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.
The Stomp
The Hives Lyrics
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Automatic Schmuck
Bearded Lady
Black Jack
Closed For The Season
Die, All Right!
Fever
Find Another Girl
Hail Hail Spit N' Drool
Hate To Say I Told You So
Here We Go Again
How Will I Cope With That?
I'm Wicked One
Inspection Wise 1999
King Of Ass kissing
Knock Knock
Mad Man
Main Offender
Oh Lord! When? How?
Outsmarted
Some People Know All To Well How Bad Liquorice,
Or Any Candy For That Matter,
Can Taste When Having Laid Out In The Sun Too Long
And I Think I Just Ate Too Much
State control
Stomp
Supply And Demand
The Hives - Declare Guerre Nucleaire
The Hives - Introduce The Metric System In Time
Theme From...
Untutored Youth
Uptempo Venomous Poison
Well Well Well
What's That Spell?... Go To Hell!
The Hives's song "The Stomp" showcases a chaotic mix of words that can be hard to decipher. The song is an ode to their punk rock origins, with lyrics that appear to be a collection of song titles from their earlier records. As the name of the song suggests, the fast-paced rhythm of the track invites listeners to stamp their feet and dance uncontrollably. The chorus reflects the rebellious and anarchic theme of the song, with the lyrics "I'll be dancing on your grave, what's the matter with you?".
The lyrics are hard to interpret as they don't appear to carry a singular meaning or story. They seem to be a call to action, inviting listeners to join a movement that challenges the status quo. The lyrics "Closed for the season, come back when you want, because everybody knows what you're going to get" suggests a society that dictates the rules and creates a routine that limits our ability to be creative or break boundaries. The lyrics "Well well well, inspection wise, some people know all too well" highlights how society can regulate, inspect, and judge our actions, restricting us from living our true selves.
In conclusion, "The Stomp" offers a level of escapism, expressing the frustrations people have with the everyday world, and offers a chance to shout, jump and dance away these frustrations.
Line by Line Meaning
A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T
Also known as an idiot.
Automatic Schmuck
A person who behaves stupidly or foolishly without realizing it.
Bearded Lady
Refers to the circus attraction of a woman with a beard.
Black Jack
A card game where the goal is to have the highest score without going over 21.
Closed For The Season
Refers to a business or attraction that is temporarily closed.
Die, All Right!
Expression of excitement and anticipation.
Fever
A state of intense excitement or activity.
Find Another Girl
Advice to someone who is stuck on a girl who doesn't reciprocate their feelings.
Get Together To Tear It Apart
People coming together to destroy or take down something.
Hail Hail Spit N' Drool
A raucous call to action or revelry.
Hate To Say I Told You So
Feeling of frustration when someone doesn't listen to advice and things don't go well.
Here We Go Again
The feeling of déjà vu, when a situation is repeating itself.
How Will I Cope With That?
Questioning one's ability to handle a difficult situation.
I'm Wicked One
I'm a cool or impressive person.
Inspection Wise 1999
Referring to a time in the past when things were done in a particular way.
King Of Ass kissing
A person who tries too hard to please people in power for personal gain.
Knock Knock
The start of a joke or a warning of an impending threat.
Mad Man
A person who behaves erratically or crazily.
Main Offender
The person or thing responsible for a problem or wrongdoing.
Oh Lord! When? How?
Expression of frustration, disbelief or confusion.
Outsmarted
Someone has been tricked or manipulated.
Some People Know All To Well How Bad Liquorice, Or Any Candy For That Matter, Can Taste When Having Laid Out In The Sun Too Long
A warning against overindulgence and excess.
And I Think I Just Ate Too Much
Feeling of regret or sickness after indulging too much.
State control
Referring to the government having too much power over people's lives.
Stomp
A call to action to dance, move or take action.
Supply And Demand
The economic principle that prices and production are determined by the availability of goods and products.
The Hives - Declare Guerre Nucleaire
Title of another song by The Hives, meaning "declare nuclear war".
The Hives - Introduce The Metric System In Time
Title of another song by The Hives, meaning "adopt the metric system".
Theme From...
The introduction of a piece of music or a marker of a change in tone or setting.
Untutored Youth
Uneducated or inexperienced young people.
Uptempo Venomous Poison
Fast-paced and dangerous.
Well Well Well
An expression of cynical disbelief, skepticism or wry satisfaction.
What's That Spell?... Go To Hell!
The dismissal or condemnation of someone or something.
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Written by: JORGE ERIC MARTINEZ ACEVEDO
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