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.
Main Offender
The Hives Lyrics
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Can't settle down
Stuck in ways of being an ass
And I got a lot of nerve that I'm ready to pass
I'm on my way
Can't settle down
Stuck in ways of sadistic joy
My talent only goes as far as to annoy
This is my main offender
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way
I get around
Not all too sure about what I do
Feel I've got to stop a second just to think it through
And so I stop
I'm on my way
Yeah, I get around
Thought it all over and now I spit it out
When I spit, I spit on those that I care less about
I'm on my way
This is my main offender
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way
The lyrics to The Hives's song "Main Offender" depict a protagonist who is constantly on the move and unable to settle down, characterized by his own self-deprecating and sadistic tendencies. He is aware of his own behavior, yet seems unable to change his ways. He possesses a confidence that some may see as arrogance, and he lacks any sort of remorse for inflicting discomfort on those around him. Instead, he views his actions as a talent, despite the fact that they only serve to annoy others.
The repetition of the phrase "I'm on my way" throughout the song suggests that the singer is always moving forward, but towards what? He seems to lack a clear direction, and is caught in a cycle of self-sabotage. The chorus, "This is my main offender, this is what I've got and it got me saying why me?", implies that the singer is aware that he is the cause of his issues and is struggling to come to terms with it.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of frustration and turmoil, with the singer trapped within his own destructive tendencies. It leaves the listener with the impression that change is needed, but whether or not it will happen remains uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on my way
I am moving forward with my life.
Can't settle down
I am unable to stay still and need to keep moving forward.
Stuck in ways of being an ass
I am trapped in my rude and disrespectful behavior patterns.
And I got a lot of nerve that I'm ready to pass
I have a lot of audacity that I am willing to share or transfer to others.
Stuck in ways of sadistic joy
I am stuck in my cruel behavior patterns which give me pleasure.
My talent only goes as far as to annoy
I am skilled only at bothering people.
This is my main offender
This is my biggest problem or weakness.
This is what I've got and it
This is what I have to deal with.
Got me saying
Causing me to ask.
Why me?
Why did I end up with this problem or weakness?
I get around
I go to many different places.
Not all too sure about what I do
I am not very confident in my actions or decisions.
Feel I've got to stop a second just to think it through
I need to pause for a moment and consider my next steps.
And so I stop
I take a break to reflect.
Thought it all over and now I spit it out
I've contemplated and now I'm expressing it verbally.
When I spit, I spit on those that I care less about
When I speak, I typically speak disrespectfully or with contempt towards those I do not care about.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Randy Fitzsimmons
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@adrianberriel8445
I'm on my way.
Can't settle down.
I'm stuck in ways of being an ass
I got a lot of nerve that I'm ready to pass.
I'm on my way.
Can't settle down.
I'm stuck in ways of sadistic joy
My talent only goes as far as to annoy.
I'm on my way.
This is my main offender
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way.
I get around.
I'm not all too sure about what I do.
I feel I've got to stop a second just to think it through.
And so I stop!
I'm on my way.
Yeah I get around.
Yeah I thought it all over and now I spit it out
When I spit I spit on those that I care less about
I'm on my way.
This is my main offender.
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way
@adrianam.6650
Letra
I'm on my way.
Can't settle down.
I'm stuck in ways of being an ass
I got a lot of nerve that I'm ready to pass.
I'm on my way.
Can't settle down.
I'm stuck in ways of sadistic joy
My talent only goes as far as to annoy.
I'm on my way.
This is my main offender
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way.
I get around.
I'm not all too sure about what I do.
I feel I've got to stop a second just to think it through.
And so I stop!
I'm on my way.
Yeah I get around.
Yeah I thought it all over and now I spit it out
When I spit I spit on those that I care less about
I'm on my way.
This is my main offender.
This is what I've got and it
Got me saying
Why me?
I'm on my way
@jeffmurdock8321
This is a "my car's on fire but I'm not getting out until it's over" song.
@corbiecrow9738
Meh who cares about third degree burns when your VIBIN
@callmehyunv
i think the cause of the fire would actually be the song lmao
@ginaza9767
Congrats best comment I've read yt❤
@kemouse
Hell right
@LemmyCook
Lmao
@degaulle30
A supremely underrated band
@stevehastings5161
I absolutely & completely agree! One of the best psychedelic! & garage punk bands! To arrive! Into the music scene! Since? billy childish! & the mighty ceasars! From the uk!
@phil.tremblay5582
Man, those early 2000s garage rock tunes were something.
They started with the drums and guits blasting like hell, which was closely followed by a beaten up distortion pedal and the kids howling their hearts out like if they were being dragged to Irak, all of it hitting you like a frickin' freight train of awesomness....
And then, suddenly, the song ended like it started, after 2 or 2 minutes in a half, tops.
What a ride!!!
@mebeasensei
It was the swan song of rock n roll.