1) Swedis… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name "Spetsnaz":
1) Swedish electro-berzerkers Spetsnaz (russian acronym for Special Forces) were formed by Pontus Stålberg and Stefan Nilsson in Örebro, Sweden in the autumn of 2001. With the powerful vocals, frenetic pounding bass lines and relentless rhythmic assault, Spetsnaz have the aggression and the melody to be the missing link between the heavy scene and the pop scene.
Being fans of the electro genre for many years, both Pontus and Stefan felt there was an emptiness in the EBM scene. All the classic bands were replaced by newcomers performing a more technofied style called futurepop, and this new-school didnt exactly excite the boys.
Having performed, both together and separately, in different (more or less serious) projects like Octoberland, Lazer Stefanz, Volvo 242 and PAF, Pontus and Stefan decided to form Spetsnaz and give it 100% of their energy.
Inspired by pioneering acts like DAF, Front 242, Die Krupps and Nitzer Ebb, the duo started to work in studio Downstairs and after a few months, the first four track demo was presented to Swedish labels and promoters.
The duos first album "Grand design" - assisted by bass consultant Jouni Ollila (ex Pouppée Fabrikk) and mastered by Grammis winner Andreas Tilliander - was released by SubSpace Communications in April 2003, holding twelve tracks of nothing but fresh old-school EBM.
The bands on-stage presence is as intense and energetic as the music with Pontus moving all over the stage, screaming at the top of his lungs, and Stefan fiercely beating his drum pads. The public demand brought Spetsnaz to major cities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and even Mexico (twice!).
Spetsnazs broad touring and refreshing music opened the eyes of Out Of Line (home to e.g. Blutengel and Hocico). The German record label re-issued the debut album worldwide in 2004 with an extended tracklisting and an alternative cover art.
The release of Spetsnaz first EP, "Perfect body" (this time made simultaneously by SubSpace Communications and Out Of Line), followed in the fall of 2004 and entered the ..1 spot on the key alternative charts DAC (Germany), FAC (France) and NAC (Sweden).
Almost a year later, the second EP, "Degenerate ones", came out in a numbered digipak edition, limited to only 1.000 units, to present the directions of Spetsnazs second full length album, "Totalitär" - an immense musical firepower that is bound to take the listener by storm.
Each beat and each note fits tightly in its place, the rhythms lashes out brutally at you and the sequencers seem to be pushing you forward with loud shouts of "Go! Go!".
"Totalitär" is a fireworks display of high-class aggressive dance music, electronic steamhammers overflowing with emotions, tunes to sweat to... Quite simply, "Totalitär" is surging with pure energy.
Official Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SPETSNAZ/23395943282
2) A hardcore/noise punk band from Portland, Oregon.
3) Japanese metal vocalist in the doujin scene who performs vocals for GO-ZEN and has also done vocals for artists such as Kissing the Mirror and Undead Corporation.
You
Spetsnaz Lyrics
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There's always something you've got to prove
On your knees misunderstood
You won't change though you know you should
Fight for position
Stay true to your mission
Climb all the 'dead limbs'
And only you
Sharpened elbows, determined eyes
Pinpoint precise you deliver your lies
For now and forever you've broken my heart
You held it, smiled and tore it apart
You oversize yourself
And call it confidence
You disguise yourself
And call yourself a friend
Fight for position
Stay true to your mission
Eat your heart out
And feed your ambitions
Force all your feelings
Into submission
Burn all your bridges
To refuel your vision of you
It's always you
On your knees misunderstood
You can't change and you never would
Sharpened elbows, determined eyes
Pinpoint precise you deliver your lies
For now and forever you've broken my heart
You held it, smiled and tore it apart
Sharpened elbows, determined eyes
Pinpoint precise you deliver your lies
For now and forever you've broken my heart
You tore it, you tore it, you tore it apart
The lyrics to Spetsnaz's song "You" describe a person who is never satisfied and constantly seeks to prove themselves. Despite being misunderstood, they refuse to change their ways. The first verse talks about how this person is always on the move and feels the need to prove something. They are misunderstood and know they should change, but refuse to do so. The second verse gives more insight into the character of the person, describing them as someone who uses sharp elbows and lies to get what they want. They have broken the singer's heart and continue to do so, even though they oversize themselves as confident and disguise themselves as a friend.
The chorus emphasizes the person's need to fight for position, stay true to their mission, and climb up the "dead limbs" to fulfill their vision of themselves. They are selfishly focused on themselves and their ambitions, even if it means burning bridges and forcing their feelings into submission. The song ends with a repetition of the second verse, emphasizing the heartbreak caused by this person's actions.
Overall, the lyrics of "You" paint a picture of a selfish and unchanging individual who will stop at nothing to achieve their own goals, even if it means hurting others in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Never pleased, always on the move
You are never satisfied and constantly seeking something new.
There's always something you've got to prove
You are driven by a need to prove yourself to others.
On your knees misunderstood
Despite your efforts, people don't see or appreciate the real you.
You won't change though you know you should
You recognize your flaws, but refuse to work on them.
Fight for position
You aggressively pursue and defend your place in the world.
Stay true to your mission
You remain committed to your goals and ideals.
Climb all the 'dead limbs'
You are willing to use people and discard them when they are no longer useful to you.
To fulfill your vision of you
All your actions are driven by a need to achieve your desired self-image.
And only you
You are self-centered and care only about your own success and happiness.
Sharpened elbows, determined eyes
You are ruthlessly competitive and will do whatever it takes to get ahead.
Pinpoint precise you deliver your lies
You are expert at manipulating others through your words and actions.
For now and forever you've broken my heart
Your selfishness and deceit have hurt those around you, including me.
You oversize yourself
You exaggerate your abilities and accomplishments to make yourself look better.
And call it confidence
You mistake your arrogance for self-assurance.
You disguise yourself
You put on a false persona to win people over and get what you want.
And call yourself a friend
You use people for your own benefit, even calling them friends to manipulate them.
Eat your heart out
You are so obsessed with success that it consumes you from the inside out.
And feed your ambitions
You constantly seek to satisfy your own desires and goals.
Force all your feelings
You suppress your emotions and never allow vulnerability or weakness to show.
Into submission
You have complete control over your emotions and never let them dictate your actions.
Burn all your bridges
You are willing to cut ties with anyone who stands in the way of your success.
To refuel your vision of you
You see other people as obstacles to overcome in order to further your own goals.
It's always you
You are so self-centered that everything revolves around you.
You can't change and you never would
Your selfishness and deceit are so ingrained that you will never truly change.
You tore it, you tore it, you tore it apart
Your actions and words have left a trail of destruction in your wake.
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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