Groovenics have created their own very unique and distinctive sound, with guaranteed appeal to fans of such acts as Incubus, Deftones, Mr. Bungle and Papa Roach. Their amazing debut stands proudly as a sonic monument of musical virtuosity, diversity and seamless innovation. Groovenics are equally adept at decimating listeners with a blazing primal fury or lulling them into a melodic groove, with plenty of unexpected detours of musical exploration along the way.
With roots going as far back as 1996, the West Palm Beach, Florida rockers include lead vocalist K*rl Michaels (yes, that's K star RL), guitarists Jim Austin and Matt Swig, bassist Pete Carmichael, drummer Mike McFarland, and synth/electronics wizard Josh Mullenix.
The band's break up Message:
we did in fact break up in sept '03 but i thought it would be cool to throw this up so i have a way of keeping in touch with all you & vice versa. let you know what i'm upto & what some of the other members are doing as well. groovenics was a big part of my life from when mike & i started out in high school up till the end of 2003 (ten fuckin' years good lord!) - so many of you out there i consider friends & family. so raise a drink in honor of ten years of fun, misery, blood, record deals gone wrong, shithead management & some of the best times we ever had. thanks, pete
outta pure curiousity.. anyone else email and thrown in what other bands we played with over the years?
* motley crue (the original fab four)
* the misfits
* suicidal tendencies
* superdrag
* lit
* alice cooper
* the mr. t experience
* the groovy ghoulies
* new found glory
* limp bizkit opened for us, haha - ouch
* poison the well
* less then jake
* h2o
* marky ramone
* dog fashion disco
* butch walker
* nonpoint
* further seems forever
* mudvayne
* jack off jill
* the know how
* the biggest band in the world.. gargamel!
* yngvie malmstein & grim reaper (yes, i said grim reaper)
* sprung monkey (definetly a proud bookmark in our history)
* vanilla ice threatened us
* anyone else got any other good ones i'm missing? i know there's a 100 ska bands i'm missing here..
groovenics were also featured on the flagship game for x-box's "project gotham" with the song "teach me". they've yet to call for the x-box 360* but they will... what's the matter x-box? can't call somebody back? one night over and that's it? suddenly your phone goes straight to the answering machine?
"teach me" is also heard every friday on real radio 94.3's the love doctors as a rejoiner. a small but personal goal as a kid and very cool to hear still going.
SO WHAT'S NEW?! for more info on pete & mike's band "the sloppy high-fives" go to www.myspace.com/thesloppyhighfives... jim austin is singing for a new band called "borealis"... you can get info on matt swig's photography & getting photos done by simply looking under our friend list & clickin' away on it... josh mullenix still dj's (dj joshua atom) weekly over at kashmir in lake worth.. i don't know where the hell everyone else but we're all over the place so keep your ear to the tracks for what's goin' on folks... i think our merch guy juiceman is the only one who ended up with a real job!
The singer of Groovenics now sings for Suicide City: http://www.last.fm/music/Suicide+City
Chopsticks
Groovenics Lyrics
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Watch me now cuz IM a slick as a snake
Watch me now cuz IM on ricki lake
Watch me now cuz IM as slick as a snake
Downtown julie brown when you wanna get around
-(jim)
Dear sorrow,
I'm so sorry to put you in it's spotlight.
Dear sorrow, i'm so sorrow to have harmed you.
Dissarray, i'm not quite sure what to do.
