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.
T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.
The Hives Lyrics
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I know that it has been a long time coming
Your bought your tickets, you waited in line
You were walking and now you find yourself running
To get closer to the giant neon sign
Allow me to
Give you a clue
You're looking at black and white
Seeing our name in lights
Make you feel alright
Baby we're here all night
[Chorus]
We rule the world
This is our world
We rule the world
This is our world
T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.
You hold your breath and now it's silent
The humming of the amps is all you hear
Introducing for the fourth time running
Cause if you don't know we'll make it very clear
Oh
You know it's true
You're looking at black and white
Seeing our name in lights
Make you feel alright
Baby we're here all night
[Chorus]
When you're all ripped up around a quarter to ten
Gonna piece you back together by eleven and then
When you sweated it out and you're all soaking wet
Then we'll do it again
When you're all ripped up around a quarter to ten
Gonna piece you back together by eleven and then
When you sweated it out and you're all soaking wet
Then we'll do it again
[Chorus]
The lyrics to The Hives’s song "T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S." are about the band’s arrival on the music scene and their dominance over it. The song starts by acknowledging the anticipation that surrounds the band’s arrival, with fans eagerly waiting to see them perform. The line “To get closer to the giant neon sign” refers to the bright lights and fame associated with being a successful band. The chorus is a declaration of their dominance over the world of music, with the repeated line “We rule the world, this is our world” emphasizing their power and influence.
The second verse continues the theme of the band’s dominance, with the line “Introducing for the fourth time running” highlighting their repeated success. The phrase “If you don’t know we’ll make it very clear” seems to suggest that anyone who isn’t aware of the band’s power will soon be made aware of it. The bridge of the song is about the experience of being at a Hives concert, with the lyrics describing the physical toll of the concert before promising to do it all again.
Overall, "T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S." is a song that celebrates the band’s success and dominance over the music scene. The lyrics are confident and unapologetic, with the band declaring their power and influence over their listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that it has been a long time coming
You've been eagerly waiting for us for a really long time now.
Your bought your tickets, you waited in line
You've invested effort and time to be here today.
You were walking and now you find yourself running
You couldn't resist the excitement of our music and started running towards us.
To get closer to the giant neon sign
You wanted to get as close as possible to the bright and beautiful fluorescent sign bearing our name.
Allow me to
Let me take this opportunity to
Give you a clue
Offer you some information
You're looking at black and white
You're seeing things in a stark and straightforward way.
Seeing our name in lights
Looking at our name illuminated.
Make you feel alright
Gives you a sense of happiness and satisfaction.
Baby we're here all night
We'll be here throughout the night, performing for you.
We rule the world
We're in charge of our domain, particularly the musical world
This is our world
This world of music belongs to us
T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.
Our name.
You hold your breath and now it's silent
You've been gripped by anticipation and suddenly it's calm.
The humming of the amps is all you hear
The only sound is the low hum of the amplifiers.
Introducing for the fourth time running
Announcing for the fourth time continually.
Cause if you don't know we'll make it very clear
If there was any confusion beforehand, we're now going to clarify it for you.
Oh
An expression of excitement or intensity.
You know it's true
The fact is apparent, and you fully understand and accept it.
When you're all ripped up around a quarter to ten
When you're exhausted by 9:45 pm
Gonna piece you back together by eleven and then
We'll recharge you with our music, so you'll feel refreshed by 11 pm.
When you sweated it out and you're all soaking wet
When you've exerted all your energy, and you're entirely drenched with sweat
Then we'll do it again
We'll start the music again, and you'll recover as we go along.
[Chorus]
Re-stating our domination over the music world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: UNKNOWN CO-WRITER, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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