Formed by Tobias Kippenberger, Simon Visti and Ace in the Spring of 2006. They are known to be one of Denmark's most spectacular live acts. Their debut album, "All Juice No Fruit" was released in Denmark on October 15th 2007 by Tabu Rec./Playground, their second album was released in March 2010 on Target Records.
The songs Told Her I'm from Compton and Do Your Sister have enjoyed quite a lot of airplay in Denmark and brought them to a nomination for the P3 Talent Prize in 2008.
Songs like All Outta Love, Leave me Now (Leave Me Tomorrow) and Harder Than You Think brought them several nominations for "Howl at the Moon", including the P3 Gold Prize, GAFFA Awards and Zulu Awards in 2010/11 - the only award they won, ironically was Best "New" Act at Zulu Awards.
Vocals: Tobias Kippenberger
Bass: Simon Visti
Drums: Ace
Guitar: Lars Rock
TIMELINE:
March 2011
Nominated for Best Album, Best Singer and Best "New" Act at Zulu Awards
Voted Best "New" Act - THANK YOU!
Ironically this is our first award ever...
January 2011
Nominated for P3 Guld Award + P3 Hit of the Year with "All Outta Love"
Performed "All Outta Love" at the show
December 2010
Nominated for 5 GAFFA Awards without winning any...
The host Anders Breinholt promised a coffee mug from his TV Show for consolation... Which makes it our only award ever
Performed "Howl at the Moon" featuring Sebastian Wolff + "Sailors, Cowboys & Indians" by request from fans on Facebook at the award show
October 2010
"Harder Than You Think" video & single relase
Performed in an alternate version on Det Nye Talkshow
Tour in Denmark
Lava Radio is launched
Summer 2010
Roskilde Festival concert at Odeon + DR Session with alternate versions
Simon's guide to "The Promised Land"
Other festivals include Nibe, Skanderborg, Bork, Start, Køge and Skive
Released a free cover version of Oasis' "Bonehead's Bank Holiday"
May 2010
"Leave Me Now (Leave Me Tomorrow)" video & single relase
Performed acoustic for Soundvenue Up Close
April 2010
Small 6 shows tour in Denmark including a concert on Fanø
Filming for the "Harder Than You Think" video...
March 2010
"Howl at the Moon" released, reached #7 on the album chart
Performed "All Outta Love" on Go'Morgen Danmark
February 2010
"All Outta Love" single release
Pick of the Week on P3
November 2009
Supporting Nephew in Denmark
Mixing "Howl at the Moon" with John O'Mahoney
October 2009
Recording "Howl at the Moon" at Sorthus, Copenhagen with Sebastian Wolff and Nikolaj Wichmann
Making of "Howl at the Moon" footage
Making of "All Outta Love" footage
Soundvenue reportage
June 2009
Supporting AC/DC in Parken, Copenhagen
January 2009
Supporting Oasis in Forum, Copenhagen
Summer 2008
Writing new songs at Simon's parent's
Festival concerts in Denmark and Norway
Among others Skanderborg Festival
May 2008
Concert at SPOT Festival 14 days after Tobias' throat was set on fire
Winner of the after party iPod Battle
April 2008
Contribution to "Kender Du Det - Fortid, nutid, Altid" with a cover version of Sebastian's "Sørøver Jenny"
February 2008
"Happy Monday" single & video release
January 2008
Nominated for P3 Guld Talent Prize
Fall 2007
Soundvenue Tour in Denmark
Release of "All Juice No Fruit"
Random concerts in Norway, Sweden, England, Germany, Ireland
TABU TV shows from round and about
September 2007
"Told Her I'm from Compton" single & video release
Pick of the Week on P3
June 2007
Roskilde Festival warm up days on Pavillon Jr.
May 2007
SPOT Festival concert
Our self-made band picture is highlighted in the programme by some expert photographer
March 2007
"Do Your Sister" single release
February 2007
Our first live concert at VEGA, Copenhagen
September 2006
We sign a record deal with TABU Records based on the 3 songs we have written
Spring 2006
The band is formed by Simon, Tobias & Ace
We record 2 demos with our friend Frey
Troels Abrahamsen remixes "Told Her I'm from Compton"
We start recording songs with Troels for an album
Happy Monday
The Floor Is Made of Lava Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And thursday's a week away
I'll get over it someday
Kinda like my granny's got a toupee
I fall in love every sunday
Cause i forgot to get her number, don't remember her name
She'll make my day on a monday
And i'll be happy that i left when she told me to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I'd make out but it's pay day
And i haven't had enough to get laid
She'll get over it someday
Cause she said: "does your wife know you're gay!!"
I'll call her up on a sunday
You know, the number in my phone book that doesn't have a name
We'll do and don't until monday
And i'll be happy cause she left when i told her to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I work hard...
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
The Floor Is Made of Lava's song Happy Monday is a sarcastic take on the struggles of daily life and the mundane nature of work. The song is largely about the singer's routine of going to work on weekends, and how that is the only time they don't get to sleep in. The lyrics suggest that the singer is stuck in a rut, with Thursday feeling like a week away and every Sunday being a day when the singer falls in love only to forget the person's name and number. While the singer appears to be chasing after love and happiness, it is clear that they don't quite know what they're looking for.
