The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Emotional Griptape
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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You're hanging with your friends again
I waited by the phone
You lose, I choose
To be all by myself
I'm better off alone
Skater boy you listen up
Of your shenanigans
[Chorus]
Emotional Griptape
Better get some today
And watch me skate away
Emotional Griptape
Better get yours today
And watch me skate away
We crash
Road rash
But we won't get up again
This time it's for good
We burn
You turn
But I won't be there
I've tried all I could
Skaterboy you listen up
'cause I am getting tired
Of your shenanigans
[Chorus]
Your independent built to grind
Won't skate on less then Abec 5's
Push me to the back of your mind
You're sponsored by world industries
But you're still not the boy for me
Get a life, get a personality and get some
[(Chorus) 2X]
The song "Emotional Griptape" by LiveonRelease talks about a relationship that is falling apart because the singer is tired of her partner's lack of commitment and care. The scene is at a skate park, which the singer and her partner both enjoy, but her partner is more interested in hanging out with their friends than spending quality time with her. The singer tells her partner that she is better off alone and doesn't want to deal with their "shenanigans" anymore.
The chorus of the song, "Emotional Griptape, Better get some today, And watch me skate away" is a reference to the material that goes on top of a skateboard to provide grip for the rider's feet. The singer is telling her partner that if he doesn't start taking their relationship seriously, she will leave him and skate away without him. The song also mentions the physical dangers of skateboarding, such as crashing and getting road rash, which could be a metaphor for the emotional pain that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Emotional Griptape" is a breakup song that uses the imagery and language of skateboarding culture to convey the singer's frustration and desire for independence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's dark, skate park
The setting is the skate park at night.
You're hanging with your friends again
You are spending time with your friends instead of me.
I waited by the phone
I was waiting for your phone call.
You lose, I choose
I have decided to be alone after your loss.
To be all by myself
It is better for me to be alone.
I'm better off alone
I am happier when I am alone.
Skater boy you listen up
Attention skater boy, please listen.
'cause I am getting tired
I am becoming exhausted and worn out.
Of your shenanigans
I am tired of your foolishness and mischievous behavior.
Emotional Griptape
A metaphorical reference to having a grip on one's emotions while skating.
Better get some today
It is advisable to acquire emotional stability for a better skating experience.
And watch me skate away
Observe as I gracefully skate away.
We crash
We had an accident.
Road rash
Bruises and scrapes caused by the fall.
But we won't get up again
We won't get back together again.
This time it's for good
This breakup is final.
We burn
Our relationship has burned out.
You turn
You have changed and left me behind.
But I won't be there
I won't be around for your selfishness.
I've tried all I could
I have given my best shot at this relationship.
Your independent built to grind
You are strong and determined to succeed.
Won't skate on less then Abec 5's
You won't skate with anything less than Abec 5 wheels.
Push me to the back of your mind
You have forgotten me and moved on.
You're sponsored by world industries
You have been sponsored by World Industries.
But you're still not the boy for me
But you are still not the right person for me.
Get a life, get a personality and get some
Get yourself together and work on your flaws.
[(Chorus) 2X]
Repeat the chorus for emphasis.
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Kenny Yarmolchuk
Should be on spotify
Falyn Outlaw
It is now
Mekelar
Agreed. Shame they're not.
Sinead Meader
I love Liveonrelease. i wish i still had their CDs, they got lost somewhere when I moved 5 years. But I still know all the words to their songs.
Hubert Cross
Emotional Griptape? THAT'S the fucking actual song title they actually chose for their actual single? This band just keeps getting more and more unreal, man. I'm obsessed with them. They're . . . well, they're quite the curiosity, let's put it THAT way.
amysacrifice
Britt's now in Lillix, Colette's still trying to release her solo album, and Foxx is in another whose name escapes me at the moment. Also, I believe this version is on the ep Fifteeen Will Get You Twenty.
MTSpade
had such a crush on this band in high school lol
Newfie Chick
LOVE IT
amysacrifice
i'm glad they used a diff. version for the video than the one on the album. the album one sounded like a demo version, but, on the flipside, this one may be overly produced. either way, it's still a catchy song.
Matthew Jones
The best Canadian women’s rock back ever?