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
Is She
Kakkmaddafakka Lyrics
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I’m with all of my friends, anticipation, anticipation.
It was the first thing I saw when I came,
and I don’t need to know a name, there’s only one question
Ref:
Is she, is she old, is she old enough for me?
it’s time to end this anticipation, anticipation.
So I move her to the sound, and the music slows right down,
lips almost meet face, but there’s still one question in that tiny space…
Ref. (x2)
You can hear music and conversation from apartment no. 5,
I’m with all of my friends, anticipation.
So I move her to the sound, and the music slows right down,
lips close to her face, but there’s still one question in that tiny space…
Ref. (x2)
The lyrics of Kakkmaddafakka's song "Is She" seem to describe the curious, explorative mindset of a young, energetic group of friends out for a night on the town. The opening line sets the scene in apartment no. 5, where music and conversation can be heard, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation. The singer is with their group of friends, and they are all eagerly trying to catch a glimpse of a girl who has caught their attention in some way. The lyrics are relatively straightforward, with the question of the song repeated throughout: "Is she old enough for me?"
As the night progresses, the singer engages with the girl and is drawn closer to her. She kicks off her shoes and offers her hand, and the two start to move together to the music. In that moment, the music slows down, and the lyrics describe lips coming close to meeting, but still, the question of the girl's age lingers in their mind.
Overall, "Is She" captures the thrill and uncertainty of being young and exploring new experiences, particularly in the realm of romantic encounters. The song carries a sense of urgency and excitement throughout, with a driving beat that propels the listener forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hear music and conversation from apartment no. 5,
From the fifth apartment, the sound of music and conversation can be heard.
I’m with all of my friends, anticipation, anticipation.
Surrounded by friends, feeling excited and eagerly waiting for something to happen.
It was the first thing I saw when I came,
Upon arrival, the first thing that caught my attention was this.
and I don’t need to know a name, there’s only one question
Not concerned about knowing the person's name, only interested in finding out if they're of legal age.
Is she, is she old, is she old enough for me?
The only question on the singer's mind is whether or not the person is of legal age to engage in a romantic relationship.
She kicks off her shoes, and offers me her hand,
The person in question takes off their shoes and extends their hand to the singer.
it’s time to end this anticipation, anticipation.
The wait is over, and it's time to act upon their attraction towards each other.
So I move her to the sound, and the music slows right down,
The singer brings the person in question closer, and the music playing in the background becomes slower.
lips almost meet face, but there’s still one question in that tiny space…
The two are about to kiss, but there's still uncertainty regarding the person's legal age.
Ref. (x2)
The chorus, repeating twice throughout the song.
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miroslava G
You can hear music and conversation
From apartment no. 5
I'm with all of my friends, anticipation
Anticipation
It was the first thing I saw when I came
And I don't need to know a name
There's only one question
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
She kicks off her shoes
And offers me her hand
It's time to end this anticipation
Anticipation
So I move her to the sound
And the music slows right down
Lips almost meet face
But there's still one question in that tiny space…
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
You can hear music and conversation
From apartment no. 5
I'm with all of my friends, anticipation
So I move her to the sound
And the music slows right down
Lips close to her face
But there's still one question in that tiny space…
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Laura Cardona
No sabía qué tanto una banda podría proyectar mis gustos hasta que conocí KMF. Su música es de otro mundo ♥️.
Brenda L
UN MILLÓN DE VISITAS!!! AW! MIS CHICOS CRECEN RÁPIDO :,3
Psdata: amo verlos crecer <3
Kailany Nicoli
Cadê os brasileiros que curtem música boa????
SGlucasmusica
ainda bb
Raul de Almeida Costa
Um ano depois, aqui.
Miroslava G
You can hear music and conversation
From apartment no. 5
I'm with all of my friends, anticipation
Anticipation
It was the first thing I saw when I came
And I don't need to know a name
There's only one question
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
She kicks off her shoes
And offers me her hand
It's time to end this anticipation
Anticipation
So I move her to the sound
And the music slows right down
Lips almost meet face
But there's still one question in that tiny space…
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
You can hear music and conversation
From apartment no. 5
I'm with all of my friends, anticipation
So I move her to the sound
And the music slows right down
Lips close to her face
But there's still one question in that tiny space…
[Refrain]
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Is she
Is she old
Is she old enough for me?
Diana Gal
Su música es muy buena, los amo. Vengan a México por favor.❤️
Huitzil
2022 y si vendrán a México!!!! 🥰
David almazan
Diann Galicia la nexflix :3
Tartarus Boi
Soy de la CDMX, pero iré hasta Puebla para verlos jajaja.