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.
Wading in Deeper
Katzenjammer Lyrics
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Laying its weapons on
the ground ’round her feet
The chimes they are calling,
the leaves they are falling
to cover this land with their innocent lives
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Two hands that are white,
can’t put up the fight
Bereft of all strength and
the flames in her eyes
The infant, the damage,
the plunder, the pillage
Her ruins of smoke, this river can’t choke
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Lalalala, up to her waist
The fall is a’coming, closer each morning
it snarls at her heals and
breathes down her neck
A raven is calling Promethean warning
The ties to her arms and
her legs pull her down
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Lalalala, over her head
The lyrics of Katzenjammer's song "Wading in Deeper" describe the end of summer and the onset of fall. The tone is melancholic as the singer observes the quiet surrender of summer, with its weapons of warmth and light laid down at her feet. The chimes, which might symbolize the passage of time, call out as the leaves fall to the ground. The singer is wading in deeper, perhaps a metaphor for the transition from one season to another, or possibly the emotional heaviness of life's challenges.
The second verse takes us deeper into the singer's emotional state. Her hands are white and powerless, unable to fight off the damage and devastation she has experienced. The ruins of her life are like smoke that can't be choked, a powerful and evocative image of grief and loss. The chorus continues, with the singer wading in deeper and deeper, the water rising up to her waist and over her head. The fall is coming, threatening and relentless, snarling at her heels and breathing down her neck. A raven is calling, perhaps a symbol of death or warning of impending danger.
The lyrics of "Wading in Deeper" paint a picture of transition, loss, and impending doom. The melancholic tone is heightened by the haunting melody and harmonies of Katzenjammer's music. The song's imagery is rich and evocative, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences of change and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer has ended quietly surrendered
The summer season has come to an end without much fanfare or resistance.
Laying its weapons on
the ground ’round her feet
The season is surrendering its typical weapons (heat, sunshine, etc.) and leaving them at the singer's feet.
The chimes they are calling,
the leaves they are falling
to cover this land with their innocent lives
The sounds of autumn and falling leaves provide a peaceful contrast to the chaos that has ensued during the summer season.
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Lalalala, up to her knees
The artist is slowly but surely immersing herself deeper into the unknown, represented by the rising water level.
Two hands that are white,
can’t put up the fight
Bereft of all strength and
the flames in her eyes
Despite her efforts, the artist is powerless against the forces at play, and is losing her motivation and passion in the process.
The infant, the damage,
the plunder, the pillage
Her ruins of smoke, this river can’t choke
The damage that has been done is too great to be undone, and the singer's struggles cannot be contained or quelled by the river around her.
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Lalalala, up to her waist
The singer's situation is growing more serious and dire, as she finds herself even more submerged in an unpredictable environment.
The fall is a’coming, closer each morning
it snarls at her heals and
breathes down her neck
The changing of seasons (and possibly a metaphor for other looming changes) feels imminent and intimidating, making the artist feel trapped and under constant scrutiny.
A raven is calling Promethean warning
The ties to her arms and
her legs pull her down
The artist's circumstances seem foreboding and heavy, as if all the forces she's trying to overcome are converging on her and weighing her down.
Lalalala, wading in deeper
Lalalala, over her head
The artist has fully succumbed to the situation around her, finding herself completely submerged and without control.
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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.