-(k*rl)
I don't think I love you
I don't think I want you
I don't think I need you around
-(k*rl & jim)
Over and over you said something I want hear
Little by little my smile gives itself up to fear
Over and over you said something I want hear
Little by little this tide turns and leaves me dry here
Over and over and over and over again
Little by little this tide turns and leave me high here
Over and over and over and over again
Little by little you all just leave me to die here
-(k*rl)
Watch me now cuz IM a slick as a snake
Watch me now cuz IM on ricki lake
Watch me now cuz IM as slick as a snake
Downtown julie brown when you wanna get around
-(jim)
Enternal struggle has caught you this time, it's something that stops you
All on a dime (x2)
Dear sorrow, so sorry to have harmed you
Dissaray, i'm not quite sure what to do
-(k*rl)
I don't think I love you
I don't think I want you
I don't think I need you anymore
-(k*rl & jim)
Over and over you said something I want hear
Little by little my smile gives itself up to fear
Over and over you said something I want hear
Little by little this tide turns and leaves me dry here
Over and over and over and over again
Little by little this tide turns and leave me high here
Over and over and over and over again
Little by little you all just leave me to die here
-(k*rl)
Watch me now cuz IM a slick as a snake
Watch me now cuz IM on ricki lake
Watch me now cuz IM as slick as a snake
Watch me now
The lyrics of Chopsticks by Groovenics seem to be about a person grappling with feelings of disillusionment and disappointment with a relationship. The first verse, sung by k*rl, suggests that the person is putting on a façade of confidence and slickness, perhaps to hide their true feelings. The reference to Ricki Lake and Downtown Julie Brown, both hosts of 90s talk shows, might suggest a desire to be in the spotlight or to be seen as cool or edgy. However, the repetition of the lines "I don't think I love you / I don't think I want you / I don't think I need you around" in k*rl's second verse indicate that whatever relationship the person is in is not satisfying them emotionally.
The second verse, sung by Jim, takes a more introspective turn. Jim addresses "sorrow" and "disarray," which could represent the negative emotions that the person is feeling. He apologizes to them and seems to be struggling with what to do to address them. This verse adds a layer of depth to the song, suggesting that the person's feelings of dissatisfaction are not just about the relationship, but are also about their own inner turmoil.
The chorus, sung by both k*rl and Jim, continues to explore the sense of disappointment and fear. The line "Over and over you said something I want to hear / Little by little my smile gives itself up to fear" suggests that someone is repeatedly saying things that might seem positive, but the person singing is becoming increasingly fearful and perhaps distrustful. The repetition of the lines "Little by little this tide turns and leaves me dry here / Over and over and over and over again / Little by little you all just leave me to die here" adds a sense of hopelessness, as if the person singing is trapped in a cycle of disappointment and disillusionment.
Overall, the lyrics of Chopsticks by Groovenics seem to be about someone struggling with their own negative emotions and a relationship that is not making them happy. The references to pop culture icons from the 90s add a touch of ironic detachment to the song, suggesting that the person singing is trying to distance themselves from their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch me now cuz IM a slick as a snake
I am very skilled and sly, like a snake, so pay attention to me
Watch me now cuz IM on ricki lake
I am famous and in the spotlight, like a guest on the talk show Ricki Lake
Watch me now cuz IM as slick as a snake
I am very smooth and cunning, like a snake, so keep your eyes open
Downtown julie brown when you wanna get around
If you want to be in the know and get around town, listen to me like you would listen to the popular MTV host Downtown Julie Brown
Dear sorrow, Dissarray has entered my life.
I am addressing my sadness and acknowledging that disorder and confusion are present in my life
I'm so sorry to put you in it's spotlight.
I feel bad for bringing my sorrow to the forefront of my attention and yours
Dear sorrow, i'm so sorrow to have harmed you.
I am expressing remorse for how my suffering has affected my emotional state
Dissarray, i'm not quite sure what to do.
I'm admitting that I am uncertain how to cope with the chaos in my life
I don't think I love you
I do not have romantic feelings towards you
I don't think I want you
I do not desire to be with you
I don't think I need you around
I do not require your presence in my life
Over and over you said something I want hear
You keep repeating something I want to hear, but I am becoming more and more anxious
Little by little my smile gives itself up to fear
As time passes, my confidence is diminishing and I am becoming more scared
Little by little this tide turns and leaves me dry here
Gradually, my fortunes are changing and I am being abandoned or let down
Over and over and over and over again, Little by little this tide turns and leave me high here
Repeatedly, I am being uplifted and then let down, causing emotional turmoil
Little by little you all just leave me to die here
Slowly, everyone is abandoning and hurting me, causing me to feel like I am suffering a slow death
Enternal struggle has caught you this time, it's something that stops you, All on a dime
I am expressing the idea that an ongoing internal battle or conflict has suddenly come to a head and is something that has completely halted my progress
I don't think I need you anymore
I have realized that I no longer require your presence, influence or assistance
Watch me now cuz IM a slick as a snake, Watch me now cuz IM on ricki lake, Watch me now cuz IM as slick as a snake, Watch me now
I am repeating my earlier claim that I am worth paying attention to because of my slyness and fame
Contributed by Juliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.