Gluecifer, a Norwegian hard rock band based in Oslo, formed in 1994 and bec… Read Full Bio ↴Gluecifer, a Norwegian hard rock band based in Oslo, formed in 1994 and became prominent within the Scandinavian hard rock scene alongside Turbonegro and The Hellacopters during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Throughout their career, Gluecifer released five studio albums before disbanding in 2005, only to reunite in 2017.

Their album "Ridin' the Tiger" in 1997, released on the White Jazz record label, marked a significant breakthrough both artistically and commercially, positioning them among the leaders of the Scandinavian hard rock movement. "Basement Apes," their fourth album, signed with Sony Music, and "Automatic Thrill" became their best-selling record.

Gluecifer performed at notable events such as the 2004 Quart Festival, opening for Monster Magnet. However, the band announced their breakup in July 2005, despite being considered one of Norway's successful rock bands. Their impact extended beyond music, with contributions to the Norwegian film "Izzat," featuring their song "Desolate City" on the 2008 compilation album "Kings of Rock - Best Of And Rarities."

Following the breakup, members pursued individual projects, including Captain Poon forming the band Bloodlights in 2006. Gluecifer's music was also featured in the soundtrack of the film "The Social Network" with the song "Black Book Lodge." In 2015, Gluecifer's studio albums were re-released on Captain Poon's label, Konkurs Productions. The following year, Captain Poon toured as the guitarist for Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg. In 2017, Gluecifer reunited for several festival appearances in 2018 and reunion shows in Oslo.

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Discography
Ridin' the Tiger (1997)
Soaring with Eagles at Night, to Rise with the Pigs in the Morning (1998)
Tender Is the Savage (2000)
Basement Apes (2002)
Automatic Thrill (2004)

Losing End
Gluecifer Lyrics

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Huddled on across the street
Getting cold when we suddenly meet
Must have been a couple of years
And I feel nothing but a cold cold fear

'Cause now I'm looking at a face that belonged to my brother
Looking at a shadow from my long gone past
I had written him right off told my self not to bother

But I can't, 'cause I remember that day

That day

And now my blood runs cold in my frozen vein
I see a man that I swore I never talk to again
No way
'Cause there is nothing to say

Fightin' off a tremblin' shame
When I hear him calling out my name
And I just turn around and leave him behind
But his voice is still alive in my mind

'Cause now I'm looking at a face that belonged to my brother
Looking at a shadow from my long gone past
Written him right off told my self not to bother
But I can't, 'cause I remember that day

That day

And now my blood runs cold in my frozen vein
I see a man that I swore I'd never talk to again
No way
'Cause there is nothing to say

It's a no good meeting at a no good street
You know I just can't take it now I'm on my feet

He's dead
There's nothing left to be said

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gluecifer's song "Losing End" tell the story of the singer's chance encounter with someone from their past, someone whom they had written off a long time ago. The lyrics describe a feeling of fear and shame upon seeing this person again, someone who was once close to the singer but now feels like a stranger. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "now my blood runs cold in my frozen vein" to describe the intense emotional impact that this encounter has on the singer. Despite attempting to ignore this person's existence, the singer cannot help but remember the past and the significance of that day.

The lyrics to "Losing End" deal with themes of regret, personal history, and the idea of coming face-to-face with one's past. The singer's encounter with their long-lost acquaintance is a reminder of the mistakes and failures of their past, and the chorus of the song emphasizes the intense emotions that this encounter brings up. The lyrics are raw and introspective, and the music only adds to the overall feeling of vulnerability and emotional intensity. This song is a powerful expression of how the past can come back to haunt us and affect us in unexpected ways.

Line by Line Meaning

Huddled on across the street
I was standing apprehensively across the street

Getting cold when we suddenly meet
Although the weather made me feel cold, it was nothing compared to how I felt when I suddenly saw him

Must have been a couple of years
It had been a while since we had last seen each other

And I feel nothing but a cold cold fear
When I saw his face, all I could feel was a strong sense of fear

'Cause now I'm looking at a face that belonged to my brother
The man in front of me had a face very similar to my brother's

Looking at a shadow from my long gone past
Seeing him was like revisiting a part of my distant past

I had written him right off told my self not to bother
I had made the conscious decision to cut him out of my life

But I can't, 'cause I remember that day
But despite trying to forget about him, I still remember the past memories we shared

And now my blood runs cold in my frozen vein
The fear I felt was so intense that I felt it right down to my core

I see a man that I swore I never talk to again
I saw a man whom I had decided I would never speak to again

No way
There was no chance that I would try to talk to him

'Cause there is nothing to say
There was no point in trying to talk or explain anything to him

Fightin' off a tremblin' shame
I tried to control the feeling of embarrassment that crept over me

When I hear him calling out my name
Despite leaving him behind, I could still hear him calling my name

And I just turn around and leave him behind
I walked away without a second thought

But his voice is still alive in my mind
His voice echoed in my mind long after I had walked away

It's a no good meeting at a no good street
It was a terrible coincidence that we met at such a bad place

You know I just can't take it now I'm on my feet
Even though I left, I still felt uneasy about the whole encounter

He's dead
Our relationship is long over

There's nothing left to be said
There was no point in trying to reconcile or start anew

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNE C. SKAGEN, DANNY YOUNG, FRITHJOF JACOBSEN, ROLF YNGVE UGGEN, STIG ATLE AMUNDSEN

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