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.
I Will Dance
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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I lingered now for far too long
I vainly held a rosary
To pray you'll stay with me a while
But nothing seems to keep me here
The way we used to do before
This time it's me that's leaving you
'Cause when the laughter is gone
I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
No more
I'm standing at the crossroads now
The fields of opportunity
I'm ready to go anywhere
I'm full of hope and full of fear
And bridges back have all been burned
And freedom has been duly earned
I remember why I've gone
Remember where I'm coming from
Oh, when the laughter is gone
Uh, I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I'm gonna leave my mask with you
The part I played, I never knew
Tonight, you're alone
And I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
And I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I won't beg or pray
No more, no more (oh no, no, no)
Oh, this is not a home for me, uh
The song "One by One" by Katzenjammer is about leaving someone behind and moving on with one's life. The singer has been in a cold and empty house for too long, holding onto hope that their partner will stay with them. However, they eventually come to the realization that they need to leave and start anew. The lyrics "And I will dance when I walk away, Oh, I'm gonna sing, I won't beg or pray" express the singer's sense of freedom and independence to live their life on their own terms.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their past and how they have come to the decision to leave. They acknowledge the hardships and sacrifices they had to make, burning bridges behind them and earning their freedom. The lines "And bridges back have all been burned, And freedom has been duly earned" showcase this sense of determination to move forward.
Overall, the song conveys a message of empowerment and self-discovery. The singer embraces the unknown future with a mixture of hope and fear, but ultimately chooses to leave their past behind and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
In a cold and empty house
I find myself in a place that's devoid of warmth and comfort
I lingered now for far too long
I've been here a while, but it's time for me to leave
I vainly held a rosary
I clung to a symbol of faith, hoping it would keep you near
To pray you'll stay with me a while
I hoped and prayed that you would stick around a little longer
But nothing seems to keep me here
Despite my efforts, I feel compelled to leave this place
The way we used to do before
I can't go back to the way things were before
This time it's me that's leaving you
It's my turn to say goodbye
I'll never turn around
Once I'm gone, I won't look back
'Cause when the laughter is gone
When the happiness and joy fade away
I know I must be moving on
It's time for me to keep going, no matter how hard it may be
And I will dance when I walk away
I'll do it with grace and confidence, knowing that my future holds promise
Oh, I'm gonna sing
I'll celebrate my journey with music and joy
I won't beg or pray
I won't plead or bargain for what's already been decided
I'm standing at the crossroads now
I'm at a point where I have to make an important decision
The fields of opportunity
I have a chance to explore different paths and possibilities
I'm ready to go anywhere
I'm open to all the opportunities that come my way
I'm full of hope and full of fear
I'm excited about the future but also afraid of what it might hold
And bridges back have all been burned
There's no turning back, I've cut all remaining ties
And freedom has been duly earned
I've worked hard to achieve my independence and liberation
I remember why I've gone
I know why I had to leave, and I won't forget it
Remember where I'm coming from
I won't lose sight of the past and what I've learned from it
I'm gonna leave my mask with you
I won't pretend to be someone I'm not anymore
The part I played, I never knew
I was living a life that didn't feel authentic or true to myself
Tonight, you're alone
You're left behind, and for the first time in a while, I'm not there for you
No more, no more (oh no, no, no)
I won't go back to the way things were, it's time for a fresh start
Oh, this is not a home for me, uh
I've come to realize that this place isn't where I'm meant to be
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNE BERGHEIM, KARE VESTRHEIM, MARIANNE SVEEN, MATS RYBO, MICHAEL HARTUNG, SOLVEIG HEILO, TURID JORGENSEN
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Karen Moya
In our cold and empty house I've lingered now for far too long
I vainly held the rosary to pray you'd stay with me a while
But nothing seems to keep me here the way it used to do before
This time it's me that's leaving you I'll never turn around
Cause when the laughter's gone
I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
I'm standing at the crossroads now, the fields of opportunities
I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm full of hope and full of fear
And bridges back have all been burned and freedom has been duly earned
I'll remember why I've gone, remember where I'm coming from
Cause when the laughter's gone
I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
And now I leave my mask with you
The part I played I never knew
Tonight you're alone
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
Karen Moya
In our cold and empty house I've lingered now for far too long
I vainly held the rosary to pray you'd stay with me a while
But nothing seems to keep me here the way it used to do before
This time it's me that's leaving you I'll never turn around
Cause when the laughter's gone
I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
I'm standing at the crossroads now, the fields of opportunities
I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm full of hope and full of fear
And bridges back have all been burned and freedom has been duly earned
I'll remember why I've gone, remember where I'm coming from
Cause when the laughter's gone
I know I must be moving on
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
And now I leave my mask with you
The part I played I never knew
Tonight you're alone
And I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray
I will dance when I walk away oh
I'm gonna sing I won't beg or pray no more
Bob Clerx
I freakin' love katzenjammer ! :)
Teona
Wonderful ! Bravissimo !
Ruby Halls
I love it
Loeuws
I love Katzenjammer.
Julia
Yes.. They sing on a roof in Berlin <3
Crys_Vicious1111
I will really dance when I walk away.
채희 성원TV
This is the best video^^👍💕
espen ertsås
Best there is!
Ole Arne Kvålshaugen
Lovely tune though!