Kris Keyes - Lead Vocals
Marc Amendola - Guita… Read Full Bio ↴Gargantua Soul is:
Kris Keyes - Lead Vocals
Marc Amendola - Guitar/Backup Vocals
Rob Sanzone - Bass
Opus - Drums/Backup Vocals
Tommy Hetz - Keyboards/Percussion -
Gargantua Soul, a.k.a. 'G-SOUL', has recently been identified in the press as the "Best Unsigned Band in the Country." As an independent band, Gargantua Soul has achieved considerable commercial and artistic success, recording three critically acclaimed and widely distributed albums, generating steady spins on commercial rock radio stations, featured in Metal Edge Magazine, Boston Soundcheck, Unsung Hero, and Connecticut Magazine, while also winning numerous national awards such as the 2002-03 Sobe / Q104.3 NYC / Hard Rock Cafe 'Rock the Rockies' National Battle of the Bands competition. G-SOUL was recently nominated for 3 of 3 submitted songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. G-Soul and/or their music has appeared on The Shield, MuchMusic USA, in the VH1 movie 'At Any Cost', Woodstock '99 on the "Emerging Artist's Stage," ESPN's 2002 XGAMES, USA's Farmclub TV, and the Howard Stern Show. Led by dynamic front-man Kris Keyes, G-Soul offers fans of cutting-edge, original music, a soaring and adept blend of hard rock styles fused with tribal percussion, chunky guitar riffs, and melodic vocal harmonies.
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Gargantua
Gargantua Soul Lyrics
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Contemplating the fight that must be fought
Natives restless
Thunder flickers in a flurry, But don't worry
The forhead flinches a hung jury
Fists of Fury buried in the sand to my chin
Enter the Dragon, the snake sheds her skin
Be forwarned
Gargantua
It was never meant to be so,
I will meet you at the turnstile
And the animals are restless
New York, New York, big city of jams
But be forwarned, the neon dream's a big scam
Big bam, batman flies through the night
Gotham, grisley, the honor, the fight
Sittin in the atmosphere, over here
Silence so loud, the jungle, the fear
Gear of the samarai sir,
Be forwarned
Gargantua
It was never meant to be so,
I will meet you at the turnstile
And the animals are restless
The lyrics to Gargantua Soul's song Gargantua are evocative of a jungle atmosphere, with the king sitting in deep thought and contemplating the fight that must be fought. The word "natives" brings to mind images of tribal warfare and unrest, heightened by the thunder and flickering lightning in the background. The line "the forehead flinches a hung jury" is particularly intriguing as it seems to suggest a decision that is difficult to make or perhaps an unsatisfactory outcome. The fists of fury buried in the sand to the chin could be a metaphor for a warrior preparing for battle, but the line "Enter the Dragon, the snake sheds her skin" adds a mystical element to the song that is both alluring and dangerous. The warning not to dance with the snake is intriguing and suggests that there are some things that shouldn't be messed with.
Moving to New York City, the tone of the lyrics change, with an emphasis on the city's chaos and the danger lurking in the shadows. The line "the neon dream's a big scam" is particularly poignant as it speaks to an idea of a city that is alive and vibrant, but ultimately false. Batman's iconic presence in Gotham adds to the danger and darkness of the lyrics, with a sense of honor and fight permeating throughout. The line "sittin in the atmosphere, over here" creates a sense of anticipation for something to happen, while "gear of the samarai sir" brings a martial element to the song's imagery. Throughout the song, there is an overarching sense of warning and danger, with the repeated line "be forwarned, Gargantua" haunting like a warning bell.
Line by Line Meaning
In the jungle, the king sits in deep thought
The leader of the pack is lost in his own contemplation
Contemplating the fight that must be fought
Thinking about the battle that needs to be won
Natives restless
The locals are uneasy
Thunder flickers in a flurry, But don't worry
There is chaos all around, but there's no need to panic
The forhead flinches a hung jury
The leader's forehead is tense, indicating a difficult decision to make
Fists of Fury buried in the sand to my chin
A fighting stance is taken, ready to defend oneself
Enter the Dragon, the snake sheds her skin
A dangerous enemy approaches, changing appearances to deceive
But don't dance with her
Do not let your guard down or be seduced by the enemy
Be forwarned
Be prepared for what's to come
Gargantua
The name of the threat, to be feared
It was never meant to be so,
The situation was not intended or expected
I will meet you at the turnstile
We will come together and face whatever lies ahead
And the animals are restless
The natural world is also disturbed by the danger looming
New York, New York, big city of jams
A city teeming with life, but also with problems
But be forwarned, the neon dream's a big scam
The superficial and glamorous lifestyle is not all it seems
Big bam, batman flies through the night
A superhero rushes towards danger with agility and courage
Gotham, grisley, the honor, the fight
A city known for its darkness and violence, but also for its struggle for justice
Sittin in the atmosphere, over here
Present and observant in this place and time
Silence so loud, the jungle, the fear
The ominous silence is deafening, and the surroundings are terrifying
Gear of the samarai sir,
The weaponry and strategy of a skilled warrior are needed
Be forwarned
Be prepared for what's to come
Gargantua
The name of the threat, to be feared
It was never meant to be so,
The situation was not intended or expected
I will meet you at the turnstile
We will come together and face whatever lies ahead
And the animals are restless
The natural world is also disturbed by the danger looming
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.