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)
SIMONE
Seigmen Lyrics
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ta mitt liv ned i lyset
senk jorden ned i himmelen, ned i dypet
ingen tegn til det tredje øyet
ingen flod kan flyte
uten blod for å leve
ingenting driver i livet
simone
ingenting driver i livet
ingen bønn over
simone
The first verse of Seigmen's song "Simone" presents the singer surrendering to the inevitable, taking their life and bringing it to light. They call for the joining of earth and sky, which can be interpreted as a yearning for unity, and a recognition of the interconnectedness of everything. The second line, "senk jorden ned i himmelen, ned i dypet" can be interpreted as a desire for transcendence, to move beyond the mundane and into the spiritual realm. The third line, "ingen tegn til det tredje øyet" suggests a loss of intuition, or perhaps an inability to perceive the world in a more spiritual way.
In the chorus, they say "ingen bønn over simone," which can be interpreted as meaning that there is no prayer that can save Simone. The singer is at a loss, feeling as if nothing is driving their life forward. They feel disconnected from everything around them, including their own sense of self.
Overall, "Simone" seems to be a song about despair and a search for meaning in a world that feels empty and meaningless. The lyrics are powerful and evocative, presenting a vivid picture of a world without hope or purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
simone, jeg puster
Simone, I breathe. Perhaps referring to someone close named Simone who is important to the singer and gives them life.
ta mitt liv ned i lyset
Bring my life into the light. The singer wants to expose their life to the world, perhaps to share their experiences or emotions.
senk jorden ned i himmelen, ned i dypet
Lower the earth into the heavens, into the depth. A metaphor for wanting to break down the barriers between the physical and spiritual realms.
ingen tegn til det tredje øyet
No sign of the third eye. Perhaps referring to a lack of spiritual insight or enlightenment.
ingen flod kan flyte
No river can flow. Suggesting a stagnancy or lack of progress in the artist's life or in the world.
uten blod for å leve
Without blood to live. Referring to the importance of life force or vitality, and how the absence of it can lead to death or decay.
ingenting driver i livet
Nothing propels life. Echoing the earlier line about the lack of progress or motivation in life.
ingen bønn over
No prayer above. Suggesting a lack of spiritual guidance or support.
simone
Simone. Potentially a repeated invocation of the name, or a reflection of the artist's thoughts returning to the person named Simone.
Contributed by Anthony B. 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.