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.
FEVER
The Hives Lyrics
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As if I paid attention once.
And I never once felt more alive, alive, alive, alive!
Speeding up the pace on the machine.
Calling radio and magazines.
Preaching to the ordinary ones.
Yes Teaching all the ordinary ones.
It gives me fever.
And I'll start forgetting all at once.
And I never once felt more alive, alive, alive, alive!
Speeding up the pace on the machine.
Calling radio and magazines.
Hate my job can't wait to cut the chain.
I love speaking to slow and the insane.
It gives me fever.
I just stopped listening to your story.
And I'll turn the tables all at once.
Speeding up the pace on the machine.
Calling radio and magazines.
My clock is ticking fast upon my wrist.
I want to slow it down so I'll put it on my fist.
Fever, fever, fever, I get fever, fever
The lyrics to The Hives's song "Fever" are about breaking free from the monotony of everyday life and finding excitement in shaking things up. The singer expresses his indifference to hearing someone's story, indicating that he is looking for something more than the mundane. He seeks out excitement by speeding up the pace on his machine, calling radio and magazines, preaching to ordinary people, and teaching them to be anything but ordinary. He wants to break free from the chains of his job and connect with those who speak slowly and are a bit crazy. The chorus repeats the line "It gives me fever," which suggests that this new way of living and thinking is stimulating and exhilarating.
The singer continues to reject the old way of doing things by forgetting everything at once and turning the tables on the status quo. He wants to slow down time, symbolized by his ticking clock, and control it himself by putting it on his fist. By doing so, he gets the "fever" once again, which embodies the rush of excitement that comes with daring to be different.
Overall, the song is a call to action to break free from the monotony and embrace creativity, excitement, and passion. The singer is tired of living the same old life and desires something more. He encourages listeners to do the same by thinking outside of the box and taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I just stopped listening to your story
I never cared about your story anyways.
As if I paid attention once.
I pretended to care for a little while.
And I never once felt more alive, alive, alive, alive!
Ignoring you made me feel invigorated.
Speeding up the pace on the machine.
I'm working harder and faster than ever.
Calling radio and magazines.
I'm trying to get my message out to the masses.
Preaching to the ordinary ones.
I'm giving a voice to the every day person.
Yes Teaching all the ordinary ones.
I'm educating and empowering the average person.
It gives me fever.
This work excites me and makes me passionate.
And I'll start forgetting all at once.
All your words will soon be meaningless to me.
Hate my job can't wait to cut the chain.
I despise my current situation and am eager to break free.
I love speaking to slow and the insane.
I enjoy connecting with those who are different and unique.
It gives me fever.
This connection is what drives me and makes me feel alive.
And I'll turn the tables all at once.
I'll change the status quo in one swift move.
My clock is ticking fast upon my wrist.
Time is running out and I need to act quickly.
I want to slow it down so I'll put it on my fist.
I'll take control of my own time and destiny.
Fever, fever, fever, I get fever, fever
All of this is what gives me a feverish excitement.
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Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell
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