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)
Trampoline
Seigmen Lyrics
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Like the wheels in a velodrome
Like the punches you never take
Like the friends you will never make
Like a child's depression will fade away
Like the wheels
Like the lift of a trampoline
Like a movie you've never seen
Like the places you've never been
Like the wheels
Just like tomorrow
So far away
Your first kiss
Was all I needed
Your last wish
Loving you was the least I could do
Like a kite trapped in electric wires
Like the need to enjoy
life expires
Like a shadow that never fades
Like a dream that never gets made
Like the wheels
"Trampoline" by the Norwegian band Seigmen is a song that talks about the different aspects of life that people often take for granted. The singer compares some of these aspects to things that are easily forgotten, overlooked or missed out on. The first verse describes how some days can feel like they were spent in a “black coma”, while the second line compares this feeling to racing wheels in a velodrome. The third line talks about missed opportunities, such as not taking chances and not making friends, while the fourth line talks about how depression can sometimes fade over time like the joys of childhood.
The chorus focuses on the metaphor of wheels, seemingly implying that as wheels keep moving and rolling forward, time keeps on ticking and the future is constantly moving towards us like “tomorrow,” a thought that seems a long way off. The second verse continues with the theme of missed opportunities, comparing them to things that can be thrilling and exciting, such as the rush of adrenaline or the lift of a trampoline. The fifth line suggests that there are things like movies that we can never experience or places we've never been to. The last two lines of the verse reiterate the idea that time keeps on rolling, just like wheels keep on turning, and we can only look on as the future approaches us.
The final verse changes the tone of the song as the singer seems to speak about a specific person, someone who has touched his life in a significant way. The first two lines suggest that this person's first kiss was all he needed, while the third and fourth lines mention the person's last wish. The person seems to have died, and the singer declares his love for this person, stating that everything he has ever done for them was the least he could do. The song ends with a final line that talks about the struggle to enjoy life, comparing it to a kite that's trapped in electric wires.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the days in a black coma
Similar to feeling trapped in a state of unconsciousness where everything around you seems dark and confusing
Like the wheels in a velodrome
Like being stuck in a continuous cycle, repeating the same actions with no progress
Like the punches you never take
Reminiscent of the opportunities you miss because of a lack of courage to take a risk
Like the friends you will never make
Similar to the bonds that never form due to a lack of effort or missed chances
Like a child's depression will fade away
Just like how a child's sadness can slowly disappear over time, other feelings can change too
Like the rush of my adrenaline
Similar to the high you feel after an exhilarating experience
Like the lift of a trampoline
Comparable to the feeling of being propelled higher and higher by a bouncy accessory
Like a movie you've never seen
Like missing out on something incredible because you didn't take the time to experience it
Like the places you've never been
Similar to skipping an opportunity to explore something new and foreign, missing out on what it could have offered
Just like tomorrow
Like the hope and possibility of a new day that lies ahead
So far away
Even though it's not tangible, its potential is worth considering
Your first kiss
Was all I needed
The idea that one person or moment can have a profound impact on your life
Your last wish
Loving you was the least I could do
The strong desire of wanting to please someone you love even in their final moments
Like a kite trapped in electric wires
Similar to being tangled up in a situation that, without proper foresight, could turn chaotic and harmful
Like the need to enjoy
The importance of finding happiness, even in moments that may seem difficult or horrendous.
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcello De Chirico
One of my favourite... Seigmen are the best alternative rock band ever.
cryingmachinery
Excellent thanks for uploading!!! :)
hwplugburz
Loved this song since 1997.. sometimes I wake upp with this on my minde from a dream. Like today.. depression will fade away..