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
Psycho Killer
Span Lyrics
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I’m tense and nervous and I... can’t relax.
I can’t sleep, cause my bed’s on fire.
Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire.
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa far fa fa fa far far better
You start a conversation you can't even finish it.
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything.
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed.
Say something once, why say it again?
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa far fa fa fa far far better
Run run run run away
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
AH-OO
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là (ce soir-là)
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là (ce soir-là)
Réalisant mon espoir
Je me lance vers la gloire ... okay
AY AY AY AY AY
We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa far fa fa fa far far better
Run run run run away
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa far fa fa fa far far better
Run run run run run away
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
AY AY AY AY
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
OH OH OH OH
OH OH OH
AY AY AY AY
AY AY AY AY
In "Psycho Killer," Span sings about a nervous and paranoid person who is struggling to face reality. The singer is clearly tense and anxious, unable to relax or sleep, implying that he might be suffering from some form of mental illness or addiction. He feels like his bed is on fire, which could be a metaphor for the intense discomfort that he's experiencing. He is also very aware of his own energy and warns those around him not to touch him because he is like a real live wire. The chorus of the song is very catchy, with a repetition of the phrase "Psycho Killer" and the question "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" (meaning "What is this?" in French). The singer seems to be inviting us into his chaotic and disjointed thoughts, with lines that don't always make sense, such as "fa fa fa far fa fa fa far far better."
Line by Line Meaning
I can’t seem to face up to the facts.
I'm struggling to deal with the reality of the situation.
I’m tense and nervous and I... can’t relax.
I feel anxious and on-edge, and I can't seem to let go of that tension.
I can’t sleep, cause my bed’s on fire.
I'm experiencing intense anxiety and can't get the rest I need, even when I'm in bed.
Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire.
I'm highly sensitive and easily triggered, so please don't push my buttons right now.
You start a conversation you can't even finish it.
You're talking without any clear direction or purpose, so it's hard for me to engage with you.
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything.
You're speaking in circles and not actually communicating anything meaningful or useful to me.
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed.
I value silence and think it's better to say nothing than to speak without purpose or clarity.
Say something once, why say it again?
Repeating yourself over and over doesn't make your message more effective or valuable, so why bother?
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là (ce soir-là)
What I did that night
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là (ce soir-là)
What she said that night
Réalisant mon espoir
Realizing my hope
Je me lance vers la gloire ... okay
I'm taking a risk and going for the glory, even if it seems crazy or dangerous.
We are vain and we are blind
As humans, we're obsessed with our own image and often oblivious to what's really going on around us.
I hate people when they're not polite
I value respect and basic manners, so it really bothers me when people are rude or thoughtless.
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Jonathan Robert Alexander
Very underrated cover.
bob bobson
i have been looking for this version EVERYWHERE. like EVERYWHERE. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING
Jordan Owen
This cover is insanely good XD better than the original :)