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 Hivesโ, 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.
Let me go
The Hives Lyrics
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I'f you'd like to stay awhile,ย ??? tell you
??? got better things to do
you make me scared, ringing in my ears
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You've got to let me go yeah
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I wanna lose it, but it won't go away mom
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??? you're making fun of me
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You've got to let me go yeah
You've got to let me go yeah
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I wanna lose it, but it won't go away
You've got to let me go yeah
You've got to let me go yeah
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I wanna lose it, but it won't go away mom
The Hives wrote and performed the song Let Me Go, which was released on their album The Black and White Album in 2007. The lyrics are enigmatic, and their meaning is left largely to the interpretation of the listener. However, they appear to describe someone who is being held back by another person or idea and is seeking to break free and find their own way. The use of repeated phrases, such as "You've got to let me go yeah," emphasizes the urgency and frustration of the situation.
The opening lines of the song, "Buck please!" and "If you'd like to stay awhile, I'll tell you," suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is trying to persuade them to stay or to change their mind. The singer responds that they have "better things to do" and that the other person's presence is making them "scared" and causing ringing in their ears. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who is trying to control or influence the singer and is causing them stress and anxiety.
The repeated line "I wanna lose it, but it won't go away mom" adds an element of vulnerability to the song. The use of the word "mom" suggests that the singer is looking for comfort and support, possibly from a parental figure or from within themselves. The phrase "I wanna lose it" could mean that the singer is trying to let go of something that is holding them back, or it could simply refer to their desire to be free of the other person's influence.
Overall, Let Me Go is a complex and emotionally charged song that reflects the theme of personal freedom and self-discovery. Its lyrics are open to interpretation but convey a sense of urgency and frustration that resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Buck please!
Asking someone or something to move aside and make way, probably to evade or avoid a situation.
I'f you'd like to stay awhile, I'll tell you
If given the chance to explain something or spend time with someone, the singer is willing to share their thoughts or feelings.
I've got better things to do
The singer has other more important matters to attend to, indicating that the subject of the conversation or the person they're talking to is not worth their time.
You make me scared, ringing in my ears
The person or situation the artist is in is causing them to become uneasy, and the constant ringing in their ears may be interpreted as anxiety or stress.
You've got to let me go yeah
The artist is urging the other person to release them from a situation or relationship that they feel trapped in.
I wanna lose it, but it won't go away mom
The repeating phrases in the singer's head won't go away, and they're struggling to come to terms with the situation, referring to themselves calling out to their mother for help.
They say there's worse things than being alone
Contrary to popular belief, being alone may be better than staying in a negative or harmful situation, suggesting that the singer is contemplating leaving their partner or situation.
I hear those voices everywhere I go
The artist's thoughts or feelings are consuming them, interfering with their day-to-day life and decision-making, and they can't escape them no matter where they go.
Stop taunting me, you're making fun of me
The other person or situation is mocking or belittling the artist, adding insult to injury and making it harder for them to cope.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mrsugarcoffee
(le lyrics)
Buck please
Fuck off
If you'd like stay a while, I'd really like to spend time with you
Leave me alone i got better things to do
You make me scared, ringing in my ears
I see you running, going out of line
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave but it won't go away, mom
What's exactly up with me
I wont give a fuck
And you tell me now lying that you're not about to do (??)
I see you snicker
and I see you're making fun of me
No feeling, no nothin
Lead the way, runnin
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave, but it won't go away
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave but it won't go away mom
bedtimefordemocracy
Amen to that. I'd say 70-80% of their stuff is in one way or another pretty straightforward punk .Not to say i don't love the other %20-30 just as much. such a great band.
Claurio Silva Neves
best guitar solo....EVER!!!!
Jackson Ulstrom
Depends on the song. 1,000 Answers and Square One Here I Come are pretty Ramones-esque punk rock, but I wouldn't go so far as to call Puppet on a String or Patrolling Days that. Whatever they are, it's damn good.
bedtimefordemocracy
they've remained playing punk rock their entire career. This particular error is more hardcore style but even their newest album is still punk. they're more ramones-ish rather than hardcore now.
Claurio Silva Neves
@crabroast21 I really liked the whole song, and the solo is really cool indeed... Never heard that band before...
crabroast21
@claurio Thanks for checking it out. I only found out about them early last year through Spotify. Amazing site for finding new similar artists.
Jackson Ulstrom
Um... Fuck yes? I knew they used to play punk, but I didn't know they played punk this awesome. See, that's why they're so awesome: They can do radically different genres and it all sounds good.
croby
Hives doing Hardcorepunk!
Claurio Silva Neves
@crabroast21 That's the second best guitar solo... EVER!!!!
mrsugarcoffee
(le lyrics)
Buck please
Fuck off
If you'd like stay a while, I'd really like to spend time with you
Leave me alone i got better things to do
You make me scared, ringing in my ears
I see you running, going out of line
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave but it won't go away, mom
What's exactly up with me
I wont give a fuck
And you tell me now lying that you're not about to do (??)
I see you snicker
and I see you're making fun of me
No feeling, no nothin
Lead the way, runnin
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave, but it won't go away
You gotta let me go yeah (x2)
Can't take this shit another day
I want it to leave but it won't go away mom