1. GEM is a rock … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands called GEM (or Gem):
1. GEM is a rock band from Utrecht, The Netherlands.
2. Gem is a 1990s band from Ohio with members from Guided By Voices, Doug Gillard and Tim Tobias.
3. ＧＥＭ (Girls Entertainment Mixture) are a Japanese idol group and are the 3rd group to stem from iDOL Street. Sister group of SUPER☆GiRLS and Cheeky Parade.(PLEASE! CORRECT TAG TO ＧＥＭ )
4. GEM was a short lived female trio consisting of former Spice Girls Geri, Emma and Mel B. Releasing only a demo song, "Song For Her", they have abandoned the project concentrating on the attempts to reunite the band as a five piece one.
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1. The four-piece rock band GEM from Utrecht, The Netherlands, was founded in 2003 and plays energetic rock, mixing grit with melody.
The story of GEM starts in 2003 when singer Maurits Westerik joined forces with guitarist Bas de Graaff and bassist Vincent Lemmen. With the addition of second guitarist Simon Bonner the band recorded their first demo at Utrecht's Studio Moskou in Utrecht, with Tony van Best drumming.
There was buzz around GEM almost immediately, particularly after their energetic gig in suport of The Libertines in Amsterdam. The band featured prominently on a compilation CD in the 'Unsigned' series, an initiative of the Dutch Pop Institute. GEM's earliest recording are on that CD, entitled 'College Radio: Alternative Rock Songs'.
Band members came and went over the years. Front man, Maurits Westerik, is the key figure; bassist, Jeroen Kikkert, the only other band founding member. In spite of the changes, every line-up enjoyed an excellent live reputation.
GEM has released four full-length albums, a (covers) EP as well as a box-set entitled 'United', containing the first three albums plus a fourth disc of non-album tracks, acoustic live recordings and more.
Tell Me What's New (2004)
Escapades (2006)
New (2008)
United (box-set + rarities album, 2009)
Hunters Go Hungry (2011)
Tension Tonight / GEMFM (Live From Studio Sound Enterprise) (EP, 2012)
2. Gem is a 1990s band from Ohio with members from Guided By Voices - Doug Gillard and Tim Tobias. Hexed was recorded on Restless Records in 1995.
3. GEM (Girls Entertainment Mixture) are a Japanese idol group. They are the 3rd group to stem from iDOL Street and are a sister group to SUPER☆GiRLS and Cheeky Parade. The group is made up of 13 members, all originating from iDOL Streets Street-sei, who are the trainees of iDOL Street.
4. In July 2016, former Spice Girls Geri Haliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie B, announced they would form a trio called GEM. The name of the group was an acronym of their first names.
5. GEM is a progressive jazz fusion project that put out three songs on YouTube in association with the German company MEINL Cymbals. Songs "Vertigo", "Torque", and "Crazy Tweaks" were released on Jul 9th, 2018, Oct 29th, 2018, and Feb 5th, 2019, respectively. Members include bassist Henrik Linder, drummer Matt Garstka, and pianist Eldar Djangirov. Each song was composed and mixed by Eldar Djangirov, with Matt Garstka also composing on "Torque".
Thunder Lightning
Gem Lyrics
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And I'll do anything for ya
Jump into the mouth of a volcano
Race into the wind beside an eagle
Can't you feel that I trust ya?
And I'll do anything for ya
Climb up Mount Everest without a rope
Dive into the Bermuda without a boat, boat
Can't you see that I love ya
Look at me
See that I love ya
Like thunder and lightning, we were meant to be
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
Like thunder and lightning, you're a part of me
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
And I ain't going nowhere, said I ain't going nowhere
'Cause I'ma be right here, right here,
Right here, right here, right here, right here, hey
Can't you look at me and see that I love ya?
And I'd put nothing above ya
Wrestle with the king of the jungle
Anything for my baby, that's how I roll
Can't you see that I need you?
