1. A folk group fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, three bands named Katzenjammer:
1. A folk group from Oslo, Norway
2. A British piano musical comedy duo
3. The original name of Kyuss
1) A folk group from Oslo, Norway. Mixing a variety of musical styles with multi-instrumentalism, the band consists of Anne Marit Bergheim, Sol Heilo, Marianne Sveen and Turid Jørgensen. Most of their material is written by their friend Mats Rybø; however, the band also contribute songs written by themselves. The band is easily recognizable by their signature custom Balalaika bass with the face of a cat painted on it, echoing the true meaning of the band's name: "Katzenjammer" is a German word for "cat's wail" (and also a dated term for "hangover.")
Katzenjammer was formed by the four girls in 2005. They came to prominence NRK's "Urørt" project; a platform for up-and-coming bands and artists to showcase their material and win national exposure. They were also contestants on "Kjempesjansen", a Norwegian talent show. With their unique sound and exceptional live shows, Katzenjammer slowly but surely gained a reputation as an act to watch. In 2007, they held a concert at Norwegian Wood, a famous Norwegian music festival, as part of their Underwood line-up. The band eventually scored an underground hit with "A Bar in Amsterdam" and made it as far as the finals in Urørt's "Artist of the Year" awards.
Early in 2008, Katzenjammer served as support acts for various other Norwegian bands including Kaizers Orchestra, who had openly supported the band. Throughout their career, they have often been referred to by the media as a female Kaizers Orchestra, as both bands are famous for their eclectic musical style and energetic live shows. They also made several TV appearances. In October of that year, they released their first studio album, Le Pop. The album received many good reviews and the subsequent tour helped build a fanbase. The album was released in international markets with an altered tracklist in 2009.
Their second studio album, A Kiss Before You Go, is scheduled for official release on 9 September 2011. In anticipation of the album, the singles "When the Laughter's Gone" and "I Will Dance (When I Walk Away)" were released earlier that year. Former band member Marianne Sveen left the band in the beginning of 2016.
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2) A British piano musical comedy duo, since summer 2003, comprising two Royal College of Music graduates: Steven Worbey & Kevin Farrell. See: Katzenjammer.biz.
3) The original name of Kyuss.
Bad Girl
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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Go hide away, go hurl
That friggin' skirt of yours
That is way too short for my mama and me
Bad girl, bad girl
Don't be too comfy with yourself
We'll be at your back with a hack to stand
And watchin' you bleed
My tongue is tired and dry
I wish for you to come and buy my whiskey
Give me some of that old lovers' song
I need my fix but not your flak now, honey
Go hide away, go home
You biggie bawd
Go hide away, go home
You ball of odd
We'll weed you out like a bug, like a punk
Like a bawdy, little
Bad girl, bad girl
Go hide away, go hurl
Those friggin' friends of yours
We're short of those, but we'll mock you for it
Hey!
Mmmm, by and by
My skirt will stay up high
And there is plenty of room for more acquaintance
Cry and cry
But not for your remarks
So you go put that in your pipe and smoke it
Go hide away, go home
You biggie bawd
Go hide away, go home
You ball of odd
We'll weed you out like a bug, like a punk
Like a bawdy, little.
Bad girl, bad girl
Don't be too sure
We'll stick around for you no more
On your dirty floor, not Papa nor me
Hey!
My oh my, you pry into my mind
I'm gonna riddle yours till you turn scarlet
I'll revolt, and you'll deceive your souls
It's to yourselves you are not true, you harlots
Go hide away, go home
You biggie bawd
Go hide away, go home
You ball of odd
We'll weed you out like a bug, like a punk
Like a bawdy, little.
Bad girl, bad girl
Go hide away, go hurl
That friggin' skirt of yours
That is way too short for my mama and me
Bad girl, bad girl
Don't be too sure
We'll stick around for you no more
On your dirty floor, not Papa nor me
Bad girl, bad girl
Go hide away
Bad girl
Bad girl, bad girl
Go hide away
Bad girl
The song "Bad Girl" by Katzenjammer is about societal pressures and judgment towards women who do not conform to traditional standards of dressing and behaving. The lyrics suggest that the singer is being criticized for wearing a short skirt, which is seen as inappropriate by the singer's mother and herself. The chorus emphasizes the desire for the bad girl to "go hide away" and "go hurl," suggesting that she is not welcome in their community. The verses, on the other hand, convey a sense of defiance and rebellion as the bad girl refuses to conform to their expectations and refuses to be judged by them.
The first verse sets the tone for the song and introduces the theme of societal judgment. The phrase "Go hide away, go hurl" suggests that the singer is not welcome and should leave. The second verse introduces the idea of lying and deception, hinting that the singer may be projecting her own insecurities on the bad girl. The chorus repeats the call for the bad girl to go hide away, emphasizing the rejection and ostracization she faces. The bridge of the song is a bit more cryptic, with lyrics such as "My oh my, you pry into my mind" suggesting a sort of reversal on the narrative, with the bad girl now in control and the singer the one who is judged.
