The Hives - Countdown to Shutdown (Official Music Video)

The Hives - Countdown to Shutdown
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LYRICS
4 3 2 1
Countdown To Shutdown
This guy Maslow he had a ladder
That you use to get up there
So what is the view like from up there?
Well you can't see the bottom of the stairs
And so it goes around the world
A million boys in love with a dozen girls
Tighten the screw But not for you
Til they can't figure out what to do
It goes 4 3 2 1
Countdown To Shutdown
They are coming for the crown
They are gonna tear it down
I fully guarantee
Repeating history
Shutdown
Into the promised land
Supply but no demand
Ain't never gonna quit
Lookout baby this is it
Shutdown
My guy Ponzi he had a scheme
And the world is like a head of hair
Some are waiting for their share
Some are bald one is a billionaire
It’s an enigma wrapped in a riddle
Enshrouded in a mystery
Got all the facts got all the figures
But with all of them you disagree
It goes 4 3 2 1
Countdown To Shutdown
They are coming for the crown
They are gonna tear it down
I fully guarantee
Repeating history
Shutdown
Into the promised land
Supply but no demand
Ain't never gonna quit
Lookout baby this is it
Shut up!
4 3 2 1
Countdown To Shutdown
Countdown To Shutdown
Shutdown
Countdown To Shutdown
Shutdown
Shutdown
Shutdown
Countdown To Shutdown
#TheHives #CountdownToShutdown

[@naakc]

Destruction's cameo is indeed the best cameo in the history of cameos! That was awesome!

[@Julianna_So_Unique]

Well spotted. You are a true fan of the HIVES.

[@michaelrodriguez2961]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that noticed

[@jayhowell3903]

Seeing him did my heart a lot of good! Brilliant!

[@peterthompson1989]

Good to know they are still friends. I've never sadly seen the hives live but would love to with him back

[@aldomontiel6000]

@@peterthompson1989 man you need to watch them live. im from Mexico and i saw them like 6 times. and i can tell you, that not even 6 are enough.

[@cliffjosephs]

Whoever is playing Corpo-Pelle absolutely killed it. I want to see more of him.

[@Bezzen]

Magnus Krepper, quite a famous actor in Sweden. :)

[@JoshSweetvale]

Corpo... I wanna see The Hives music used in more punk media. They make excellent trailer riff fodder.

[@chriscurtis4519]

Douglas Reynholm :) Matt Berry :)

[@thanksfernuthin]

Can't agree more. Corpo-Pelle takes over the world!

[@blondejon5538]

He did a great job with the rocker moves. Absolute pro

[@jamessullenriot]

FYI -Just a reminder that its not normal for bands to sounds this good and fresh 20+ years in.

[@evegasse6999]

I guess it helps if they've only released 5 (soon to be six) albums in that time! haha (But yes they're amazing)

[@paulgordon5822]

🤣 This is THE HIVES 😎

[@DEADRABBIT8]

Actually 30+ years

[@googo151]

why not

[@littlerelief5029]

Walt Disney wishes he was this fresh.

[@model_number_band]

The videographer for this video deserves an Academy Award... Too much great stuff going on... Concept, actual band played white collar stiffs, top shelf acting / humor, Dr. Matt Destruction cameo, Magnus Krepper destroying the lead role, and having 100% delivered the lyrical narrative.. Besides, the song f##king rocks!

[@axelschuch3602]

Best vid in vid history combined to a song that has it all. Always hear that song only with watching the vid. This is genious.

[@BLCKNR]

One of the few bands that haven't lost its magic.

[@ptk779]

Word!🤟

[@ptk779]

@@christopherbingham5092 I will see them in September in Cologne! Tourstart in Europe. The Energy from the Band is magical since Day one. I will go nuts and i am over 40! 😂

[@phildeiner7757]

I mean their last record sucked so its good to see them recapture what made them great.

[@phildeiner7757]

@@christopherbingham5092 to each their own. I think you're in the minority tho as them takingn 10 years off after it's release might imply.

[@rodycaz8984]

Just compare them to Arctic Monkeys. Those guys have been sucking for like a decade now.

[@theyreMineralsMarie]

This comeback just proves that their sound truly timeless.

[@DM_1313]

How lucky are we? An explosive new song from The Hives with a Dr. Matt Destruction appearance? YES PLEASE!!! Thank you guys!

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

Hvala grazie danke thank you spasiba merci gracious muchos grazias DANKON ☝️

[@paulgordon5822]

Da man👌🏼

[@benjaminmigeot1749]

What time the cameo ?

