The Hives are:
"Howlin" Pelle Almqvist (vocals)
Nicholaus "Arson" Almqvist (guitar)
Mikael "Vigilante Carlstroem" Karlsson (guitar)
Johan"The Johan and Only" Gustavsson (bass)
Christian "Chris Dangerous" Grahn (drums)
The band claims that their songs are written by an honorary "sixth Hive", Randy Fitzsimmons. Since Nicholaus Almqvist can be found listed under the pseudonym Randy Fitzsimmons in the archives of STIM (the Swedish equivalent of the Performing Right Society) many believe Fitzsimmons is 'fictional'. (Nicholaus Almqvist vehemently denies this.) The band are also known for their energetic live performances, with Howlin' Pelle running around stage and saying outrageous things, and with everyone strictly dressed in black and white.
The Hives formed in 1993 (originally they wanted to call themselves 'The HIVs', but decided to change it slightly resulting in their current name) and released their debut recording, the EP Oh Lord! When? How? in 1996, followed by 1997's Barely Legal LP, and 1998's a.k.a. I.D.I.O.T. EP on the Swedish skate punk oriented record label Burning Heart Records.
Soon after, they began touring in the US and finally released their 2000 US breakthrough album, Veni Vidi Vicious; the album included the hit singles "Main Offender" and "Hate to Say I Told You So". Their UK breakthrough, Your New Favourite Band, a greatest-hits compilation, was released on the Poptones label in 2001. This was followed by extensive touring, as well as the re-release of previous recordings in the US.
Their next album, entitled Tyrannosaurus Hives and released on July 20 2004, was a slight departure from earlier releases. It has been described as a sound similar to what it might sound like if the band taught robots how to play their music, and then re-learned it from the robots to record, because of its rigid/rapid-fire arrangement, yet the band kept their distinctive blend of garage and punk influences. The album includes the hit singles Walk Idiot Walk, Two-Timing Touch And Broken Bones, and A Little More For Little You.
The Hives' next record, titled The Black and White Album, was released on October 15, 2007 (November 13 in the U.S.). The band said they've recorded 20 to 30 songs (including seven recorded with producer Pharrell Williams) for this album and are currently choosing the best. Other tracks have been produced by Jacknife Lee and Dennis Herring. Sessions were held with Timbaland, with whom the band produced the song Throw It On Me, but took place too late for any of the resultant tracks to make the record. They hope to use these songs as b-sides, although Throw It On Me was released as a single on Timbaland's album Shock Value.
The Go Right Ahead Songfacts reports news detailing Swedish rock group, The Hives’, fifth studio album Lex Hives was announced on March 12, 2012. The record is composed of twelve self-produced tracks, with a deluxe version containing bonus songs produced by Josh Homme.
Die Alright
The Hives Lyrics
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Yeah! I had a body, men with knives wanted to lend it.
Sold my body to the company so I got the money now away I go
Thank you Mr. CEO.
Hey! I got some money and tonight I′m gonna spend it. Yeah!
They gave me paper and I went ahead and penned it and I say thank you Mr. CEO.
I filled my pockets now I might as well - die!
I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - All right!
Rely on science, yeah to bring me back - All right.
I'm gonna die.
Heavy morals seem so light
But when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
Hey! I lost the money seems like I can′t comprehend it.
Yeah! Got a hole in my head gotta gotta mend it.
Too messed up to sit and settle down.
Too messed up to even mess around.
That′s why you're smiling Mr. CEO.
I filled my pockets now I might as well - die!
I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - All right!
Filled my account cause I might in fact - die!
Rely on science, yeah to bring me back - All right.
I′m gonna die. But not right now.
Yeah why don't you do the same?
I got the money now I can′t complain.
Except the tics won't go away, oh no!
And the way I feel tonight is gonna make me die all right.
I filled my pockets now I might as well - die!
I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - All right!
Filled my account cause I might in fact - die!
Rely on science, yeah to bring me back - All right.
I′m gonna die
Heavy morals seem so light but when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
The Hives's song Die Alright is a commentary on the disconnect between wealth and morality. The lyrics describe a person who sells their body to a company in exchange for money and fills their pockets with cash. While initially grateful for the money, the singer eventually realizes that their actions have consequences and that money cannot buy happiness or satisfaction. The reference to relying on science to "bring me back" suggests that the singer may have undergone some sort of experiment or medical procedure in exchange for money.
The singer seems to be conflicted between the heavy morals that they may have had before selling their body and the desire for money. The repetition of the line "I might as well die" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer feels trapped and disillusioned by their situation. The line "heavy morals seem so light" suggests that the singer has had to compromise their values in order to make money.
