After releasing several demos in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003. In 2005 they released their debut album Gravity X on both MeteorCity Records and Fuzzorama Records. Their follow-up album, Phi, was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album, V, was released on September 30, 2016.
Their sound has been described as classic desert rock, similar to bands like Dozer, Fu Manchu (with whom they have toured), and Kyuss. They have been featured on the MTV Sweden show "Fuzz"
The film Truckfighters by Joerg Steineck and Christian Maciejewski portrays the band's life. It was released in December 2011 and features interviews with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. The film provides an ironic, entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys who transform into Fuzz Monsters onstage.
Current Line Up
* Ozo (Oskar Cedermalm) - vocals and bass
* Dango (Niklas Källgren) - guitar
* Enzo (Axel Larsson) - drums
Discography
Albums: Gravity X (2005)Phi (2007)Mania (2009)Universe (2014)V (2016)
EPs: Desert Cruiser EP (2001)Truckfighters vs. Firestone (2003)Truckfighters do Square (2004)Hidden Treasures of Fuzz (2011)The Chairman EP (2013)
Calm Before The Storm
Truckfighters Lyrics
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last day was to end never seen again
only seventeen
he was there for you calling out your name
lisa watch out in the night
this is so unfair
so this is in the air
what if we could call spirits back to us alive
chances are too slim
hold me down inside
when i caught you in the alley
i'm pretty sure that you will die
she will dance in silent hill
a dance that is so still
flowers on the ground
the rain is all that sounds
we lift our heads in the air
too see the meaning of this war
against your own soul
life is too short
to find yourself afraid of his sort
this is not like the plan
you just thought that it had the longer span
your family
won't see your face
anymore
or not even your grace
she wants to dance
i will pray
what if it was my daughter?
hold me down
i will kill
the creep that took
your life
life is too short
to find yourself afraid of his sort
this is not like the plan
you just thought that it had the longer span
experience the being...
not much longer than you're seeing
further away from your frame
who's the man to blame?
life is very frail
it's so easy to fail
climb out the hole
it's a mission to get up with your soul
The song "Calm Before the Storm" by Truckfighters is a dark and emotional narrative about a young woman named Lisa who is abducted and murdered. The song describes the events leading up to her disappearance, the grief and despair of her loved ones, and the struggle to come to terms with such a senseless act. The opening lyrics set the stage with the haunting line "you were going home, last day was to end, never seen again, only seventeen." This paints a melancholy picture of a young life cut short, and the loss that will forever be felt.
The chorus of the song suggests a desire to reach out to the beyond and bring Lisa back, but acknowledges the futility of such hopes with the line "chances are too slim." The second verse pivots to a third person perspective, describing the aftermath of Lisa's death with lines like "she will dance in silent hill, a dance that is so still, flowers on the ground, the rain is all that sounds." The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the feeling of helplessness in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
The final verses of the song turn from mourning to a call for action, with lines like "hold me down, I will kill, the creep that took your life." The song ends on an uplifting note, reminding the listener that "life is very frail, it's so easy to fail, climb out the hole, it's a mission to get up with your soul." Overall, "Calm Before the Storm" is a powerful and emotional reflection on the fragility of life and the impact that senseless violence can have on those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
you were going home
At the start of this tragedy, you were just going home, minding your own business.
last day was to end never seen again
It was the last day of your life, and you didn't even know it. No one will ever see you again.
only seventeen
You were so young, only seventeen, with so much life left to live.
he was there for you calling out your name
Someone was there to help you, calling out your name, but it wasn't enough to save you.
lisa watch out in the night
Your name was Lisa, and this is a warning to all the other Lisas out there to be careful in the night.
this is so unfair
It's unfair that your life was taken away from you so suddenly and violently.
flying far away never coming back
You've been taken from this world, and you're never coming back.
so this is in the air
There's a feeling in the air that something terrible has happened.
what if we could call spirits back to us alive
People wish they could bring you back to life, if only we had the power to call spirits back from the dead.
chances are too slim
Unfortunately, the chances of bringing someone back to life are very slim to none.
hold me down inside
The grief and anger inside of me is so strong, it feels like it's holding me down.
when i caught you in the alley
The memory of catching you in that alley, where your life was taken, will stay with me forever.
