The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by … Read Full Bio ↴The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Andreas Tyrone "Dregen" Svensson (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass), and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for the death metal band Entombed, and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived as a side project for Andersson and Dregen, but it eventually became the main songwriting and performance vehicle for Andersson. The band, together with The Hives, is considered one of the most important Swedish bands in the garage rock revival and one of the most influential rock bands in Sweden.

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.

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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)

Envious
The Hellacopters Lyrics

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Out of time out of tune
Born sucking on a silver spoon
Trying hard for the best
You don't come close but I can stand the test
Here's a hint here's a clue
I'm the wolf in the movie 'bout you
So pull a knife but I stand on it's edge
I'm the allegiance the one that you pledge

You want to rise to the occation
But there's nothing to prove
You'll be two steps back
While I'm on the move
And it makes you feel

Envious - You can try but you won't nail it down
Envious - You turn it up but it don't make no sound
Envious - It's good looking at the first glance
But you' re so envious - And you don't stand a chance

You got the axe but I got the licks
I've got the drugs but baby you've got the ticks
You're a word not worthy a mention
I'm the teacher and you've got detention

You want to rise to the occation
But there's nothing to prove
You'll be two steps back
While I'm on the move
And it makes you feel

Envious - You can try but you won't nail it down
Envious - You turn it up but it don't make no sound
Envious - It's good looking at the first glance
But you' re so envious - And you don't stand a chance

You pale in comparison
But what can you do
I admit it I look better beside you

You will cry as I laugh
You're a boy and l'm a man a half
You'll always be the ugly nothing and I the sweet real
I feel no pity but I know how you feel

You want to rise to the occation
But there's nothing to prove
You'll be two steps back
While I'm on the move
And it makes you feel

Envious - You can try but you won't nail it down
Envious - You turn it up but it don't make no sound

Envious - It's good looking at the first glance
But you' re so envious - And you don't stand a chance

Overall Meaning

The Hellacopters' song "Envious" portrays a sense of superiority and confidence through the lyrics. The song talks about someone who was born with advantages, but the singer isn't intimidated, claiming to be superior to them. The opening line, "Out of time out of tune", refers to their inability to keep up with the singer. The one who is envious shares the same aspirations as the singer, but they are not good enough to achieve them. The singer isn't affected by their attempts to compete with him, and they make him feel good about himself.

The lyrics are bold and straightforward, with a great deal of the language being descriptive of the determination and confidence the lead singer has. They use lots of metaphors and similes, comparing themselves to the envy that the other person feels. The song's energy is driven by the increase in tempo and the consistent, driving guitar patterns that permeate the song. The chorus is not only catchy but also one that lingers in the listener's mind.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of time out of tune
I'm not in sync with you, we have different rhythms

Born sucking on a silver spoon
You've had privilege and an easy life while I've had it tough

Trying hard for the best
You're trying your best, but it's not enough to measure up

You don't come close but I can stand the test
You're not as good as me, but I'm willing to put you to the test

Here's a hint here's a clue
I'm giving you a hint, but you may not understand it

I'm the wolf in the movie 'bout you
I'm the antagonist in your story

So pull a knife but I stand on it's edge
You can try to harm me, but I'm ready to face danger

I'm the allegiance the one that you pledge
You're loyal to me even though you don't like me

You want to rise to the occation
You desire to succeed

But there's nothing to prove
You lack the proof or the necessary skills to achieve it

You'll be two steps back
You'll always be behind me

While I'm on the move
I'm making progress

And it makes you feel
And it affects your emotions

Envious - You can try but you won't nail it down
You're envious of my skills, but you can't replicate them

Envious - You turn it up but it don't make no sound
You try to improve, but it doesn't have any impact

Envious - It's good looking at the first glance
At first glance, it seems achievable

But you' re so envious - And you don't stand a chance
But you're too envious to see how impossible it is

You got the axe but I got the licks
You have the power, but I have the right moves

I've got the drugs but baby you've got the ticks
I have the right formula, but you have something wrong with you

You're a word not worthy a mention
You're insignificant, not even worth talking about

I'm the teacher and you've got detention
I'm in charge, and you're being punished

You pale in comparison
You're not as good as me

But what can you do
But there's nothing you can do about it

I admit it I look better beside you
I'm better than you in every way

You will cry as I laugh
You'll be upset while I'm amused

You're a boy and l'm a man a half
You're immature, and I'm more mature than you

You'll always be the ugly nothing and I the sweet real
You'll always be inferior, and I'll always be superior

I feel no pity but I know how you feel
I don't have sympathy for you, but I understand your pain

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS LINDSTROM, KENNY DICK HAKANSSON, NIKLAS ANDERS ANDERSSON, ROBERT DAHLQUIST, ROBERT MATZ ERIKSSON

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