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
Touching
Kakkmaddafakka Lyrics
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Dance!
I wanna do something special with you.
I've been a having a boring life lately, so now I wanna be a boy with a ADD.
I wanna meet a girl. Which girl?
She's shy, she's sensitive!
So now I'm taking her down to the dance floor,
I'm touching you, you're touching me, (x3)
You're touching me, I'm touching you. (x2)
So we are standing and dancing and laughing when suddenly she turns around
And dances with another guy.
I'm thinking "ok, is that the game you wanna play?"
I'll find myself another girl.
I'm watching her, she's watching me,
I'm thinking this is not the way it's supposed to be.
That's why I'm making a move, and I move with the groove,
And I ask her to touch me.
I'm touching you, you're touching me, (x3)
You're touching me, I'm touching you. (x2)
Lights come on, security says "Get out of here!"
I'm standing out in the rain and you are nowhere.
This guy comes over to me and says, "do you wanna be with me and my
Friends on this crazy after party?"
As I cross the floor, they are playing The Cure,
You're standing by the door, I'm walking over
So I give you a wink, and my drink, in a blink you turn pink,
And then we sandwich on the dance floor!
I'm touching you, you're touching me, (x3)
You're touching me, I'm touching you. (x2)
The lyrics of "Touching" by Kakkmaddafakka describe a desire for excitement and spontaneity in life. The singer is bored with his life and seeks to break free from routine by doing something different. His desires are embodied in the concept of "ADHD", connoting a restless, impulsive and hyperactive attitude. He sets his sights on a specific girl, who is shy and sensitive, and decides to take her to the dance floor. The singer's desire to be touched and to touch another person is, therefore, both literal and metaphorical. It represents a need for real connection, both physical and emotional, and a desire to break free from isolation and monotony.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes frustrated when the girl is drawn away by someone else. He decides to move on and find someone else to touch. The encounter ends abruptly when security kicks them out. However, the singer meets another group of people who invite him to an after-party. The final scene of the song describes the singer dancing with the girl he desired, finally making a real connection with another person.
The song's message is one of rebellion against routine and a call to action to be more spontaneous and open to new experiences. The lyrics also embody a longing for emotional and physical connection, which is particularly poignant in the context of the isolation and loneliness that many people experience today.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna do something!
I am feeling restless and want to engage in some fun activity.
What'd you wanna do?
What activity do you have in mind?
Dance!
Let's dance together.
I wanna do something special with you.
I want to share a unique experience with you.
I've been a having a boring life lately, so now I wanna be a boy with a ADD.
I have been experiencing dullness in life and I want to be more lively and active.
I wanna meet a girl.
I am interested in meeting a new romantic partner.
Which girl?
Can you describe her to me?
She's shy, she's sensitive!
I am looking for someone who is gentle and reserved.
So now I'm taking her down to the dance floor, I'm holding her hand and my plan is to touch her…
I am leading her to the dance floor and hoping to initiate physical contact.
I'm touching you, you're touching me, (x3) You're touching me, I'm touching you. (x2)
We are engaging in physical contact where both of us are touching each other.
So we are standing and dancing and laughing when suddenly she turns around And dances with another guy.
We were having a good time until she decided to dance with someone else.
I'm thinking "ok, is that the game you wanna play?"
I am questioning her motivations for dancing with someone else.
I'll find myself another girl.
I will look for a different romantic partner.
I'm watching her, she's watching me, I'm thinking this is not the way it's supposed to be.
I am observing her watching me and feeling that something is not right.
That's why I'm making a move, and I move with the groove, And I ask her to touch me.
I decide to initiate physical contact with her by asking her to touch me.
Lights come on, security says "Get out of here!" I'm standing out in the rain and you are nowhere.
We are asked to leave the venue and I cannot find you anywhere outside.
This guy comes over to me and says, "do you wanna be with me and my Friends on this crazy after party?"
A stranger offers me to join their group for an after-party.
As I cross the floor, they are playing The Cure, You're standing by the door, I'm walking over So I give you a wink, and my drink, in a blink you turn pink, And then we sandwich on the dance floor!
I approach you while a song by The Cure is playing and make a playful gesture. We then proceed to dance together while squeezed in between other dancers.
I'm touching you, you're touching me, (x3) You're touching me, I'm touching you. (x2)
We continue our physical contact by touching each other while dancing.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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