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.
Tea With Cinnamon
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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some honey on a spoon it is almost noon
Walking down the stairs to shed my morning tears
just can’t be satisfied lord knows that I’ve tried
that I’ve tried that I’ve tried
And it’s so beautiful, it’s so beautiful,
it’s so beautiful
Bright the sun the day is almost done
I sit and drink champagne I am very sane
Smell this tea
and dream of what could be
defeated yet again
by tea with cinnamon
as many braver men
I might bounce back my friend
And it`s so beautiful it`s so beautiful
it’s so beautiful
but it`s not real it`s not real
Now it`s night and I don`t feel so bright
My pulse is beating fast this will never last
Another day is gone and I can not outrun
The time is closing in let the sleep begin
let it begin let it begin
The song Tea With Cinnamon by Katzenjammer is a melancholic tune that revolves around the themes of emotional dissatisfaction and the realization that some things in life are too good to be true. The lyrics start off with the singer waking up and having tea with cinnamon and honey, but despite the sweetness of the tea, the singer is unable to find satisfaction in life. She has tried to find contentment, but her efforts have been futile. The beauty of life appears elusive to her and there seems to be an inherent lack of authenticity to it.
As the day progresses, the singer sits down to drink champagne, enjoying the fine things in life, but even then she feels the fleeting nature of it all. The smell of tea with cinnamon brings back the realisation that this too will soon be over, so she finds herself left feeling defeated once again. The singer acknowledges that she is not alone, and that many others have faced the same struggles and bounced back. The song ends with the singer falling asleep, ready to face another day.
Overall, Tea With Cinnamon is a bittersweet song that captures the struggles of trying to find meaning in life. It speaks to the fragile nature of our existence and the temporariness of the good things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake again to tea with cinnamon
I am greeted by the familiar scent of cinnamon in my morning tea yet again.
Some honey on a spoon it is almost noon
I stir some honey into my tea, realizing that it’s almost noon.
Walking down the stairs to shed my morning tears
I start walking down the stairs, feeling a little sad and shedding some tears.
just can’t be satisfied lord knows that I’ve tried
Despite my efforts, I can’t shake off this feeling of dissatisfaction.
that I’ve tried that I’ve tried
I’ve tried everything I could possibly think of, but nothing seems to work.
And it’s so beautiful, it’s so beautiful, it’s so beautiful
Everything around me is beautiful, but I know that it’s not real.
but it’s not real it’s not real
I am aware that the beauty I perceive is only a facade, and the reality is much harsher.
Bright the sun the day is almost done
The sun is shining bright, indicating that the day is almost over.
I sit and drink champagne I am very sane
I sit down and pour myself a glass of champagne, feeling perfectly sane.
Smell this tea and dream of what could be
The sweet scent of my tea makes me wonder what my life could have been.
defeated yet again by tea with cinnamon
My hopes and dreams are crushed once again as I sip my tea with cinnamon.
as many braver men I might bounce back my friend
I remind myself that many men stronger than me have faced similar adversity and overcome it, giving me hope.
Now it`s night and I don`t feel so bright
As night falls, my mood takes a downturn.
My pulse is beating fast this will never last
I feel my heart racing, realizing that this good feeling won’t last.
Another day is gone and I can not outrun
The day has ended, but I can’t seem to escape from my problems.
The time is closing in let the sleep begin
As time ticks away, I resign myself to sleep, hoping for some relief.
let it begin let it begin
I have no choice but to let sleep take over and hope for a better tomorrow.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michael.psicologo
Wake again
To tea with cinnamon
Some honey on a spoon
It is almost noon
Walking down the stairs
To shed my morning tears
Just can't be satisfied
Lord knows that I've tried
That I've tried
That I've tried
And it's so beautiful
It's so beautiful
It's so beautiful
But it's not real
It's not real
Bright the sun
The day is almost gone
I sit and drink champagne
I am very sane
Smell this tea
and dream of what could be
defeated yet again
by tea with cinnamon
As many braver men
I might bounce back my friend
And it's so beautiful
It's so beautiful
It's so beautiful
But it's not real
It's not real
Now it's night
And I don't feel so bright
My pulse is beating fast
This will never last
Another day is gone
And I can not outrun
The time is closing in
Let the sleep begin
Let it begin
Let it begin
@unkleturpis9253
this has become one of my all time favorite tunes. i don't know why, but it touches something deep inside my wrinkled, crusty soul. thank you, katzenjammer.
@amirahlee
What a unique touch to this whole thing. Music arrangement, music instruments and lyric-wise. It's So gooooood.
@sigurdolivier
Stunning! Apart from your amazing talent, all four of you beautiful ladies have such a sense of fun. You bring joy to a world sorely in need of it. And the filming and editing, and the striking use of colour… wow!
@melissac7803
first heard this song at macy’s in the teen section when I was like maybe 11 or 12, and I instantly loved it. every few years they cross my mind and I come back to watch the music video, I’ll love it forever :’)
@CauseDaveyLovesYa
I F'ing LOVE this band!
@visodette
They are so unique with their style! I love it. It's sweet, different and catchy, plus I love the instruments!
@lydia6477
once again I am late to the party. Better late than never I guess, this music is amazing :)
@atikbirnes
they are so brilliant. I love it all: the music, the video, the instruments, the clothes you are wearing, the furnitures and ofc the fun you all seem to have. Ty for your wonderful music
@ritotozito
wow i was drinking tea with cinnamon and randomly typed "tea with cinnamon" in google and now I'm here xD !
@NeverMetTheGuy
I miss them so much.