In 2003 they got associated with the Ska scene (despite never having played ska), signing to Moonska Europe and have since been at the the forefront of the UK punk rock scene, with one album distributed internationally through Moonska and many more releases through other underground UK punk labels. Debut album 'Concrete & Udder Chaos' produced by Iain Wetherell (Goober Patrol, Capdown, Vanilla Pod) brought together a collection of their teenaged anthems, spawning the pop-punk video stomper S.R.J. which topped the Scuzz charts in 2003 beating off Metallica and Less Than Jake for three weeks!. Other tracks off the album have been included on various compilations, most notibly Metal Hammers cover CD 'Sounds of the Underground' in Dec '03 and Compunktion 1 & 2 released on Sucka-Punch.
2003 - 2004 saw them on a heavy touring schedule with numerous Moonska package tour appearances out on the road with the likes of Spunge, Never Heard Of It, Whitmore and Mixtwitch and large shows with Bowling for Soup, Lars Fredricksen, Capdown and Therapy at the National Adventure Sports Show. 2005 saw them concentrate on new material yet still consistently building up a loyal fan base across the UK through their shows. Their early blink-esqu pop-punk sound matured to a show a band capable of much more than the standard formula, getting back in touch with their rocky roots, the riffs and the breakdowns in the vein of Rise Against and Alkaline Trio but still displaying the big chorus's and keen ear for a catchy song evident through out all of Graveltraps music. Ever determined to prove the UK punk rock scene can once again be every bit as vital as the US scene, Graveltrap follow in the foot steps of the bands that have re-carved the scene - King Prawn (rip) Capdown & [spunge] and with a new ep on their own label New City Noise causing a stir in the underground and street teams spreading the word, GRAVELTRAP's live show has been described as 'blistering, energetic, passionate and powerful' and they will be smashing their way around the country near you soon....
Balls Up
Graveltrap Lyrics
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Couldn't wait for your friends to call
And I can't wait to see you we should have some fun
Promise myself that I will not get,
As wasted as I was before I met you but here we go I've fucked up again,
Hey!
I pushed the button for self destruct,
Didn't realise 'till the day was up,
That I was wasted, now my heads too fucked and I don't need this feeling,
Heart keeps beating and...
Can I keep tonight?
Keep tonight forever me and you,
Why can't I keep tonight,
Keep tonight free from my abuse,
You have got to see the truth, all I want tonight is you,
I know you waited for that ball; sorry i pissed it up the wall.
I'll sing this song as an apology for all the things,
That I do wrong as I am bound to fuck up once again,
You have my word that I will try hard not to let you down,
The only problem's I'm the biggest fuck-up here in town.
The lyrics of Graveltrap's song "Balls Up" sheds light on the consequences of one's actions when alcohol and fun are involved. The singer is excited about attending the Summer Ball and cannot wait to hang out with his friends, particularly his love interest. However, despite promising himself that he would not get as wasted as he was previously, he ignores his promise and ends up self-destructing his chance to make memories with his significant other. He sings of regret and wishing he could relive that moment and do better. He acknowledges that he has a history of messing up and hurting the ones he loves, but he promises to try and be better.
The lyrics of "Ball Up" highlight the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and how it can ruin one's chances and opportunities. It is a cautionary tale of a well-meaning person who gets carried away by the thrill of the moment and makes regrettable decisions. It is a somber reminder that the choices we make have consequences that can impact our loved ones and ourselves. The song is an apology from the singer, acknowledging his mistakes and hoping for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting ready for the Summer Ball,
Excitedly preparing for the upcoming Summer Ball,
Couldn't wait for your friends to call
Eagerly anticipating the arrival of friends,
And I can't wait to see you we should have some fun
Looking forward to spending time together and enjoying ourselves,
Promise myself that I will not get,
Vowing to not get excessively drunk,
As wasted as I was before I met you but here we go I've fucked up again,
Acknowledging a past mistake of getting too drunk, but realizing it's happening again,
Hey!
Exclaiming in frustration or regret,
I pushed the button for self destruct,
Making a destructive choice,
On a night that was meant to be for us to treasure now I've spoilt it all,
Regretting ruining a night that was supposed to be special and memorable,
Didn't realise 'till the day was up,
Not realizing the extent of the damage done until the next day,
That I was wasted, now my heads too fucked and I don't need this feeling,
Realizing the consequences of getting too drunk and not wanting the resulting feeling,
Heart keeps beating and...
Continuing to feel emotions and the effects of the night before,
Can I keep tonight?
Expressing a desire to hold onto the positive aspects of the night,
Keep tonight forever me and you,
Wishing to never let go of the time spent together,
Why can't I keep tonight,
Questioning why it's not possible to hold onto the good parts of the night,
Keep tonight free from my abuse,
Hoping to keep the memory of the night pure and untainted by their reckless behavior,
You have got to see the truth, all I want tonight is you,
Honesty admitting that the most important thing from the night was spending time with the other person,
I know you waited for that ball; sorry I pissed it up the wall.
Apologizing for ruining an event they know the other person was looking forward to,
I'll sing this song as an apology for all the things,
Using music to apologize for past wrongs,
That I do wrong as I am bound to fuck up once again,
Acknowledging a pattern of mistakes and imperfection,
You have my word that I will try hard not to let you down,
Promising to put in effort to avoid disappointing the other person in the future,
The only problem's I'm the biggest fuck-up here in town.
Explaining that despite the intention to improve, they still have a long way to go and may make more mistakes.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.