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.
Missing Link
The Hives Lyrics
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Loose your mind before it could even begin
Missing link it might be what you got, so won't you give it a shot
So you do it all the same and you do it all again
You wake up in the morning and you ain't got a friend
Your boss is coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Back into trouble again
Missing link has got you beaten, battered, bruised
If you had a problem now it's two
Missing link he took you down a notch so won't you give it a shot
You're always under pressure
It's harder to be sane when
You wake up and you realize that every day's the same
You can't go back to work and now you know just who to blame, ain't it a shame?
Back into trouble again
Missing link I know you tried to cut him loose
But missing link is still a part of you
Think you lost him but it ain't exactly showing
Got you by the neck and now there ain't no way of knowing
Pretend you got a will but you know just where it's going
Missing link has got you standing on the brink
Left the world to rot and to stink
Left the world you pick up the pieces of the puzzle
And now you get a lot of work done but you don't get a cent
You wake up in the morning and do it all again
Your landlords coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Back into trouble again
The Hives's song "Missing Link" is about the struggles of life and the difficulty of breaking free from a destructive cycle. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a dead-end job or situation and feeling like there's no way out. The song speaks to the frustration of working hard and not seeing any reward or progress.
The opening lyrics suggest that giving up too easily and following every whim can lead to a loss of sanity and a missed opportunity to succeed. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of giving it a shot and trying again, even when it seems like all hope is lost. The "missing link" referred to in the lyrics represents the underlying problem or obstacle that is preventing the singer from achieving their goals.
The second verse describes the pressure and monotony of life, waking up every day to the same routine and feeling stuck in a cycle of struggle. The missing link is portrayed as an antagonist, responsible for the singer's problems and difficulties. The bridge suggests that even when the missing link is gone, there still may be lasting effects or remnants of its influence.
Overall, "Missing Link" is a powerful song about perseverance in the face of adversity and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
If you give up too recently and follow every whim
Don't quit too soon or follow every impulse
Loose your mind before it could even begin
Don't let the stress drive you crazy before you even start
Missing link it might be what you got, so won't you give it a shot
The solution you need might be the missing piece you're looking for, so try it
So you do it all the same and you do it all again
You keep repeating the same mistakes
You wake up in the morning and you ain't got a friend
You feel alone and isolated
Your boss is coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
You have financial and work-related stress
Back into trouble again
You keep finding yourself in difficult situations
Missing link has got you beaten, battered, bruised
The missing piece you needed has left you feeling defeated
If you had a problem now it's two
One issue has led to another
Missing link he took you down a notch so won't you give it a shot
The missing link brought you down, but you should try again
You're always under pressure
You are constantly stressed
It's harder to be sane when
It's difficult to maintain your mental stability
You wake up and you realize that every day's the same
Your life is monotonous and boring
You can't go back to work and now you know just who to blame, ain't it a shame?
You can't go to work because of the missing link you didn't address earlier
Missing link I know you tried to cut him loose
You attempted to solve the problem, but it's still present
But missing link is still a part of you
The unresolved issue is still affecting your life
Think you lost him but it ain't exactly showing
You assumed the problem was gone, but its effects are still present
Got you by the neck and now there ain't no way of knowing
You feel trapped and unsure of how to resolve the problem
Pretend you got a will but you know just where it's going
You try to appear in control, but the problem is still affecting you
Missing link has got you standing on the brink
The problem has brought you to the edge of a crisis
Left the world to rot and to stink
The issue has negatively affected your life and surroundings
Left the world you pick up the pieces of the puzzle
You're left to fix the situation and put the pieces back together
And now you get a lot of work done but you don't get a cent
You put in a lot of effort, but it doesn't pay off
Your landlords coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
The financial stress continues
Back into trouble again
The cycle repeats itself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY FITZSIMMONS
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