There are, at least, three bands named Katzenjammer:
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.

Ouch!
Katzenjammer Lyrics

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It bit me in my bones
Jumped up and bit me in my bones
It picked a fight, took an ugly bite
It fell on the floor, and now it's out the door

It got me way off guard
Really, really, really got me way off guard
It picked a fight, took an ugly bite

It fell on the floor, and now it's out the door

I've got a Donald Duck bandage, but the wound won't heal
I've got lavender balm, but the pain still feels
Like a desert on fire with no look for rain
And this pill is too small to heal the pain

Ouch! Ouch!
Oh, my Lord, my sweet Lord
Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!
Oh, my Lord, oh oh oh
Oh, my Lord, my sweet Lord
Oh, my Lord, oh oh oh

(Wah wah wah)

I said it bit me in my bones
I said it bit, bit, bit me in my bones
I said it bit me in my bones
Now here I want to take it to the higher tones
I said it bit me in my bones
I said it bit, bit, bit me in my bones
I said it bit me in my bones
Now take it to the floor

I've got a Donald Duck bandage, but the wound won't heal
I've got lavender balm, but the pain still feels
Like a desert on fire with no look for rain
And this pill is too small to heal the...

I got myself too mean
I've got no love for thee
I've got to say
Oh, my Lord, my sweet Lord
There ain't no time for this
There ain't no time for bliss
I say, stop!
Oh, my Lord, oh oh oh
Oh, my Lord, my sweet Lord
Oh, my Lord, oh oh oh

(Ah ya ya ya)

Overall Meaning

In Katzenjammer's song Ouch!, the lyrics tell a story of pain and frustration. The singer describes how something out of their control, "it", has bitten them in their bones and taken them way off guard. No matter what remedies they try, such as a Donald Duck bandage or lavender balm, the pain still persists. The singer compares the pain they feel to a desert on fire with no hope for rain, a metaphor that emphasizes the intensity of their suffering.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a turn and become more defiant. The singer declares that they have no love for the thing that caused them pain, and that there is no time for bliss. They end the song with a strong statement, telling "it" to stop.

Overall, the lyrics of Ouch! seem to reflect on the experience of enduring something that causes physical or emotional pain. The singer's frustration at their inability to alleviate their suffering is palpable, but ultimately their resilience shines through.

Line by Line Meaning

It bit me in my bones
Something unexpected happened and it hurt me deeply

Jumped up and bit me in my bones
It happened suddenly and caught me off guard

It picked a fight, took an ugly bite
It caused trouble and hurt me in some way

It fell on the floor, and now it's out the door
It's over and done with, but I'm still feeling the effects of what happened

I've got a Donald Duck bandage, but the wound won't heal
I'm trying to cover up my pain, but it's not working

I've got lavender balm, but the pain still feels
I'm trying different remedies, but nothing seems to be helping

Like a desert on fire with no look for rain
It feels hopeless and desperate

And this pill is too small to heal the pain
Even medication isn't enough to make me feel better

I got myself too mean
I've been too hard on myself

I've got no love for thee
I don't have any love for anyone right now

There ain't no time for this
I don't have time for this pain and suffering