[@Corktip14]

@@benjaminmigeot1749 2:07, the guy sitting on the chair.

[@benjaminmigeot1749]

@@Corktip14 yes thank you, I realised that just after my post after reviewing the video

[@fink94]

That bass line is pure genius

[@ianbartoschwize6781]

My favorite part of the song! 🔥

[@thehivestv]

The countdown to the financial collapse? The countdown to the weekend bender you’ve been waiting for? The countdown to your favourite sports competition? The Hives have you covered! A versatile banger for all your summer rock needs. Pre-order soon-to-be-award-winning-album 'The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons' and watch The Hives stock price hit the moon! found.ee/TheHivesPreOrder

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

☀️

[@daskleinegluck4553]

Can I be a Hives Fan when I don't know what Q2 and Q3 Results are?

The countdown to the greatest cameos of all time.

[@Underachiever_Files]

Countdown to see the idiots walk.

[@btothep1589]

I'm loading up on Shrimp Tech and Hives Inc. About to be rich, rich, rich!

[@JasonGeske-ui2xl]

Thank you to The Hives for dropping this atomic bomb of an album and saving rock and roll!

[@jim2791]

Dr Matt Destruction cameo! Kick ass song!

[@joelc5829]

I JUST noticed that

[@WarehouseSiouxFalls]

Thank you Hives for saving rock and roll!

[@bagamingshow]

Love The Hives. Had no clue Matt D wasn't well. Happy to see him still alive.

[@Toby_Bartlett]

Sometimes I forget that The Hives are the greatest roll and rock band in the world. And then they release a new single and I am reminded that they are the greatest rock and roll band in the world.

[@Didymus-vz6uy]

Excellent song and video from The Hives as always. Also good to see Dr. Matt Destruction again!

[@paulgordon5822]

❤️

[@amslu]

This will be the best rock album of the year. No doubt.

[@eurikadude]

The Hives will never stop being cool

[@westboundbadger]

Swedish are born cool !

[@knollanadrianotanteo]

So happy to see the Doctor’s cameo. When I started playing the bass guitar, I was so fascinated with showy/technical bass players, guys like Wooten, Sheehan, Myung, Flea and Claypool. Then my band covered Walk Idiot, and i was blown away by Dr Matt Destruction’s simple yet thunderous bass line coupled with Chris Dangerous’ drumming. And I can say, after that, my musicality matured a little bit.

[@Phangmaster]

I hear you brother!

[@teenageartscene]

This song makes me want to use consumer electronics without reading the safety warnings first!

[@eakzor]

And I need a shredder badly.

[@andresbarriga5305]

you dangerous you

[@mungofinalfi4480]

@@andresbarriga5305 You Chris Dangerous You

[@paulgordon5822]

🤣

[@TheSteinbitt]

Haha calm down now, don’t do anything reckless:)

[@drumma31]

How good is that baseline it hooks you straight away, such a fantastic song.

[@westtexasskateboarder7252]

Every song on this album is gonna be a banger I can tell. How do these guys still bring it this hard? We must protect them at all costs

[@unscathedpotato]

I protect :3

[@Mercator89]

@@unscathedpotato Can I also protecc? :B

[@ejandaim763]

At all costs mate

[@paulkruger491]

You were right about that. 💕

[@unscathedpotato]

@@Mercator89 you certainly may :3

[@katda50]

I am not even a huge fan of The Hives, but this song is such a banger - love it! And whoever this actor is, he is doing an incredible job. Amazing video.

[@RodrigoVainSt]

listen to the records 🤯

[@roughandpretty]

Swedish actor Magnus Krepper. Very cool indeed.

[@katda50]

@RodrigoVainSt I will. Definitely giving them another chance.

[@katda50]

@roughandpretty Thanks for the info! I read that he played a minor role in the original Girl with the dragon tattoos trilogy. So I actually saw him on the big screen back then :D

[@andibensisva2155]

Me too. Between The Strokes, The Hives, & The Vines who emerge together at the change of the millenium as saviours of rock n rolls and Garage rock flag bearers.The Hives is my least favorite. But this song even better than their first attempt.

[@BathedInTorment]

Really amazing seeing Matt get a spot in the video. The man’s still part of the band even when he’s not playing in it.

[@irotinmyskin]

It's insane how after all these years they keep putting out amazing music.

[@mollychenault9910]

Seeing Matt make a cameo warms my cold, dead heart ❤️ Also, this album is going to be the greatest album that ever existed. 🎉

[@adrianguinn3331]

yeah definitely excited for it. this track and the evil dead tie-in track both rock.

