Seigmen is a Norwegian alternative rock band who came into prominence in th… Read Full Bio ↴Seigmen is a Norwegian alternative rock band who came into prominence in the early 1990s. The band's name is derived from a Norwegian brand of (sweet) candies, "Seigmenn". The band went from a hard-edged grunge-like style to a more dynamic sound with more ambient parts and use of synthesizers and various audio-effects. Although hard to categorize, their music varies from album to album.

It all started in Tønsberg, Norway 1989. Sverre Økshoff and Alex Møklebust started a band with the name Klisne Seigmenn having their first gig at the “Christmas rock” event (julerock) in Tønsberg, December 27, 1989 . The next year Marius Roth Christensen, Kim Ljung and Noralf Ronthi joined the band.

total was the album which caught Norway's ears. Some of the songs such as sort tulipan were very gloomy and had a gothic-like atmosphere. metropolis is their most well-known album to this date. radiowaves is the album that shows a significant change on their style. The keyboardist/programmer Eric Ljungren (who later would join Kim, Alex and Noralf in Zeromancer) is more present, and the songs are similar to New order and Depeche Mode. They split in 1999 after a farewell tour.

Møklebust, Ljung and Ronthi later formed the band Zeromancer in 2000. In addition, Kim Ljung has a solo project under the name Ljungblut.

Seigmen reunited during the UKA-festival in Trondheim, Norway on October 20, 2005, and decided to do even more reunion-gigs in Norway – 7 shows in February 2006, and played several festivals in Norway such as the Slottsfjell festival in Tønsberg.

In early 2008 it was announced that Seigmen would again play live, which they did on June 21 at the Oslo Opera House, as one of the shows celebrating the opening of the new Opera House in Oslo. Selling out the show quickly, a second concert was set up the day after.

The band resurfaced again in 2012, when they played several festivals in Norway. In July 2013, Seigmen were one of the bands to play in honor of HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at his 40th anniversary.

Seigmen will once again tour Norway in 2015 to promote their upcoming album Enola, the first containing all new material since 1997. The first single from the album entitled Hva Vi Elsker was released through digital media on February 13th 2015.

Members:
Alex Møklebust (main vocals)
Sverre Økshoff (guitar)
Marius Roth Christensen (guitar, vocals)
Kim Ljung (bass)
Noralf Ronthi (percussion)

Gold
Seigmen Lyrics

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I've got my feet on the ground
There is black in white
There is orange in gold
I've got my feet on the ground
There is blood in water
There is you in me
I am the wall you'll neveer break
I am the chance you will never take

There is a fire - far away

I've got my feet
I've got my reasons to believe
I've got my feet
I've got my hands and knees
I've got my feet
I've got my promise to keep
I've got my feet

I've got my revenge
I'm the eye of the needle
I'm the thorn in your side

There is a fire - far away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seigmen’s song, “Gold,” suggest a sense of groundedness and self-confidence, with an almost defiant attitude towards those who may oppose or challenge the singer. The repetition of “I’ve got my feet on the ground” throughout the song suggests a firm footing and ability to stand one’s ground. The lines “There is black in white/ There is orange in gold” suggest a dualistic nature of the world, with opposing forces and colors that exist together. This could be interpreted as a recognition of the complexity of life, and not seeing things in just black and white.

The next stanza, “There is blood in water/ There is you in me,” suggests a deep connection or interdependence between the singer and another person. This relationship seems to give the singer a sense of strength and purpose. The lines “I am the wall you’ll never break/I am the chance you will never take” suggest a boundary established by the singer that will not be crossed or challenged. The repetition of “There is a fire- far away” throughout the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for a distant goal or desire that the singer is striving for.

The chorus of the song suggests that the singer has a strong inner sense of belief, purpose, and determination, and that they have the ability to act on these convictions. The lines “I’ve got my feet/ I’ve got my reasons to believe/ I’ve got my hands and knees/ I’ve got my promise to keep” suggest a sense of agency and intentionality in the singer’s life.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got my feet on the ground
I am grounded and stable

There is black in white
There are two sides to every story

There is orange in gold
There is more than meets the eye

There is blood in water
There is a hidden danger in something that seems safe

There is you in me
I am connected to someone else

I am the wall you'll never break
I am strong and unyielding

I am the chance you will never take
I am something you'll never have

There is a fire - far away
There is a distant problem or danger

I've got my feet
I am confident and sure

I've got my reasons to believe
I have justification for my beliefs

I've got my hands and knees
I am willing to work hard