Kvelertak are a Norwegian black n roll band from Stavanger, formed in 2007.… Read Full Bio ↴Kvelertak are a Norwegian black n roll band from Stavanger, formed in 2007. The group comprises vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen (who replaced founding member and lead singer Erlend Hjelvik in 2018), guitarists Vidar Landa, Bjarte Lund Rolland and Maciek Ofstad, bassist Marvin Nygaard and drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Most of Kvelertak's songs have Norwegian lyrics, and their main influences are rock and roll and punk rock.

Kvelertak were formed in Stavanger, Norway in 2007. The band's name is the Norwegian for "stranglehold" or "chokehold". A demo, Westcoast Holocaust, was self-released that year. The band released their debut album, entitled Kvelertak, on June 21, 2010 via the Norwegian record label Indie Recordings, and on March 15 via The End Records in North America. The album was certified gold by IFPI in Norway for selling over 15,000 copies.

In March 2011, Kvelertak were presented with two Spellemannprisen Awards, a prestigious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award—for Best Newcomer and Best Rock Band. The Kvelertak song "Mjød" was used as the end music for the film The Troll Hunter.

The second album, Meir, was released in March 2013. The band's third studio album, titled Nattesferd, was released on May 13, 2016. Their fourth studio album, Splid, was released on February 14th, 2020, their first with Ivar Nikolaisen on lead vocals.

Snilepisk
Kvelertak Lyrics

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Ja å
Snilepisk e så satans stor
Når han drar i vei blir eg så slått
Han slår om natten (slår om natten)
Men helst om dagen

Snilepisk e ein ekkel demon
Han drysser salt i dine sår

Det e bra du kan se hans ansikt
Det blir din

Snilepisk han kjem og tar meg
Smak på pisken hans
Snilepisk så jævla stor
Og så satans vond

Snilepisk har ein kjempestor pisk
Laga av hud og skjegget til gud

Han e ein sann tyrann
Snilepisk går igjennom land
Nå blir eg slått hver einaste natt
Nå har du kommet til veiens ende
Nå har du kommet til helvete

Snilepisk han kjem og tar meg
Smak på pisken hans
Snilepisk så jævla stor
Og så satans ond
Au
Han e ein sann tyrann
Æh

Å ja
Snilepisk e så satans stor
Når han drar i vei blir det slått
Han slår om natten

Men helst om dagen
Æh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kvelertak's "Snilepisk" describe a demon named Snilepisk who is known for wielding a giant whip made of skin and the beard of God. He is described as being cruel and torturous, sprinkling salt into wounds and striking his victims both day and night. The singer seems resigned to his fate of being beaten by Snilepisk every night, and warns others that they too will end up in hell if they cross his path.

The lyrics appear to be metaphorical and could be interpreted as describing some sort of internal struggle or psychological torment. The physical pain caused by Snilepisk could represent emotional pain or trauma, and the idea that he is constantly present and can strike at any moment suggests a feeling of being trapped or powerless. The reference to salt in wounds could also be seen as a symbol of aggravating existing emotional wounds or making them worse.

Overall, "Snilepisk" is an intense and dark song that delves into themes of pain, suffering, and powerlessness. The imagery of a giant, terrifying demon wielding a whip made of skin is certainly unsettling and adds to the overall feeling of dread created by the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Ja å Snilepisk e så satans stor Når han drar i vei blir eg så slått Han slår om natten (slår om natten) Men helst om dagen
The monster called Snilepisk is incredibly huge and when it moves, it causes the singer to feel as though they have been hit. Snilepisk attacks both during the day and night, but is especially active during the day.

Snilepisk e ein ekkel demon Han drysser salt i dine sår Det e bra du kan se hans ansikt Det blir din
Snilepisk is a gross demon who puts salt in wounds. It's a good thing the victim can see Snilepisk's face, because that will be their last memory.

Snilepisk han kjem og tar meg Smak på pisken hans Snilepisk så jævla stor Og så satans vond
Snilepisk comes to take the singer, and they taste the monster's whip. Snilepisk is so big and incredibly cruel.

Snilepisk har ein kjempestor pisk Laga av hud og skjegget til gud Han e ein sann tyrann Snilepisk går igjennom land
Snilepisk has an enormous whip made from the skin and beard of God. The monster is a true tyrant and causing destruction throughout the land.

Nå blir eg slått hver einaste natt Nå har du kommet til veiens ende Nå har du kommet til helvete
The artist is now being beaten every single night, and they have reached the end of the road - they are in hell.

Snilepisk han kjem og tar meg Smak på pisken hans Snilepisk så jævla stor Og så satans ond Au Han e ein sann tyrann Æh
Snilepisk comes to take the singer, and they taste the monster's whip. Snilepisk is so big and incredibly evil. The singer is in pain and Snilepisk is a true tyrant.

Å ja Snilepisk e så satans stor Når han drar i vei blir det slått Han slår om natten Men helst om dagen Æh
Yes, Snilepisk is incredibly huge and causes destruction when it moves. The monster prefers to attack during the day, but also strikes at night.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KJETIL HAUGLAND GJERMUNDROED, ERLEND HJELVIK, VIDAR LANDA, GEIR-MARVIN NYGAARD, MACIEK OFSTAD, BJARTE LUND ROLLAND

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