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.
Le Pop
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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Dancin’ to the voodoo beat boom bam bam
Baby doll, remote control
Caravan love is all you know
Kickin’ at the motherfuckers one by one
You sell tickets to a funeral
‘Cause you need tickets to The Cramps
A rock’n'roll band, a little whiskey,
a candy apple
All you know you’re dancing
till you drop
when you’re listening to Le Pop
Pick me up and drive me home
Crank crank crank crank
crank up the volume
Pull up the tights
to your wuthering heights
No means no, no means no
You sell tickets to a funeral
‘Cause you need tickets to Katzenjammer
The lyrics of Katzenjammer's Le Pop appear to be a celebration of the wild and carefree nature of rock and roll music. The opening line, "Feelin' like a lollipop forgot in Pyongyang," is a curious image that appears to suggest a sense of dislocation, like being lost in a distant and unfamiliar place. But rather than feeling trapped or isolated, the singer is "Dancin' to the voodoo beat boom bam bam," suggesting a sense of liberation and abandon.
The rest of the song continues in this vein, with references to love, whiskey, candy apples, and a "salute to The Cramps," a pioneering punk rock band. The lyrics contain several contradictory images, such as "Baby doll, remote control" and "Kickin' at the motherfuckers one by one." These contrasts may be interpreted as a celebration of the wild and unpredictable nature of rock and roll music, at times tender and at other times violent.
Overall, the lyrics of Le Pop seem to revel in the sensuality and rebelliousness of rock music, embracing its contradictions and uncertainties as an integral part of its allure.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelin’ like a lollipop forgot in Pyongyang
Feeling lost and abandoned, like a forgotten object in a foreign land
Dancin’ to the voodoo beat boom bam bam
Dancing to the wild, primal rhythm of voodoo drums
Baby doll, remote control
Playing the part of a manipulated, powerless toy
Caravan love is all you know
Living a life on the road, through constant love affairs
Kickin’ at the motherfuckers one by one
Fighting against those who are trying to exploit, control, or oppress them
You sell tickets to a funeral
Making profit by selling something that is morbid, sad or tragic
‘Cause you need tickets to The Cramps
In pursuit of a musical experience that is truly authentic and powerful
A rock’n'roll band, a little whiskey, a candy apple
The perfect mix of music, alcohol, and sweet temptation
All you know you’re dancing till you drop
Losing yourself in the music, and dancing until you're physically exhausted
when you’re listening to Le Pop
Only when experiencing the unique sound of Katzenjammer's music, which they call Le Pop
Pick me up and drive me home
Asking for a ride from someone, so that they don't have to face the reality of their life
Crank crank crank crank crank up the volume
Maximizing the volume of the music, to drown out any unpleasant or unwanted noise from the outside world
Pull up the tights to your wuthering heights
Putting on a show, and presenting themselves in a way that is wild and unrestrained
No means no, no means no
Rejecting unwanted advances or expectations, and standing up for their own beliefs and boundaries
You sell tickets to a funeral
Repeating the fact that some people will profit from the suffering or loss of others
‘Cause you need tickets to Katzenjammer
Emphasizing the uniqueness and desirability of Katzenjammer's music, which is so powerful that it's worth sacrificing anything to experience it again and again
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MH Skanland
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"Slo de Dem" i vers 6 må skrives "Slo De Dem", altså med stor forbokstav også i "De". Egners vise bruker høflig tiltaleform, og de skrives ( – ble skrevet) med stor forbokstav.