i'm pretty sure that you will die
I knew something was very wrong when I found you. I had a gut feeling that you weren't going to make it.
she will dance in silent hill
You loved to dance, and now you will dance forever in a place called Silent Hill.
a dance that is so still
Your dance will be a somber one, because you can no longer feel the joy of life.
flowers on the ground
Flowers will be placed on the ground where you passed away, to honor your memory.
the rain is all that sounds
The only sound left to hear is the falling rain, the only way the world can mourn you.
we lift our heads in the air
We look up to the sky, hoping to find answers or guidance on how to deal with the loss.
to see the meaning of this war
We are trying to understand how to combat the war against the type of evil that stole your life.
against your own soul
This war is against people who have lost their soul, and use their evil to hurt others.
life is too short
Your life ended too soon, and it's a reminder to all of us that life is fragile and can be taken away at any moment.
to find yourself afraid of his sort
It's not the plan to live in fear of the kind of people who took your life.
this is not like the plan
This is not how your life was supposed to end, it's not part of anyone's plan.
you just thought that it had the longer span
You had so much life yet to live, and it's heartbreaking that it was cut short.
your family
Your loved ones, who cared about you deeply.
won't see your face
Your loved ones won't be able to look at your face or enjoy your company anymore.
anymore
Your life was taken from this world and they can't see you anymore.
or not even your grace
They won't be able to witness your grace or watch you grow into the person you were meant to be.
she wants to dance
Your love for dance was a big part of who you were.
i will pray
I will pray for you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
what if it was my daughter?
This tragedy is so devastating, it's hard not to think about how it could happen to anyone we love, including our own children.
hold me down
The pain is so intense, it feels like it's holding me down, making it difficult to cope.
i will kill
If given the chance, I would do anything to bring you back or take revenge on the person who took your life.
the creep that took
The person who took your life is a creep, and deserves to be punished for their actions.
experience the being...
Death is a part of life, and we all will eventually experience it in some way.
not much longer than you're seeing
Our time on this earth is short, and we should cherish every moment before it's gone.
further away from your frame
You are no longer with us in this physical world, and it feels like you are getting further and further away.
who's the man to blame?
The question everyone is asking, who is responsible for this tragedy?
life is very frail
Your death shows us how frail life can be, and to appreciate every moment we have with the people we love.
it's so easy to fail
It's so easy to take life for granted, and not realize what we have until it's too late.
climb out the hole
Grief and despair can feel like a deep hole that's impossible to climb out of, but we have to keep trying to find a way to cope and heal.
it's a mission to get up with your soul
Getting up and moving on after a tragedy like this is extremely difficult, but it's a mission we must undertake with our soul intact.
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariaramos415
Estou aqui pelo vídeo da Thais Rory, que contou a trágica história da Lisa e falou sobre esse vídeo. Essa história está difícil de deixar passar. Descanse em paz Lisa. 🥺
@Nikaggressivemission
To everyone who is offended:
Do they glorify the murderer? No.
Also, the video is made like the movie Irreversible, in order to give the viewer an unpleasant experience because of the individuals futility in the situation.
Therefore, calm down.
@lividlover8376
Very well put insight.
@Kamadox
I just understood people were raging about the video clip, and not the song. Thought it was about "Truckfighters has become slow and boring !".
@Bildevoful
That movie is so brutal. Huge film buff but that one scene is so hard to watch.
@katherinetrombley9089
What's the name of the movie?
@purplemushroomcloud
To those offended: It's a video fuck off. You need that thin ass skin of yours thickened WAY the fuck up.
@Necyn
This is actually based on a true story. Lisa Holm. She was last seen at a coffee shop she worked at. She sms'd her dad that she was on her way home. She didn't show up. Dad went to search for her and found her bike and the keys at the coffee shop parking. Police got involved and looked for her during the night. During the next few days they found lots of items that belonged to Lisa. They were led eventually to her body. Which was found inside a locker. Cause of death was strangulation possibly done by hanging (she was killed in a building across the cafe shop she worked at). DNA were found inside her clothes and around different places were some belonging were found scattered around a large area. The killer was a Lithuanian worker Nerijus Bilevicius 35. He was sentenced to life in prison.
@Necyn
"we know we is dont dumb"
I rest my case...
@rostigballong
+Necyn "sms'd" 😑 texted*