Overall, "Bad Girl" is a song about societal pressures and judgment towards women who do not conform to traditional standards of dressing and behaving. The lyrics convey the hypocrisy and insecurity behind these societal standards while also championing individuality and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad girl, bad girl
Addressing the girl who has gone astray
Go hide away, go hurl
Advising to stay away and regret her actions
That friggin' skirt of yours
Referring to the girl's clothes, which are inappropriate to wear in front of others
That is way too short for my mama and me
Their moral standards don't let them tolerate such outfits
Don't be too comfy with yourself
Warning her not to get too proud of herself
We'll be at your back with a hack to stand
They will be watching her every move and waiting for her to make a mistake
And watchin' you bleed
Being ready to mock her when she falls
High on lies
Pretending to be rich and successful through lies
My tongue is tired and dry
Lying too much has made it difficult to sustain lies with the same energy
I wish for you to come and buy my whiskey
Wishing for the girl to pay attention to him
Give me some of that old lovers' song
Wishing for a love life he has wanted for some time
I need my fix but not your flak now, honey
Desiring love from someone who won't reject him
You biggie bawd
Advising her to go away
You ball of odd
Calling her weird
We'll weed you out like a bug, like a punk
Treating her like a worthless, irrelevant person
Like a bawdy, little
Mocking her
Those friggin' friends of yours
Talking about the girl's morally unsound friends
We're short of those, but we'll mock you for it
When others leave after mocking her, they will stay back and continue to do so
My skirt will stay up high
Unapologetic about wearing seemingly inappropriate clothing
And there is plenty of room for more acquaintance
Happily welcoming new people and connections
Cry and cry
Not being affected by others judging her
But not for your remarks
Although she may cry, it won't be because of any judgment from others
So you go put that in your pipe and smoke it
Ignoring people's conversations and what they think of her
Don't be too sure
Warning her again not to be overly confident
We'll stick around for you no more
Leaving her to deal with the consequences of her actions alone
On your dirty floor, not Papa nor me
Refusing to be associated with her any longer
My oh my, you pry into my mind
Others interfering in her life without permission
I'm gonna riddle yours till you turn scarlet
Returning the favor by meddling in others' lives
I'll revolt, and you'll deceive your souls
Acting out of spite and vengeance
It's to yourselves you are not true, you harlots
Calling them out for their hypocrisy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anne Marit Bergheim, Marianne Sveen, Solveig Heilo, Turid Jørgensen
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@amanfromaran6259
+Bee
The Context is Traditional American Musical Sources about Adolescence, with a heavy dose of Norwegian Hoopla.
The Lyrics are almost unimportant, except for when they aren't.
I would not put too much effort into Deconstructing this Song.
That takes all the Fun out of it.
@amanfromaran6259
+Bee
Thank you for your insightful response.
Exactly the Fourth Katzenjammer song that I found was the "Lady Grey" Lyric Video. That was a fun December afternoon. (In a Christmas mood, I stumbled upon their version of "Fairytale Of New York". That was the First.)
I deconstructed the Hell out of "Lady Grey", googling minor British Nobility, Bergamot flavoured Teas, and ex-girlfriends of the Beatles.
The Truth was far more interesting, as they eventually told it.
If there is any personal background story to "Bad Girl", I'm willing to wait.
I'm also waiting for the background story of "Oh My God".
It's almost a Chav Anthem, and is as likely to be misunderstood as Springsteen's "Born In the USA".
(BTW, the Wikipedia article on Deconstruction is Genuine Gnewbie Gibberish. Deconstruction is simply taking the phrases and words apart, looking at their relationships in context, and then putting them back together, annotated. It has some semblance to Reality, on occasion.)
@mcbuzz3433
Those girls are completely underrated, great sound 🎉
@carlosgonzalez-ho7sn
i love this band!!!!!! thank you brother!
@marcushedlund770
NP Carlos, someone had to put it up :)
@ilaydas.6731
Thank you SO MUCH for doing so!
@Shadowseapntz
I wonder what exactly the context of this song is, hm.
@amanfromaran6259
+Bee
The Context is Traditional American Musical Sources about Adolescence, with a heavy dose of Norwegian Hoopla.
The Lyrics are almost unimportant, except for when they aren't.
I would not put too much effort into Deconstructing this Song.
That takes all the Fun out of it.
@Shadowseapntz
+amanfromaran
Who says deconstruction isn't fun for some?
I don't know man, sounds like there's something to this one. Like it's aimed at someone.
@amanfromaran6259
+Bee
Thank you for your insightful response.
Exactly the Fourth Katzenjammer song that I found was the "Lady Grey" Lyric Video. That was a fun December afternoon. (In a Christmas mood, I stumbled upon their version of "Fairytale Of New York". That was the First.)
I deconstructed the Hell out of "Lady Grey", googling minor British Nobility, Bergamot flavoured Teas, and ex-girlfriends of the Beatles.
The Truth was far more interesting, as they eventually told it.
If there is any personal background story to "Bad Girl", I'm willing to wait.
I'm also waiting for the background story of "Oh My God".
It's almost a Chav Anthem, and is as likely to be misunderstood as Springsteen's "Born In the USA".
(BTW, the Wikipedia article on Deconstruction is Genuine Gnewbie Gibberish. Deconstruction is simply taking the phrases and words apart, looking at their relationships in context, and then putting them back together, annotated. It has some semblance to Reality, on occasion.)
@LeBatteur
+Bee "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."
@afunctionalpanda5810
But considering most works of art are created to discuss a thought, feeling, etc... I think it's kinda dumb to dismiss the idea of analysis for no real reason. My take on the song is it being a deconstruction in of itself. Pointing out the flaws in the mindset of berating delinquents. How a 'good' girl might consider somebody who doesn't live up to their easily achieved standards a 'bad' girl. Like how wearing a high skirt may be considered indecent.
I think this makes the most sense, considering how Katzenjammer has described themselves in the past. Being brought together by the feeling of not fitting in, it'd make sense for them to dedicate a song to it.