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
Think
40 Grit Lyrics
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Envision this life, so empty
So grim when i cant be used
Noose of abuse hangs high here
Through my life
Through my live you rape me
Time and time again
These walls i feel are closing in
Laugh with the freaky demons
inside here
Laugh with the freaky demons
here
Paralyse control in your mind
reaching insight
Razors down in my back
blood thirst in my eyes
In my eyes you rape me time
and time again
These walls I feel are closing in
Break me down, take me away
Naked mind, body
Soul of decay
Insane heads grope me
Down to the floor, Sterilize
embalming signs of retreat
I dont want it no more
I dont want it no more
What you know has canned the years that ive lived in
Your warnings too slow
I wouldnt pull it, ot call it another now show
I cant think no more
CHORUS
The lyrics to 40 Grit's song "Think" delve into themes of personal struggle and abuse. The opening line "I can see myself descending" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer envisions a life that feels empty and hopeless. They feel trapped by the abuse they have endured, represented metaphorically by the "noose of abuse" hanging high above them. Throughout the song, they describe feeling like their walls are closing in on them and being overrun by "freaky demons." The chorus repeats the line "I can't think no more," emphasizing the crippling effects of the abuse.
The lyrics also touch on themes of control and power. The singer describes feeling paralyzed and controlled by their abuser's mind, while at the same time feeling intense bloodlust and seeking out power for themselves. This contrast highlights the complex and damaging nature of abusive relationships, where power dynamics can shift and become confusing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Think" paint a vivid portrait of personal struggle and the devastating effects of abuse. The use of evocative metaphors and powerful imagery creates a sense of urgency and tension throughout the song, making it a powerful piece of self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see myself descending
I am aware of my deterioration and decline.
Envision this life, so empty
I can imagine a life that lacks fulfillment or purpose.
So grim when i cant be used
It is disheartening when I do not have a purpose or use.
Noose of abuse hangs high here
There is a pending threat of harm or mistreatment.
Through my life
Throughout my existence
Through my live you rape me
You violate and exploit me in my life.
Time and time again
Repeatedly
These walls i feel are closing in
I feel trapped and suffocated in my surroundings.
Laugh with the freaky demons inside here
To find humor or enjoyment in something demonic or unsettling.
Paralyse control in your mind
To limit or restrict one's mental control or agency.
reaching insight
Gaining a new understanding or realization.
Razors down in my back
I am being attacked or harmed.
blood thirst in my eyes
A strong desire for violence or bloodshed.
Break me down, take me away
To disassemble or dismantle me and remove me from this situation.
Naked mind, body
To be vulnerable and exposed in both thought and physicality.
Soul of decay
A deteriorating or rotting spirit or essence.
Insane heads grope me
To be handled or touched inappropriately by someone who is mentally unstable.
Down to the floor, Sterilize
To be rendered clean or sterile through a debasing or dehumanizing process.
embalming signs of retreat
Symbols or indications that one has given up or surrendered.
I dont want it no more
I no longer desire this situation or experience.
What you know has canned the years that ive lived in
Your preconceived ideas and knowledge have limited my experiences and growth.
Your warnings too slow
Your cautionary advice or guidance is not effective or timely enough.
I wouldnt pull it, or call it another now show
I am not interested in engaging in or being a part of something that is fake or temporary.
I cant think no more
I am unable to continue processing or considering this situation.
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.