Raunchy is a metal band from Denmark, formed in 1994. They have released si… Read Full Bio ↴Raunchy is a metal band from Denmark, formed in 1994. They have released six studio albums, and are currently signed to Massacre Records. Raunchy was founded in 1992 by Jesper Tilsted, Jesper Kvist, and Morten Toft Hansen, who started playing mostly covers from bands such as Metallica and Slayer. Lars Vognstrup and Lars Christensen joined the band in 1994, and in 1995 they record their first demo, at Borsing Recordings in Århus. The song "Space Story" from the demo was later released on the compilation CD Extremity Rising vol. 1, a rock compilation from Serious Entertainment. Two demos (and two more Extremity Rising inclusions later) the band finally get their record deal, with Mighty Music's sub label Drug(s) in 2000. A few months later, Raunchy entered the Aabenraa Studio with producer Jacob Hansen to record Velvet Noise. In 2001 the album was released in Scandinavia and was very well received by the press After the release, keyboardist and supporting vocalist Jeppe Christensen joined the band.

The year 2002 proved to be crucial for the band: as the first Danish band ever, Raunchy signs a contract with one of the world biggest metal labels, Nuclear Blast, releasing Velvet Noise in Europe. Raunchy played at the German festival Summerbreeze. They recorded a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas" and a new song called "Decemberklar" for Denmark's National radio, produced by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studios. The songs proved to be extremely popular. In 2003 Velvet Noise was released in North America, and in the summer the second album, Confusion Bay, is recorded, again with producer Jacob Hansen.

The year 2004 started off with singer Lars Vognstrup leaving the band. Kasper Thomsen was recruited as the new lead singer to replace Lars. In February Confusion Bay was released. An animated video for the track "Watch Out" is made by the critically acclaimed director Anders Morgenthaler and the video received airplay on channels like VIVA+ and MTV2. The band performed a whole concert live on Danish National Radio, and in August the band performed at the Wacken Open Air in front of 4000 fans.

In 2005 Raunchy signed to a new label, Lifeforce Records and began recording of Death Pop Romance in summer 2005. At the end of the year the band performed at the Danish Metal Awards. The show was broadcast live on the Danish radio and marks the band's third radio appearance. Death Pop Romance was released in early 2006, where it received good reviews among critics. Raunchy supported American heavy metal band Soulfly on all German tour dates. The band also played at the popular With Full Force festival in Leipzig in front of 10,000 fans. In 2006, the band continued to tour to promote Death Pop Romance along with support gigs such as Ill Niño and Hatebreed. The band embarked on a full-length European tour called Danish Dynamite Tour, together with Hatesphere and Volbeat, and played at 2008's Roskilde Festival.

In summer 2008 Raunchy released their fourth album Wasteland Discotheque. The album was generally well received among the press. In late 2008 Raunchy went on a small tour with Volbeat in Germany. In April 2009, almost a year after Wasteland Discotheque was released, Raunchy did a music video for the track "Warriors", directed by Andreas Krohn, after that they went on a tour called "Weekend Warriors Tour", in Denmark and Sweden, and in July and August the band played at the big metal festivals With Full Force and Summer Breeze Open Air.

Their fifth album, A Discord Electric, was released on September 20, 2010.

On March 14, 2013, Kasper Thomsen left the band; both parties stated that the split was amicable. At the same time, it was announced that their new vocalist was Mike Semesky (formerly of The HAARP Machine, Intervals). The band also stated that they would be entering the studio later on in the year and would be touring in July and October 2013. Mike Semesky later commented saying that it was "a dream come true" to have been given the opportunity to sing for the band.

In late September, 2014, Raunchy announced their sixth studio album, Vices. Virtues. Visions.,and in October Raunchy was one of the first bands to be announced for the 2015 Copenhell lineup.

