The band released their Swedish Grammi-winning debut album "Supershitty to the Max!" in 1996. Just before a tour opening for Kiss, the band recruited keyboardist and percussionist Anders Lindström (also known as Boba Fett or Boba) on a part-time basis; he would become a full-time member in 1999. After the album "Payin' the Dues" in 1998, Dregen left the band to return to Backyard Babies full-time, and Mattias Hellberg and Danne Andersson were recruited to complete the band's touring responsibilities. After the release of "Grande Rock", which featured additional guitar playing from both Lindström and Hellberg, Robert Dahlqvist was hired as a full-time lead guitarist in 1999. With the lineup now solidified, the band released three more studio albums and a cover album, with many EPs and limited-edition releases as well. The Hellacopters disbanded amicably in 2008 so the members could move on to other projects. Eight years later, the band reassembled in 2016, initially for an exclusive performance at Sweden Rock Festival to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their award-winning debut album "Supershitty to the Max!".
In October 2021, the band announced that they had signed with the record label Nuclear Blast to release a new album in the spring of 2022. The album, "Eyes of Oblivion", was released on April 1, 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hellacopters
Discography
Supershitty to the Max! (1996)
Payin' the Dues (1997)
Grande Rock (1999)
High Visibility (2000)
By the Grace of God (2002)
Rock & Roll Is Dead (2005)
Head Off (2008)
Eyes of Oblivion (2022)
By the Grace of God
The Hellacopters Lyrics
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You'll land it.
You got supplies
and they demand it.
You've got the looks
and the glamour,
cut by the chisel
and beaten by the hammer.
They're naive,
So they'll believe it.
They will act like dogs
when they recieve it.
Through the darkness
and the haze,
a stright and narrow
fall from grace.
They need,
they yearn.
They lust with cheeks unturned.
Hands shake and heads will nod.
They get by by the grace of God.
Hey Boy.
You understand.
Say your prayers,
or you'll be damned.
He's a watcher
and a voyer,
bystander
and destroyer.
They need,
they yearn.
They lust with cheeks unturned.
Hands shake and heads will nod.
They get by by the grace of God.
The lyrics of "By the Grace of God" by The Hellacopters speak to the superficial nature of society and the lengths people will go to gain attention and recognition. The song opens with "Hey Girl, You'll land it. You got supplies and they demand it. You've got the looks and the glamour, cut by the chisel and beaten by the hammer." This suggests that the woman being addressed has all the qualities that society values - beauty, charm, and the ability to meet demands. The second stanza, "They're naive, So they'll believe it. They will act like dogs when they receive it." further reinforces the idea that society is gullible and easily manipulated. People will believe what they are told, even if it is not true, and they will go to great lengths to get what they want.
The chorus, "They need, they yearn. They lust with cheeks unturned. Hands shake and heads will nod. They get by by the grace of God." emphasizes how people will do anything to get what they want, even if it means compromising their own values. The second verse addresses men, saying "Hey Boy. You understand. Say your prayers, or you'll be damned. He's a watcher and a voyeur, bystander and destroyer." This verse suggests that men also feel an intense pressure to fit into societal norms, and they will do whatever it takes to maintain their power and status.
Overall, "By the Grace of God" is a commentary on the superficial nature of society and the lengths people will go to gain recognition and acceptance. The song suggests that people will do whatever it takes to fit in, even if it means compromising their own values and morals.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Girl,
The opening line of the song, addressed to a female individual.
You'll land it.
You will achieve success in whatever endeavor you pursue.
You got supplies and they demand it.
You possess desirable qualities and traits that others seek and desire.
You've got the looks and the glamour, cut by the chisel and beaten by the hammer.
Your physical appearance is attractive and refined, the result of hard work and sacrifice.
They're naive, so they'll believe it.
Others are gullible and easily fooled, so they will believe what is presented to them.
They will act like dogs when they receive it.
When they obtain what they desire, they will eagerly and obediently comply.
Through the darkness and the haze, a straight and narrow fall from grace.
One's descent from grace is often straightforward and unobstructed, despite the confusion and turmoil that surrounds such a fall.
They need, they yearn. They lust with cheeks unturned.
Others are driven by a strong desire for what they lack or desire, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, even if it means compromising their integrity.
Hands shake and heads will nod.
Others get caught up in the excitement and frenzy of their pursuits, willingly participating in questionable acts.
They get by by the grace of God.
Despite their questionable actions and motivations, they manage to succeed due to a combination of luck and divine intervention.
Hey Boy.
The second address in the song, directed towards a male individual.
You understand.
You comprehend the stakes and consequences at play in the world we inhabit.
Say your prayers, or you'll be damned.
Failure to take proper precautions and heed advice may lead to disastrous consequences.
He's a watcher and a voyeur, bystander and destroyer.
Individuals with power and influence often have contradictory roles and actions, watching and observing from afar while actively causing or enabling harm.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS LINDSTROM, KENNY DICK HAKANSSON, NIKLAS ANDERS ANDERSSON, ROBERT DAHLQUIST, ROBERT MATZ ERIKSSON
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Hey girl
You'll land it
You got supplies
If they demand it
You got the looks
And the glamour
Cut by the chisel
And beat by the hammer
They're naive
So they'll believe it
They will act like dogs
When they receive it
Through the darkness
And the haze
A straight and narrow
Fall from grace
They need - they yearn
They lust with cheeks unturned
Hands shake and heads will nod
They get by by the grace of god
Hey boy
You understand
Say your prayers
Or you'll be damned
He's a watcher
And a vouyer
Bystander
And destroyer
They need - they yearn
They lust with cheeks unturned
Hands shake and heads will nod
They get by by the grace of god
@carloseduardospe
SP, Brazil, 2023!! Que banda foda, escuto ha muitos anos e seguirei escutando!!
@hey_filipe
Eu vi esse clipe pela primeira vez em 2002 no programa Riff MTV, que nostalgia!
@carloseduardospe
SP, Brazil, 2023!! Que banda foda, escuto ha muitos anos e seguirei escutando!!
@spursblood1
Fantastic band, so underrated!
@deathster666
Nicke Anderson IS a genius
@MontrellMitchell-rm3vx
That's good foot work 😎🔥
@alexandrostsipras8787
Good band. I like it. Greetings from Mexico City
@lucyferocious6845
It’s been almost 20 years since I saw them live! In 1999 they played in San Diego and at the Casbah opening for Supersuckers. The Hellacopters blew us and them away! It was really hard for them to go on after these guys. All In all it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen ( and will forever be) my whole life.
@LaBayZe
You're so lucky.
@roymartin500
I saw that show! Ha, small world. A few years later I saw the Backyard Babies open for Social D that when I made the HC & BB connection.