On the three albums released so far the band has been known as G//Z/R, Geezer, and GZR, respectively. Despite the changing name, it is still considered the same project. However, Geezer Butler Band from the 1980s is an entirely separate entity.
The bands music is generally of a much harder edge than Butler is known for in Black Sabbath. This isn't a surprise, as the vocalist on his first album, Plastic Planet, was Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory, who is known for more driving and harder edged vocals than ever was displayed in Black Sabbath. The album also featured Pedro Howse on guitar, as well as Deen Castronovo (of Journey fame) on drums. Bell did not stay with the band past the recording of Plastic Planet due to Fear Factory commitments. In 1996 the band re-emerged with an exclusive track for the Mortal Kombat: More Kombat compilation, entitled 'Outworld' and featuring Anger On Anger vocalist, Mario Frasca.
This proved to be a one-time collaboration and Frasca was replaced by Clark Brown (SYMATIC) for their second album Black Science, released in 1997. G//Z/R did play a few live dates in 1997 behind the release of the album, however this was not a full fledged tour, most of these gigs were played concurrent to the Ozzfest tour of that year. The band opened for such folks as Bruce Dickinson, who was playing some live gigs at the time. Castronovo recorded, but did not play any of the live gigs. He was replaced on drums by Chad Smith (not to be confused with the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer with the same name).
After the handful of live gigs in 1997, the band was mostly put on ice, as Geezer was busy with various things Black Sabbath related for quite a while. Geezer eventually got back into the studio with the same line-up that played the live gigs from 8 years previous, and recorded their third album, Ohmwork, which was released on May 9, 2005. The band is currently working on a new record, and began recording in January 2011, according to Geezer Butler.
The band has actually been marketed with three different names on the three releases they've had. In 1995, the band was marketed as G//Z/R. In 1997, it was merely Geezer, and in 2005, it was GZR. Most fans refer to the band as Geezer, although Butler himself refers to the band name as GEE-ZED-R.This incarnation of the band is not to be confused with Geezer's previous attempt in 1985 to form a solo band, then known as The Geezer Butler Band - the two bands are totally separate.
The band's name is derived from the name of its creator: Terence "Geezer" Butler.
Pedro Howse, the guitarist in the band, is Geezer's nephew.
There are several bands with the name Geezer as well, a stoner rock band and a techno artist, so please vote on the redirected Geezer artist page that this name is correct: http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Geezer
Man in a Suitcase
G//Z/R Lyrics
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Every day in another new place
Going to walk around like an action man
Keep my life in a nice leather black box
Everywhere I hear my songs on a jukebox
Going to be like a man with the ultimate plan
The man in the suitcase
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
The man in the suitcase
He's too good to be true
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
I believe in the man with the suitcase
Every day I meet another face
Want to drive around town in a new machine
I want to be like the man in the suitcase
Got to have his elastic face
Could I be just like him for one day?
The man in the suitcase
He ain't like you
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
The man in the suitcase
He's too good to be true
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
He's like me and you
He's like me and you
He's like me and you
He's like me and you
I want to be like the man in the suitcase
Every day in another new place
Going to walk around like an action man
Keep my life in a nice leather black box
Everywhere I hear my songs on a jukebox
Going to be like a man with the ultimate plan
The man in the suitcase
He ain't like you
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
The man in the suitcase
He's too good to be true
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
The man in the suitcase
He ain't like you
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
The man in the suitcase
He's too good to be true
He ain't like me and you, yeah, yeah
I want to be like the man in the suitcase
I believe in the man with the suitcase
I want to be like the man in the suitcase
I believe in the man with the suitcase
The lyrics of "Man in a Suitcase" by G//Z/R talk about a man who is constantly on the move, traveling to different places every day. The singer is envious of this man and wants to be like him. He wants to have his own adventures and to be able to live his life in a black box just like the man in the suitcase.
The song seems to be an ode to the allure of constant change and adventure. The singer wants to live a life that is always moving, where he is constantly meeting new people and experiencing new things. He wants to be like the "man with the ultimate plan", who is always in control and always knows where he's going.
Overall, the lyrics of "Man in a Suitcase" are about the desire for freedom and adventure. They paint a picture of a life that is always in motion, never staying in one place for too long. The singer wants to escape the monotony of his life and be like the man in the suitcase, always moving forward with a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be like the man in the suitcase
The singer desires to live a life of constant travel and adventure, similar to that of the man in the suitcase
Every day in another new place
The man in the suitcase travels to new locations every day, seeking new experiences and thrills
Going to walk around like an action man
The singer wishes to live a life full of excitement, akin to the life of an action hero
Keep my life in a nice leather black box
The man in the suitcase carries a black leather case that holds all of his belongings, keeping his life compact and organized
Everywhere I hear my songs on a jukebox
The artist desires fame and admiration for his work, similar to how the man in the suitcase hears his own music played in public places
Going to be like a man with the ultimate plan
The man in the suitcase is seen as a successful and confident person with a clear and definitive plan for his life. The singer wishes to emulate this sense of direction and purpose
He ain't like you
The man in the suitcase is different from the everyday person, and possesses unique qualities that set him apart
He's too good to be true
The man in the suitcase is seen as almost too perfect and ideal, making him seem more like a fictional character than a real person
He's like me and you
Contrary to earlier statements, the man in the suitcase is ultimately seen as a relatable and familiar figure, much like the everyday person
I believe in the man with the suitcase
The artist has faith and admiration for the man in the suitcase, seeing him as a role model or inspiration
Contributed by Kayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guitarstar717
Saw them in Island Park Long Island NY
@davidgwiazdowski5047
Great stuff! 58 yrs old and this stuff kicks ass!
@mwitosh
Was in a hotel room in Hawaii, few beers and some local green. Put my earbuds in and found this album for first time.
@stevenbailey5154
Saw them in 1998 when they opened for Bruce Dickinson at the House of Blues in Hollywood CA. Didn't know who they were untill I saw Geezer Butler come out. Got it..ran through entire crowd(500 ppl.) and got front row to Mr. Butler.
@Watchout5035.
I had forgotten about this killer song. Fucking right now it’s on full rotation 🤘🏻❤️🔥🤘🏻
@no-eb1yc
Wanna be like the man in the suitcase!! Every song by Geezer Fucking Rocks!!
@ErWo75
Love this album!
It’s like Prong meets NIN.
@alexgreychuck7605
Looking forward to hearing more.
@PavloIscariote
F*cking song 🤜💥🤘
@MaTuTaM1
yeeeaaaahh !!