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.
Mr. Clean
Millencolin Lyrics
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to become so big and dumb
but I know you can change your lifestyle once again
It´s cool to be clean, if you know what I mean, yeah
when I gave you my favourite Chiquita shirt I gave it to a guy
who is cruel to everyone he meets and who shows the world he's incomplete
Mr.Clean tell me is that really you
I wonder what you've done to become so big and dumb
last time we met you beat me up that was no surprise
though I miss the days when you where nice, yeah
It's hard to believe that you don´t owe me shit
I'm well aware of what is yours and where to draw the lines
at least I have the right to write anything I think is right
Looking back at the days when we were friends
together as one we followed all the trends
but now a friend is less worth than a neggy trend.
The lyrics to Millencolin's "Mr. Clean" express disappointment and frustration toward someone who has changed drastically for the worse. The singer questions whether the person he once knew as "Mr. Clean" is still the same person, wondering what he has done to become so "big and dumb." However, the singer also believes that it is possible for the person to change their lifestyle again.
The second verse conveys a sense of regret for having given the person a gift, as he turned out to be cruel and incomplete. The chorus repeats the question of whether the person is truly "Mr. Clean" anymore, citing a past incident in which he beat up the singer. The singer longs for the days when they were friends and wonders why a friend is now worth less than a negative trend.
Overall, the lyrics demonstrate the disappointment and disillusionment one can experience when a friend changes for the worse, and the challenge of reconciling that change with the memories of who they once were.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Clean tell me is that really you, I wonder what you've done to become so big and dumb
Addressing the person referred to as Mr. Clean, I am surprised to see the changes in you that have made you big and slow-witted. I am curious about what led to this transformation.
but I know you can change your lifestyle once again
Despite your current condition, I know deep down you have the potential to modify your way of living for the better.
It's cool to be clean, if you know what I mean, yeah
Maintaining cleanliness and sobriety is the way to go, and it's definitely what's in right now.
when I gave you my favourite Chiquita shirt I gave it to a guy who is cruel to everyone he meets and who shows the world he's incomplete
Recalling a time when I gave you something valuable, but realized later that you gave it to someone who is unkind to others and has insecurities that they publicly exhibit.
Mr.Clean tell me is that really you, I wonder what you've done to become so big and dumb, last time we met you beat me up that was no surprise
Asking Mr. Clean for confirmation that it's actually him and reflecting on the last time we met, which ended with him physically attacking me - a predictable outcome considering his behavior and mentality.
though I miss the days when you where nice, yeah
Admitting to longing for the time when Mr. Clean was kind and amicable towards others.
It's hard to believe that you don´t owe me shit
Although I find it unbelievable, it seems you feel no obligation or debt towards me.
I'm well aware of what is yours and where to draw the lines
I have a clear understanding of what belongs to you and what doesn't, and I know how to set boundaries accordingly.
at least I have the right to write anything I think is right
I am at least entitled to express my thoughts through the written word, and to share what I believe to be true.
Looking back at the days when we were friends, together as one we followed all the trends
Reflecting on the past when we were close friends, and talking about how we both used to follow the latest trends and fads together.
but now a friend is less worth than a neggy trend.
Sadly, I've come to realize that friendship is no longer as valuable or important to you as it once seemed. Nowadays, you seem more interested in indulging in negative trends and behavior.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andyottito1
Thank you Punk-O-Rama CD from the 90's that got me into Millencolin!
@user-td3mm5yk1n
Same here..
@1of437
PUNK O RAMA FTW!!
@chx377
Tony hawk got me to millencolin 🤦
@randmcknoxly
same for me... damn good punkorama
@marioklein3318
Oh man, good old Times! Oh shit, i am old...
@randymarsh5088
Back in the day . N64 . Smoking bowls . Eating fun dip . Riding my GT Raider. What happened to those days . Shit got real .
@wastegashsloshbucket5095
pffffffffffft back in the day..... quitter
@TheDukification
@Wastegash Sloshbucket ahahaha for real
@gussstavo
we was rich and didnt knew it