[@thedude5640]

.. same same 😜🤙🏻

[@Alex58399]

The CEO is giving off big Denholm Reynholm vibes

[@sarahnicole6147]

YES!!!!😆

[@gravydubert]

Uncanny similarity 😂

[@ericborchert1209]

There are not words to express how much I adore this band. The lead singles from the Death of Randy Fitzsimmons are right up there with the best work the band has ever put out. Crisp guitar work, pounding drums, infectious bass, and stellar vocals per the usual. Well done 🖤🤍

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

Adorable indeed🎉

[@random_an0n]

the guitar stuff is VERY easy but fun to play

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

Congrats Guys for your new álbum 👏👏👏🎂👌👋🥳👋🎸🎹🎤😎🥂🌎

[@andrewdelouise4830]

The Hives...how the music world needs you. Never stop kicking ass,I look forward to blasting the new album in it's entirety

[@damonzap8659]

One of the greatest rock n' roll songs ever written, performed and recorded.

[@OriginalName90]

So nice to see Dr. Matt Destruction again!

[@richardarnold7168]

This is probably my favourite new release of 2023. Absolutely banging

[@marcoflores1279]

The original heart and soul of the electric bass guitar! Dr Matt Destruction!!

[@jonosorio9215]

This is their best song...... 10 years did them good. They sound so much more mature.

[@rogertallon]

Probably the most politicaly and socially engaged song of the Hives. We need you guys , thanks

[@Perbalter]

Magnus Krepper is an outstanding stand in. Really funny. Never heard the Hives before. But this song really rocked!! Though I recognized him it took some googeling to confirm. Great song! Now I just have to go through the rest of their work. Going to bee fun!😊😊

[@patrickmichalishyn8600]

The song is brilliant, the video is hilarious, and that Dr. Matt cameo gave me full-body shivers!

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

Oh yeah

[@duhlike]

Their formula is simple and that's why they're the best band. They know what to do and how to do it and don't waiver like so many other bands. There is something to learn from them.

[@YasArc24]

Aaaah, can't get enough of The Hives! The song was so good it felt too short! Can't wait for the album. & They are certainly delivering with the music videos! What a time to be a fan of the champagne of bands! ❤🎉

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

💃🍾

[@roilothdorcanie5046]

That banger of a song is like butter to our ears.

[@michaelrodriguez2961]

Destruction, I'm so glad you got to show your beautiful face! So stoked for this album

[@recordatron]

These two recent tracks have absolutely slapped. Absolutely firing on all cylinders lads 👏

[@arlowolf1690]

How cool their original bassist made a cameo

[@OlivierGabin]

Still running at full blast after all these years, I LOVE this band !

[@selfieplays8160]

THE BASS IN THIS SONG IS SO FUNKY

[@EleDErre]

this band ages like fine wine. the new songs are amazing

[@scottmakoski9589]

Another banger!! This album is gonna be nasty!!!

[@kryten09]

Pleasantly surprised to hear/see the guys "haven't lost a step". Have all your NA albums since I was 13 (37 now) and this will go with the collection 👍

[@6151jeppe]

This is the first music video in 4 years that actually made me shiver, it's amazing

[@ok-ox1rk]

Efootball's soundtrack 💯

[@Billie___]

They never disappoint. The tune is hella gud🔥🔥

[@alinka1776]

Disappoint.

[@jamesbuchanan8633]

Great to see Dr. Matt alive and well. Whatever he is doing I hope his PhD is being put to good use!

[@funlittlefish]

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Hives

[@VIDS2013]

lol!!!

[@emaheiwa8174]

I missed Dr. Destruction. He must be so proud, you guys are on fire! 😎🔥

[@dariohc6898]

🤟🏼😎👌🏼

[@perspicaciouscritic]

It’s a jolt of pure energy and grungy voltage, and The Hives make it look very easy. This will be the year’s most exciting album. You can take that to the bank.

[@spacecastleshow]

DR. MATT DESTRUCTION! ❤

[@davidh503]

Dr Matt - cuteness overload xxx 💋 xxxx

[@paul-michaelperdon8348]

Is it really.....fuckin great

[@viralmovie149]

This was suggested to me from the song that’s called “Dupe - MOB Visualizer” 👍👍

[@cyoptic_dnb]

Got a little choked up when I saw Matt. Would love to see him on stage again.

[@BLCKNR]

Dr. Matt's cameo 😭✨

[@roncinephile]

Some days you're just so glad to be alive.

[@sparrowccd]

It's really magnificient, that this band has literally everything i love in music. Go ahead, The Hives!!!

