe in staggered releases with special editions released to Russia and Greece. Beatservice Records then went on to release Treat Me Like You Do (For Sleepyheads Only Remixed) in June. While their debut continued to make it's way around, the band wasted no time and began work on their second album for the majority of the year, which was recorded in Paris in October.
Their sophomore album, Morning Star was finished in March 2004 and saw a Norwegian release in May while the rest of the world received it in June. In 2005, Play America was released on Beatservice Records which included bonus tracks from the US version of Morning Star along with remixes.
A third effort, Personal Stereo was released in 2007, with the accompanying remix album Democracy following soon after.
Probably
Flunk Lyrics
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Probably, probably...
Probably
Send me a mortar
Probably
Send me a mortar...
I'll torture you because I've got no more
It's just to see how much I care
After all I hate you
Probably
It's not a word you like to hear
It's just to see how much I care
After all I hate you
Probably
I'll torture you, cause I've got no more
It's not a word you like to hear
It's just to see how much I care
After all I hate you
Probably
It's not a word you like to hear
It's just to see how much I care
After all I hate you
Or probably should
"Probably" by Flunk is a haunting and introspective song that explores the singer's complicated relationship with the object of their affection. The lyrics are infused with a sense of longing, frustration, and pain as the singer grapples with their feelings of love and hate towards their partner. The song opens with the repeated refrain of "probably," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is uncertain about their feelings and actions, and this uncertainty is reflected in the repetition of the word "probably."
The next line, "Send me a mortar," is a plea for help or a way out from the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The line is reminiscent of the phrase "send me a sign" and suggests that the singer is seeking some kind of guidance or clarity. The repetition of the line "I'll torture you, cause I've got no more" is a stark reminder of the dynamic between the two characters in the song. The singer is inflicting pain on their partner because they have nothing left to give emotionally.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "It's not a word you like to hear, it's just to see how much I care, after all I hate you, probably." This lyric reveals the complexity of the singer's feelings for their partner. They want to show how much they care, but at the same time, they are filled with hate. The use of the word "probably" adds a layer of uncertainty to the line and suggests that the singer is not entirely sure about their feelings.
Overall, "Probably" is a deeply emotional song that captures the complex and conflicting emotions that often come with relationships. The repetition of the word "probably" keeps the listener guessing about the true intentions of the singer, and the lyrics are filled with a sense of longing, frustration, and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Probably, probably
The singer states that something is probable and likely to occur.
Probably, probably...
The repetition of the previous line to emphasize the high probability of something happening.
Probably
The singer asserts the likelihood of a certain event occurring.
Send me a mortar
The artist requests a weapon to inflict harm onto the person being addressed.
Probably
The artist repeats the assertion that a particular event is likely to occur.
Send me a mortar...
The singer repeats the request for a weapon, potentially indicating a desire for violent actions.
I'll torture you because I've got no more
The singer intends to cause harm to the person being addressed due to a lack of other options, possibly suggesting desperation or anger.
It's not a word you like to hear
The artist acknowledges that the upcoming statement may be unpleasant or unwelcome for the person being addressed.
It's just to see how much I care
The artist explains that the upcoming statement is meant to demonstrate the depth of their feelings towards the person being addressed, perhaps indicating a desire to elicit a reaction or response.
After all I hate you
The artist states that they hold negative feelings towards the person being addressed, potentially explaining the violent tendencies expressed earlier.
Probably
The singer repeats the assertion that a particular event is likely to occur.
It's not a word you like to hear
The artist acknowledges that the upcoming statement may be unpleasant or unwelcome for the person being addressed.
It's just to see how much I care
The singer explains that the upcoming statement is meant to demonstrate the depth of their feelings towards the person being addressed, perhaps indicating a desire to elicit a reaction or response.
After all I hate you
The singer restates their negative feelings towards the person being addressed, potentially indicating a deep-seated animosity.
Or probably should
The singer suggests an alternative outcome to the earlier stated event, potentially indicating a change of heart or desire for a different result.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.