Tanner Petulla, known professionally as Getter, is an American DJ, producer… Read Full Bio ↴Tanner Petulla, known professionally as Getter, is an American DJ, producer, rapper, actor and comedian from San Jose, California.

Before even graduating high school, Getter has spun at sold-out shows in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and his hometown of San Jose. Like fellow boy-wonder electro producers Sonicc and Porter Robinson, Petulla has impressed many people in the industry and countless electronic music fans with his unquestionable talent at making high quality dubstep music at such a young age.

He gained recognition when he released songs on labels such as Ultragore Recordings and Tuff Love Dubs. In an interview, he said "I basically started when I was 16. I was in a few bands before that; I was a drummer and a guitar player. I was a huge metal head and I loved rap like Mac Dre and Andre Nickatina. You could make electronic music by yourself, so that really attracted me towards it and made me want to do my own thing". He said "As soon as I picked up a guitar I knew I wanted to do music. I have always done art, whether it’s music or drawing, so it all came pretty natural".

Quickly Petulla’s talent was recognized, and his tracks started gaining hype far beyond his high school’s halls. Petukka was signed by Vital Management in August 2010. Since joining Vital, he has opened for the best artists in dubstep today, such as Rusko, Downlink, Eprom, Subvert, Noah D, Nit Grit, Megalodon, and Borgore — not to mention sharing the stage at Vital SC’s Wobbleland with world class talents Skrillex, 12th Planet, and Nero, among many others.

Petulla later signed to Datsik's label Firepower Records in 2012, while also releasing through other labels such as Rottun Recordings and OWSLA. In 2017, Petulla launched his own record label, clothes shop, and artist collective known as Shred Collective. He also produces and performs hip-hop under the name Terror Reid.

He regularly uses heavy bass and “gnarly” synths in his music. Petulla's style of producing/DJing has evolved through the years from massive dubstep tracks to a diverse assortment of genres which culminate to an ethereal, trap-light sound that still contains hard-hitting dubstep roots. Recently, he's been dabbing into more of an experimental style of reverb and bass while assimilating a variety of beats. His debut album Visceral is a testament to this newer style.

In April 2019, Petulla cancelled his Visceral Tour early after getting booed by a large number of fans at several venues who were not in favor of his changed music style, and in a tweet said that the Visceral Tour would be his last tour. There was an outpouring of support for Petulla from the EDM community in reply to his tweets shortly after. A large number of artists have also stated their support towards Petulla on Social Media, including Jauz, Lost Kings, Joyryde, Dave Dresden, Tommie Sunshine, 1788-L, Svdden Death, Kayzo, Ghastly, Rezz, Modestep, Herobust, Louis the Child, Feed Me, Delta Heavy, Zeds Dead, Excision, and Alison Wonderland.

In October 2019, Petulla teased the release of a single "When It's All Gone" on his social media platforms. The track was released on October 16, and was included in a vaguely teased Terror Reid album that was rumored to release in 2020. Petulla also released "Heartless" on October 29 as a single track, and a return to the now enjoyed music style that Petulla used in Visceral.

Petulla was also known on the app called Vine, in which he amassed over 400 thousand followers and had his videos watched over 376,500,000 times. Vine was also the platform Petulla first founded the phrase "Suh Dude" which he and his best friend, Nick Colletti, sell as a part of merchandise for their clothing brand.

The Best
Getter Lyrics

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It's cold here, want you closer
We've tried this, but now we're older
It's in the past girl, let's move it forward
Say the word baby, and I'll come over

I can't let go, I miss you so
Girl, where'd you go?, I need you so
I can't let go, I miss you so

Girl, where'd you go?, might lose control

I let my feelings get the best of me
It's such a dangerous fucking recipe
I let my feelings get the best of me

You know I love it when you call me by my real name
I know she like me for me and not just for the fame
Girl I like to have my fun but I ain't playing games
If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away
Take your pain away, I could take your pain away
If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away
You know I like to have my fun but I ain't playing games
If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away

If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away

Take your pain away, I could take your pain away
If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away

You know I like to have my fun but I ain't playing games
If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away

Overall Meaning

The song "The Best" by Getter & Slosh is about a couple who have had their ups and downs, but the singer wants to move forward and be closer to their partner. He admits that he let his emotions get the best of him in the past, but now he wants to take away any pain his partner may be feeling. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret mixed with hope for a better future.

The chorus ("I can't let go, I miss you so, Girl where'd you go?, I need you so") suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his partner may have left him. He conveys his desire to have her by his side through the lyrics. The lines, "You know I like to have my fun but I ain't playing games" reassure his partner that he's not toying with her but rather genuinely trying to heal their relationship.

The verse, "It's such a dangerous fucking recipe, I let my feelings get the best of me" implies that the singer may have said or done something in the past that led to the downfall of the relationship. However, the chorus suggests that he's now ready to make amends and work on the relationship.

Overall, "The Best" is a heartfelt song about love, regret, and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

It's cold here, want you closer
Despite being in close proximity, I desire your physical presence as it provides warmth.

We've tried this, but now we're older
We have had a previous relationship, but have both matured since then.

It's in the past girl, let's move it forward
Our past relationship should not affect our potential future together. Let's focus on the present and future.

Say the word baby, and I'll come over
If you express interest in resuming our relationship, I am willing to physically come to you.

I can't let go, I miss you so
I am unable to emotionally detach from you, I long for your presence.

Girl, where'd you go?, I need you so
I cannot locate you and my desire for you is intense.

Might lose control
I am at risk of losing my emotional stability and self-control due to my longing for you.

I let my feelings get the best of me
My emotions overwhelm me and I am having difficulty controlling them.

It's such a dangerous fucking recipe
Allowing my emotions to dictate my actions and thoughts is risky and potentially harmful.

You know I love it when you call me by my real name
I appreciate when you use my given name, as it fosters a sense of intimacy and closeness.

I know she like me for me and not just for the fame
I am aware that her attraction to me is genuine and not based solely on my level of fame or recognition.

Girl I like to have my fun but I ain't playing games
I enjoy engaging in playful activities, but I am not insincere or manipulative in my intentions towards you.

If you get closer, I swear I could take your pain away
My presence and affection have the potential to alleviate any emotional discomfort or distress that you may be experiencing.

Take your pain away, I could take your pain away
I am capable of providing support and comfort during a time of emotional hardship.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jarrod Moreno, Tanner Petulla

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