At the age of 18 James built up a music studio and began producing Chicago house. His first release came out on the french label Basenotic in 1999. Soon after James released "Whats Your Man Got To Do WIth Gan" on Classic Records. He released it under the new Greenskeepers name and forever left it's mark in the electronic music world. The stand out song on the EP was "Low and Sweet" which was named one of the "Festive Fifty by British dj John Peel. This helped make James an international Dj that was constantly traveling to spread the Greenskeepers sound.
In early 2001 Nick and James went in the studio together to record. The result of this effort was the single "Should I Sing Like This?" It was a international club hit and showcased Nicks unique vocal stylings.
After the success of "Should I Sing Like This" Nick made the big move over to Heidelberg Germany. This left James on his own to build on the Greenskeepers legacy.
It was at this time in 2002 that James released swing house music under the Greenskeepers name. "Low and Sweet" was a fore shadowing of the new style that would take the dance floors over. He also established a new record label "G-Swing" specifically dedicated to this sound.
After Nick moved away James collaborated with many other artist that shared his love of electronic music. He worked with a talented keyboard player named Mark Share on remixes and original music. It was easy to see that James and Mark worked well together and James featured 3 of Marks songs on the debut Greenskeepers album "The Ziggy Franklin Radio Show".
Mark became a full member of Greenskeepers in 2004 and brought his talented bass playing friend Coban Rudish on board.
Now that there were three Greenskeepers they went in the studio to work on their second album "Pleetch". Pleetch was released by Classic records in the U.K and OM records in the United States. It featured guest vocalist and even had Nick on two of the songs that he created with the new band on a week long studio trip to Chicago.
Pleetch was greatly received across the music world. The quirky song "Lotion" , that is inspired by the cult figure Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs was an underground hit. James cut a video using the original film footage and uploaded it online. In less then two weeks the "Lotion music Video" had been downloaded over one million times. Pleetch also had commercial success by licensing songs to T.V and film. "Lotion"," Back In the Wild", and "You Don't Know Me" were all featured on the hit show "Greys Anatomy". "Slippin" was featured on C.S.I Miami and "Keep It Down" was featured on "Point Pleasant".
Now that the Greenskeepers had a new album they put together a LIVE show to rock the clubs with. The show consisted of James djing, Mark playing Keys and Coban playing bass. This version of the live show blew crowds away from Scotland to Jerusalem to Los Angeles. They toured as a three piece band for all of 2004 and then Nick moved back to Chicago to rejoin the Greenskeepers and debuted the full four piece band at Miami music conference in 2005. Billboard called it the stand out performance of the conference.
Finally there were four Greenskeepers all living in Chicago and it was time to cultivate the new sound by all being in the studio at the same time. The finished product of this teamwork was "Polo Club" released on OM. "Polo Club" is a two disc album. The first disc is 17 electronic, rock songs. The second disc is a continuous DJ mix by James. The title song "Polo Club" and "15 Minutes" were released with remixes by The Rapture, Derrick Carter, Dimitri from Paris, Tommie Sunshine and more. "Polo Club" was given amazing reviews and full marks in magazines around the world. Their version of "I Want A New Drug" was featured in the film "What Happens In Vegas" and it was time to hit the road again.
James and the band were constantly touring at some of the most respected clubs and festivals around the world. Park life in Australia, T In the Park in Scotland, Electric Daisy in Ireland and SXSW here in the States.
Rockstar games contacted James with a request to feature a song on their new game "Grand Theft Auto 4" The guys kicked ideas around and came up with the song "Vagabond". It was made by James, Mark, Nick and long time friend and singer JDub. It was a perfect marriage of rock, dance and great back and forth vocals by Nick and JDub. Rockstar loved the song so much that they used it for the worldwide T.V. ad campaign.
It was at this time in 2008 that James shifted gears and focused on working on new solo songs and collaborating with other artist. He made "Pick Up What I'm Putting Down" that was featured on Mark Farinas Fabric mix CD. He released a full mix CD on GKM/OM for the Australian super club Electric Circus called "Limbo Sessions". James also went back into the studio with Nick like the early days when it was just the two of them. Nick and James finished a full album and wanted to do something special with it. With the new album finished Nick was missing the European lifestyle and made the move back to Germany. James called up longtime friend Tommie Sunshine and set the stage for a outside the box collaboration. James handed over all the studio sessions to Tommie and he put his special Sunshine touch on all the songs with live drums and a massive sound. This album is going to be released under the Greenskeepers name making Tommie a walk on band member for the new live show!
Currently James is touring the wold as a DJ and also with the band. Currently it is a three piece with JDub on Vocals, Mike Steve on Bass and James on keys and vocals too. When the new album is released Tommie with join the band to make it a four piece.
Things have not slowed down in 2009 for james with the signing of his single "We Just Won't Stop" that features JDub on vocals to DFA. This single is set to be released in June of 2009. He also remixed "The Juan Macleans" single "One Day" for DFA as well. Dukes of Windsor's "Runaway" received a James Curd mix for Island in Australia.
