Skambankt was founded in Klepp, Rogaland, Norway in the year 1994. The line-up consisted of Ted Winters (Terje Vinterstø) on guitar and vocals, Don Fist (Tollak Friestad) on bass, and Hanz Panzer (Hans Egil Løe) on drums. In this configuration, the group played sporadic shows in Klepp and local areas, and some demos were recorded. Interest quickly waned and the band dissolved in 1996. Some of the songs written during this period, such as "Demoattakk" would be recorded upon the band's re-formation.
Ten years after its formation, in 2004, the original Skambankt line-up met at a stag party where there was a stage with full backline. Some time after midnight, a decision was made that the band was to be revived. They recorded some basic demos and gained some exposure through Urørt, a Norwegian radio showcase for unsigned talent. Some changes were made to the line-up; Hanz Panzer switched to the guitar and his brother, Tom Skalle (Tom Egil Løe) became the new drummer. They eventually signed a record deal with Dog Job, and recorded their first album, the self-titled Skambankt, which came out in 2004. As Winters was also a member of Kaizers Orchestra, a small number of that group's fan base embraced Skambankt as well, fueling their rising underground popularity.
Subsequently, Skambankt earned a reputation of being a live band to watch after playing at many prestigious festival shows in Norway, Denmark and Germany. Their first notable rise to fame was their concert at the 2005 Roskilde Festival, where they played for 20,000 people. In 2005, they recorded and released Skamania, an EP containing six new songs and two videos, for "KKK!" and "Me sa nei!", respectively. The style of the EP's music and lyrics is considered a transition between the band's original style and the hard rock style they would later adapt. Shortly after the release of Skamania, Tom Skalle quit the band, and was replaced by Bones Wolsman (Børge Henriksen).
On 29 January 2007, the band released their second studio album, Eliksir. The album received positive reviews and even made it as far as the 8th place on the Norwegian album charts in its first week. The band toured throughout 2007 and played a small number of shows in 2008, despite the fact that Winters performed as an active member of Kaizers Orchestra for most of the year.
That fall, the band booked a studio from September through October, where they went on to record what would become the band's next album, Hardt Regn. The album was released on 26 January 2009, with a subsequent release party and tour following shortly thereafter. The album received many positive reviews and stayed on the Norwegian album charts for six weeks, peaking at the #5 spot. Three singles were released; "Malin", "O Dessverre" and "Kom hell", the latter two of which had music videos shot for them which were played in heavy rotation on music video shows on Norwegian television.
The first single from their then-untitled fourth studio album, "Mantra", was released digitally on 17 May 2010 - the Norwegian Independence Day. The album, Søvnløs was released on 6 September 2010. A limited edition remastered LP box set (whose version of Skamania contained three bonus tracks) comprised of all their releases up until Søvnløs, was released on 8 November 2010.
In 2014, all of three years after their last album, Skambankt released Sirene in late January. So far, it is the most critically acclaimed album of theirs, having amassed glowing reviews from more than ten reputable Norwegian publications, including Dagbladet, one of the "Big Three" of Norwegian newspapers. The first single from the album was "Voodoo", released earlier that month.
Det tar tid
Skambankt Lyrics
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Historie, også skylder eg deg alt
Me va familie, me va dynamitt
Me va familie, me tok det for
Gitt at det va sant
Der finnes ingen lån,
Der finnes ingen bistand
Som kan betala tebage
Någen sår e sånn som alle får
Andre e tunge og består
Det står på resepten at det
Trenge tid, det tar tid
En tilgivelse,
E kanskje mye å be om
En tilgivelse,
Uten at eg late som
Rottekongens fall
Eg innser totalt
Alle tabbers mor kom inn
Og løfta taket
Men før du hogge av meg hånda
Må du tenka deg om
Me va ikkje perfekt,
Me hadde nesten nådd bånn
Hvis du gjer meg en sjangs
Så ska me finna en grunn
Te å stå på, det må gå
Någen sår e sånn som alle får
Andre e tunge og består
Det står på resepten at det
Trenge tid
Någen sår e sånn som alle får
Andre e tunge og består
Det står på resepten at det
Trenge litt tid, det tar tid
The song "Det Tar Tid" by Skambankt talks about the process of forgiveness and the passage of time in rebuilding relationships. The lyrics detail a history between two people who were once close, but have since faced a falling out, and how they are now trying to work through it. The singer acknowledges past mistakes and the fact that no amount of money or help can fix what has been broken. The chorus emphasizes the importance of time in the healing process, acknowledging that some wounds are easy to overcome while others require more effort.
The song speaks to the difficulties of forgiveness and the work that goes into repairing relationships. The singer recognizes that seeking forgiveness is not an easy task and that it may require a lot of effort, even if it means admitting one's own mistakes. The lyrics paint a complex picture of the dynamics between people who were once close, now having to confront the pain and heartache that has built up between them. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of time, and how it can heal and strengthen relationships if given the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
E me historie, har dommen falt
With my history, my fate has been sealed
Historie, også skylder eg deg alt
History owes you everything as well
Me va familie, me va dynamitt
We were family, and we were explosive (unpredictable)
Me va familie, me tok det for Gitt at det va sant
We were family, and we took it for granted that it was true
Der finnes ingen lån, Der finnes ingen bistand Som kan betala tebage
There are no loans, there is no assistance that can repay this
Någen sår e sånn som alle får
There are wounds that everyone gets
Andre e tunge og består
Others are heavy and last
Det står på resepten at det Trenge tid, det tar tid
It's on the prescription that it needs time, it takes time
En tilgivelse, E kanskje mye å be om
Asking for forgiveness might be too much
En tilgivelse, Uten at eg late som
Asking for forgiveness, without pretending
Rottekongens fall, Eg innser totalt
The fall of the rat king, I fully realize
Alle tabbers mor kom inn, Og løfta taket
Mother of all mistakes came in, and raised the roof
Men før du hogge av meg hånda, Må du tenka deg om
But before you chop off my hand, you must think about it
Me va ikkje perfekt, Me hadde nesten nådd bånn
We weren't perfect, we had almost hit rock bottom
Hvis du gjer meg en sjangs, Så ska me finna en grunn Te å stå på, det må gå
If you give me a chance, we'll find a reason to stand up, it must work
Det står på resepten at det Trenge litt tid, det tar tid
It's on the prescription that it needs a little time, it takes time
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.