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.
What Do I Do When I'm Alone?
Grover Lyrics
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Oh I am so glad you are here. I was just here all by myself you know.
Oh, but that's okay. I can do lots of things when I'm alone.]
What do I do when I'm alone?
Well, sometimes I sing a little song.
La, La, La, La, La, La.
That is the song I sing.
What do I do when I'm alone?
Well, sometimes I do a little dance.
I jump and I hop, hop, hop.
That is my little dance.
And sometimes when I'm all alone,
I pretend that I can fly.
And I touch all the clouds and
I wave to the birdies as they pass by.
But, sometimes when I am all alone,
Well sometimes I feel a little sad.
'Cause there's no one to share my song,
No one to fly with me.
So, sometimes when I am all alone,
I think of how happy I would be
If I wasn't alone and you were here with me.
[You know there are lots of things you can do when you're alone.
Yeah, you can write yourself a little poem. Or throw a ball up against a wall.
Yeah, yeah, lots of things but you know what...
I think that lots of times it is nicer to be with somebody else than all alone by yourself.]
So, sometimes when I am all alone,
I think of how happy I would be
If I wasn't alone and you were here with me.
(And you are here with me, so I am not alone and I am happy.)
In this beloved children's song, Grover, voiced by Frank Oz, sings about his experiences being alone. The song highlights how sometimes being alone can be fun and freeing, allowing you to do whatever you want without anyone else around. Grover mentions that he likes to sing, dance, and even pretend to fly when he's alone. However, he also acknowledges that sometimes being alone can make him feel sad and lonely because there's no one to share his experiences with.
He notes that while there are plenty of ways to entertain yourself when you're alone, it's often nicer to have someone else to share those experiences with. The song ends on a happy note as Grover realizes, "And you are here with me, so I am not alone and I am happy." This song teaches children that it's okay to be alone and find ways to entertain themselves, but it's always nicer to have someone to share those experiences with.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I do when I'm alone?
I wonder what activities to do when I'm by myself.
Well, sometimes I sing a little song.
Singing helps me entertain myself when I'm alone.
La, La, La, La, La, La.
This is the song I like to sing to myself when I'm alone.
What do I do when I'm alone?
I wonder what activities to do when I'm by myself.
Well, sometimes I do a little dance.
Dancing is another activity I enjoy doing alone.
I jump and I hop, hop, hop.
This is the little dance that I do on my own.
And sometimes when I'm all alone, I pretend that I can fly.
Sometimes I use my imagination to pretend that I can fly in the sky.
And I touch all the clouds and I wave to the birdies as they pass by.
When I pretend to fly, I imagine touching the clouds and greeting the birds I see.
But, sometimes when I am all alone, well sometimes I feel a little sad.
However, sometimes I feel lonely when I'm alone.
'Cause there's no one to share my song, no one to fly with me.
I feel sad because there's nobody to share my song or fly with me.
So, sometimes when I am all alone, I think of how happy I would be if I wasn't alone and you were here with me.
When I feel lonely, I imagine how much happier I'd be if I had someone to keep me company.
You know there are lots of things you can do when you're alone.
There are many activities you can do to keep yourself entertained when you're alone.
Yeah, you can write yourself a little poem. Or throw a ball up against a wall.
Examples of activities you can do alone are writing a little poem or playing ball against a wall.
I think that lots of times it is nicer to be with somebody else than all alone by yourself.
Despite things to do, sometimes it's still nicer to have someone else to share it with.
So, sometimes when I am all alone, I think of how happy I would be if I wasn't alone and you were here with me.
When I feel lonely, I imagine how much happier I'd be if I had someone to keep me company.
(And you are here with me, so I am not alone and I am happy.)
(But with you here now, I'm no longer lonely and I'm happy!)
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