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.
You Got It All... Wrong
The Hives Lyrics
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You want it bad, but the style has told you to go,
You want it
You do it fast when you really should do it slow
You got it bad, but this time I told you no
You're on it
[Chorus]
Hey, it's true
But I wanna know
What you had or you did
So just let it go
You wanna laugh, and you really wanna let him know
You're so relaxed and you really gonna let it show
You want it
You really got what we worked through all the time
But you chose your way and I chose mine
You're on it
[Chorus]
Oh no!
Remote control but you got it all
Oh no!
Ya stand ten feet tall 'cause you got it all
Oh no!
Remote control but you got it all
And you've got it all
But you got it all wrong!
We had a laugh but it turned into a don't
We had a line but now I wanna get out
You're on it
I was scared when I made love to you
I put a lid on it and thought, that's it, I'm through!
You're on it
[Chorus]
Oh no!
Remote control but you got it all
Oh no!
You stand ten feet tall 'cause you got it all
Oh no!
Remote control but you got it all
Oh no!
Ya stand ten feet tall 'cause you got it all
And when I say you lose it, you don't believe it at all
It's such a long way to fall, but the writing's on the wall
But when I saw you lose it, I can't even recall
If it was the best of all, your brain, a pigeon-small
Because you got it all
You got it all
You got it all
But you got it all wrong
The song “You Got It All... Wrong” by The Hives is about a relationship that is not going well. The singer is trying to communicate with their partner, who is not listening to them. The partner is making mistakes and behaving incorrectly, but they refuse to acknowledge their mistakes. The singer loves their partner, but they are frustrated with their behavior. The partner wants to dance and let go, but the style of living tells them to go. They choose their own way, and this is the cause of all their problems. The lyrics highlight that there are times when we need to listen to others, and there are times when we need to let things go.
The chorus tells the listener that they need to let it go and stop dwelling on the past. The singer is trying to communicate with their partner, and they are frustrated that their partner is not listening to them. They want to laugh and share their thoughts, but their partner is not interested. The partner has what the couple has worked for, but they have chosen their own way. The relationship is not working, and they have come to a point where they need to let it go.
The song is a critique of people who do not take responsibility for their actions. The Hives are bringing attention to the fact that we all have control over our lives, and we need to take accountability for our actions. The lyrics encourage us to learn from our mistakes and to let go of the past so that we can move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna dance, and you really wanna let it go,
You want to express yourself and dance freely.
You want it bad, but the style has told you to go,
You have a strong desire to pursue something but outside influences are discouraging you.
You do it fast when you really should do it slow
You're rushing through life when you should be taking your time.
You got it bad, but this time I told you no
You're really into something but someone else is trying to stop you from pursuing it.
Hey, it's true
It's true what I'm saying.
But I wanna know
I'm curious about something.
What you had or you did
I want to know about your past experiences.
So just let it go
Stop holding back and tell me the truth.
You wanna laugh, and you really wanna let him know
You want to have fun and make someone else happy.
You're so relaxed and you really gonna let it show
You're feeling very comfortable and confident in yourself.
You really got what we worked through all the time
You have the skill and ability that we've been practicing for a long time.
But you chose your way and I chose mine
We made different decisions about how to use our skills.
Oh no!
Expressing shock or disappointment.
Remote control but you got it all
You have power over your own life but you're not using it correctly.
Ya stand ten feet tall 'cause you got it all
You feel very confident and accomplished.
And when I say you lose it, you don't believe it at all
When I tell you that you're doing something wrong, you don't accept it.
It's such a long way to fall, but the writing's on the wall
If you continue on this path, you're headed for a big failure.
But when I saw you lose it, I can't even recall
I can't remember a specific instance of you failing, but I know it's happened before.
If it was the best of all, your brain, a pigeon-small
Even if you succeeded in something, your intelligence is still very limited.
You got it all
You have everything you need to succeed.
But you got it all wrong!
But you're not using it correctly and it's leading to failure.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Randy Fitzsimmons
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