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

Excellent remaind me what I like the most in life & who☝️

[@thannathonsiritho]

Nxt deadline two theme song from nakhonratchasima Thailand nxt fan

[@OverratedGames]

DR. MATT SIGHTING OH MAN THIS IS THE GREATEST

[@DanRodriguez1]

2:13 the guy that gave us that unforgettable bass tone

[@SuperiorMario79]

I'm so glad to see Matt is doing ok. The last I heard, he had some health problems. I don't know if that was true, but I'm glad to see him looking healthy.

[@anamarijakaroglan4704]

🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️☝️☀️

[@VolvoImpala]

Everybody's favorite Swedish band is BACK, baby! I can't believe this happened but I was saying at the beginning of the video, "God, I miss Dr. Matt Destruction. He had the most Hives name in The Hives." Then all the sudden he's sitting at one of the desks! What a treat! It's too bad Randy Fitzsimmons had to die for all this to come about.

[@longkniives]

Was that Dr. Matt Destruction (OG Bass Player)?

[@brandonmartin5667]

Alpha and OMEGA MEANS EVERYTHING TO PLENTY

[@ykhway]

Awesome music video! I'm so happy to see Dr. Matt Destruction again!

[@오로즈-s1v]

올해 들은 신곡 중 가장 죽이는 노래다. 댓글 보면 맷 디스트럭션 씨가 뮤직비디오 나와서 막 놀라고 그러는데, 나는 그분이 누구인지는 모르겠고 그냥 뮤직비디오부터 미침. 신나고 싶을 때, 스트레스를 노래로 풀고 싶을 때, 웨이트할 때, 런닝할 때 요즘은 무조건 이 곡이다. 내한공연 오면 무조건 간다. 한국 와주라 형들아🇰🇷. 정 못오겠다 싶으면 내가 그냥 스웨덴 간다.

[@archivalhorror]

That's a touching cameo. I knew the band were going to appear as office workers as soon as the actor started walking over to the band. 😂 Great tune.

[@buktoothedgoat78]

The Hives are a force of nature. Long Live The Hives

[@Seths_Stuff]

WE MISS YOU MATT!

[@DanEdenWasTaken]

Thanks for melting my face, guys 😮

[@bvlgvs]

The bass line is such a badass massive funk

[@naughtyewok]

Saw these guys for the first time this month supporting the Artic Monkeys. Absolutely fantastic and the Bogus Operandi video has solidified my love for them!

[@erg3064]

Pure GOLD and energy! Mr. Matt Destruction cameo so much needed :)

[@brandonmartin5667]

SOMETIMES BLOOD MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

[@mehgia.6242]

Instant fan-girling when I saw Dr. Matt Destruction! Love to see he’s still working with the band 🖤🤍

[@falcoshimmer-flare]

The Hives are back after 11+ years.

[@IDLESFan_2000]

I think it's just 11.

[@christwinam2103]

They should open with this tonight. On my way!

[@JL-wz5qt]

What a great actor REALLY

[@evegasse6999]

Johan and Dr. Matt in the same video - best of both worlds!

[@brandonmartin5667]

HORNS AND HALOS… I GOT WHATEVER YOU NEED, YOU KNOW I STAY SUPER STRAIGHT

[@callebergqvist8071]

Dr. Matt Destruction !!

[@pernordstroem6270]

"This guy Maslow he had a ladder"😂 Completely king!!!! The Hives all day, every day ❤

[@JoePublicEnemyNo1]

Dr Matt Destruction at 3:52... Nice to see him!

[@amilu9684]

We hear it on radio and my little 3 years old started to sign shutdown with them. He officially got his first favorite song. We all love the song now. 🎉

[@Thepoolpeople]

Still the greatest band on the planet!

[@germangorchs9938]

Finally real music.

[@jimmyscott7414]

That’s two killer tunes from the album. Can’t wait to hear what comes next 🎶

[@tfolv]

I was going to say "Not a million views yet? So underrated" But I prefer to say we are people of culture ;)

[@thesnagglewolf]

THIS IS SO GOOD. Also great seeing Matt again.

[@Maxxattaxx88]

One helluva 2nd wind fellas. 🤘🏻

[@mexicancowboy]

Dr. Matt Destruction 2:10

[@clintb337]

Its like a punch in the face. what a brilliant song. love it!!!

[@aliwalkeraudio]

Coming to the Garage tonight, I’ve dragged my mate down who hasn’t seen you in 20 years. I’ve warned him you’re even BETTER!!

[@drunkenviking]

The bassline… ❤

[@billygholm]

DR MATT!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@brandonmartin5667]

The PURE POTENTIAL TO SAVE A MANY