The two met at a show Steve Stine was playing at in the U.S. They began writing songs back and forth, via email and GrimmStine is the result. The band was formed in 2008, and released an album, the self-titled "GrimmStine", independently the same year.
The band's style is a mix of classic and modern metal to create a CD of great diversity.
Steve Grimmett - vocals (Medusa (UK), Grim Reaper, Chateaux, Lionsheart, Onslaught UK)
Steve Stine - guitar (Methuselah, Dozer (US))
Dave Johnson - drums (Methuselah, Sons of Poseidon, Denied by Christ)
Hat - bass (Sons of Poseidon)
Got Nothing but Time
Grimmstine Lyrics
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Going over all my choices, All my thoughts I collect
So you can ask me anything that you want
Don’t be surprised at the answer, might not be what you want
Take your time, think it over
You can have only one
Wait for my last breath to come
I’ve got nothing but time
Nothing but time
Was I a wise man with compassion, would you know how to tell?
No confusion in my last rite, That i’m going to hell
Take your time, think it over
You can have only one
As I lie here in my death bed
Wait for my last breath to come
I’ve got nothing but time, nothing but time x2
Time
Just look into my eyes
I have the time on my hands
Quiet reflections of my life gone by
Yeah
Can’t you see its killing me?
Its killing me x2
I’ve got nothing but time, Nothing but time x2
I’ve got nothing x2
The lyrics of Grimmstine's song Got Nothing but Time are introspective and reflective in nature. The singer is lying in their deathbed, and they have time to contemplate their life and the choices they have made. There is an air of regret in the tone of the song, as the singer seems to be grappling with the idea that they may have led an unwise or uncompassionate life, and they may be headed to Hell.
The singer invites the listener to ask them anything, warning that the answer may not be what the listener wants to hear. This suggests a kind of brutal honesty on the singer's part, and a willingness to confront the truth about themselves and their life. The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got nothing but time," which is a reminder of the singer's imminent mortality and the urgency of their contemplation.
The song's haunting melody and lyrics are meant to leave a lasting impression on the listener, forcing them to consider their own life and the choices they make. It is a stark reminder of the fact that we are all mortal and that life is fleeting. The song encourages us to live our lives with purpose and compassion, so that we may avoid the regret that the singer in the song seems to be experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
As I lie here in my last bed, I have time to reflect
As I lay here on my death bed, I have nothing but time to contemplate my life.
Going over all my choices, All my thoughts I collect
I am examining all the choices I've made and reflecting on every thought that I've ever had.
So you can ask me anything that you want
You can ask me any question you want, and I will answer you truthfully.
Don’t be surprised at the answer, might not be what you want
Be prepared for an honest answer, even if it's not the one you would prefer to hear.
Take your time, think it over
Take your time considering your options.
You can have only one
You must make a decision because you only have one chance.
As I lie here in my death bed
While I am lying here, waiting for the end.
Wait for my last breath to come
Waiting for death to take me.
I’ve got nothing but time
I have nothing but time to ponder.
Was I a wise man with compassion, would you know how to tell?
If I were a wise man who showed empathy, could you recognize those qualities in me?
No confusion in my last rite, That i’m going to hell
I am certain that I will go to hell for my past actions.
Time
The concept of time is significant to me as I approach death.
Just look into my eyes
Pay attention to me and listen to what I have to say.
I have the time on my hands
I have plenty of time to think and reflect.
Quiet reflections of my life gone by
I am silently examining my past experiences and how I got to this point.
Can’t you see its killing me?
Can't you see how painful this is for me?
I’ve got nothing but time, Nothing but time
All I have is time to contemplate.
I’ve got nothing
I lack everything except for time.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.