The band made a breakthrough appearance at the 1999 Noorderslagfestival in Groningen, resulting in lots of record deal offers. Contracted by Sony's S.M.A.R.T. label, they released their first album Till Monkeys Fly in January 2000. Produced by Michael Schoots, former Urban Dance Squad drummer, the album hit the charts receiving nationwide airplay. Both the first single Feel Like Flying and the second one, Blue Days, became a 3FM megahit. Their festival appearances on Parkpop and Lowlands confirmed their image as a live-act.
Summer 2001 Here We Go, Stereo! was released as their second full-length record. Widely acclaimed, this record was their ticket to play at the Netherlands's largest festival: Pinkpop.
While working on their third album, Sony ended the record deal. With help from Dutch radio station 3FM and the producer of their first album, they signed a contract with PIAS, to release their 3rd album early 2005. The fresh and mature sound, combined with a more serious approach on songwriting got Another Day a slow start with Happy Family. The second single Love You More hits hard: they claimed 3rd spot on the Dutch Top 40; the album skyrocketed to 6th position in the Album Charts. A succesful club tour during autumn and winter 2005 resulted in the release of their first live DVD called Another Night. And the fans really found their true love back, voting Racoon to be Pinkpop's Gouden Tip ("Viewers Choice") for 2006, claiming a spot on the mainstage.
After this clubtour they decided to fulfill a long-lasting dream for the bands vocalist (Bart van der Weide) and went on a theatertour all across Holland, with the adition of a keyboardplayer (Manu van Os) and a re-write of most of the songs to slim them down a bit. They blew away most fans with the awsome sounding back to basics tour filled with emotions and a new track called Close Your Eyes.
After the theatertour Manu went on to join Di-rect for their theatertour. Currently the band is recording a new album
Members
- Bart van der Weide (vocals)
- Dennis Huige (guitar)
- Stefan de Kroon (bass)
- Paul Bukkens (drums)
Links
www.racoon.nl
Official fansite
PIAS Nederland
3FM
No Mercy
Racoon Lyrics
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She brings out the worst you can be
That's a good day for a bad habit
Don't you dare to disagree
(She likes to surf alone)
Cheap bastard thinks he's something groovy
Straight down from church, you wanna bet?
Then smokes the last of his cigarettes
She's got no mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for the soldiers
And no mercy for no king
No mercy for no king
She picks his heart like it's a pocket
She wears her hair like it's a crown
She sees straight through all his cool poses
And she'll hold the leash, good dog stay down
She's got no mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for the soldiers
And no mercy for the king
No mercy for the king
Ooh, there won't be any mercy
Not unless you've got a diamond ring
Oh no there won't be no excuse me
No mercy for the king of everything
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the king
No mercy for no soldiers
No mercy for no king
No mercy, ooh, no mercy
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for the soldiers
No mercy for no king
No mercy for no king
The lyrics of Racoon's song No Mercy speak of a powerful woman who brings out the worst in the people she comes across. The song describes her as someone who has no mercy for anyone, not even for the soldiers or the king. She is someone who likes to surf alone, indicating that she enjoys being independent and perhaps even has a rebellious streak. When she says "let's have it," it is as if she is pushing people to their limits and bringing out the worst in them.
The song also talks about how this woman sees through people's "cool poses" and knows how to manipulate them. Towards the end of the song, she is described as someone who "picks his heart like it's a pocket" and "holds the leash" of those around her. The lyrics suggest that this woman is powerful and intimidating, and those who cross her must be ready to face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
She walks in and says come on let's have it
She enters with confidence and purpose, ready to bring out the worst in those around her.
She brings out the worst you can be
Her presence and influence exacerbate people's negative traits and behaviors.
That's a good day for a bad habit
She sees the opportunity to indulge in unhealthy or immoral activities as a positive thing.
Don't you dare to disagree
She expects people to comply with her desires without question.
She likes to surf alone
She prefers to be in control and operate independently.
Cheap bastard thinks he's something groovy
She recognizes and exploits the insecurities of those who are easily fooled by their own perceived coolness.
Straight down from church, you wanna bet?
Even those who are outwardly respectable and virtuous are not immune to her manipulation.
She'll play him like some kinda movie
She easily manipulates people like characters in a film to suit her purposes.
Then smokes the last of his cigarettes
She takes advantage of others and consumes their resources with little regard for their well-being or feelings.
She's got no mercy for the soldiers
She shows no compassion or empathy for those in service or under someone's command.
No mercy for the king
Even those in positions of power or authority are not immune to her lack of compassion.
She picks his heart like it's a pocket
She deftly and callously removes the feelings and emotions of others for her own gain.
She wears her hair like it's a crown
She sees herself as superior and deserving of attention and admiration.
She sees straight through all his cool poses
She is adept at recognizing and cutting through insincere or inauthentic behavior.
And she'll hold the leash, good dog stay down
She keeps those around her under control and subservient to her will.
Ooh, there won't be any mercy
It is clear that she will not show compassion or forgiveness to those who cross her.
Not unless you've got a diamond ring
Even those who offer valuable possessions or favors are not guaranteed mercy.
Oh no there won't be no excuse me
There will be no polite requests or leniency in dealing with those who defy her authority.
No mercy for the king of everything
Even those who believe themselves to be untouchable or all-powerful will not receive mercy from her.
No mercy for the soldiers
She repeats this line to emphasize her complete lack of compassion for those in service or under orders.
No mercy for no soldiers
She repeats this line to emphasize her complete lack of compassion for any soldiers, regardless of context or affiliation.
No mercy for no king
She repeats this line to emphasize her complete lack of compassion for any person in a position of power or authority.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DENNIS HUIGE, JACOBUS BART VAN DER WEIDE, PAUL BUKKENS, STEPHANUS JOHANNES PETRUS DE KROON, WOUTER VAN BELLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ellen de Jong
ik wist tot voor kort nog niet eens dat het een Nederlandse band is!! Wat maken ze toch goede muziek
Mob
ok
2D Weather Sandbox (Niels Daemen)
Dit was toch veel beter dan dat irritante gezeur dat Kensington als muziek verkoopt!
MsJustberocknroll
I don't understand a single word of all those Dutch comments but gosh I love Racoon so much ! A French fan.
Emiel Pols
Kas van den Heuvel | LLN its not a dutch song. Its english
Jayden
@Emiel Pols the comments are dutch because Racoon is dutch.
Bob Oosterbaan
Wat een krachtig nummer...zit hem in de eenvoud! Super gedaan....Trots op Nederland ;)
Johan Louwe
Juist, dit is gewoon weer goede muziek !!! Proud to be dutch !!!
Mark Edo Mulder
Briljant nummer... hoop dat ze een nummer 1 hit krijgen... enfin voor mij is het al een nummer 1 hit! In 2000 zag ik ze al in de Melkweg en toen waren ze goed, maar nu zijn ze werelds....
Broda1989
Great song, it reminds me my summer holidays in Netherlands. Orange power! Greetings from Poland.