Chris Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
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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
Only human
40 Grit Lyrics
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So far alive, Unconscious sigh
so far a miss here.
Read about it and lived all the time
all the while, bigger smiles
Traveled through the world in their prime
around their block, through the neighborhood
Your life was rearranged and insane.
{Pre-chorus}
So far alive, Unconscious sigh
so far a miss here.
I'll be the one who shot someone
belated sun cast light on none
always a war upon my own lethal injection
talk about disease control
no one can help me no more
but I thought I was the one in control
I was, but I can't say no more...
{Chorus}
I am what I am, I am only human
and I disregard the truth
I am what I am, I am only human
Now these dreams are haunting you
{pre-chorus}
{Chorus}
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of confusion and existential crisis. The pre-chorus speaks of being "so far alive" but also having an "unconscious sigh" and feeling "so far a miss here." This implies that despite being alive and going through the motions, there is a feeling of being disconnected from oneself and the world. The next few lines describe reading about life, travel, and experiences, but only experiencing them with a veneer of happiness ("bigger smiles") without truly feeling them. The line "Your life was rearranged and insane" speaks to the idea that something has disrupted the natural flow of life, causing chaos and disarray.
In the next stanza, the lyrics take a darker turn as the singer claims to have killed someone and lived with the guilt and ramifications of that action ("always a war upon my own lethal injection"). The line "talk about disease control" could be interpreted as a metaphorical reference to trying to control the "disease" of guilt or perhaps even mental illness. The singer seems to have lost control of their own life, feeling as though they are not in control anymore. The chorus repeats the phrase "I am what I am, I am only human" emphasizing the idea that despite all the chaos and confusion, the singer is simply human and therefore fallible.
Line by Line Meaning
So far alive, Unconscious sigh
Despite being alive, life still feels empty and unsatisfying.
so far a miss here.
Something important is missing in life.
Read about it and lived all the time
Have experienced and seen a lot in life.
all the while, bigger smiles
Despite struggles, still try to put on a happy face.
Traveled through the world in their prime
Have traveled and explored the world.
around their block, through the neighborhood
Reminisces about past memories.
where you first delayed, was when it's understood,
One moment can change the course of life.
Your life was rearranged and insane.
Life has been chaotic and unpredictable.
So far alive, Unconscious sigh
Despite being alive, life still feels empty and unsatisfying.
I'll be the one who shot someone
Feels responsible for causing harm to someone.
belated sun cast light on none
Feels like it's too late to make things right.
always a war upon my own lethal injection
Fighting against one's own harmful habits and behaviors.
talk about disease control
Reflecting on the need for self-improvement.
no one can help me no more
Feels like it's too late to seek help.
but I thought I was the one in control
Once believed to be in control of life.
I was, but I can't say no more...
Lost control and can no longer pretend to have it.
I am what I am, I am only human
Recognizes limitations and flaws as a human.
and I disregard the truth
Willing to ignore reality.
Now these dreams are haunting you
Unfulfilled dreams continue to impact and affect daily life.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anton Chigurh
Still love this music years later, sad we only got a tiny slice of what they were capable of, such great music
TYY10
Whole album is still brilliant!
txmetalhead82xk
This is MAGNETIC! You can feel the passion and energy.
Faith Marcelis-Gunter
I still Love this song.
RaV S.
Cool times back then in 2003....
matthew sweet
the lead singer is beautiful
Tatum Kane
Yes
Noise Dept.
Classic
Vinicius Fernandes
the voice is like corey's one
themiserableschris
hey everyone thanks for the cool comments! Trying to get everyone together for a few shows in 2014 for the fuck of it!