Pendulum is a drum and bass-influenced electronic rock group from Perth, Au… Read Full Bio ↴Pendulum is a drum and bass-influenced electronic rock group from Perth, Australia, who relocated to the UK in 2003. The group (2002) comprises Rob Swire (vocals/synth/producer), Gareth McGrillen (bass guitar/producer/DJ), Perry ap Gwynedd (guitar), Paul 'El Hornet' Harding (DJ), KJ Sawka (drums) and Ben 'The Verse' Mount (MC). While the band has been in a hiatus since 2012, El Hornet and Mc Verse have continued to perform DJ sets using the aliase.

In 2005 they released their debut album, Hold Your Colour. Critically, the album was well-received in both the United Kingdom and Australia. In addition, it was one of the biggest selling Drum and Bass releases of all time. Pendulum have also collaborated with Freestylers, releasing the single "Fasten Your Seatbelt". MC $pyda and DJ Tenor Fly also feature as vocalists on "Tarantula".

Pendulum's sound is typically heavy beats accompanied by low, buzzing bass lines, overlaid with synthesized leads. As of their second album, In Silico, further experiments with sound are evident with many more elements from rock and typical electronic music being incorporated into their music. "In Silico" is Pendulum's first album for Warner Bros. Records via the bands Ear Storm imprint.

Their track "Vault" was played by almost every DJ and was declared by annual Knowledge Drum’n’bass Awards as The Best Track of the Year. They have also created many remixes, including a remix of Voodoo People by The Prodigy.

The band's third album "Immersion" was released on 24th May 2010, entering the UK album charts at #1 at the end of that week.

In 2011, members Swire and McGrillen started their side project, Knife Party, as a way to create different kinds of electronic music. It has since become their primary focus, however they have not ruled out the possibility of new Pendulum material in the future.

Their official website can be found at www.pendulum.com.

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There are:
Michael (Drums) Influences Led Zeppelin, Terry Bozio, Casiopea
Turi (Guitar) Influences Rush, Journey, Van Halen, Racer X, Earl Klugh, Enya
Rifki (Guitar) Influences Dokken, Paul Gilbert, Night Ranger, Dream Theatre
Adit (Bass) Influences Jaco Pastorius, Level 42, Magellan

Their album can reach at:
http://www.equinoxdmd.com/pendulum/default.htm

Tarantula (feat. Fresh $pyda
Pendulum Lyrics

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Black tarantula, time for the massive come sing ya
Black tarantula, don't play with my style I might sting ya
Black tarantula, you want me inject me bacteria
And if ya body goin' stiff and your spine goin' numb
Now come fi get some

Massive, time to fix you up something here right now

Shotta, hitter, serial killer
Go-a your funeral and all drink out your liquor
When you are bury we a-stand next to vicar
Fling on some dirt and make your bury a little quicker
Shouldn't test the youth them in the Tommy Hilfiger
Hug up ya mama, say sorry to ya poppa
All-a get number for ya little sister
I true be cold like Alaska freezer

Black tarantula, time for the massive come sing ya
Black tarantula, don't play with my style I might sting ya
Black tarantula, you want me inject me bacteria
And if ya body goin' stiff and your spine goin' numb
Now come fi get some

Shotta, hitter, serial killer
Go-a your funeral and all drink out your liquor
When you are bury we a-stand next to the vicar
Fling on some dirt and make your bury a little quicker
Shouldn't test the youth them in the Tommy Hilfiger
Hug up ya mama, say sorry to ya poppa
All-a get number for ya little sister
I true be cold like Alaska freezer

Black tarantula, time for the massive come sing ya
Black tarantula, don't play with my style I might sting ya
Black tarantula, you want me inject me bacteria
And if ya body goin' stiff and your spine goin' numb
Now come fi get some

Black tarantula, time for the massive come sing ya
Black tarantula, don't play with my style I might sting ya
Black tarantula, you want me inject me bacteria

And if ya body goin' stiff and your spine goin' numb
Now come fi get some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pendulum's song "Tarantula" are a mix of aggressive and menacing words that create an image of a fearsome creature, the black tarantula. The song is addressed to an audience, urging them to come and "sing ya" - sing along to the massive beat. The tarantula is made out to be an enforcer of sorts, as the lyrics state that it might "sting ya" if you play with its style or inject you with bacteria if you come too close. The chorus repeats this message, inviting people to come and get some, though it's not entirely clear what the "some" might be.

The verses give insight into the person singing the song, with lyrics about a "shotta" and "serial killer." The imagery is violent, with references to attending someone's funeral and drinking their liquor. The singer boasts that they are cold like an Alaska freezer and shouldn't be tested. The lyrics also contain a warning not to mess with the "youth them in the Tommy Hilfiger," indicating that the singer should not be underestimated even by those who might have more refined tastes.

Overall, the song "Tarantula" is a high-energy, aggressive track that seeks to inspire the listener to embrace their inner strength while warning potential foes not to underestimate the singer's power. The constant repetition of the phrase "Black tarantula" emphasizes the fearsome power of this creature, which serves as a metaphor for the singer's own strength and ability to overcome obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Black tarantula, time for the massive come sing ya
It's time for me, the Black Tarantula, to call upon all my followers (the 'massive') to come and join me in song

Black tarantula, don't play with my style I might sting ya
Don't try to copy my unique style, or I might aggressively retaliate

Black tarantula, you want me inject me bacteria
If you want to be like me, then you must be willing to let me inject you with my venom (i.e. incorporate my influence)

And if ya body goin' stiff and your spine goin' numb Now come fi get some
If you're already feeling the effects of my venom (i.e. influence), then come and join me anyways

Shotta, hitter, serial killer
I'm a dangerous individual with a history of violence

Go-a your funeral and all drink out your liquor
I'll attend your funeral and drink your alcohol in celebration of your demise

When you are bury we a-stand next to vicar Fling on some dirt and make your bury a little quicker
At your burial, I'll stand next to the vicar and help hurriedly throw dirt on your coffin

Shouldn't test the youth them in the Tommy Hilfiger
Don't underestimate young people just because of what they're wearing (Tommy Hilfiger being a popular brand among young people at the time of the song's release)

Hug up ya mama, say sorry to ya poppa All-a get number for ya little sister
As an act of remorse, apologize to your parents and even try to hit on your little sister

I true be cold like Alaska freezer
I am extremely cold-hearted and unforgiving

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