1. A Romanian al… Read Full Bio ↴Grimus is the name of at least three different artists:
1. A Romanian alternative rock band from Cluj-Napoca.
2. An American melodic deathcore band from Elizabeth New Jersey.
3. An Australian artist named Pierre Proske.
1. The alternative rock band from Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Grimus is the (approximate) anagram of the word "simurgh" (a gigantic bird in Persian mythology). It is also the first novel of the Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie who created this anagram himself. The abstruse and tyrannical character of the novel inspired the name of the band.
Line-up: Bogdan Mezofi (vocals), Cristi Csapo (guitar), Vali Răuca (guitar), Lehel Kiss (keyboard), Titus Vădan (bass) and Tamas Adorjani (drums).
While students in different universities in Cluj-Napoca, Grimus started out as a 5 piece rock band under the name of Revers. They quickly changed name and expanded their sound with keyboards. Grimus then underwent frequent band member changes; at the time the band also recorded a 3 song demo, which was played by various radios around Europe, notably Solitude which was declared Song of the Year 2006 by CityFM. The band enlarged its perspectives by entering under the auspices of Underdog, building a solid fanbase in Romania.
In 2007 the band was invited at all major festivals in Romania and played regularly in various pubs. In 2007 Grimus also won the National Final of the Global Battle of the Bands and represented Romania in the World Final in December that year.
In 2008 Grimus released its first full-length album - Panikon.
See more on: www.grimus.ro and www.myspace.com/grimusworld.
2. The American melodic deathcore band from Elizabeth New Jersey.
Hailing from an urban corner in North-eastern New Jersey, Grimus has been hitting the jersey metal/hardcore scene since 2007. The band has gone through a couple line-up changes since their debut in late 2007 leaving the last three original members (Bryan Martinez, Mike Muñoz and Marco Bobadilla) to keep pushing the band forward. In early 2008 the band found itself in need of a new drummer and because of this went on a short hiatus. 2008 brought the addition of drummer Jon Scott (former So I Shot Myself) to the line up bringing Grimus back full force again. Few weeks later however the band suffered another loss and found themselves in need of a bassist. They went on to recruit Michael Gonçalves (guitarist for fellow jersey metal band Skies Devoured) to take on bass duties. With a full line-up again, Grimus was back after a 5 month absence to take over the music scene once again.
The band has recently finished recording their debut EP entitled The Progress In Elimination. The 6-song EP was recorded in Clifton, New Jersey by Bobby Torres in Frightbox Studios, a studio for great Jersey bands such as Abacinate, One Brick Down and The Grieving Process. The EP was mastered by the great Alan Douches who has worked on records for national acts such as Mastodon, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse, Unearth and countless more. The Progress In Elimination was released March 28, 2009 and is availablefor purchase at select music stores in New Jersey and through the band at any shows.
For more click here
www.myspace.com/jerseygrimus
3. See more on www.digitalstar.net/grimus.
Addiction
Grimus Lyrics
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So keep on walking close to the screen
No dog will bite you 'cause you're one of them
Film star in real life
Cut, start again
When the movie's over so is the day
So is the lust for joy
Can I...
When the movie's over so is the day
So is the lust for joy
When the music's over the world is gray
Can I go home?
Don't climb the chairs for bird's-eye view
Disintegration is close to you
Are you directed by anyone?
Am I a stuntman for anyone?
Are you directed by anyone?
Am I a stuntman?
When the movie's over so is the day
So is the lust for joy
When the music's over the world is gray
Can I...
When the movie's over so is the day
So is the lust for joy
When the music's over the world is gray
Can I go home?
This song, Addiction by Grimus, appears to be a commentary on the nature of addiction in contemporary society. The lyrics suggest that addiction is akin to being trapped in a movie, with the addict playing a role like a film star. The line "you're so unlucky not to be clean" implies that sobriety is the ideal state, but addiction makes it difficult to achieve. The reference to the screen and the lack of fear from dogs suggest that the addict's experience of reality is distorted, and that they are living in a fantasy world. The line "cut, start again" reinforces this idea, as it suggests the addict is trapped in a cycle of addiction that they are powerless to break.
The chorus of the song suggests that the temporary highs of addiction are ultimately fleeting, and that the addict is left with feelings of emptiness and despair when the "movie" is over. The line "can I go home?" implies a desire to escape from this reality, a desire to find some sort of refuge from the pain of addiction. The final verse suggests that addiction leads to disintegration, both of the addict themselves and of their relationships with others. The line "am I a stuntman for anyone?" implies that the addict is being used by others for their own purposes, adding another layer of complexity to the idea of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so unlucky not to be clean
If you're not clean, you're unlucky, though it's not impossible for you to be clean.
So keep on walking close to the screen
Stay close to what's in front of you, it can be a screen or other mundane things.
No dog will bite you 'cause you're one of them
If you're living within the crowd and adapting with them, you're safe within their circle.
Film star in real life
You could be celebrated in real life like a film star.
Cut, start again
You have the power to edit, revisit, and attempt again.
When the movie's over so is the day
Time flies fast like movies, and when it's over so does the day's time.
So is the lust for joy
Once the movie-like experience ends, any desire for happiness or enjoyment also ends.
When the music's over the world is gray
Without music, the world seems dull & lifeless.
Can I...
Can I have a change or something exciting/surprising happen to me?
Can I go home?
Can I escape from this boredom and return to my safe and comfortable space?
Don't climb the chairs for bird's-eye view
You don't have to go higher than you already are to see things from a different perspective.
Disintegration is close to you
Your downfall or disintegration is lurking around the corner or you're close to breaking down.
Are you directed by anyone?
Are you following someone else's curated path of life?
Am I a stuntman for anyone?
Am I doing things just for showing off to someone else or pleasing anyone else?
Am I a stuntman?
Am I doing things for myself or just to impress others?
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.