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.
Wounds
Raised Fist Lyrics
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I see the concrete walls closing in on my memory.
I have a way of digging things up from the past,
This is another one that goes out to our friends who breathed their last.
The past comes flooding back.
The past comes flooding back to me,
Turning around all the debris.
This goes out to the raised fist survivors,
And our friends who went to sleep.
No matter how i try to conceal,
I have a big stone in my chest,
A rift in my heart that i can't seal.
Time passes by, but this is the type of wound, that will never heal.
The song Wounds by Raised Fist is a poignant reflection on the pain and suffering that the passage of time can bring. The opening line, "Do you know how I feel?" is a rhetorical question that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is feeling trapped and isolated, with "concrete walls closing in on [his] memory." This could be interpreted as a reference to the scars left by traumatic experiences, or the feeling of being trapped in the past.
The second verse delves deeper into the theme of the past coming back to haunt the present. The singer acknowledges that he has a tendency to "dig things up from the past," and that this can be overwhelming at times. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated line "The past comes flooding back." The imagery of turning around debris suggests that the process of confronting these old wounds is messy and difficult.
The third verse provides some context for the song's emotional intensity. The "raised fist survivors" are likely a reference to fans of the band who have endured hardship or trauma, while "our friends who went to sleep" could be a nod to anyone who has passed away. The closing lines of the song are perhaps the most powerful, with the singer admitting that despite the passage of time, some wounds will never truly heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know how I feel,
I want to express my feelings and have someone understand me.
I see the concrete walls closing in on my memory.
I feel like memories are getting trapped and inaccessible because of the walls around me.
I have a way of digging things up from the past,
I can't help but revisit and remember things from my past.
This is another one that goes out to our friends who breathed their last.
This is a tribute to our friends who have passed away.
The past comes flooding back.
Memories from the past come back forcefully.
The past comes flooding back to me,
I am overwhelmed by memories from the past.
Turning around all the debris.
I try to sort through the emotional wreckage of the past.
Time is passing by.
Although time is moving forward, some things never change.
This goes out to the raised fist survivors,
This song is dedicated to those who have endured difficult situations and come out stronger.
And our friends who went to sleep.
And to our friends who have passed away.
No matter how I try to conceal,
I cannot hide the emotions I am feeling no matter how much I try.
I have a big stone in my chest,
I am carrying a heavy burden in my heart.
A rift in my heart that I can't seal.
There is a deep wound in my heart that I cannot heal.
Time passes by, but this is the type of wound, that will never heal.
Even though time continues to pass, some wounds are too deep and will never fully heal.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lord Benwa
Do you know how I feel,
I see the concrete walls closing in on my memory.
I have a way of digging things up from the past,
This is another one that goes out to our friends who breathed their last.
The past comes flooding back.
The past comes flooding back to me,
Turning around all the debris.
Time is passing by.
This goes out to the Raised Fist survivors,
And our friends who went to sleep.
No matter how I try to conceal,
I have a big stone in my chest,
A rift in my heart that I can't seal.
Time passes by, but this is the type of wound, that will never heal.
zombiejon
Do you know how i feel,
I see the concrete walls closing in on my memory.
I have a way of digging things up from the past,
This is another one that goes out to our friends who breathed their last.
The past comes flooding back.
The past comes flooding back to me,
Turning around all the debris.
Time is passing by.
This goes out to the raised fist survivors,
And our friends who went to sleep.
No matter how i try to conceal,
I have a big stone in my chest,
A rift in my heart that i can't seal.
Time passes by, but this is the type of wound, that will never heal.
john logan
I am 60 and i glad i am still alive to listen to this super rock
Emm Axlsn
I truly love your comment i cant really handle how adorable it is
Robert Klus
so excellent live as well!
50 cent's Financial Advisor
this is the sort of band that despite having 5 albums and 2 EP's, i still cant get enough of them.
Marc Peine
One of my favorite songs at the moment. Hits like a rock. Fucking awesome. Fist up. 👊
Mr. Jebadia
So glad I discovered this band on Spotify.
Yes..
SPOTIFY did something good for once
Because Mexico
My words exactly
Luc Osmani
I could go on a full day just with the last 40 seconds of this track!! What a powerful riff!!!
César Hallström
Been listen to them since I was 15 years, fell in love instantley in the energy and power they have. Saw them yesterday live at Gröna Lund, AMAZING
jaronr84
Thank you for this song. I've lost people close to me and this song perfectly describes the feelings that you go through over time.