The Hives are:
"Howlin" Pelle Almqvist (vocals)
Nicholaus "Arson" Almqvist (guitar)
Mikael "Vigilante Carlstroem" Karlsson (guitar)
Johan"The Johan and Only" Gustavsson (bass)
Christian "Chris Dangerous" Grahn (drums)
The band claims that their songs are written by an honorary "sixth Hive", Randy Fitzsimmons. Since Nicholaus Almqvist can be found listed under the pseudonym Randy Fitzsimmons in the archives of STIM (the Swedish equivalent of the Performing Right Society) many believe Fitzsimmons is 'fictional'. (Nicholaus Almqvist vehemently denies this.) The band are also known for their energetic live performances, with Howlin' Pelle running around stage and saying outrageous things, and with everyone strictly dressed in black and white.
The Hives formed in 1993 (originally they wanted to call themselves 'The HIVs', but decided to change it slightly resulting in their current name) and released their debut recording, the EP Oh Lord! When? How? in 1996, followed by 1997's Barely Legal LP, and 1998's a.k.a. I.D.I.O.T. EP on the Swedish skate punk oriented record label Burning Heart Records.
Soon after, they began touring in the US and finally released their 2000 US breakthrough album, Veni Vidi Vicious; the album included the hit singles "Main Offender" and "Hate to Say I Told You So". Their UK breakthrough, Your New Favourite Band, a greatest-hits compilation, was released on the Poptones label in 2001. This was followed by extensive touring, as well as the re-release of previous recordings in the US.
Their next album, entitled Tyrannosaurus Hives and released on July 20 2004, was a slight departure from earlier releases. It has been described as a sound similar to what it might sound like if the band taught robots how to play their music, and then re-learned it from the robots to record, because of its rigid/rapid-fire arrangement, yet the band kept their distinctive blend of garage and punk influences. The album includes the hit singles Walk Idiot Walk, Two-Timing Touch And Broken Bones, and A Little More For Little You.
The Hives' next record, titled The Black and White Album, was released on October 15, 2007 (November 13 in the U.S.). The band said they've recorded 20 to 30 songs (including seven recorded with producer Pharrell Williams) for this album and are currently choosing the best. Other tracks have been produced by Jacknife Lee and Dennis Herring. Sessions were held with Timbaland, with whom the band produced the song Throw It On Me, but took place too late for any of the resultant tracks to make the record. They hope to use these songs as b-sides, although Throw It On Me was released as a single on Timbaland's album Shock Value.
The Go Right Ahead Songfacts reports news detailing Swedish rock group, The Hives’, fifth studio album Lex Hives was announced on March 12, 2012. The record is composed of twelve self-produced tracks, with a deluxe version containing bonus songs produced by Josh Homme.
Closed for the Season
The Hives Lyrics
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Was going nowhere I thought that I had
Lost my mind and that I was sinking lower
I want to have all the things that I have
Never had and your about to tell me how
Or I'll hurt you pretty bad.
So I'll ask you once I'll ask you twice and
If you still can't give a reason I'll hang a
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Called you up a few days ago cause I still
Had gotten nowhere Although I had found
A place to go and I was about to go there
But I want to be seated cause I had enough
Of walking
So you better start giving me answers
Before my right hand does the talking
Called you up not long ago cause I still
Had gotten nowhere And I was pretty sure
Now that I had sunken lower All my
Patience gone and I was gettin pissed I
Want to own the world and you to taste
My fist.
The Hives's song 14.Closed For The Season is a piece that delves into a person's desperation and frustration with their current situation in life. The lyrics tell us of the singer's multiple attempts to seek help, guidance or answers from someone they believe has them. The song is divided into three parts, where the singer makes three calls, each time escalating his threats and violence. The first verse describes how the singer is sinking lower and lower, losing his mind and wants things he has never had before. The desperation is clear when he threatens to hurt the other person if he does not get what he wants. He wants to have all the answers, and if the person cannot give them, he'll hang a blue sign over his left eye saying "CLOSED FOR THE SEASON."
As the song progresses, the singer makes more calls, and his threats become more violent. He is frustrated that he has gotten nowhere and found a place to go, but he still wants to be seated. He demands answers, and he is about to use his right hand to "do the talking." In the final verse, his patience is gone, and he is getting angry. He wants to own the world and wants the other person to taste his fist. The song ends with him making the demand one last time before hanging up.
The lyrics of the song suggest a person who is going through a phase of intense desperation and frustration. Throughout the song, we see the person's gradual descent into violence and the use of threatening language. The singer's character is a reflection of how we can lose ourselves in our struggles and forget the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Called you up a few weeks ago thought I
I reached out to you a few weeks back when I was feeling lost and hopeless.
Was going nowhere I thought that I had
I felt like I was stuck and couldn't move forward.
Lost my mind and that I was sinking lower
I was feeling overwhelmed and like my mental state was deteriorating.
I want to have all the things that I have Never had
I desire things that I've never experienced before.
And your about to tell me how Or I'll hurt you pretty bad.
I need you to provide me with answers or else I'll cause you physical harm.
So I'll ask you once I'll ask you twice and
I'll give you multiple chances to give me an explanation.
If you still can't give a reason I'll hang a Blue sign over your left eye saying CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
If you still can't give me what I need, I'll intimidate you into submission and force you to stay silent.
Called you up a few days ago cause I still Had gotten nowhere
I contacted you again a few days later because I was still struggling to make progress.
Although I had found A place to go and I was about to go there
I had found some direction and was ready to take action.
But I want to be seated cause I had enough Of walking
I'm tired of doing all the work and want to be able to sit back and relax.
So you better start giving me answers Before my right hand does the talking
You need to tell me what I want to know before I resort to violence.
Called you up not long ago cause I still Had gotten nowhere And I was pretty sure Now that I had sunken lower
I called you again recently because I was feeling even more lost than before.
All my Patience gone and I was gettin pissed I Want to own the world and you to taste My fist.
I had run out of patience and was becoming angry, feeling like I deserved everything and anyone who disagrees should be punished.
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