Overall, Die Alright is a critique of the capitalist system that values wealth over morality and personal well-being. The singer's journey from gratitude towards the CEO to disillusionment with their own life highlights the emptiness and soullessness of a life chasing money.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! I′ve got a message and tonight I'm gonna send it.
I have something to say and I plan on sharing it tonight.
Yeah! I had a body, men with knives wanted to lend it.
I was in danger and men were threatening me with weapons.
Sold my body to the company so I got the money now away I go Thank you Mr. CEO.
I sacrificed myself to make money for the company and now I am leaving. Thank you to the CEO who profited from my labor.
Hey! I got some money and tonight I′m gonna spend it.
I have money now and I plan to use it tonight.
They gave me paper and I went ahead and penned it and I say thank you Mr. CEO.
I wrote down what the company told me to say and thank the CEO for letting me.
I filled my pockets now I might as well - die!
Now that I have money, it feels like there is nothing left to live for.
I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - All right!
I escaped my difficult teenage years.
Filled my account cause I might in fact - die!
I saved money because I know that death is inevitable.
Rely on science, yeah to bring me back - All right.
I hope that science can somehow revive me after I die.
I'm gonna die.
I know that death is certain for everyone.
Heavy morals seem so light But when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
My morals become less important when I am chasing wealth.
Hey! I lost the money seems like I can′t comprehend it.
I have lost my money and I am having trouble accepting it.
Yeah! Got a hole in my head gotta gotta mend it.
I have a problem in my life that I need to fix.
Too messed up to sit and settle down. Too messed up to even mess around.
I am too troubled to find stability or to even engage in casual activities.
That′s why you're smiling Mr. CEO.
The CEO is happy because they have profited from my problems.
I filled my pockets now I might as well - die!
Once again, I feel like there is no purpose now that I have lost my money.
I′m gonna die. But not right now.
I know I will die eventually, but not at this moment.
Yeah why don't you do the same? I got the money now I can′t complain.
Why don't you also focus on making money instead of complaining? I am content with the money I have.
Except the tics won't go away, oh no! And the way I feel tonight is gonna make me die all right.
Despite having money, I still have problems that are affecting my well-being and making me feel like there is no hope.
Heavy morals seem so light but when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
Once again, my morals become less important when I am chasing wealth.
Writer(s): Randy Fitzsimmons
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Hey! I've got a message and tonight and I'm gonna send it.
Yeah! I had a body and men with knives wanted to lend it.
Sold my body to the company
So I got the money now away I go and I say thank you Mr. CEO.
Hey! I've got some money and tonight I'm gonna spend it.
Yeah! They gave me a paper
And I went ahead and penned it and I say thank you Mr CEO.
I filled my pockets now I might as well -
Die! cause I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - all right!
Filed my account cause I might in fact - Die!
But I rely on science, yeah to bring me back - all right.
I.....'m gonna die....
Heavy morals seem so light but when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
Hey! I lost the money seems like I can't comprehend it.
Yeah! Got a hole in my head gotta gotta mend it.
Too messed up to sit and settle down.
Too messed up to even mess around.
That's why your smiling Mr CEO.
I filled my pockets now I might as well -
Die! cause I found the backdoor out of teenage hell - all right!
Filed my account cause I might in fact - Die!
But I rely on science, yeah to bring me back - all right.
I.....'m gonna die.... but not right now
Yeah why don't you do the same?
I got the money now I can't complain.
Except the tics won't go away oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no!
And the way I feel tonight is gonna make me die all right.
Teenage hell - all right!
Filed my account cause I might in fact - Die!
But I rely on science, yeah to bring me back - all right.
I.....'m gonna die....
Heavy morals seem so light but when it comes to cash I'm gonna die all right!
@dylaningraham2376
they made the choice to upload their videos, in 2010, in 240p, and god damnit i respect that
@linusfotograf
Dylan Ingraham Why?
@ryanerickson764
@@linusfotograf gives it character
@robotrix
And they cut the ending off of "Tick Tick Boom" because....I guess it's obvious.
@penguinmaster2711
@@robotrixwhy do you think they did?
@robotrix
@@penguinmaster2711 Because it has to do with a public venue blowing up and there had been too much of that in the real world (especially at the time)
@armitage9204
I hated so many bands from that era but Hives were outstanding. Such a Unique band. Had a break for nearly 15 years, came back to Bogus Operandi and I'm amazed by their old songs, again. They even sound much better to me now. Holy, this band is hot as fire.
@random_an0n
same,die alright was the last time i saw one of their vids,they just seemed to vanish? but the new album is fire af,been learning alot of their songs on guitar of late,even got a band tee also
@urbanmining2
Same, I had forgotten just how good this song is!!
@user-kz3lv6mr7m
From an old time fan that has had this experience, welcome. This song is a perticular jam amongst the others ;)