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)
I'm Gonna Die
The Minds of 99 Lyrics
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Hvor alle problemerne, de ka′ drikkes væk
Og folk de fortæller mig, du er en ødemark
Så jeg vil connecte med dig
Der findes ingen andre i den her by, der egentlig siger mig noget
Det' alt det du gi′r, det' alt det du gør
Sammen ku' vi to vælte rundt hånd i hånd midt i en ødemark
Mit navn er Brandt, jeg ku′ holde dig tæt, jeg har en hemmelighed
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
Aaaaahhhhh
Aaaaahhhhh
Aaaaahhhhh
Mens du var væk på toilet ku′ der være sket noget
Med kniv ku' jeg ha′stukket mig selv midt i min maveregion
Under min frakke ville der kun være rødt. Jeg er en ødemark
Mit navn er Brandt. Jeg ku' holde dig tæt og vi ku′ løbe væk
Cuz I'm gonna Die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm going to die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m going to die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm going to die
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
The lyrics of The Minds of 99's song "I'm Gonna Die" depict a sense of isolation and despair, which is reflected in the repetitive nature of the chorus. The first verse suggests a desire to escape from the problems of the world and seek solace by connecting with someone else. The line "Where all the problems can be drank away" implies a coping mechanism of using alcohol to numb the pain or temporarily forget about the issues.
The mention of being told that one is a wasteland (a desolate place) could be interpreted as feeling disconnected from society or misunderstood by others. The singer longs for someone who actually means something to them in this city, indicating a lack of meaningful connections or positive relationships in their life. The suggestion of wandering hand-in-hand in a wasteland represents a desire to find camaraderie and escape from the desolation they feel.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of desperation and self-destructive thoughts. The mention of harming oneself with a knife in the abdominal region suggests a willingness to go to extreme measures to escape the pain and emptiness. The mention of everything being red under their coat echoes a vivid visual representation of their self-destructive thoughts. The repetition of their name, Brandt, reinforces a need for identity and recognition.
The chorus, repeated numerous times throughout the song, serves as a stark reminder of the singer's thoughts of death. The repetition and elongation of the word "die" emphasize the intensity of these feelings. They seem to be trapped in a cycle of despair and see death as a possible release from their suffering.
Overall, the lyrics depict a sense of existential crisis, loneliness, and a longing for escape. The repetition and intensity convey the overwhelming nature of these emotions, highlighting the desperate mindset of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg tænker om vi sætter os ned her ved det vindue
I contemplate if we should sit down here by the window
Hvor alle problemerne, de ka′ drikkes væk
Where all the problems can be drowned away
Og folk de fortæller mig, du er en ødemark
And people tell me, you are a wasteland
Så jeg vil connecte med dig
So I want to connect with you
Der findes ingen andre i den her by, der egentlig siger mig noget
There are no others in this town that truly speak to me
Det' alt det du gi′r, det' alt det du gør
It's all that you give, it's all that you do
Sammen ku' vi to vælte rundt hånd i hånd midt i en ødemark
Together we could stumble hand in hand in the middle of a wasteland
Mit navn er Brandt, jeg ku′ holde dig tæt, jeg har en hemmelighed
My name is Brandt, I could keep you close, I have a secret
I′m gonna die
I'm gonna die
Aaaaahhhhh
Aaaaahhhhh
Mens du var væk på toilet ku′ der være sket noget
While you were away in the toilet, something could have happened
Med kniv ku' jeg ha′stukket mig selv midt i min maveregion
With a knife, I could have stabbed myself in the middle of my abdomen
Under min frakke ville der kun være rødt. Jeg er en ødemark
Under my coat, there would only be red. I am a wasteland
Mit navn er Brandt. Jeg ku' holde dig tæt og vi ku′ løbe væk
My name is Brandt. I could keep you close and we could run away
Cuz I'm gonna Die
Cause I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm going to die
I'm going to die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
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I'm gonna die
I'm gonna die
Writer(s): Niels Brandt, Louis Barnholdt Clausen, Asger Wissing, Jacob Holde Bech, Anders Folke Larsen, August Vibes Fenger
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