The song also alludes to the idea of infidelity, with the singer noting that they haven't had enough to get laid on pay day, but that they'll call up someone they know on Sunday to "do and don't until Monday." The reference to the person not having a name in the phone book hints at a casual, meaningless encounter rather than a serious relationship. The singer is unlikely to find happiness or fulfillment in these fleeting moments and it's clear that they are stuck in a cycle they cannot break free from.
Overall, The Floor Is Made of Lava's Happy Monday is a satirical take on the complexities of daily life, and how everything seems to merge into a blur of routine and repetition. The song suggests that happiness and love are elusive concepts that are difficult to obtain in a world where everything feels futile and meaningless.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd go home but it's friday
I would go home, but since it is Friday, I would rather stay out and enjoy the weekend.
And thursday's a week away
I cannot wait until next Thursday, which is a long time from now.
I'll get over it someday
I will eventually forget about this and move on.
Kinda like my granny's got a toupee
It's a strange and slightly embarrassing thought that I will eventually forget about.
I fall in love every sunday
I am infatuated with someone new every week, usually on Sundays.
Cause i forgot to get her number, don't remember her name
I always forget to ask for her contact details and cannot remember her name, which is frustrating.
She'll make my day on a monday
Even though I do not remember her name or number, she will make my day when I see her on Monday.
And i'll be happy that i left when she told me to stay
I will be content that I listened to her and stayed with her when she asked me to, rather than regretting it later.
I go to work in the weekends
I work on the weekends, when most people are off and relaxing.
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
Working on the weekends is the only time I am forced to wake up early and not sleep in.
I'd make out but it's pay day
I would like to engage in romantic activities, but since it is payday, I have not earned enough money to do so.
And i haven't had enough to get laid
I have not yet accumulated enough money to pay for sexual services.
She'll get over it someday
The person I would like to engage in romantic activities with will eventually forget about it and move on.
Cause she said: "does your wife know you're gay!!"
She accused me of being gay and asked if my wife knew, which is not true and hurtful.
I'll call her up on a sunday
I will contact the person I would like to engage in romantic activities with on a Sunday.
You know, the number in my phone book that doesn't have a name
I have her contact details saved in my phone, but I cannot remember her name.
We'll do and don't until monday
We will engage in romantic activities and then not speak again until Monday.
And i'll be happy cause she left when i told her to stay
I will be content that she left when I asked her to, rather than regretting it later.
I work hard...
I am a hardworking person who deserves to enjoy my weekends and romantic endeavors.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Olsen
I'd go home but it's friday
And thursday's a week away
I'll get over it someday
Kinda like my granny's got a toupee
I fall in love every sunday
Cause i forgot to get her number, don't remember her name
She'll make my day on a monday
And i'll be happy that i left when she told me to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I'd make out but it's pay day
And i haven't had enough to get laid
She'll get over it someday
Cause she said: "does your wife know you're gay!!"
I'll call her up on a sunday
You know, the number in my phone book that doesn't have a name
We'll do and don't until monday
And i'll be happy cause she left when i told her to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I work hard...
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
Peter Olsen
I'd go home but it's friday
And thursday's a week away
I'll get over it someday
Kinda like my granny's got a toupee
I fall in love every sunday
Cause i forgot to get her number, don't remember her name
She'll make my day on a monday
And i'll be happy that i left when she told me to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I'd make out but it's pay day
And i haven't had enough to get laid
She'll get over it someday
Cause she said: "does your wife know you're gay!!"
I'll call her up on a sunday
You know, the number in my phone book that doesn't have a name
We'll do and don't until monday
And i'll be happy cause she left when i told her to stay
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
I work hard...
I go to work in the weekends
It's the only time of the week i don't sleep in
sativacyborg_420
@thelava PLEASE DO A united states tour guys, ever since this track im addicted to you guys. harder than you think srsly helped me through a tough breakup and god damn does it fit that relationship weve all had so im begging you please try to get a usa tour
Ren Foskey
@thelava thats amazing. i just discovered you guys by this video, and I have to say im diggin. plus im really into that whole nerdy look you have going. really hot, really good tunes, keep it up.
Søren Kjersgaard Hansen
hvorfor har denne film ikke flere veiws de er bare alt for klasse! Deres album er nok et af de bedste danske album ever"!
Sophie Mathiasen
Love this song and video!
Marius KC
The name fits the beat and music PERFECTLY!:D
Zachary Goode
I remember hearing this song like 8 or 9 years ago on last.fm
Great song
Francisco Gonzalez
I dreamt this song last night. But I also dreamt I was running through town in the rain with a bloody knife
Mickey Pedersen
@blink182rocks000 Sandt! De burde være meget mere fremme! De er virkelig gode ^^
sephmans
Pisselækkert nummer! :D Håber I laver en video til "The Floor is Made of Lava".
AZAZEL
Bwahaha, he missed the hi-hat at 1:21. Brilliant tune.