Volbeat was formed in 2001 after frontman Michael Poulsen split up his former band, Dominus. Volbeat plays a fusion of heavy metal and rockabilly. They are inspired by the rock n' roll legends Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. No other Danish heavy rock band Volbeat has been able to get to position 18 at the Danish Top 100 for CD sales in over 10 years. This milestone was reached after their concert at the Roskilde Festival 2006.
Critics have generally been positive towards The Strength / The Sound / The Songs. The German hard rock magazine RockHard gave it 10/10 in a review.
Volbeat is also praised for its live performances. Their concert at Roskilde Festival 2006 received a 6/6 stars review in the Danish newspaper BT.
In week 8 of 2007, the record Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil debuted as #1 in the Danish Top 40 for CD-sales and at the same time The Strength / The Sound / The Songs re-entered the chart at #21. Recently, the album achieved gold status for sales in Denmark.
Volbeat opened the Roskilde Festival in 2007. Volbeat also supported Metallica together with Mnemic at their concert on Denmark July 13 of that year.
More recently, Volbeat was announced to do a seven-date European spring tour and to support legendary speed metal act Megadeth in Finland and in their home town, Copenhagen. They have also already announced a few festival appearances for the summer 2008.
Volbeat has a large range of influences, which can be clearly heard in their music. On their official MySpace site Volbeat lists their influences in their own recognizable way:
"Everything from Elvis Presley to Napalm Death .. hail: Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Ramones, Social Distortion, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Dio, Megadeth, Metallica, Manic Street Preachers, Iron Maiden and bla bla bla bla..."
Volbeat's lyrics usually revolve around love, failed love or the power of a twisted mind. They thereby distance themselves from stereotypical heavy metal lyrics, although many of their most popular songs have very dark or sincere themes and plots.
Their first single was the cover version of Dusty Springfield's evergreen "I Only Wanna Be With You". The song doesn't differ much from the original with regard to the lyrics, but the accompanying music video is quite typical of Volbeat. In it, the band is seen with a classic microphone on top of a city roof.
Another popular feature of the band's lyrics are the returning "series" of songs. This is best represented with the songs "Danny & Lucy (11 pm)" and "Fire Song" from The Strength/The Sound/The Songs followed by "Mr. & Mrs. Ness" on Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil. The story is about the two desperate lovers, Danny and Lucy, who are killed in a car crash after Lucy runs away from her family.
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ness, I'm so sorry to bring you this - We believe we found your girl in an old burning car way up the hill"
In the successor, "Mr. & Mrs. Ness", Lucy's mother commits suicide and the father is suspected for the murder:
"The old man is crying and he's lying - The blood on his hands' from his wife yeah"
The story is followed further by "Mary Ann's Place" from Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood, and was concluded with "You Will Know" off 2016's Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie.
Lineup
Michael Poulsen - Vocals, guitar (ex-Dominus)
Rob Caggiano - Guitar (ex-Anthrax)
Kaspar Boye Larsen - Bass
Jon Larsen - Drums
Former members:
Teddy Vang - Guitar
Franz Gottschalk - Guitar
Thomas Bredahl - Guitar
Anders Kjølholm - Bass
Official homepage : www.volbeat.dk
A Moment Forever
Volbeat Lyrics
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Keep it up my baby don't go don't do it on top
Keep it on my baby ***** pop
Keep it up my baby don't go don't leave it on top
See all the lovers walk hand in hand in the park
and hide all the action
once couple are frozen and bondage forever more
standing like statues, so lucky to see them here
and feeling their presence
their love for each other was taking away by force
for ages and ages
be silent where ever they go
cos their movement is forever
be silent whenever they dance
Their story goes on that they're moving away by thoughts
from city to city
showing that love can't be killed even after dark, and even after death
dancing with shadows so lucky to see them here
and feeling their presence
the chain around my ankles rattling their melo song forever and ever
be silent where ever they go
cos their movement is forever
be silent whenever they dance ooooh!
a bow for the couple that shows that their movement is forever
be silent whenever the dance
Keep it up my baby don't go don't leave it on top
Keep it up my baby don't go don't do it on top
Keep it on my baby ***** pop
Keep it up my baby don't go don't leave it on top
be silent where ever they go
cos their movement is forever
be silent whenever they dance ooooh!
a bow for the couple that shows that their movement is forever
be silent whenever the dance
The song "A Moment Forever" by Volbeat tells the story of a couple who had their love taken away by force, but their movement, represented through their dance, has become eternal. The lyrics are cryptic and leave much room for interpretation. The first stanza seems to be encouraging the aforementioned couple to keep moving and dancing, reminding them not to stop or leave it "on top." The phrase "keep it on my baby **** pop" is likely a reference to a style of dance, encouraging them to keep it up.
The second stanza describes the couple standing together like statues, bonded together with chains around their ankles. They are frozen in time, but their love remains present and powerful. People silently watch as the couple dances with shadows, representing their eternal spirit. The final stanza continues to describe the couple's movement and their eternal love, and encourages people to be silent and respectful whenever they dance.
The song is open to many interpretations, but the overall message seems to be that even when love is taken away by force, it can never truly be destroyed. The couple is an inspiration to others as they continue to move and dance, reminding us all that love is eternal.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep it up my baby don't go don't leave it on top
Don't give up on our love, don't end it abruptly
Keep it on my baby ***** pop
Keep the passion alive in our relationship
See all the lovers walk hand in hand in the park
Observing couples in public places
and hide all the action
Their intimate moments are private
once couple are frozen and bondage forever more
The lovers are forever bound in love
with chains around the ankles
Their love is strong and unbreakable
standing like statues, so lucky to see them here
They are rare and unique in their love
and feeling their presence
They leave an impact on the observer
their love for each other was taking away by force
Their love was tested by challenges
for ages and ages
Their love persevered through time
be silent where ever they go
Respect their love and privacy
cos their movement is forever
Their love is immortal and eternal
cos their movement is forever
Their love is infinite and unchanging
their story goes on that they're moving away by thoughts
Their love is not bound by location
from city to city
Their love is a journey
showing that love can't be killed even after dark, and even after death
Love overcomes all obstacles, even death
dancing with shadows so lucky to see them here
Their love is still visible to those who search
the chain around my ankles rattling their melo song forever and ever
The sound of their love echoes through time
a bow for the couple that shows that their movement is forever
Saluting the everlasting love between the couple
be silent whenever the dance
Respect the beauty and solemnity of their love
Contributed by Madelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maren G.
Best song ever to wake up friends in the morning after a night of hard drinking. :D
Nadine Obviously
Hahaha good morning 😂
Francis Newmarch
And start the day with this song and a double whisky.
Renee Tanner
Jon is a hard hammering rockin' drummer...love him!!
Lizzie Grace
Still a classic
johncrystal00
Freaking awesome. It's like...a different kind of thrash.
METAL FUN
masterpiece 😍
MADze82
this track in my favourite VB playlist.... Keep It Up!!! VOLBEAT
Thomas Hodgson
This band hooks you. Wont let u go.
IAM BAD
still checking out all their songs ..and yeah
still qlovin all of em