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)

Hopeless Case of a Kid in Denial
The Hellacopters Lyrics

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I'm in heavy, I'm in deep
I look cool but inside I weep
I'm older, but sure ain't as wise
As I pretend to it's mostly all lies
And I'm a liar, I'm a cheat
Sore loser can't stand defeat
I say I'm right, but I know I'm wrong
Just want to hear my music when you're playing your songs

I know it doesn't show
But it's time I let you know
Hopeless case of a kid in denial

Got my tongue, firmly in cheek
Make up my mind just after I speak
I should do it, but I don't
I say I will but you just know I won't
You like the fabs, I dig the who
You eat tikka I eat vindaloo
I only drink, when I wanna forget
I won't admit it but I do regret

I know it doesn't show
But it's time I let you know
Hopeless case of a kid denial

I'm in deep, I'm in real heavy
Can't kick it even though I try
I feel sick, but I don't want you to heal me
I'm a hopeless case of a kid in denial

Yeah I'm a liar and I'm a cheat
Real sore loser can't stand defeat
There ain't a thing, that'll pass my rejection
Getting real close to denial perfection

I know it doesn't show

But it's time I let you know
Hopeless case of a kid in denial

Overall Meaning

The Hellacopters’ song “Hopeless Case of a Kid in Denial” is a raw and honest confession of a person who is struggling to come to terms with their own shortcomings. The main theme of the song is self-deception, with the singer admitting to being a liar, a cheat, and a sore loser. The first line of the song, “I’m in heavy, I’m in deep, I look cool but inside I weep,” sets the tone for the rest of the song.

The singer is aware that they are not as wise as they pretend to be, and that most of what they say is untrue. They crave the validation of others through their music, and they are often hypocritical, saying they will do something but failing to follow through. They also admit to feeling regret but refuse to acknowledge it.

The final lines of the song indicate that the singer is facing the consequences of their self-deception. They are trapped in a cycle of denial, and while they try to kick their habits, they cannot overcome them. The song is a poignant reminder that honesty with oneself is crucial, and that self-improvement requires acknowledging and confronting one's flaws.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in heavy, I'm in deep
I am deeply involved and struggling with my issues

I look cool but inside I weep
Although I appear confident, I am actually suffering internally

I'm older, but sure ain't as wise
Despite my age, I still lack wisdom and maturity

As I pretend to it's mostly all lies
I often pretend to be someone I'm not, and it's mostly untrue

And I'm a liar, I'm a cheat
I am dishonest and will go as far as cheating to maintain my facade

Sore loser can't stand defeat
I cannot handle failure and take it as a personal blow to my ego

I say I'm right, but I know I'm wrong
I argue my point even when I know I am in the wrong

Just want to hear my music when you're playing your songs
I have an obsession with being the center of attention and need everything to revolve around me

Got my tongue, firmly in cheek
I use sarcasm and irony to cover up my true emotions

Make up my mind just after I speak
I am indecisive and often regret my words after speaking them

I should do it, but I don't
I procrastinate and am unable to follow through on my plans

I say I will but you just know I won't
Even though I promise to do something, it's obvious that I'll never fulfill it

You like the fabs, I dig the who
We have different tastes and preferences

You eat tikka I eat vindaloo
We have different dietary choices

I only drink, when I wanna forget
I often turn to alcohol to numb my emotions and escape reality

I won't admit it but I do regret
I am in denial even though I regret my actions

I'm in deep, I'm in real heavy
I am in a serious and difficult situation

Can't kick it even though I try
I am struggling to overcome my problems

I feel sick, but I don't want you to heal me
I am unwell but refuse to accept help or treatment from others

Yeah I'm a liar and I'm a cheat
I am untruthful and will resort to deceitful behavior

Real sore loser can't stand defeat
I cannot bear to lose and take it as a personal attack

There ain't a thing, that'll pass my rejection
I am extremely resistant to any form of rejection or criticism

Getting real close to denial perfection
I am almost perfect in my state of denial and inability to face the truth

I know it doesn't show
Even though I hide it well

But it's time I let you know
It's time to confess

Hopeless case of a kid in denial
I am a lost cause in denial and unable to face the reality of my situation

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

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