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
Pieces
40 Grit Lyrics
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Don't matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me
I'm Miss bad media karma
Guess I can't see no harm
In working and being a mama
And with a kid on my arm
I'm still an exception
And you want a piece of me
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?'
Tryin' and pissin' me off
Well get in line with the paparazzi
Who's flippin' me off
Hopin' I'll resort to startin' havoc
And end up settlin' in court
Now are you sure you want a piece of me?
I'm Mrs. 'Most likely to get on TV for strippin' on the streets'
When getting the groceries, no, for real
Are you kidding me?
No wonder there's panic in the industry
I mean please
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's Shameless
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Exta! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Miss American Dream since I was 17
Don't matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me
You want a piece of me?
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
Oh yeah
You want a piece of me
The song "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears is a commentary on the scrutiny that celebrities face in the media. The lyrics suggest that, despite her efforts to live her life on her own terms, the media and public will always be interested in her and her body. The opening lines, "I'm Miss American Dream since I was seventeen / Don't matter if I step on the scene / Or sneak away to the Philippines / They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine," convey the idea that even when trying to escape the limelight, she cannot.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You want a piece of me?" as if asking the media and public if they really want to invade her privacy and scrutinize her every move. The verses continue to highlight the challenges and criticisms she faces, from being labeled as a bad influence to being criticized for her weight loss.
Overall, the song is a critique of the exploitation and objectification of celebrities, particularly women, by the media and society at large.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Miss American Dream since I was seventeen
I've always been the epitome of the American Dream and I started being that since I was young.
Don't matter if I step on the scene
It doesn't matter if I appear on the scene or not.
Or sneak away to the Philippines
Even if I go away to the Philippines secretly.
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
People will still objectify me and my body and put pictures of me in the magazines, especially of my butt.
You want a piece of me?
Do you really want to get involved with me?
I'm Miss bad media karma
I'm constantly getting bad media coverage and negativity thrown at me.
Another day another drama
Every day brings some new drama in my life.
Guess I can't see no harm
I guess there's no harm in continuing to work and be a mom, despite the criticism thrown my way.
In working and being a mama
In balancing my work and motherhood.
And with a kid on my arm
And even with my child by my side.
I'm still an exception
I'm still seen as different and unique from others.
And you want a piece of me
And still, you want to get involved with me?
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
I have a life of luxury and fame.
(You want a piece of me)
(Do you really want to get involved with me?)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
People constantly label me as shameless because of my actions, just like they did to Britney Spears.
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in
I'm constantly in the news, with new developments in my life.
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
People constantly criticize my body, saying that I'm either too big or too thin.
I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?'
I'll ask again, do you really want to get involved with me?
Tryin' and pissin' me off
You're trying to provoke and anger me.
Well get in line with the paparazzi
Join the rest of the paparazzi who continuously harass and provoke me.
Who's flippin' me off
Who flip me off and are rude to me.
Hopin' I'll resort to startin' havoc
They hope that I'll start causing trouble and chaos, which will give them a great story.
And end up settlin' in court
And eventually settling the matter in the court.
Now are you sure you want a piece of me?
So, are you really sure you want to get involved with me, despite all the negativity that follows me?
I'm Mrs. 'Most likely to get on TV for strippin' on the streets'
People label me as the one most likely to end up stripping on the streets and making a controversy over it.
When getting the groceries, no, for real
Seriously, even when I'm simply going out to get groceries.
Are you kidding me?
Do you really expect anything else from me?
No wonder there's panic in the industry
It's no surprise that the industry is panicked and worried because of me.
I mean please
I mean, seriously?
Oh yeah
And don't forget...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, KLAS AHLUND
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