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)
Juvel
Seigmen Lyrics
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i en seng av nåler
og før han våkner er det over
nye ord - nye lover
la meg bli en stein - en pyramide
la meg bli til støv - ved din side
alt jeg har hatt - har gått til grunne
jeg hører nålen falle - jeg har et tempel
jeg hører noen komme - ifra en annen himmel
de er unge - de er unge guder
de er unge - du er en juvel
jeg hører nålen falle
jeg har et tempel til alle som spår
og jeg svarer de som spør
jeg vet hva jeg gjør (juvel)
jeg hører nålen falle (juvel)
jeg har et tempel til alle som spør (juvel)
og jeg svarer de som spør (juvel)
jeg vet hva jeg gjør
The song "Juvel" by Seigmen is a melancholic and introspective piece about the transience of life and the value of one's existence in the world. The first verse speaks of an old man sleeping on a bed of needles, implying his suffering and vulnerability. The second line, "and before he wakes up, it's over," suggests the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The third line, "new words - new laws," hints at the continuous change and the passing of time.
The chorus expresses the desire to become a tangible memory or a symbol of something powerful and enduring. The image of becoming a stone pyramid represents the hope of leaving a lasting mark in the world or being remembered as a significant figure. The line "let me turn to dust - by your side" implies the desire to be reunited with a loved one, even in death. The stanza ends with a regretful tone, acknowledging that everything the singer has worked for has been destroyed and that they have done everything they could.
The bridge introduces a new character - a young god from another realm. The singer hears them approaching the temple, and their youthfulness contrasts with the old man from the first verse. The phrase "you are a jewel" may refer to the unique and valuable quality of every individual, especially when young and full of potential. However, the echoing line "I hear the needle fall" serves as a reminder of the inevitability of decay and the fleeting nature of youth.
Overall, "Juvel" is a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the hope of leaving a lasting legacy or memory before one's inevitable demise. It touches on themes of mortality, regret, and the value of human existence.
Line by Line Meaning
imens den gamle sover
While the old man sleeps
i en seng av nåler
In a bed of needles
og før han våkner er det over
And before he wakes up, it's over
nye ord - nye lover
New words - new laws
la meg bli en stein - en pyramide
Let me become a stone - a pyramid
la meg bli til støv - ved din side
Let me turn into dust - by your side
alt jeg har hatt - har gått til grunne
Everything I've had - has gone to ruin
jeg gjorde alt hva jeg kunne
I did all that I could
jeg hører nålen falle - jeg har et tempel
I hear the needle fall - I have a temple
jeg hører noen komme - ifra en annen himmel
I hear someone coming - from another heaven
de er unge - de er unge guder
They are young - they are young gods
de er unge - du er en juvel
They are young - you are a jewel
jeg hører nålen falle (juvel)
I hear the needle fall (jewel)
jeg har et tempel til alle som spør (juvel)
I have a temple for all who ask (jewel)
og jeg svarer de som spør (juvel)
And I answer those who ask (jewel)
jeg vet hva jeg gjør (juvel)
I know what I'm doing (jewel)
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
St
on Pantheon
Missing context, "Pantheon" suggests a higher being is the narrator. "Ta meg i mot om jeg faller ned blant menneskene" seems to supports this, the narrator talks about falling down as if from a higher place, the pantheon.