The band was formed by brothers Axel and Pål Vindenes, together with school friends Jonas Nielsen and Stian Sævig. All classically trained musicians, the band was formed to play a one-off show at a local youth centre, Ungdomshuset 1880, but after positive response the band continued to play many live shows around Norway. In 2006, the band made their first recording and released the EP Already Your Favourite EP which was produced by Matias Tellez and featured the track "OOO".
Kakkmaddafakka released its first LP Down to Earth on 24 September 2007, which reached number twenty on the VG Topp30 Album list and brought the band nationwide attention in their native Norway, despite a largely negative critical response.
Kakkmaddafakka has performed at numerous festivals including Iceland Airwaves, Montreux Jazz Festival, NXNE, CMJ Music Marathon, Southside Festival, Hurricane Festival, Eurosonic Festival, by:Larm, Area 4 Hove and Melt! Festival in Germany, where they were introduced on stage by prominent Bergen musician and friend Erlend Øye.
In 2008, Kakkmaddafakka was nominated as Best Norwegian Act in the MTV Europe Music Awards, along with Madcon, Ida Maria, Karpe Diem and eventual winners Erik og Kriss.
On 25 February 2011, Kakkmaddafakka released their second album Hest. The album was produced by Erlend Øye and released on the label Bubbles. The first single taken from the album was "Restless".
On 28 June 2013, the band released their third album Six Months Is a Long Time. It was again produced by Erlend Øye and released on Universal Music Germany, featuring the singles "Someone New", "Young", and "Forever Alone".
In early 2014, pianist and founder member Jonas Nielsen left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Emin Kittelsen.
The band released their fourth album titled KMF on 18 March 2016.
In 2017, guitarist and singer Pål Vindenes started a parallel solo project under the name Pish. 2017 also brought on their fifth album, Hus.
In 2019, they released their sixth album, Diplomacy.
Band members include:
Axel Vindenes - guitar, vocals
Stian Sævig - bass, vocals
Pål Vindenes "Pish" - cello, guitar, vocals
Sebastian Kittelsen - piano
Kristoffer Van Der Pas - drums
Lars Helmik Raaheim-Olsen - percussion
Former members:
Jonas Nielsen - piano, vocals (2004–2014)
Additional musicians (also called Kakkmaddachoir)"
Martin Sande - backing vocals and dancing
Sverre Sande - backing vocals and dancing
All About You
Kakkmaddafakka Lyrics
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Still is someone believing in me?
I'm asking myself where I wanna be,
Let's stay together
And I'm living my life
Some say I'm stoned when I'm talking
I'm living to die
I need you
One thing that I know
When life turns it's back on me
The only place I wanna be
Is with you
She's walking the streets
You feel all happy when you're in her arms
But her arms need money
So where are you now? (You're all alone)
Yes, I am a loser
I've been playing this game for too long
I know I'll do it cause I've been reading your book
You're my winner
So tell me what you see
Cause this is what you get
Start living your life
It's all about love
It's all about loving you
It's not about money
It's all about confidence
It's all about living your life
It's all about living your life
It's all about you
It's all about you
I'm not a believer
Still is someone believing in me?
It's all about loving you
It's all about living your life
It's all about love
It's all about loving you
It's not about money
It's all about confidence
It's all about living your life
It's all about living your life
It's all about
It's all about
It's all about you
The song "All About You" by Kakkmaddafakka reflects on the struggles of life's uncertainties and the search for purpose and meaning. The opening lines "I'm not a believer, still is someone believing in me?" speaks to the lyrical persona's insecurity in their own abilities and their need for affirmation from others. The second line asks a poignant question, "is someone believing in me?" which shows the artist's desire for support and a guiding presence in their life.
The song also touches on the dangers of pursuing relationships for the wrong reasons, such as money, and highlights the importance of choosing the right partner. The line "She's walking the streets, you feel all happy when you're in her arms, but her arms need money, so where are you now?" challenges the listener to think about the reasons behind their relationships and whether the foundation is built on genuine love or something else entirely.
In the end, "All About You" communicates a message of living life to its fullest and focusing on the things that truly matter; love, confidence, and personal growth. The refrain "It's all about love, it's all about loving you, it's not about money, it's all about confidence, it's all about living your life" reinforces the idea that life is short, and we should prioritize the things that bring us joy and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a believer
I don't have faith in myself or anything else.
Still is someone believing in me?
Does anyone have confidence in me even if I don't?
I'm asking myself where I wanna be,
I'm contemplating my future and what I desire for myself.
Let's stay together
Let's not drift apart from one another.
And I'm living my life
I'm leading my own life on my own terms.
Some say I'm stoned when I'm talking
Some people think I'm inebriated when I speak, but I'm not.
I'm living to die
I'm living every day as if it were my last.
Soon the winter is over
The cold, bleak period in my life is coming to an end.
I need you
I require your presence and assistance in my existence.
One thing that I know
There's one fact I can discern.
When life turns it's back on me
When situations are unfavourable to me.
The only place I wanna be
The only place I desire to be.
Is with you
Is by your side.
She's walking the streets
She's traversing the roads on foot.
You feel all happy when you're in her arms
You experience joy when you're holding her.
But her arms need money
But she requires monetary compensation for her time.
So where are you now? (You're all alone)
Where are you right now? (You're presently alone.)
Yes, I am a loser
Yes, I believe myself to be a failure.
I've been playing this game for too long
I've been partaking in this activity for an excessive amount of time.
I know I'll do it cause I've been reading your book
I know I'll be successful because I've been following your example.
You're my winner
You're the one who succeeds in my eyes.
So tell me what you see
Inform me about what you observe.
Cause this is what you get
Because this is what you shall receive.
Start living your life
Begin living your own life.
It's all about love
The most important thing is affection.
It's all about loving you
The most important thing is loving you.
It's not about money
Money isn't the most important thing.
It's all about confidence
The most important thing is having faith in yourself.
It's all about living your life
It's all about living your own existence.
It's all about
It's wholly about.
It's all about you
It's all about you.
Contributed by Kaitlyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.