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.

2. A Black Metal band from France. Their debut album Les Fragments du Chaos was released in 2012 by Hass Weg Productions.

3. A group from Melbourne who were distributed by Viscous Vinyl and MDS, both labels also based in Melbourne. They released one album called "3 Knocks" which featured the track "Coma" for which an ARIA Music Award was won for "Best Dance Release" in 1997.

4. There is also a Trip-hop group from the UK going by the name who released an album titled "Creature Feature" in 1997 on Cup Of Tea Records.

5. Pendulum was a Belgian band, founded by Serge Demol. Their debut single was called "It's a Beautiful Day". It was released in 1970 and became a hit. Two more singles were released in 1971 and 1974, but weren't successful.

6. Justin Wolthers, from Australia. One of the legendary Bloody Fist Records early members producing hardcore-techno and doomcore. Also goes under the alias De-Koder.

7. Pendulum was progressive rock from Indonesia. The first album release in 2003, Hypnotize, by taking the listener from chunky guitar solos onto light riffs and inspirational lyrics. With only one song featuring vocals (Ulah Manusia feat. Ipang), these four former music students build on a chemistry developed over years at school and playing in various bands based in Jakarta. Their speed and precision stand out on each track without robbing the music of its soul.

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:
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The Island Pt. II
Pendulum Lyrics

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I'll take you in

I'll take you in

Overall Meaning

The repeated phrase "I'll take you in" in Pendulum's song The Island Pt. II can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it can be seen as an invitation to seek refuge or comfort - almost like the singer is offering a safe haven for someone to escape to. However, there's also a sense of control or possession that comes along with the phrase, especially considering the aggressive energy of the song as a whole. It's as if the singer is claiming ownership over the listener and asserting their dominance by granting permission to enter their space.

Another interesting aspect of the song is the way it's structured. The Island Pt. II is actually the second part of a two-part series, with the first part serving as an introductory piece that leads into the heavier sound of Pt. II. Along with that, the song is over 9 minutes long and features a range of different atmospheric and instrumental elements. There's a sense of urgency and intensity that carries throughout the entire piece, and it can be seen as a commentary on the idea of survival in a harsh world. The lyrics themselves can be interpreted as a warning to others - the singer is stating that they're willing to protect and shelter those they care for, but they also recognize the harsh reality of the dangers that exist outside of their protective bubble.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll take you in...
I will provide protection and shelter for you.

Careless, I couldn't care less...
I acted recklessly without concern for the consequences.

The damage is done, the police are coming...
The harm has been caused, and law enforcement is arriving to address the situation.

You're on the run, the pill has taken...
You are trying to escape and the drugs have taken effect.

You to the side, cold medicine...
You have been isolated and medicated.

You're on the edge of a deep, dark abyss...
You are standing on the brink of a great unknown, and it is terrifying.

It's a long way down to the bottom of this...
The descent from this point is a lengthy and dangerous one.

Hold on tight, just hold on to me...
Grasp firmly and do not let go, cling to me for support.

You're gonna lose, sleep at night...
You will suffer from insomnia due to the impending defeat.

It's not enough, just to make it alright...
Correcting the issue at hand is not satisfactory, it must be fully resolved.

Turn this around, head on the ground...
Reversing the situation requires a total commitment, a willingness to start from scratch.

The fire inside, on the rise...
The internal flame is growing and intensifying.