Do anything to please ya
Stare into the eyes of a cobra
Lock arms with a grizzly, no joke, joke
Can't you see that I love ya
Look at me
See that I love ya
Like thunder and lightning, we were meant to be
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
Like thunder and lightning, you're a part of me
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
And I ain't going nowhere, said I ain't going nowhere
'Cause I'ma be right here, right here,
Right here, right here, right here, right here, hey
It's in the way that I walk (Yeah)
It's in the way that I talk (Whoo)
It's all about how you love me, baby (Ha, ha, ha)
Driving me crazy how you love me, baby (Ohhh)
It's in the way that I walk (Way that I walk)
It's in the way that I talk (Yeah)
It's all about how you love me, baby (Ha, ha)
Driving me crazy how you love me, baby (Ohhh)
Like thunder and lightning, we were meant to be
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
Like thunder and lightning, you're a part of me
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
And I ain't going nowhere, said I ain't going nowhere
'Cause I'ma be right here, right here,
Right here, right here, right here, right here, hey
In GEM's song Thunder Lightning, the singer is declaring her deep love and devotion for her partner. She is willing to do anything for her lover, even risky endeavors like jumping into a volcano, racing the wind with an eagle, climbing Mount Everest without a rope, or diving into the Bermuda without a boat. The lyrics express a strong sense of trust towards her partner and a willingness to face any challenge in order to prove her love. The chorus repeats "like thunder and lightning, we were meant to be" emphasizing the idea that their love is strong and powerful like a storm. The lyrics also touch on the idea that their love makes the singer feel like she belongs and has found her place in the world.
The song is generally upbeat and danceable, with a catchy pop melody and a rhythmic beat. The bridge features the singer repeating "It's in the way that I walk, it's in the way that I talk, it's all about how you love me baby, driving me crazy how you love me baby," again emphasizing the strong bond between the two lovers. The overall message of the song is one of deep and unconditional love, and the idea that the singer will always be there for her partner through any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you look at me see that I love ya?
I want you to see how much I love you just by looking at me.
And I'll do anything for ya
I am willing to do anything for you because of my love for you.
Jump into the mouth of a volcano
I am willing to do the impossible just to show you how much I love you.
Race into the wind beside an eagle
I am willing to go on an adventure with you no matter what the challenge is.
Can't you feel that I trust ya?
I want you to know that I trust you completely.
Climb up Mount Everest without a rope
I am willing to take risks for you because of the trust I have in you.
Dive into the Bermuda without a boat, boat
I am willing to face danger for you without any hesitation.
Like thunder and lightning, we were meant to be
Our love is intense, passionate and undeniable like thunder and lightning.
Wrapped up inside your arms, that's right where I belong
Being in your arms makes me feel whole and complete.
Like thunder and lightning, you're a part of me
Your love has become a part of me and I cannot imagine my life without you.
And I ain't going nowhere, said I ain't going nowhere
I am here for you forever and nothing can change that.
'Cause I'ma be right here, right here, Right here, right here, right here, right here, hey
I will always be here for you no matter what happens, always by your side.
Wrestle with the king of the jungle
I am willing to face any challenge for you, no matter the difficulty.
Anything for my baby, that's how I roll
I am always ready to do anything for you because you mean everything to me.
Can't you see that I need you?
I want you to see how much I rely on you for my happiness and well-being.
Do anything to please ya
I am always trying to make you happy because that is what makes me happy too.
Stare into the eyes of a cobra
I am willing to face my fears for you and show you how much I love you.
Lock arms with a grizzly, no joke, joke
I am willing to put myself in danger to prove my love for you.
It's in the way that I walk (Yeah)
My love for you is evident in everything I do, even the way I walk.
It's in the way that I talk (Whoo)
My love for you is evident in the way I talk to you and about you.
It's all about how you love me, baby (Ha, ha, ha)
My world revolves around your love for me, it is everything to me.
Driving me crazy how you love me, baby (Ohhh)
Your love for me is so powerful that it drives me wild with passion.
Writer(s): Jeroen J Kikkert, Maurits S Westerik
Contributed by Skyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.