The group officially formed December 21, 2010, and released its first single and video for "Full Moon (Death Classic)" on March 8, 2011. On April 26, 2011, they released their debut album, the mixtape Exmilitary. NBCNewYork.com called it "an intense, dark listen."
On February 27, 2012 Death Grips signed with Epic and released two albums the same year. The first official album, The Money Store, was released on April 24. Music videos were made for the singles "Blackjack," "Get Got," and "Fever (Aye Aye)." The track "Lost Boys" was also released alone with no video accompaniment.
After a month and a half long ARG involving the deep web, and a spat with Epic over its release, Death Grips leaked the album No Love Deep Web on its website on October 1st, 2012. This resulted in someone closing down the band's website. The band said it was done by the label, which the label denied shortly.
On November 13, 2013, the band spontaneously made available their third LP within two years, Government Plates. The album was posted to their soundcloud page and website, much like No Love Deep Web, but without any sort of lead up or prior hype, except one single, Birds released months beforehand, taking most listeners by complete surprise.
On June 8, 2014, Death Grips released the first half of a new double album featuring Björk, The Powers That B. Disc 1 is titled Niggas on the Moon, and features heavy sampling of Björk's vocal snippets. Disc 2 is titled Jenny Death.
On July 2, 2014, Death Grips announced on Facebook that they have canceled all tour dates, and are finished as a band, stating: "we are now at our best and so Death Grips is over. we have officially stopped. all currently scheduled live dates are canceled. our upcoming double album "the powers that b" will still be delivered worldwide later this year via Harvest/Third Worlds Records. Death Grips was and always has been a conceptual art exhibition anchored by sound and vision. above and beyond a "band". to our truest fans, please stay legend."
On March 24, 2015, Death Grips announced a world tour, confirming the group is currently active. Their double album, The Powers That B was released officially on March 31, 2015.
On February 7, 2016 the single "Hot Head" from their upcoming album "Bottomless Pit" was dropped.
On March 13, 2016, a video was posted on their official channel of the band being interviewed by Matthew Hoffman. The original audio was removed and replaced with instrumentals made by the band.
On March 18, 2016, the band released more information about the upcoming album, Bottomless Pit. The front and back covers were shown as well as the track list.
Bottomless Pit was released on May 6, 2016, with "Hot Head" and "Eh" as singles. Music videos were produced for "Eh" and "Giving Bad People Good Ideas".
On May 30, 2016, Death Grips released a new track, "More Than the Fairy" featuring musician Les Claypool.
On May 22, 2017, Death Grips announced they were working on a new album, while simultaneously releasing a track/mix entitled "Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix)", featuring 7 new songs.
In March of 2018, the trio posted two photos on their Instagram account (@bbpoltergiest) stating that they were working on the new record with Andrew Adamson, the director of the Shrek series, and Justin Chancellor, the bassist from Tool.
On March 22, 2018, the band announced on their website (thirdworlds.net) that their new album "Year of the Snitch" was "coming soon..."
April 6, 2018, the cover artwork for "Year of the Snitch" is posted on the band's Facebook page.
On June 22nd, Year of the Snitch was released accompanied by five singles: Shitshow, Hahaha, Flies, Black Paint and Streaky. Rolling Stone would go on to name Black Paint song of the summer.
I Want It I Need It
Death Grips Lyrics
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Come come fuck apart in here
I die in the process
You die in the process
Kettle drum roll hard shit
Fuck I said fucker don't start shit
Come come fuck apart in here
Life pulled out your mouth
I become you
Opening of the mouth
Unlawful possession
Jellyfish in cold sweat deep end
Hollow shell twitch disconnection
Pupils swell
My entrance
Hijacked no questions asked
Stretch you on like latex mask
My sigil's your epitaph
Come come fuck apart in here I die
I'm not you
Fear
You wear it well
Mademoiselle
Here's to your destiny
Hysterics scream help
Don't worry in a few you'll all be somewhere else
Prepare yourselves
Freelance motherfucker
Get so fuckin' dark in here
Come come fuck apart in here
I die in the process
You die in the process
Kettle drum roll hard shit
Fuck I said fucker don't start shit
Come come fuck apart in here
The lyrics of Death Grips's song "You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money But I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your Brand" are truly intense and chaotic. The song talks about a power struggle, possession, and surreal imagery. The opening lines, "Get so fuckin' dark in here, Come come fuck apart in here," sets the tone for a dark and disturbing atmosphere. The singer expresses his desire to take over the subject's body, "Life pulled out your mouth, I become you, Opening of the mouth, Unlawful possession." The imagery of "jellyfish in cold sweat deep end" and "pupils swell" add to the surreal and unsettling nature of the lyrics. The singer's takeover is portrayed as a violent process, "Stretch you on like latex mask, My sigil's your epitaph."
