The original lineup, consisting of Šarčević (vocals & bass), Ohlsson (guitar), and Färm (drums), released their first demo tape, Goofy, in early 1993. Soon afterwards, Larzon joined the band to play drums, allowing Färm to perform as the second guitarist. In the summer of 1993, they recorded a second demo tape, Melack. The band sent the tape to Burning Heart Records, a new record label formed earlier that year. They signed Millencolin to do a CD single, which culminated in the release of Use Your Nose in November 1993. Success of the single prompted Burning Heart to sign the band to release a full album. In July 1994, the band released Skauch, initially planned to be a single for their new album. However, the band decided to record four cover songs as well and released it as an EP instead. They put out their first major release, Tiny Tunes, in 1994. The recording and mixing of the album took two weeks. Legal trouble with Warner Brothers over the title and cover artwork of the album led the band to re-release it in 1996 under the name Same Old Tunes.
Millencolin continued to tour and in 1995 brought out their second full-length album Life on a Plate. This coincided with Millencolin beginning to tour outside of Scandinavia. At the end of 1995, the US record company Epitaph wanted to release Life on a Plate in the US, and the band agreed. They then toured further afield, touring Japan, Australia, Brazil and Canada, and played as part of the 1997 Warped Tour.
Further albums For Monkeys and compilation The Melancholy Collection followed, but the band's popularity increased in 2000 with the release of Pennybridge Pioneers, an album with more of a rock influence than the band's previous skate punk/ska punk sound. The recording took six weeks and they started their first major worldwide tour. Millencolin played in Wellington, New Zealand, followed by an Australian tour. This led to an early release of the album in Australia and New Zealand. Millencolin wrote on tour and release Home from Home in 2002. In 2003, the band received the Best Swedish Rock award from the Swedish Hit Awards.
Kingwood, released in March 2005, marked the band's return to a faster and more traditional punk rock sound, collaborating it with their recently founded rock sound, and completed a world tour in follow up of the album. The album debuted at No. 2 in the Swedish chart.
On October 22, 2007 the band entered the studio to start writing and recording songs for their seventh album Machine 15.
The band has hosted a skateboard contest at their own skatepark in Örebro, Sweden named the Millencolin Open. They say they started this annual contest because skateboarding is what brought them together and now they have the chance to make something good of their town and of skateboarding.
Šarčević released his second solo album entitled Roll Roll and Flee, whilst Färm promoted his side-project Franky Lee.
They wrote and released a single dedicated to their hometown football club Örebro SK titled Örebro in 2009. It was played in the stadium for the first time on May 11, 2009 in the home game vs Hammarby Fotboll.
In 2010, they toured in Canada and South America, where they played Pennybridge Pioneers in its entirety. They also played the 2011 Soundwave Festival in Australia.
In 2012 Millencolin celebrated 20 years as a band, they simply put up their own festival. "Millencolin 20 Year Festival" was a 2-day Open Air Festival at Brunnsparken, Örebro, Sweden on the 8th & 9th of June 2012. Millencolin closed both nights by doing two exclusive sets from the band’s entire 20-year long career with different songs each night. In addition to Millencolin, a bunch of international and national bands has played on stage. A temporary festival site was built, including a huge catering tent with food and drinks. Besides this, WESC presented a skate contest with invited pro skaters. There were also a camp just 5 min from the festival and with their own waterpark.
The band announced on facebook a limited "yellow bird" toy would be available in the festival but due on delay in the production the sale was only possible in future tours. Carry You single from the compilation album The Melancholy Connection was released on vinyl limited to 500 copies in this festival.
On April No Fun At All canceled their appear at 20 Years Festival due their disbandment [10]. So then the canadian trio Danko Jones was invited to join it the festival.
A Day To Remember's Jeremy McKinnon has stated that Millencolin has been a big influence on A Day to Remember.
On May 29, 2012, Millencolin released The Melancholy Connection, a follow-up compilation to The Melancholy Collection featuring b-sides from Pennybridge Pioneers onward. The album also features a DVD of a behind-the-scenes look at the previous decade of the band.
In February 2015, Millencolin announced their latest album True Brew would be released in April. The first track "Sense & Sensibility" premiered on YouTube, with a three-part mini documentary about the making of the album being posted leading up to the release. The album was released at different times in different regions; on April 22 in Sweden; April 24 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; April 27 in the rest of Europe and on April 28 in the US.