Lotion
Greenskeepers Lyrics
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You're looking up at me
You're cold and tired
That is easy to see
Lower the rope to you
A bucket and a light
Your membrane will be soft and smooth
And your heart will be mine
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
Yes, precious, it gets the hose
Ooh, ooh
The look inside your eyes drives me from control
Evoking visions of my favorite casserole
And if I eat your heart
I'll also bite your soul
And when I'm done with that
I'll use your skull as a bowl
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It gets the hose
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
Yes, it does
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket now
Put the lotion in the basket now
And it does
Ooh, ooh
The night is very cold
I'm feeling kind of weak
I think I'll make myself a cap from your right buttocks cheek
And then I will go walking with my little dog
And then I'll bury you underneath the lawn
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
Yes, it does, precious
It puts the lotion in the basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
Oh, put the lotion in the fucking basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
The song "Lotion" by Greenskeepers is a dark and disturbing tune that delves into the mind of a serial killer who abducts women and keeps them in a pit in his basement. The lyrics revolve around the killer's obsession with one of his victims, whom he refers to as "precious." He demands that she rub lotion on her skin to keep it soft and smooth, or else she will face punishment in the form of a hose. The killer goes on to describe how he wants to eat her heart and use her skull as a bowl. He also plans to make a hat out of her buttocks and bury her under his lawn. The juxtaposition of the upbeat melody with the gruesome lyrics creates a chilling effect that adds to the song's disturbing nature.
The lyrics of "Lotion" have been interpreted as a commentary on society's objectification of women and the glorification of violence in media. The killer in the song is portrayed as a deranged individual who sees his victims as nothing but objects to be used and discarded. He derives pleasure from exerting power over them and inflicting pain. The line "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again" has become a cultural reference and is often used in memes and parodies.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking down the hole
I am peering into a deep, dark pit
You're looking up at me
You are looking up at me from the pit
You're cold and tired
That is easy to see
It is apparent that you are shivering and exhausted
Lower the rope to you
A bucket and a light
I am providing you with tools to help you climb out of the pit
Your membrane will be soft and smooth
And your heart will be mine
If you apply the lotion, your skin will become soft and smooth, and I will have your heart (in a figurative sense)
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
Yes, precious, it gets the hose
You must keep lotioning your skin or you will face punishment, which involves being sprayed with a hose
The look inside your eyes drives me from control
Evoking visions of my favorite casserole
And if I eat your heart
I'll also bite your soul
And when I'm done with that
I'll use your skull as a bowl
Your gaze is causing me to lose control, and I am having disturbing thoughts. I will consume your heart and soul, and even use your skull as a serving dish
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
Yes, it does
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket now
Put the lotion in the basket now
And it does
The lotion must be placed in the basket repeatedly, which is being done as required
The night is very cold
I'm feeling kind of weak
I think I'll make myself a cap from your right buttocks cheek
And then I will go walking with my little dog
And then I'll bury you underneath the lawn
It is a cold night and I am feeling vulnerable. I plan to make a hat out of your buttock and walk with my dog before burying you in the lawn
It puts the lotion in the basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
Oh, put the lotion in the fucking basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
I am becoming increasingly aggressive and using derogatory language to demand that you put the lotion where it belongs
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: James Curd, Mark Share Friedman, Nicholas Michael Maurer, NICHOLAS M MAURER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm looking down the hole
You're looking up at me
You're cold and tired
That is easy to see
Lower the rope to you
A bucket and a light
Your membrane will be soft and smooth
And your heart will be mine
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
Yes, precious, it gets the hose
Ooh, ooh
The look inside your eyes drives me from control
Evoking visions of my favorite casserole
And if I eat your heart
I'll also bite your soul
And when I'm done with that
I'll use your skull as a bowl
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It gets the hose
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
It puts the lotion in the basket
Yes, it does
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket
Put the lotion in the basket now
Put the lotion in the basket now
And it does
Ooh, ooh
The night is very cold
I'm feeling kind of weak
I think I'll make myself a cap from your right buttocks cheek
And then I will go walking with my little dog
And then I'll bury you underneath the lawn
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
It rubs the lotion on its skin
Or else it gets the hose again
Yes, it does, precious
It puts the lotion in the basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
Oh, put the lotion in the fucking basket
Bitch, put the lotion in the basket
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
@bp51082
My wife and I are going to dance to this at our wedding. I'm even going to set up extra speakers so she can hear it clearly in the hole
@katykab00m
Hahahahaha! 😂
@Wheres-my-toes-bro
Brilliant 😂
@seananon4893
15 years later, and I'm STILL sharing this master piece! I will NEVER let it be forgotten into the oblivion.
@wilsonpatterson6729
But still under 1 million
@seananon4893
@Wilson Patterson Soon my friend.. Soon.
@bradstapp7519
I just recommend it on reddit, so hopefully they'll be new people finding this fucked up gem!
@seananon4893
@Brad Stapp This is the way! Continue the spread until eternity!
@testticklehead
This is a masterpiece. I've been sending this to friends over the past 10 years and I don't understand why it doesn't have more views.
@wallaroo1295
Same here, and I keep hoping (now) that I'm sending the video that the Greenskeepers themselves get ad revenue for. They deserve it.