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)
Hurtige hænder
The Minds of 99 Lyrics
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Broerne brænder, vi drikker vin og danser tæt
Bygger luftkasteller, lever og elsker som mennesker
Du er bekymringsløs, det er jeg vild med
Jeg elsker den måde, du er dig på
Bare jeg kendte dig
Hurtige hænder, hurtige fødder
Tag mine hænder, mine hurtige hænder
Følg mine læber, kys mig og elsk mig
DJ’ens lyd er subsonisk, men det' dig, jeg elsker
Flammerne spejles i vandet
Jeg ka' se dine molekyler, dit inderste indre
Jeg tror, jeg kender dig
Hurtige hænder, hurtige fødder
Lever og ånder, danser og synger
Tag mine hænder, mine hurtige hænder
Og følg mine læber, kys mig og elsk mig
Hurtige hænder, hurtige fødder
Lever og ånder, danser og synger
Tag mine hænder, mine hurtige hænder
Følg mine læber, kys mig og elsk mig
Hurtige hænder, hurtige fødder
Lever og ånder, danser og synger
Villige hænder, villige fødder
Villige læber, kys mig og elsk mig
The lyrics to The Minds of 99's song "Hurtige hænder" (Fast Hands) revolve around a carefree night of partying, dancing, and enjoying each other's company. The first verse sets the scene of something coming, not quite on schedule but still on its way. The bridges are burning, but they continue to drink wine and dance closely together. They build castles in the sky, live and love like humans do. The singer is fascinated by the carefree nature of the person they're with, wishing they knew them better. The chorus repeats the phrase "Fast Hands, Fast Feet, Live and Breathe, Dance and Sing." It's a moment of pure enjoyment and being in the moment. The second verse talks about a subsonic DJ who they love, and the singer can see the person's molecules and inner self. It's an intense connection, and the singer feels like they know the person. The chorus repeats once more, and the song ends with the repetition of "Fast Hands, Fast Feet, Willing Hands, Willing Feet, Willing Lips, Kiss me and Love Me."
The lyrics of "Hurtige hænder" celebrate the joys of living in the moment, feeling free, and enjoying oneself. The imagery of burning bridges and building castles in the sky creates a sense of transcending reality and embracing the fleeting moment. The repetition of "Fast Hands, Fast Feet, Live and Breathe, Dance and Sing" reinforces the idea of embracing life and enjoying oneself. The subsonic DJ who the singer loves and can see the molecules of creates a sense of intense connection and emotion. The song is about being present and enjoying the moment with someone, even if it's just for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
Noget er på vej - ikk' i rute, men på vej
Something is coming - not in order, but on its way
Broerne brænder, vi drikker vin og danser tæt
The bridges are burning, we drink wine and dance closely
Bygger luftkasteller, lever og elsker som mennesker
Building castles in the air, living and loving like humans
Du er bekymringsløs, det er jeg vild med
You are carefree, I love that
Jeg elsker den måde, du er dig på
I love the way you are
Bare jeg kendte dig
If only I knew you
Hurtige hænder, hurtige fødder
Quick hands, quick feet
Lever og ånder, danser og synger
Living and breathing, dancing and singing
Tag mine hænder, mine hurtige hænder
Take my hands, my quick hands
Følg mine læber, kys mig og elsk mig
Follow my lips, kiss me and love me
DJ’ens lyd er subsonisk, men det' dig, jeg elsker
The DJ's sound is subsonic, but it's you I love
Flammerne spejles i vandet
The flames are reflected in the water
Jeg ka' se dine molekyler, dit inderste indre
I can see your molecules, your innermost being
Jeg tror, jeg kender dig
I think I know you
Villige hænder, villige fødder
Willing hands, willing feet
Villige læber, kys mig og elsk mig
Willing lips, kiss me and love me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonas Kur, Niels Brandt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@multilingualasia8723
i've been listening to this song off and on several yeas since a Danish person introduced me to this band. i keep coming back to it. it's sooo good
@NicklasOlsen11
Det akustiske nr. er grunden til jeg begyndte at høre minds of 99!
@travelandgroundhopping6399
Tak from germany, love this song!!
@mgracia1992
How can it be that this song is not that popular?! I looove it!
@mtiefenberg
Fantastisk nummer... Absolut fantastisk... Minds of 99 er SÅ Underrated!
@frederiksloth9927
ik længere
@Hokus66
Emotions are the universal language
@anya-zp1qs
a cute danish boy led me to good music, thanks daniel :)
@alienarist0crat
Er stadig i trance efter koncerten på Roskilde ... Det var fantastisk
@hurrycraneannie8146
Jag också! bästa någonsin och min första Roskilde 🙂