There are, at least, two bands known as Troublemakers:

1) A French t… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two bands known as Troublemakers:

1) A French trio
2) A Swedish punk

1) A French trio: Fred Berthet, Arnaud Taillefer & DJ Oil. They met, in 1998, at la Friche Belle (Marseille, France). Their appreciation for '60s / '70s jazz, funk & film scores - plus dance elements - produced a distinctive eclectic sound.

Two years in studio produced a début album - Doubts & Convictions (2001 on Guidance Recordings). Then, Fred departed, leaving a duo. Next they produced a 52 min' film soundtrack - Express Way (filmed in Marseille, OST on Blue Note).

2) A Swedish punk band originally formed in Gothenburg in 1981 with members from Perverts and Göteborg Sound. After a while the band split up in 1991, but reformed in 1995.

Members are (or have been) are Christer Blomgren (vocals), Arild "Psychobilly" Hanssen (guitar), Christian "Elvis" Odin (bass), Charlie Claeson (drums), Martin Hansson (drums), Jens Petersson (bass), Lars-Olof "LOB" Bengtsson (guitar), Dennis Johansson (bass), Jan Olof "Esso" Olsson (drums) and Anders Puke (bass).

They have a website at http://www.troublemakers.se.

Hundra procent
Troublemakers Lyrics

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Nu har jag törstat i tio år
Jag slog vad om att det skulle gå
För är det nånting som jag skall svälja
Så måste jag själv få välja

Det har varit torrt, det har varit svårt
Men som du ser så är jag jävligt hård
Jag stod pall när vi såg LOK falla

Och nu i kylen står det tio kalla och väntar

Hundra procent hundra procent
Om du vill festa med mig så skall det vara till
Hundra procent

Ingenting av det du sagt är sant
En massa tugg som inte stämmer alls
Mycket snack om centiliter
Du är för torsk på brudmeriter

Ner med fingrarna djupt i halsen
Så skall vi sjunga spritljugarvalsen

Snart är du ensam kvar
För alla justa polare dom drar

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Hundra procent" describes the singer's thirst for something that they have been waiting for ten years. They made a bet that it would come true and they are determined to choose for themselves. The second verse talks about how difficult it has been but the singer is still standing strong. They reference seeing LOK fall - this could potentially be a reference to the Swedish punk rock band LOK which disbanded in 2004. The singer also mentions having cold drinks waiting in the fridge.

The chorus of the song is "Hundra procent" which means one hundred percent in Swedish. It seems to be a call to partying and having a good time, but only if it's done completely and truthfully. The third verse accuses someone of lying and not being genuine in their actions. The use of the word "torsk", which is Swedish slang for someone who is obsessed with something, suggests that this person is desperate for attention and validation. The final sentence implies that the singer and their true friends will have a good time without this person.

Overall, "Hundra procent" seems to be a song about staying true to oneself and being honest in one's actions. It could also be interpreted as a commentary on fake people and the importance of surrounding oneself with genuine friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Nu har jag törstat i tio år
I've been craving for something for a decade now

Jag slog vad om att det skulle gå
I made a bet that I would succeed

För är det nånting som jag skall svälja
If I have to swallow something

Så måste jag själv få välja
I have to be the one to make the decision

Det har varit torrt, det har varit svårt
It has been dry and difficult

Men som du ser så är jag jävligt hård
But as you can see, I am tough as nails

Jag stod pall när vi såg LOK falla
I remained steadfast when we witnessed LOK's downfall

Och nu i kylen står det tio kalla och väntar
And now, ten cold ones are waiting for me in the fridge

Hundra procent hundra procent
One hundred percent, one hundred percent

Om du vill festa med mig så skall det vara till
If you want to party with me, it must be done in

Hundra procent
One hundred percent