Satan Takes A Holiday became the talk of the town when they released their self-titled debut album late 2009. A week later they were nominated in the Best Rock category at the swedish P3 Guld Awards, and the singles MISSY and HEARTBREAKER were played regularly on the radio.
Their second album WHO DO YOU VOODOO was released March 2012 in Sweden, preceded by the single KARMA BABE (voted into the national radio station’s ”Hall of Fame” by the listeners). Two more singles off WHO DO YOU VOODOO were picked up by swedish radio.
In November 2014 ANIMAL MAN WOMAN – Satan Takes A Holiday's third full length album – was released. Recorded and produced by Stefan Brändström in The Dustward Studio, it marked a return to the energy of the debut album yet with songwriting even more elevated. The choice of studio and producer has proved the perfect fit and the result is a collection of songs truly bursting with the purpose to be played and experienced live. Head first. No holds barred.
With their mix of rock’n'roll, 60’s garage and 70’s groove, Satan Takes A Holiday are seen as one of the best live bands in Sweden. The band are regulars at festivals, as well as having been on stints with Mustasch and Juliette Lewis, an extensive European tour with Nicke Andersson’s Imperial State Electric and in 2013 they supported living legends KISS at Sweden’s new national arena in front of an audience of 30 000 people.
Following the release of ANIMAL MAN WOMAN Svante Nordström (drums) left the band and was replaced by Danne McKenzie (Truckfighters, Mustasch). Danne’s natural high energy level and stage charisma helped to further elevate the bands live performances. High on the inspiration stemming from this new line-up, work on new material started and in September of 2015 production got underway on what would ultimately become Satan Takes A Holiday’s forth album – ALIENS.
In august of 2016 the band signed to Despotz Records, a label with creative solutions and a sharp sense and relationship to the business today together with a distinct commitment to the artists visions. In 2017 they will bring STAH to the world.
ALIENS is essentially an album that deals with alienation, anxiety and powerlessness – feeling out of place in contemporary culture, in social contexts as well as in oneself. To be standing in the center of the present only to be asking oneself: ’how the hell did this happen!?’
Sonically and lyrically, the album is steeped in frustration and anger. Songs like the opener GOOD COP BAD COP, the single THE BEAT, the manic coming-undone-story of LADDER TO CLIMB and the somewhat awkward QUEEN MOTHER all – in their own way – deal with inner and outer demons, to suffocate or let loose, to struggle or to cave, to fight or to give in. In songs like IRON PIPE, WRINKLAY and BORN AT NIGHT the band turns outward and comments – by way of their peculiar blend of humor and sincerity – topics ranging from right wing populism to filter bubbles and tunnel vision. In GET YOU GIRL, MORE IS MORE, LOVE ME LIKE I LOVE ME, and the cover WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE ROAD? new and old fans of the band gets their fair share of STAH’s vintage mix of cockiness, self-deprecation and sarcasm.
Aliens is the band’s most complex, introspective and dynamic album to date. It is a quintessential Satan Takes A Holiday album with added tension and nerve – as always delivered with truly unstoppable and immediate energy.
Blow
Satan Takes a Holiday Lyrics
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a real cold fish on the wrong damn coast
I locate things from time to time
pharmaceutical west coast grime
all worked up and I'm ready to go
make you kings of the rock n roll show
all worked up are you ready to go?
medicate away your low
you want blow?
here we go
you want blow?
1 2 3 4, 1 2 3 4
southern satisfaction
a chemical reaction
southern satisfaction
brings all action
me and my friends will sort you out
rocks, bump, snow, dust - give us a shout
make you queen, I'll make you king
make you feel every single thing
all worked up and I'm ready to go
cock in hand and sharp elbow
all worked up are you ready to go?
medicate away your low
southern satisfaction
a chemical reaction
southern satisfaction
brings all action
The lyrics of Satan Takes a Holiday's song "Blow" seem to delve into the themes of superiority, drug use, and the pursuit of pleasure.
The opening lines, "think your shit smells sweeter than most? / a real cold fish on the wrong damn coast" suggest a feeling of arrogance and distance from others. The singer may view themselves as superior to others and disconnected from their surroundings.
The following lines, "I locate things from time to time / pharmaceutical west coast grime" indicate the singer's involvement in finding drugs on the West Coast. They may be involved in the drug culture and are familiar with the underground scene of obtaining illicit substances.
The chorus, "all worked up and I'm ready to go / make you kings of the rock n roll show / all worked up are you ready to go? / medicate away your low" speaks to their desire to enhance the rock and roll experience and elevate others through drugs. They believe that drugs can mask any negative emotions or experiences, offering an escape from sadness or low states of mind.
The second verse continues the theme by stating, "you want blow? / here we go / you want blow? / 1 2 3 4, 1 2 3 4," implying a sense of readiness and willingness to provide drugs to those who desire them.
The lines "southern satisfaction / a chemical reaction / southern satisfaction / brings all action" seem to suggest that the use of drugs, particularly cocaine referred to as "blow," will lead to intense pleasure and excitement. The phrase "southern satisfaction" may allude to the euphoria and enjoyment associated with drug use.
The final verse further emphasizes the singer's involvement in the drug scene, "me and my friends will sort you out / rocks, bump, snow, dust - give us a shout / make you queen, I'll make you king / make you feel every single thing." Here, they present themselves as enablers of drug use, claiming that they and their friends can provide different types of drugs to satisfy anyone's desire for stimulation and heightened experiences.
Overall, these lyrics portray a lifestyle revolving around drugs, seeking pleasure, and the desire to escape negative emotions. It reveals a mindset that prioritizes instant gratification and the belief that drugs can bring about a temporary state of euphoria and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
think your shit smells sweeter than most?
Do you believe that you are superior to others?
a real cold fish on the wrong damn coast
You are emotionally detached in a place where you don't belong.
I locate things from time to time
I occasionally find substances.
pharmaceutical west coast grime
Illegal drugs prevalent on the west coast.
all worked up and I'm ready to go
I'm highly energized and prepared to act.
make you kings of the rock n roll show
I'll elevate you to the top of the music scene.
medicate away your low
Use drugs to alleviate your sadness or despair.
you want blow?
Are you craving cocaine?
here we go
Let's start.
1 2 3 4, 1 2 3 4
The counting signifies the beginning of a musical performance.
southern satisfaction
Fulfillment found in the southern region.
a chemical reaction
Resulting from the interaction of substances.
brings all action
Stimulates excitement and activity.
me and my friends will sort you out
My friends and I will help you with your needs.
rocks, bump, snow, dust - give us a shout
Contact us if you want substances like cocaine.
make you queen, I'll make you king
I can empower and elevate you to a higher status.
make you feel every single thing
I'll ensure you experience intense sensations.
cock in hand and sharp elbow
Confident and ready to assert dominance.
southern satisfaction
Fulfillment found in the southern region.
a chemical reaction
Resulting from the interaction of substances.
brings all action
Stimulates excitement and activity.
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: ALEXANDER ROBERT ILMARI IDFALK, DANIEL LARS FROBERG, FRED LENNART BURMAN, JOHANNES ERIK LINDSJOO
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Really good! :)
David Ault
good tune