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 Hivesâ, 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.
Won't Be Long
The Hives Lyrics
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No big city
Went to my head
So I wont stick around in this town
No I'm getting out instead
Cause I can't find a thing and get it done
Raise my heart and ring my ears
So I wont be stick around in this town
That's true
Cause I won't
And I can't
And I don't understand
You've become what you hate,
Or you hate what you've become?
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone away
So I make my way through the quagmire
Who's glorifying me?
You is, as the detox in this city
So if I may be excused
Cause I won't
And I can't
And I don't understand
You've become what you hate,
Or you hate what you've become?
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone away
Well I won't be around for the good times
Won't be around for the bad
And I won't stick around in this town
No I'm getting out instead
And I won't
And I can't
And I live cause I can
And I won't be back again
Well I got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Well I got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Well I got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
Cause I can't go on
And I gotta get gone away
And I gotta get gone away
Cos I gotta get gone away
Gotta get gone away
The lyrics of The Hives's song Won't Be Long expresses the singer's desire to leave a town that has become suffocating to him. He talks about how the bright lights and big city that used to excite him now just get to his head. He wants to leave because he can't seem to find any motivation to get anything done and he feels like his ears are ringing. The singer acknowledges that he won't be missed by anyone, and he doesn't really care whether he is or not.
The second verse talks about the quagmire that the singer has to make his way through, with people glorifying him and the detox in the city. However, he finds that he just can't understand what's going on and decides to leave. The chorus reiterates the singer's desire to get away and the repetition of the phrase "Got me a ticket and I won't be long, cause I can't go on and I gotta get gone" reinforces his intention to leave. The song ends with the singer stating that he won't be back again, as if he's made up his mind about leaving for good.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a feeling of restlessness and the desire to break free from a town that has become too small for the singer. It's a relatable sentiment that many people experience at some point in their lives, and the lyrics of the song capture that feeling perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
No bright lights
I don't want to be surrounded by the glamour and excitement of the city.
No big city
I want to leave this urban area and go somewhere else.
Went to my head
This place has caused me to become overly stimulated and affected my thoughts.
So I won't stick around in this town
I'm planning to leave this locale and not come back.
No, I'm getting out instead
I've decided to escape from this place and find something different.
Cause I can't find a thing and get it done
I'm struggling to accomplish anything here.
Raise my heart and ring my ears
This area is physically affecting me and causing me discomfort.
That's true
This is a genuine sentiment and I truly want to leave this place.
Cause I won't
I am not willing to stay any longer.
And I can't
I am unable to tolerate this environment any longer.
And I don't understand
I am confused by the toxic culture in this community.
You've become what you hate,
People in this place have become the very things they despise.
Or you hate what you've become?
Perhaps they now hate themselves for their behavior and actions.
Got me a ticket and I won't be long
I have purchased transportation and will be leaving soon.
Cause I can't go on
I am unable to continue living in this town.
And I gotta get gone
I must travel elsewhere and cannot remain here any longer.
So I make my way through the quagmire
I am navigating through the confusing and unpleasant situation.
Who's glorifying me?
Who is praising me in a situation full of negativity and hate?
You is, as the detox in this city
It seems like you are trying to improve this city, but it is not enough to change my mind.
So if I may be excused
I would like to take leave from this place and move away.
And I live cause I can
I am going to live my life because I have the ability to do so.
And I won't be back again
I have no intention of returning to this town.
And I gotta get gone away
I must go in search of something better and leave this place behind.
Cos I gotta get gone away
I feel that it's imperative for me to leave this place behind.
Gotta get gone away
I must travel far from this town.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Randy Fitzsimmons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Albino AnimeLover
I CANT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!
Yoli
This makes me nostalgic. You guys have had so much fun, I'm genuinely so happy for you guys, you've done a SUPER GREAT JOB đ€đ€
Hernån Gutiérrez
Larga vida a The Hives đ
Merdam9
In the presence of you awesomeness other bands don't deserve to be called bands. You're amazing! I'll never forget Exit '08 in Serbia!
Parabellum
Amo essa mĂșsicađđœđœ
Kevin Maya
Tremendo temazo
JoĂŁo Pedro de Macedo Freitas
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
Caitlin's Secret Videos
They should make another DVD but instead of being a live DVD it should be you get to see The Hives do what they do between live shows. :D I would love that.
JoĂŁo Pedro de Macedo Freitas
This song is so good!!!!
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