Clawjob's last release, an EP called Manifest Destiny, is focused on 19th-century American history and totally doing whatever awful thing you want without any regard for the well-being of others. Manifest Destiny was Clawjob's first release since their 2006 debut full-length album, Space Crackers, a science fiction rock opera that adroitly addresses the complex subjects of love, mortality, science, and ravenous alien assault.
Clawjob formed in 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts. The two members of Clawjob are Mike Gintz, formerly of Clickers, and Nick Burgess. The two formerly played Mega Man soundtrack covers as the unimaginatively-named Project X. The live version of Clawjob usually included various other musicians from the Boston independent music scene, including members of Tristan Da Cunha and Night Rally, but was occasionally stripped down to the two core members as a guitar/drums duo.
Clawjob effectively ceased operations in 2008; both members went on to start a new band called Hex Map.
Free music from Clawjob is available for download at the official Clawjob website.
Zero Gravity
Clawjob Lyrics
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Passing by the zero gravity baths, on my way, I know what's behind the
Dormitories at Space School.
She was the only girl I wanted to have a
Sliver of a possibility with.
I can see you, but you can't see me.
Please understand things are different in zero-g.
Things are different up here in zero gravity.
She's running water for a zero gravity bath, slipping off her zero gravity bra.
Dips her toe into desalinized purified sweat, she slips off her zero gravity...
Thawing out my heart, I'm feeling that
She and I: two parts per million.
If only she, if only she could see...
And I know I shouldn't be spying or snooping around,
And I know I shouldn't be reading your diary out loud...
Page 19: Carbon!
Page 26: Helium!
Page 42: Fusion!
Page 50: Julian?!?!?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The lyrics to Clawjob's song Zero Gravity depict a protagonist named Greg who is at space school and infatuated with a girl who he believes is the only one he has a chance with. He is seen locking up the zero gravity lab and shutting down the robotic butler before passing by the zero gravity baths on his way. He knows what lies behind the dormitories at space school which is where the girl he fancies is. Greg hints at the idea that there are different things that happen in zero-g as he can see her, but she can't see him. This further highlights their disconnect, and these lines imply the struggle of their relationship with the weightlessness of zero-g.
The lyrics take a more explicit turn when Clawjob describes the girl running a water bath that is designed for zero-gravity, and she disrobes. The scene is suggestive, and it portrays the girl as a sexually liberated character. The singer is taken aback by the whole experience, and his heart is thawing out as he sees her for the first time in this light. However, Clawjob recognizes the disconnect between the two characters and reiterates that the girl does not see him. He continues by acknowledging his actions: spying and reading her diary out loud, which shows that the singer is trying to come to grips with a relationship he cannot have.
Line by Line Meaning
Locking up the zero gravity lab, shutting down the robotic butler tonight.
I am closing the laboratory with no gravity and turning off the robotic servant for the night.
Passing by the zero gravity baths, on my way, I know what's behind the
Dormitories at Space School.
As I walk to the dormitory of Space School, I pass by the zero gravity bathrooms and think of what is inside.
She was the only girl I wanted to have a
Sliver of a possibility with.
I longed to have even the slightest chance of being with the only girl I wanted.
I can see you, but you can't see me.
Please understand things are different in zero-g.
I can see you, but you can't see me.
Things are different up here in zero gravity.
Although I can see you, you cannot see me in zero gravity, and it's different up here.
She's running water for a zero gravity bath, slipping off her zero gravity bra.
Dips her toe into desalinized purified sweat, she slips off her zero gravity...
Thawing out my heart, I'm feeling that
She and I: two parts per million.
If only she, if only she could see...
As she runs water for a no-gravity bath, she takes off her zero-gravity bra and dips her toe in the purified sweat, melting my heart. She and I are like two drops of water in a million, if only she could see me.
And I know I shouldn't be spying or snooping around,
And I know I shouldn't be reading your diary out loud...
I realize that I shouldn't be prying or looking through your things, and I shouldn't be reading your diary aloud.
Page 19: Carbon!
Page 26: Helium!
Page 42: Fusion!
Page 50: Julian?!?!?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
On page 19, carbon! Page 26, helium! Page 42, fusion! Page 50, Julian?!?!? This revelation shocks me.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.