Current members
Mike Semesky - Vocals (2013-Current)
Lars Christensen - Guitar (1994-Current)
Jesper Andreas Tilsted - Guitar, Keyboards (1994-Current)
Jesper Kvist - Bass (1994-Current)
Jeppe Christensen - Keyboards, Vocals (2001-Current)
Morten Toft Hansen - Drums (1994-Current)

Former members
Lars Vognstrup - Vocals (1994–2004)
Kasper Thomsen - Vocals (2004 - 2013)

Tour members
Victor-Ray Salomonsen Ronander - Guitar (2010)
Niels Kofod - Synth, Vocals (2010)
Lasse Sivertsen - Vocals (summer 2013)
Flemming C. Lund - Guitar (fall 2013)

Discography

Studio Albums
Velvet Noise - 2001
Confusion Bay - 2004
Death Pop Romance - 2006
Wasteland Discotheque - 2008
A Discord Electric - 2010
Vices. Virtues. Visions. - 2014

Re-releases
Velvet Noise Extended - 2007

Somebody's Watching Me
Raunchy Lyrics

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Watch baby, watch baby
I got it like that
Watch baby, watch baby
So I got it like that

Suggestions, questions
People want to know
Is there life after talk

'Cause there's talk on the road

Twistin' words that I've never even said
To the ones that I trust on my
Or my "Boo" in our bed

Will he make it? Man I bet he won't
As they're runnin' through the minutes on their cell phones
So the pictures painted, you got the point
And that junk's creepin' into my solo joint

Sometimes I feel God
In the middle of the night
In the cool of the shade
In the bright sunlight

I always feel like somebody's watching me
(Watch baby, watch baby, he got my back)
See I'm down with the King
So I got it like that

I always feel like somebody's watching me
(Watch baby, watch baby, he got my back)
See I'm down with the King
So I got it like that

It's no joke, I've been roped in, chokin' on a bone
From a fish in the school of your twilight zone
You shook me, took me to me to another place
Where the air I'm breathin's like mace in my face

If this controversy is your way
You need to know I'll never doubt my destiny
'Cause I'm stickin' to my guns like a a Son of the Light
Feelin' Dad, I'm feelin' Daddy in the air tonight

Sometimes I feel grace in the middle of the night
In the cool of the shade in the bright sunlight
Sometimes I feel God in the midst of a show
As the palm trees sway in an afterglow

I always feel like somebody's watching me
(Watch baby, watch baby, he got my back)

See I'm down with the King
So I got it like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raunchy's song Somebody's Watching Me are about the feeling of someone always watching you and listening to your every move. The opening lines, "Watch baby, watch baby, I got it like that," suggest a level of confidence, but also imply that there is an underlying paranoia. The lyrics continue to talk about people trying to twist words that were never said and rumors circulating about the singer's personal life. The line "twilight zone" could be interpreted as a metaphor for being trapped in someone else's world and feeling helpless to escape. Despite this, the singer stays true to themselves and their beliefs, saying "I'll never doubt my destiny, 'cause I'm sticking to my guns like a Son of the Light." The song ends with a nod to the religious nature of the lyrics, with mentions of feeling God and grace in the middle of the night and during a show.

Line by Line Meaning

Watch baby, watch baby I got it like that Watch baby, watch baby So I got it like that
Confidently stating that the singer is aware of being watched but not intimidated

Suggestions, questions People want to know Is there life after talk 'Cause there's talk on the road
Acknowledging that people are talking about the singer and wondering if they can handle the scrutiny

Twistin' words that I've never even said To the ones that I trust on my Or my "Boo" in our bed
Suspecting that people close to the singer are listening in on private conversations and twisting the singer's words

Will he make it? Man I bet he won't As they're runnin' through the minutes on their cell phones So the pictures painted, you got the point And that junk's creepin' into my solo joint
Feeling like people are doubting the artist's ability to succeed and spreading negativity through gossip and social media

Sometimes I feel God In the middle of the night In the cool of the shade In the bright sunlight
Reflecting on moments of spiritual connection and feeling a sense of comfort and guidance

I always feel like somebody's watching me (Watch baby, watch baby, he got my back) See I'm down with the King So I got it like that
Believing that even when people are watching and talking about the singer, their faith in a higher power gives them strength and confidence

It's no joke, I've been roped in, chokin' on a bone From a fish in the school of your twilight zone You shook me, took me to me to another place Where the air I'm breathin's like mace in my face
Feeling trapped and suffocated by the negativity and drama surrounding the singer, like they are in an unfamiliar and unpleasant environment

If this controversy is your way You need to know I'll never doubt my destiny 'Cause I'm stickin' to my guns like a a Son of the Light Feelin' Dad, I'm feelin' Daddy in the air tonight
Asserting that the artist won't let external factors determine their path or shake their faith, and connecting with a sense of guidance and protection from a higher power

Sometimes I feel grace in the middle of the night In the cool of the shade in the bright sunlight Sometimes I feel God in the midst of a show As the palm trees sway in an afterglow
Continuing to reflect on moments of spiritual connection and finding beauty and grace in everyday life

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