Material Boy
Millencolin Lyrics
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I'm breaking my heart
As my compassion to the third world turned to greed
Bye, bye real McCoy, no ideals as if I was royal
Now, I'm a material boy
There's nothing in the world I don't think I need
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I bought an iMac and mouse, a phone to go with my new spirit
Next step might be a house, six bedrooms and a pool just for me
I will live like a Tsar, the beggars chant won't hear it
I'll have a boat, new TV and car
And in my mouth a fat Cuban cigar
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
There will always be new stuff to buy
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I'll expand my needs somehow I swear
The song "Material Boy" by Millencolin addresses the transformation of a person who once held ideals and compassion for others, into a materialistic individual who only cares about acquiring things for themselves. The opening lines "I'm leaving the Wat. Top Buddhism no longer loyal, I'm breaking my heart" suggest that the individual has abandoned their spiritual beliefs and values. They no longer relate to the teachings of Buddhism that promote humility, non-attachment, and compassion towards all living beings. Instead, they have become consumed by the desire for material possessions, and this new lifestyle is causing them emotional distress.
The chorus "Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping, there will always be new stuff to buy, and I'll expand my needs somehow" highlights the endless cycle of consumerism that individuals can easily fall into. The line "There's nothing in the world I don't think I need" emphasizes the greed and lack of self-awareness that has taken over the individual. They have become convinced that material possessions will bring them happiness, and they will always seek out more even if they do not need it.
The final lines of the song "I'll expand my needs somehow I swear" suggest a warning and a recognition of the individual's downfall. They have become addicted to the acquisition of material possessions and will always seek out more, regardless of the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leaving the Wat. Top Buddhism no longer loyal
I am turning away from the teachings of Buddhism and its ideologies that I once upheld.
I'm breaking my heart
I am making a decision that goes against my beliefs and will deeply affect my emotions.
As my compassion to the third world turned to greed
My desire to help those in need in underdeveloped countries has been replaced with a selfish urge for material possessions.
Bye, bye real McCoy, no ideals as if I was royal
I am abandoning my virtuous principles and embracing the shallow lifestyle of those who prioritize wealth above anything else.
Now, I'm a material boy
I have become obsessed with material possessions and the luxury lifestyle they provide.
There's nothing in the world I don't think I need
I am convinced that I need everything in the world to achieve happiness and satisfaction.
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
I am constantly searching for new things to buy and I won't stop until I have everything I want.
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I will always find new wants and desires to fulfill my unquenchable thirst for material possessions.
I bought an iMac and mouse, a phone to go with my new spirit
I have purchased expensive gadgets to complement my newfound love for material possessions.
Next step might be a house, six bedrooms and a pool just for me
My desire for luxury living will continue to escalate, and my next purchase might be a large house with numerous bedrooms and a personal pool.
I will live like a Tsar, the beggars chant won't hear it
I will live like a wealthy ruler and won't pay attention to the pleas of the less fortunate.
I'll have a boat, new TV and car
I will continue to buy expensive possessions, including a boat, a new television, and a car.
And in my mouth a fat Cuban cigar
I will indulge in extravagant habits, such as smoking a high-end Cuban cigar.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIK OHLSSON, FREDRIK LARZON, MATHIAS FARM, NIKOLA SARCEVIC
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Hayden M
I'm leaving the Wat. Top Buddhism no longer loyal
I'm breaking my heart
As my compassion to the third world turned to greed
Bye, bye real McCoy, no ideals as if I was royal
Now, I'm a material boy
There's nothing in the world I don't think I need
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
There will always be new stuff to buy
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I bought an iMac and mouse, a phone to go with my new spirit
Next step might be a house, six bedrooms and a pool just for me
I will live like a Tsar, the beggars chant won't hear it
I'll have a boat, new TV and car
And in my mouth a fat Cuban cigar
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
There will always be new stuff to buy
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I'll expand my needs somehow I swear
Naught Guap
The melody of this chorus is so powerful, as with many many Millencolin tracks. Fucking love this band, this is what punk is about.
Rodolfo Calcabrina
One of greatest underrated band ever
Saber84
One of the best songs ive ever heard.. such quality high end music compared to today's trashy music
Cristianvj992
Una de las mejores!
Jake B
One of my all time favorite songs !!!!!
THEKINGSLAPPA
Can't get this out of my head and I want it that way.
DAVILINHO777
A FUCKING MASTER PIECE!!!
D.J. P
I needed this song today haha love it thanks for the upload
Hayden M
I'm leaving the Wat. Top Buddhism no longer loyal
I'm breaking my heart
As my compassion to the third world turned to greed
Bye, bye real McCoy, no ideals as if I was royal
Now, I'm a material boy
There's nothing in the world I don't think I need
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
There will always be new stuff to buy
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I bought an iMac and mouse, a phone to go with my new spirit
Next step might be a house, six bedrooms and a pool just for me
I will live like a Tsar, the beggars chant won't hear it
I'll have a boat, new TV and car
And in my mouth a fat Cuban cigar
Now I'm shopping, I'm not stopping
There will always be new stuff to buy
And I'll expand my needs somehow
I'll expand my needs somehow I swear
Cipher
fuckin kickass millencolin will always be awesome from Brazil