1. Sesame Street, New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists named Grover:
1. Sesame Street, New York City, New York (1967 - present)
Originally played by Frank Oz and now portrayed by Eric Jacobson
Grover is a valiant, caring blue monster who is chock-full of childlike exuberance. The boisterous little monster often gets himself into pickles by rushing into situations without weighing the consequences.
Excitable Grover loves to explain new concepts, though he sometimes has a tough time expressing his thoughts clearly. Opposites are a particularly difficult idea for him to explain, but he always manages to get his point across in the end, even though he sometimes swoons dramatically from all the effort.
2. A Birmingham based post-rock outfit who released several records on Bearos Records.
Between 1993-2003, Grover released a host of albums, singles and split releases on independent labels around the world. Broadcasts on BBC Radio1 (including a Peel Session in 2001), plus airtime on a variety of independent stations in Europe and the USA, helped Grover build a dedicated international fan-base and influence the UK post-rock scene.
Line-up:
Simon Fox - guitars, vocals, etc.
Simon Rider - drums
Andy Hall - bass <2002
Steve Hough - bass >2002
Discography:
Singles:
"Grover Live" e.p. (bearos 061)
limited edition single on bearos records - released 2006
3" CD (in unique, hand-made, numbered packaging)
"Untitled" e.p. (tr02)
e.p. on teleran records (hong kong) - released 2002
4 tracks - 3" CD
"414.7 Revolutions" e.p. (bearos 010)
second single on bearos records - released 2000
4 tracks - 7" transparent red vinyl
"...Like a Bunny" (bearos 003)
debut single on bearos records - released 1999
2 tracks - 7" (ltd. edition on transparent brown vinyl)
Albums:
"Past" (bearos 038)
limited edition retrospective on bearos records - released 2003
17 tracks - CD
"Tiny Blue Sparks" (bearos 032)
bearos records - released 2003
10 tracks - CD
"Husk" (grovercd1)
debut album - released 1998
8 tracks - CD
For details of Grover tracks on compilations/splits, etc. go to www.grover.org.uk
3. A twee pop band from Bellingham, Washington, USA. They released a split single with Crayon and an EP, both on Gritty Kitty records.
4. Grover was the short-lived trio led by ex-Let's Active guitarist (and the former Mrs. Mitch Easter) Angie Carlson, backed with drummer Chris Phillips, and bassist Dave Burris. Their sole album, My Wild Life, was released by Zero Hour Records in 1995, but pretty much disappeared immediately. Phillips went back to his day job as the drummer for the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Burris switched to guitar and formed the eclectic alt-country act Jolene. Carlson largely retired from music, taking up a position as an editor for a North Carolina alternative weekly newspaper.
Sweet Thing
Grover Lyrics
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Could have been that I might like you standing there
Had I any face
I'm the second for that kind of thing
What I need
Could have been that I might like you
Get to know
Turn your head
Feed my soul then
I should've said
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
To me, to me
What I need could have been
That I might like you standing there
Had I any face
I'm the second for that kind of thing
What I need
Could have been that I might like to
Get to know
Know you better, is it wishful thinking?
Turn your head
Goodbye, sweet thing
I should've said
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
To me, to me
Turn your head
Goodbye, sweet thing
I should've said
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
Its not love, but its close enough
To me, to me
The lyrics of "Sweet Thing" by Grover are open to interpretation, but the song appears to be about unrequited love or a missed opportunity for romance. The singer describes a situation where they could have been drawn to someone if they had been in a different frame of mind or if they had a more favorable initial impression of them. However, they admit that they don't have the right face or attitude for such a circumstance. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be unsure if their feelings are genuine, wondering if they are only feeling wishful thinking.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's not love, but it's close enough" three times, suggesting that while the singer may not be experiencing love, they are still feeling something powerful and intense. It seems that the singer is torn between wanting to pursue the potential love interest and accepting that they may have missed their chance.
Overall, "Sweet Thing" is a reflective and soulful song that explores the complex nature of human emotions, particularly those associated with love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
What I need
The singer is expressing their desire for something or someone
Could have been that I might like you standing there
The singer is considering the possibility of liking someone who is standing nearby
Had I any face
The singer is implying that they lack the physical appearance to be confident enough to approach the person they're interested in
I'm the second for that kind of thing
The artist is acknowledging that they are not usually the first choice when it comes to romantic interests
Get to know
The artist wants to spend time getting to know someone better
Know you better, is it wishful thinking?
The singer is questioning whether or not their desire to get to know someone better is just a fantasy or if it could become a reality
Turn your head
The singer is asking someone to pay attention to them
Feed my soul then
The artist is asking for emotional fulfillment
Its not love, but its close enough
The artist acknowledges that their feelings may not be love yet, but they are very strong
To me, to me
The artist is emphasizing that the strength of their feelings is personal and subjective
Goodbye, sweet thing
The singer is acknowledging that they are moving on from their romantic interest
I should've said
The artist is expressing regret for not being more clear or transparent with their feelings
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jat13
Love this record! They deserved more attention. I love Angie Carlson's voice, much more rockin' than her stuff with Let's Active.