Tömmermenn is among the heaviest, grooviest and tightest bands in Norway. T… Read Full Bio ↴Tömmermenn is among the heaviest, grooviest and tightest bands in Norway. They have been mixing their own kind of power, energy and melodic sense since 1995 and are well known for their powerful live expression. They don't like to call their music "metal", but prefers to be called "The heaviest rock band in Norway". All their lyrics are in Norwegian.

The band emerged as a natural progression from the musical tastes and explorations the current band-members shared in their younger years and the result should speak for itself. A signature for the band is singer Geir Berntsens unique vocal capabilities. He comfortably handles everything from the deepest growls of Black metal to the sweetest falsetto.

What is unique with Tömmermenn is that they reach heavy-rock and metal-fans of all ages! They make melodic tunes with catchy refrains. The band sound as raw live as they do on records. They deliver a furious show, with raw sound and an ass kicking performance from each and all of the members.

How heavy is the music? Well... their first full-length album was called Tolv Tonn (Twelve Tons), and that's pretty heavy!

Discography:
Tömmermenn EP (2002)
Tolv Tonn (2004)
Urbant Helvete (2006)

Band Members:
Geir Berntsen - Vocals
Rune Henden - Guitar
Fredrik Nyegaard - Bass
Tormod Askeland - Drums

Universal
Tömmermenn Lyrics

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Kjenner de har taket på meg.
Kjenner de har draget i meg nå.
Alle disse skjulte ord skal frem.
Fra mitt sorte indre kammer.
Stille død
Lever ikke mer for livet.
Strever aldri for hvert hjerteslag.
Alle disse skjulte ord skal frem.

Fra tankene og sjelens ravner.
Stille død. vet at du er her
Ensom død... vet at du er.
Mørk og kald... så universal.
Stille død... så vill og gal.
Mine øyne de er svømmende.
Regjerer verden drømmende.
Alle disse djevler lokkes frem.
Jeg senkes ned i jordens kammer.
Stille død vet at du er her
Ensom død. vet at du er.
Mørk og kald... så universal.
Stille død så vill og gal.
Stille død vet at du er her
Ensom død vet at du er.

Mørk og kald... så universal.
Stille død så vill og gal.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tömmermenn's song "Universal" convey feelings of isolation, despair, and a longing for release. The singer feels trapped and at the mercy of outside forces that are pulling him down, causing his hidden thoughts and inner demons to surface. The repetition of the phrase "Stille død" (quiet death) throughout the song suggests a desire for an end to the pain and suffering, a longing for a release from the heaviness of life. The line "Mine øyne de er svømmende, regjerer verden drømmende" (my eyes are swimming, ruling the world dreamily) speaks to the idea that the singer is lost in a dream, unable to fully connect with the world around him.

The song seems to grapple with the universal experience of feeling alone in the world and struggling to find a sense of connection or belonging. The references to darkness and coldness – "Mørk og kald" – further emphasize the isolation and sense of being separate from others. However, despite the heavy themes, there is a sense of strength and defiance in the repeated phrase "vet at du er her" (know that you are here), suggesting that there is some hope for the singer to emerge from the darkness and find a way to connect with others.

Line by Line Meaning

Kjenner de har taket på meg.
I feel that they have control over me.

Kjenner de har draget i meg nå.
I feel that they are pulling me in right now.

Alle disse skjulte ord skal frem.
All these hidden words will come to light.

Fra mitt sorte indre kammer.
From my dark inner chamber.

Stille død
Quiet death.

Lever ikke mer for livet.
I no longer live for life.

Strever aldri for hvert hjerteslag.
I never strive for each heartbeat.

Fra tankene og sjelens ravner.
From the thoughts and ravens of the soul.

Stille død. vet at du er her
Quiet death. I know you are here.

Ensom død... vet at du er.
Lonely death... I know you are here.

Mørk og kald... så universal.
Dark and cold... so universal.