Chris Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin… Read Full Bio ↴James Santiago - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin Young - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
40 Grit is known worldwide for churning out thunderous songs. Now the band has infused thunder with melody to spark a rebirth that will turn heads of die-hard metal fans, while wooing fans from the mainstream. 40 Grit's music is the epitome of hypnotic hooks and seismic rhythms that pump the blood and send fans home from concerts with screams still buried in their throats.
"The meat of what makes us 40 Grit is still very much alive," said Chris Anderson, Guitar/vocal for the group, which is one of the leaders in the Bay Area's booming music scene. "Our sound might have evolved, but we'll still take down a house with our power."
Based in Concord, Calif., this dynamically charged rock band has a talent for belting out a steady blend of ferocious music backed with melodic vocals. With an evolved sound that both empowers and enrages, the band is perfectly poised to capture worldwide interest. Powerslave.com, the Bay Area's Webzine for the underground metal community, calls 40 Grit's new edge "a more healthy, melodic yet sonically pushing style."
The band's members consist of James Santiago (vocals/guitar), Chris Anderson (guitar) Kevin Young (bass), who has been with the band since its inception in 1997, and Andy Green (drums) has been the newest addition to 40 Grit since 2001. The foursome has grown such a reputation for their flawless, invigorating live performances that they have shared stages with heavy hitters such as Soil, Machine Head, Nothing Face, Meshuggah, Testament, Skinlab, Soulfly As well as have done very successful European tours with the likes of Pro-Pain and S.O.D.
40 Grit released its most recent work, "Heads," through Metal Blade Records in August 2000. The band's upcoming release "Nothing to Remember" in stores March 11th 2003!
This band has broken up, unfortunately
A Part of Me
40 Grit Lyrics
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and I lead my life without change.
If someone were to ask I would still say the same.
{Chorus}
It's not a task it's just a dream
A dream that's so apart of me
It's the same as I said before; it'll never leave me.
{Chorus}
It's not a task it's just a dream
A dream that's so apart of me
In the song A Part Of Me by 40 Grit, the singer describes their constant need for the same dream, despite the passing of time. The lyrics "I'm the same person as before and I lead my life without change" suggest that the singer may feel stuck in a certain place in their life, unable to move forward or make any significant changes. They then admit that if someone were to ask about their life, they would give the same answer as before, indicating a sense of routine and perhaps even boredom.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's not a task, it's just a dream, a dream that's so a part of me," suggesting that despite the stagnation in the singer's life, they still hold onto hope and aspirations for something greater. The recurring dream represents this hope, something that keeps them motivated and gives them a sense of purpose, despite the monotony of their everyday life.
The lyrics "when I think back to that day, my obsession to feel complete" further emphasize the importance of this dream in the singer's life. It's clear that this dream is more than just a passing thought, but rather an integral part of their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the same person as before
I have not changed how I am as a person
and I lead my life without change.
I continue to live my life the way I always have
If someone were to ask I would still say the same.
I have not wavered in my thoughts or beliefs
It's not a task it's just a dream
This thing I desire is not an assignment, but a longing
A dream that's so apart of me
This desire is an integral part of who I am
When I think back to that day, my obsession to feel complete.
I remember the day I became preoccupied with feeling whole
It's the same as I said before; it'll never leave me.
My obsession remains unchanged and persistent
It's not a task it's just a dream
This thing I desire is not an assignment, but a longing
A dream that's so apart of me
This desire is an integral part of who I am
Contributed by Penelope V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.