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.
Hey Ho on the Devil's Back
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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Hey ho, the big black woods
I met the evil devil and he offered me a ride
Hey ho, he offered me a ride
He said: "you look tired, let me carry you a while"
Hey ho on the devil's back
There's an evil, little bastard hiding in his eye
Hey ho, of fire, flames and fry
I'm tired and I wanna go home
Let me ride on the devil's back
But save my soul
Save my soul
The rain poured down from the grey sky above
Hey ho, the rain pissed down
But the devil he went hasty
And steady running fast
Hey ho, oh this could never last
And then he saw my home through
The branches and the leaves
Hey ho, lay hidden by the trees
Inside my darling loved one
And children oh so sweet
Hey ho, my children oh so sweet
Lord knows you're only human
You were tired and you wanted to go home
Pay me the soul of your one true love
Or you will never see your children again
Oh Lord knows you're only human
You were tired and you wanted to go home
Pay me the soul of your one true love
Or you will never see your children again
Save my soul!
The lyrics to Katzenjammer's song Hey Ho on the Devil's Back describe a man who is walking through a dark forest and encounters the devil, who offers him a ride. The man accepts, but grows increasingly uncomfortable as he notices an evil presence in the devil's eye. As they run through the rain, the man sees his home in the distance and asks to be let off the devil's back, but the devil demands the soul of the man's one true love in exchange. The man is torn between his desire to save his loved one and his fear of losing his children. The lyrics suggest that the devil preys on human weakness and temptation, offering a seemingly easy way out, but ultimately demanding a heavy price. The haunting melody and rhythmic repetition of "Hey ho" underscores the intensity of the man's emotional struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
As I was walking in the big black woods
I was strolling through the dark woods
Hey ho, the big black woods
The refrain
I met the evil devil and he offered me a ride
The devil showed up and offered me a lift
Hey ho, he offered me a ride
The refrain
He said: "you look tired, let me carry you a while"
The devil offered to help me because I appeared exhausted
Hey ho on the devil's back
The refrain
There's an evil, little bastard hiding in his eye
The devil has malicious intentions
Hey ho, of fire, flames and fry
The refrain, referencing the devil's domain - hell
Lord, I'm only human
I am just a person
I'm tired and I wanna go home
I am exhausted and want to leave
Let me ride on the devil's back
I requested to ride with the devil
But save my soul
A plea for salvation
The rain poured down from the grey sky above
It started to rain heavily
Hey ho, the rain pissed down
The refrain, a more vulgar reference to the rain
But the devil he went hasty
The devil started to hurry
And steady running fast
He began to run at a steady pace
Hey ho, oh this could never last
The refrain
And then he saw my home through
He noticed my house through
The branches and the leaves
The foliage covering my home
Hey ho, lay hidden by the trees
The refrain
Inside my darling loved one
My beloved partner was inside
And children oh so sweet
Our children were also there
Hey ho, my children oh so sweet
The refrain
Lord knows you're only human
Acknowledging our common humanity
You were tired and you wanted to go home
Recognizing my weariness and desire to be home
Pay me the soul of your one true love
The devil demanded the soul of my loved one
Or you will never see your children again
The devil threatened to harm our children
Save my soul!
A desperate plea for salvation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNE BERGHEIM, MARIANNE SVEEN, MATS RYBO, SOLVEIG HEILO, TURID JORGENSEN
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