1. Kayser saw the first … Read Full Bio ↴There are currently two bands named Kayser.
1. Kayser saw the first ray of light in early June 2004 when Spice (ex Spiritual Beggars), Mattias Svensson (also The Defaced), Bob Ruben (ex The Mushroom River Band) and Fredrik Finnander decided to join forces.
Originating from the pens of Spice and Svensson, Kayser enforces the pillars of metal with absolute authority. Focus always lies on the song, easily identifiable through the supreme vocals by Spice, though the emotional and musical expressions stretch from heavy introvert pounding to pure hate driven ferocity.
Kayser is under the wings of the Scarlet family and recorded their debut album KaiserhofJanuary 18th 2005. The recordings took place in Caesar studios (Soilwork, The Defaced and more). The release was in June 2005.
In the fall of 2005 Fredrik Finnander left Kayser and Helsingborg guitarist Jokke Pettersson joined in. Jokke really loved the music and found his place right away.
In February 2006 Kayser went in the studio to record their most recent album "Frame the world...Hang it on the wall" again with Richard Larsson in his Caesar Studios. The release was on October 16th 2006.
In August 2006 Helsingborg bassplayer Ewil Sandin joined Kayser.
Jokke - Guitar
Swaney - Guitar
Spice - Vocals
Bob Ruben - Drums
Ewil - Bass
2. Kayser is a one-man atmospheric death metal band from Nantes, France.
Good Citizen
Kayser Lyrics
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kick matisse aside
swallow what you hear
buy all fears in style
cry inside, close your eyes
stay polite
lock all doors, stay alert
but be polite
As you pray to sleep
life's passing
Innocent boy sees his world collapse
silhouette truth makes the years go by
shattered dreams, fixed ideals
infected scars
lock your door, stay alert
but be polite
All the wild horses will lead astray
Don't ever let them inside your head
All the wild horses will lead astray
Don't ever let them inside... your heart
The lyrics of Kayser's song "Good Citizen" speak to the idea of conformity and following societal norms. The opening lines, "Get yourself blank, kick Matisse aside" suggest the idea of erasing one's individuality and creativity in favor of what society deems as "good". The following lines "swallow what you hear, buy all fears in style" further emphasize this point by indicating that society often feeds us ideas and fears that we then adopt and make our own, almost as a status symbol.
Additionally, the chorus "All the wild horses will lead astray, Don't ever let them inside your head, All the wild horses will lead astray, Don't ever let them inside...your heart" serves as a warning to listeners not to let outside influences, represented by the wild horses, control their thoughts and emotions. The idea of locking doors and staying alert is repeated throughout the song, indicating a sense of fear and mistrust that is encouraged by society.
The verses also touch on the idea of lost innocence and shattered dreams. The line "Innocent boy sees his world collapse" suggests that even from a young age, we are taught to conform and that this can lead to disappointment and disillusionment later on in life.
Overall, "Good Citizen" encourages listeners to be aware of the messages they are receiving from society and to retain their individuality and the purity of their own thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Get yourself blank
Erase your true identity and be ready to conform
kick matisse aside
Leave behind the freedom of expression and creativity
swallow what you hear
Accept all opinions and beliefs without question
buy all fears in style
Embrace society's irrational fears as fashion statements
cry inside, close your eyes
Suffer in silence and turn a blind eye to injustice
stay polite
Remain obedient and submissive to authority
lock all doors, stay alert
Be paranoid and defensive against the world
but be polite
Do all of the above with a pleasant demeanor
As you pray to sleep
Reflect on your wasted existence
life's passing
Your life is slipping away without meaning
Innocent boy sees his world collapse
The naive lose their illusions and ideals as they grow up
silhouette truth makes the years go by
The bleak reality of the world dulls the passage of time
shattered dreams, fixed ideals
Hopes and convictions are broken and replaced with rigidity
infected scars
The wounds of the past fester and infect the present
lock your door, stay alert
Continue to be fearful and mistrustful of others
but be polite
Continue to present a polite facade
All the wild horses will lead astray
Freedom and rebellion will only result in aimless wandering
Don't ever let them inside your head
Don't allow dissenting ideas to challenge your conformity
Don't ever let them inside... your heart
Don't allow any empathy or compassion to disrupt your obedience
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EinerVonBillion S
sounds really good. Great song. 5 stars.
robfmoore
Have been a big fan of Spice and his amazing lungs since his days with Spiritual Beggars..also love his stuff with The Mushroom River Band..great stuff
themoses
I saw them live yesterday together with Ektomorf and they just fucking rocked! Great Song
Matthias Plus
Yesterday i have seen them live. Sick performence
AsprosDark
This a perfect example of how great songs are made : nice thrashy riffs, melodic small but meaningfull solos , and an amazing voice . Simple and effective . Nothing fake here ,pure metal. P.S. Come back to Greece
Michalis Deltas
guys this song is taken from the album kaiserhof and is the best album i ever heard.these guys are absolutely amazing.the album is very similar to the sound of testament very groovy.hail to the Kaysers they rulesssss \m/
Felipe Alarcón Cereceda
Just great! I'm so glaad to hear the spice's voice again. It's a real shame that he's not in the beggars anymore. I mean, I love JB's voice, but to me Spice it's the right one for that band (SB). I'm still don't understand why m. ammot do that to spice... anyway... greatings from Chile.
EddieTheHead666
Buenisimo el video, una banda preferida del thrash para mi
chateau333
can someone tell me please where can i get tabs of this great song?because i can't find it anywhere
OptimusPrime1355
wow man love it