The band played at the Scandinavian Roskilde Festival in 2004. At one time they were signed to Burning Heart Records, which houses a number of Swedish punk rock and hardcore punk bands.
In 2010 Hagman received a serious electrical shock during a concert in Sundsvall when he touched a power cable which had been punctured by a riot fence. He collapsed on the stage.
The band's album Veil of Ignorance, released in 2009, placed on the Swedish charts and was nominated for a Swedish Grammy Award. Many of the songs on this album were written by Hagman.
In 2013 Raised Fist signed a two-album contract with Epitaph Records. In 2015, after working on the songs for five years, Raised Fist released an album From the North.
Vocalist Alexander appeared in an interview on Swedish television TV4 where he criticizes the EU Directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in EU countries.
Breaking Me Up
Raised Fist Lyrics
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Same old story same old history.
And I'm wondering will this ever end.
Will I be able to trust in my friends ?
Always shared everything with you.
Answer with a backstab that is what you do.
Thinking of breaking this to pieces.
It's really time for a longer recess.
So far from reality.
Can not picture myself in this mess.
Can not pass by the distress.
Your smile seem like fake.
When I'm talking loud about the break.
No words can forgive you now.
Running from my dreams this time more proud.
Your bad words can not even touch me.
Back with more strength and new energy.
And this time it's for real.
I have finally realized how you make me feel.
The lyrics of Raised Fist's song Breaking Me Up describe a situation where the singer is feeling overwhelmed, hurt and betrayed by a friend or someone close to him. He expresses his frustration and disappointment over the broken trust and their toxic relationship. The singer shares his confusion about why this is happening, and whether it will ever end.
The phrase "breaking me" is repeated throughout the song, indicating how deeply the singer has been affected by what has happened. He goes on to question whether he can trust his other friends, given the betrayal of this person. Although the singer has always shared everything with this person, they have responded with a backstab, leaving him feeling hurt and disappointed.
After describing how this situation is affecting him, the singer suggests that it's time to take a break from the relationship. He can't imagine himself in this mess and can't seem to get past the distress he's feeling. He explains that the person’s smile, which used to seem genuine, now appears fake or insincere. The singer knows that, at this point, there are no words that can be said that would make things better, and no amount of apologizing will ever be enough.
Despite the hurt, the singer seems to find some hope and strength in the experience, ready to move forward with more energy and newfound wisdom. In the end, he realizes how detrimental the relationship has been and that he's better off without this person in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
All this is breaking me.
I am deeply affected and overwhelmed by everything that is happening.
Same old story same old history.
This is a recurring pattern or situation that has happened before.
And I'm wondering will this ever end.
I am unsure if this situation will ever come to a conclusion.
Will I be able to trust in my friends ?
I am questioning whether or not I can trust the people I consider to be my friends.
Always shared everything with you.
I have always confided and shared everything with you.
Answer with a backstab that is what you do.
You have betrayed me despite my trust and openness towards you.
Thinking of breaking this to pieces.
I am considering destroying or breaking away from this situation or relationship.
It's really time for a longer recess.
I need a longer break or time away from this situation to recover.
So far from reality.
This situation feels distant or disconnected from reality.
Can not picture myself in this mess.
I cannot imagine myself being involved in or associated with this chaotic situation.
Can not pass by the distress.
I cannot simply ignore the suffering or anguish caused by this situation.
Your smile seem like fake.
Your smile appears to be insincere or phony.
When I'm talking loud about the break.
When I am expressing my discontentment or frustration about the situation.
No words can forgive you now.
You cannot be forgiven or excused for your actions at this point in time.
Running from my dreams this time more proud.
I am determined to pursue my dreams despite the obstacles or setbacks caused by this situation.
Your bad words can not even touch me.
Your insults or negative comments have no power to affect or harm me.
Back with more strength and new energy.
I have returned with greater resilience and motivation.
And this time it's for real.
I am fully committed and determined to making a change or achieving my goals, without hesitation or doubt.
I have finally realized how you make me feel.
I have come to a realization about how your actions and words have caused me emotional stress and pain.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MARCO ERONEN (STIM), ALEXANDER HAGMAN, ANDREAS JOHANSSON, OSKAR KARLSSON
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