1) Span were a rock band from Bærum, Norway, who self-proclaimed themselves as "Norwegian Turbo-Rock 'n' Roll Commandos."
The band started off as Explicit Lyrics, but changed bandname to Span in 1999. By this time, only Fridtjof Nilsen ("Joff", guitar) and Jarle Bernhoft ("Burn", vocals) remained from Explicit Lyrics, and Vemund Stavnes ("Wes", bass) and Fredrik Wallumrød (drums) were recruited to form the new band.
Span released their debut EP, Baby's come back, in 2002 and financed an UK-tour by guitarist Frithjof Nilsen's appearence in commercials for the Norwegian consumer guidance for meat. Late 2003, bassist Stavnes was replaced by Kim Nordbæk.
The band continiued touring (mostly in the UK) and released numerous singles before their album debut in February 2004. This album, Mass Distraction, was produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighers) and enjoyed a great reception from both fans and music magazines. To date they have sold more than 55 000 copies of this album and toured both Norway, UK and USA to boost the sales.
In the spring of 2005, the band released their second album, Vs. time, which received a far less warm welcome than their debut. Just months later, July 2005, the Span announced that they had decided to "end this while we are still the best of friends."
Singer Jarle Bernhoft later had a brief encounter with the Norwegian band Big Bang, while the remaining members went on to form Dog Almighty.
Discography:
Baby's Come Back (EP, Playground)
Found (EP, Island Records)
Mass Distraction (2004, Island Records)
Vs. time (2005, Mercury)
2) Span are a Swiss mundart rock band who pioneered the use of Swiss German dialects in popular rock music. They were founded in 1972 as Grünspan and changed their name in 1975 to Span. Their song Louenesee has become a classic of Swiss German rock.
http://www.spanonline.ch/
3) Span is a hip hop duo consisting of MC/producer D-Fro and bi-lingual MC Marsaye. D-Fro resides in Flint, MI. Marsaye, although originally from Marseille, France currently lives in Gorham, NH.
http://www.reverbnation.com/span
http://www.youtube.com/user/blZEInc
Papa
Span Lyrics
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Yeh, come and get me
My friends tell you storys from the fin
Yeh come and get me
You think I think I'm such a man
Yeh come and get me, 'cause I changes your dypers just a year ago
I've had your momma boy
Punk!
don't try to dictate what I'm to do
Don't even think about it
Be better off jumping to the moon
Might think about it
Just think oh look you've got my eyes
Just think about it
I know you wet your pannys just a week ago
I've had your momma boy
I've had your momma boy
I've had your momma boy
You need will come ganatic
'cause I am the pappa
I'm the father of it all
'cause I am the pappa
From ow
it might take som time to reajust
You know what I'm sayin?
You need its just the thing you must
You know I'm sayin?
It was not mean it was just a lust
You know I'm sayin?
'cause you scratched your bonnies just an hour go
I ve had your momma boy
I've had your momma boy
I've had your momma boy
You need will come ganatic
'cause I am the papa
The father of it all
I am the papa
The father of it all
I am the papa
I'm your great great great grand-mother-wow!
oooo, I am the papa, oooohh
Oooo, I am the papa
The song "Papa" by Span is a satirical take on the idea of fatherhood and paternal relationships. The lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and meant to be taken as such, with sly references to the singer having had the mother of the child being addressed in the song. The opening lines of the song are particularly interesting, with the singer taunting the 'father' of the child by pointing out that he has recently urinated against the wind, an activity traditionally viewed as foolish and pointless. This can be seen as a metaphor for the futility of trying to control or dominate other people's lives.
The second verse of the song continues this theme, with the singer advising the 'father' not to try to control or dictate his actions. The lyrics seem to suggest that the father is powerless to stop the singer and that he should simply accept the situation and move on. The chorus of the song then asserts the singer's dominance over the father, declaring him to be the 'father of it all' and even hinting that he may be related to the child by referring to himself as the child's 'great great great grandmother'.
Overall, the lyrics of "Papa" are clever and humorous, with a subversive message about power dynamics and the illusion of control.
Line by Line Meaning
You back from peeing in the wind
I see you've returned after doing something pointless or foolish
Yeh, come and get me
Challenge accepted, I'm ready to face you
My friends tell you storys from the fin
People gossip about things and spread rumors
You think I think I'm such a man
You believe that I believe I'm superior or important
Yeh come and get me, 'cause I changes your dypers just a year ago
I took care of you when you were helpless, now you can't challenge me
I've had your momma boy
I had a sexual relationship with your mother
Punk!
Insulting remark to show dominance or superiority
don't try to dictate what I'm to do
Don't tell me what to do
Don't even think about it
Don't consider taking any action against me
Be better off jumping to the moon
It would be more productive to do something impossible than face me
Might think about it
I'll consider the suggestion
Just think oh look you've got my eyes
You resemble me in some way
I know you wet your pannys just a week ago
You were just as helpless as a baby recently
You need will come ganatic
Your need will grow larger than you can handle
'cause I am the pappa
I'm the one in charge, the leader
I'm the father of it all
I have power over everything and everyone
From ow
From now on
it might take som time to reajust
It might take time to come to terms with things
You know what I'm sayin?
Do you understand what I'm trying to convey?
You need its just the thing you must
You'll have to deal with what you need
It was not mean it was just a lust
I didn't have any bad intentions, it was just physical desire
You know I'm sayin?
Do you understand what I'm trying to convey?
'cause you scratched your bonnies just an hour go
You were helpless not too long ago
I'm your great great great grand-mother-wow!
I have complete control over you and your family lineage
oooo, I am the papa, oooohh
Reinforcing my position as the leader and power figure
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Спасибо за группу !!!!
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Спасибо дяде Саше за хорошее музло!!!
@bwonswifty
Thanks to Alexander Pushnoy for showing this group!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vladaskarolaitis5347
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@Maria_Tubortseva
Всем привет от Саши!
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@labelmus
Передайте плавленый привет Пушному!
@shpeter1019
one of my all time favourite songs - regularly played at Stagedoor in Newcastle during the early 2000s
@petula4428
I just discovered Berhnoft this evening... what a fantastic guy !!! So talented !!! So, I discover the band he was the singer... and Waouh !! what a great surprise !... really realy good sound !
@MrMisanthrope84
Why aren't Span a household name? They are a fucking epic band.
@matthewalger2819
I was in this video. I remember it being one of the hottest days of my life in that brick tunnel. Amazing memories.