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)
Mesmerize
Seigmen Lyrics
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I want you to know
To know the difference og high and low
I want you to come - to come to find
To find the balance in my mind
I want you to be
To be the balance of you and me
It makes sense
I am eternal
It makes sense
I am seven
I am entire
Mesmerize
The lyrics to Seigmen's song "Mesmerize" carry an intriguing message about the desire for balance and self-discovery. The song starts with the singer expressing his conflicting wishes for someone to both stay and stay away, reflecting a struggle to find his place in a certain relationship. He then goes on to wish that this person understands the difference between high and low, which might imply an aspiration for emotional stability and a need for someone to help him achieve it.
The singer then shifts his attention to his own internal balance, wishing for someone to come and help him find it. The lines "I want you to be, to be the balance of you and me" suggest that he sees this other person as an important ally in his quest for self-discovery and emotional stability. The song ends with the repetition of the lines "It makes sense, I am seven, I am eternal/ entire," which could be interpreted as a statement of identity and self-sufficiency.
Overall, "Mesmerize" speaks to the universal human need for connection and balance. The lyrics are both introspective and relatable, touching on themes of self-discovery and emotional regulation. Through its reflective and poetic lyrics, the song invites listeners to contemplate their own internal struggles and wishes for balance.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to stay - to stay away
I desire for you to remain at a distance, as being close to you creates an overwhelming allure that I cannot resist.
I want you to know
I wish for you to understand the impact you have on me and my thoughts.
To know the difference of high and low
To have a clear understanding of the opposite ends of the spectrum, and the state of being in-between them.
I want you to come - to come to find
I yearn for you to approach me and seek out the missing piece that will bring harmony to my mind and soul.
To find the balance in my mind
To locate the equilibrium between the endless thoughts and emotions that swarm my being.
I want you to be
I long for you to exist as a vital factor in my life and in the state of my mind.
To be the balance of you and me
To act as the counterweight to both yourself and me and to be the adhesive that seals the rift between us.
It makes sense
It is logical and reasoned that we need each other, and to stay away will only lead to the chaos of an unbalanced mind.
I am seven
I am complete as an individual, yet lack a vital piece that will bring stability to my life.
I am eternal
I will continue to exist in this state of longing perpetually until I find the source of balance that I seek.
Contributed by Aubrey 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.