Niels Brandt (lead singer), Jacob Bech-Hansen (synth), Mikkel Bech-Hansen (keys) and Asger Wissing (bass) have known each other since kindergarten at Lindevangskolen in Frederiksberg. Anders Folke Larsen (guitar) and Louis Clausen (drums) joined the group of friends in their early teens. In April 2012, the six met in a kitchen on Smallegade, and at the invitation of Niels Brandt, they decided to form a band. The group's name was inspired by Brandt's listening to KLF's track Justified and Ancient, in which 'Make mine a "99"' is rapped during the track, which he misheard as Minds of 99.
The band won at the 2015 Årets Steppeulv for Song of the Year ("Det er Knud som er død"), as well as at the 2015 Carl Prisen for both Talent of the Year and Best Rock Songwriters of the Year. The band has received multiple nominations as well at both Danish Music Awards (Danish Group of the Year, Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), GAFFA-prisen (Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), and Zulu Awards (Best New Danish Act).
The Minds of 99 were the opening act at Roskilde Festival 2015. The concert was named as the best opener of the festival in years by various media outlets. In addition, they have had sold-out concerts at the largest arenas in Denmark, Ceres Arena (Aarhus, 2019), Royal Arena (Copenhagen, 2019), and Parken (Copenhagen, 2021)
Albums:
The Minds of 99 (May 2014)
Liber (October 2015)
Solkongen (October 2017)
Infinity Action (January 2022)
Alle Skuffer Over Tid
The Minds of 99 Lyrics
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Smiler, når du sover
Lille lys, dit store liv
Hvem ved, hva' det bringer?
Dine former, ja, det slår mig
Det' din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den
Jeg vil mere, konverterer
Jeg ka' mærk' den
Alle skuffer over tid
Og jeg vil komme til at skuffe dig
Jeg si'r det, bare så du ved, at
Alle skuffer over tid, ja
Alle skuffer over tid
Alle skuffer over tid
Ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a
Ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a
Ja, dine former, jeg forstår dig
Din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den
Jeg vil mere, altid mere
Din verden, må jeg hærge den?
Må jeg hærge den?
Alle skuffer over tid
Jeg si'r, bare så du ved, at
Alle skuffer over tid
Jeg si'r, bare så du ved
The Minds of 99's "Alle Skuffer Over Tid" is a song about the fleetingness of time and how one's perception of reality is shaped by the experiences we have over time. The opening lines "Øjne bag lås og slå, smiler, når du sover" paint a picture of the singer looking at someone's peaceful sleeping face, and feeling awe at the enormity and mystery of their life. The next lines, "Dine former, ja, det slår mig, det' din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den" suggest the singer studying every curve of the person's body, trying to understand their unique perspective on the world around them. The pre-chorus "jeg vil mere, konverterer, det' din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den, jeg ka' mærk' den" suggests that the singer is seeking to become entrenched in this person's world, to feel what they feel and understand how they think.
The chorus "Alle skuffer over tid, og jeg vil komme til at skuffe dig" acknowledges the inevitability of disappointment and unmet expectations that come along with time - whether it be in personal relationships or in life in general. The repetition of "alle skuffer over tid" drives home the point that nobody is immune to the passing of time and the associated disillusionment.
The second verse, "Ja, dine former, jeg forstår dig, din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den. Jeg vil mere, altid mere, din verden, må jeg hærge den? Må jeg hærge den?" is an extension of the first verse, but with a slightly more aggressive tone. The singer wants to completely inhabit this person's world so much so that he questions whether he has the right to take over their life.
Overall, "Alle Skuffer Over Tid" is a melancholic yet introspective song that encourages the listener to consider their place in time and whether they are living their life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Øjne bag lås og slå
Eyes locked behind bars and bolts.
Smiler, når du sover
Smiling when you sleep.
Lille lys, dit store liv
Little light, your big life.
Hvem ved, hva' det bringer?
Who knows, what it brings?
Dine former, ja, det slår mig
Your forms, yes, it strikes me.
Det' din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den
It's your world, I can feel it.
Jeg vil mere, konverterer
I want more, converting.
Det' din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den
It's your world, I can feel it.
Jeg ka' mærk' den
I can feel it.
Alle skuffer over tid
Everyone disappoints over time.
Og jeg vil komme til at skuffe dig
And I will end up disappointing you.
Jeg si'r det, bare så du ved, at
I'm saying it, just so you know.
Alle skuffer over tid, ja
Everyone disappoints over time, yes.
Ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a, ja-a-a
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Ja, dine former, jeg forstår dig
Yes, your forms, I understand you.
Din verden, jeg ka' mærk' den
Your world, I can feel it.
Jeg vil mere, altid mere
I want more, always more.
Din verden, må jeg hærge den?
Your world, may I ravage it?
Må jeg hærge den?
May I ravage it?
Alle skuffer over tid
Everyone disappoints over time.
Jeg si'r, bare så du ved, at
I'm saying it, just so you know.
Alle skuffer over tid
Everyone disappoints over time.
Jeg si'r, bare så du ved
I'm saying it, just so you know.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Niels Brandt, Louis Barnholdt Clausen, Jacob Holde Bech, August Fenger, Asger Wissing, Anders Folke Larsen
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@roberts2hilaryduff
As I started to learn Danish, I looked for Danish songs. The Minds Of 99 as well as Nephew are my favorite ones.
@khansen1895
Agree. Same here .
@roberts2hilaryduff
@Cheap Coffee it's not the reason, but that helps a lot. I like them because I like their style, their songs, like pop.
@sofusk2527
Check out Volbeat
@rasmushandrup8675
Check out Gasolin, or Kim Larsen
@RexxDoesVids
There’s many nephew songs dude
@javiervincenti4291
Que bien suena esta banda 🇦🇷
@Uranga_E
We really love this Minds of 99 track... it'll survive!
@BLUMIG.
Adore the Danish language!.... And great song! Greetings from Bulgaria <3
@DanielLundLarsen
Tak P3 for at vise mig mere og mere med disse fyre! især tak til Moyo og Andrew for at vise jer frem. I er altid gode at hører på, uanset hvilket humør man er i :)