However, the song is not just portraying the singer's violent tendencies but also explores the subject's fear and vulnerability, "Fear, You wear it well, Mademoiselle." The chorus, "Get so fuckin' dark in here, Come come fuck apart in here," can be interpreted as a plea for release from the possession or a celebration of the chaos that the singer is causing. The song ends with "Freelance motherfucker," which could be a nod to the singer's power and freedom.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money But I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your Brand" are a disturbing depiction of possession and power dynamics. It is up to the listener to interpret the meaning behind the surreal imagery and chaos portrayed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Get so fuckin' dark in here
The environment around us is intensifying to an unbearable level
Come come fuck apart in here
Lose self-control and succumb to the dark, intense atmosphere
I die in the process
As I lose control, I feel like a part of me is dying
You die in the process
As you succumb to the darkness, you are also losing a part of yourself
Kettle drum roll hard shit
The intense environment is like a loud, booming drumroll
Fuck I said fucker don't start shit
I am warning someone not to provoke me or add to the intense situation
I hover above you
I am in a position of power over you
Life pulled out your mouth
Life is draining from you, as if being pulled out from your mouth
I become you
In this power dynamic, I am taking on your identity or control over you
Opening of the mouth
An ancient Egyptian symbol of rebirth or transition to another life
Unlawful possession
I have taken control of you without your consent
Jellyfish in cold sweat deep end
You are in a state of shock or distress, like a jellyfish in cold water
Hollow shell twitch disconnection
You are becoming detached from reality, like an empty shell with twitchy movements
Pupils swell
Your pupils are widening, possibly due to fear or confusion
My entrance
My arrival or intrusion into your life or mind
Hijacked no questions asked
I've taken control without any regard for your consent or well-being
Stretch you on like latex mask
I am manipulating or molding you to fit my desires like a latex mask
My sigil's your epitaph
My symbol or mark represents your eventual downfall or death
I'm not you
Despite my attempts to control you, I am not truly you and cannot experience your reality
Fear
The emotion that is driving this power struggle
You wear it well
You are able to display fear convincingly
Mademoiselle
A term of address typically used for a French woman
Here's to your destiny
I am offering a toast to your inevitable fate
Hysterics scream help
You are distressed and calling out for help in a frantic or irrational manner
Don't worry in a few you'll all be somewhere else
I am reassuring myself that this intense situation will soon be over and everyone will move on to somewhere else
Prepare yourselves
A warning or call to action to get ready for what's to come
Freelance motherfucker
A bold statement of independence and defiance
Lyrics © Warp Music Limited
Written by: ANDREW MORIN, STEFAN CORBIN BURNETT, ZACHARY CHARLES HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pacoloco1991
100% drugs
100% sex
100% insanity
100% real rap
@dhdhejehuwbs843
100% dismissing this life and worshiping death
@artemefimov8215
@@dhdhejehuwbs843 real death grips experience is growing out of worshipping death and starting to worship something ordinary again like you did before but now you're a knower and a death gripper. I'm going to grip!!! Grips all over you.
@charliec.3518
400% death grips
@UnstableGatekeeper
@@dhdhejehuwbs843 But there are moments where they dispise it.
@uwuwu9
1000%!! I USED TO GIVE A FUCK
@The20AndOnly
My neighbours were playing this full blast and I had never felt closer to someone I've never met
@sirlukas73
AND YOU DONT GIVE A CAUSE YUR so liquord ub
@soso-hh5lc
it's me, i'm your neighbors
@flokus
you probably live in a house with three bedrooms that is located in a good neighborhood