Grimmett later featured in Onslaught for a brief period, before forming Lionsheart and in more recent times The Steve Grimmett Band .
Grim Reaper achieved major success worldwide with three highly acclaimed studio albums along with single releases and MTV airplay.
After Grim Reaper came a brief spell with Onslaught , with a debut single that charted in the UK.
The Steve Grimmett Band is his most recent project, with Grimmett backed by Ian Nash, Ritchie Walker and Pete Newdeck.
Grimmett has just come back from America promoting is international band 'GrimmStine' which includes Grimmett on vocals, Steve Stine on guitar, Hat on base & Dave on drums.
Grimmett recently recorded a music video in conjunction with a commercial for Garmin that aired during the 2007 Super Bowl XLI.
Promises
Steve Grimmett Lyrics
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How did it feel when you lost your mind
What did it take when you walked away
Was it all green on the other side.
We take our liberty and put in their face
Scared to stand up on their own
Too many saints and sinners trying to win
How many promises how many will it take
Take a look at all we've lost
From the eyes of a broken man.
How many times did it get to you
Always the same up against the tide
Everyone elese put their trust in you
Ever to blame never on their side
We take our liberty and put in their face
Scared to stand up on their own
Too many saints and sinners trying to win
This race take a look at what we've done.
How many promises how many will it take
Take a look at all we've lost
From the eyes of a broken man
How many promises how many will it take
Take a look at all we've lost
From the eyes of a broken man.
The lyrics for Steve Grimmett's song Promises depict the feelings of betrayal and loss of trust in someone who had once held an important place in the singer's life. The opening lines "How did I feel when you lost your soul, how did it feel when you lost your mind" convey the idea that the person in question had gone through a significant change that negatively impacted their relationship with the singer. The next line "What did it take when you walked away, was it all green on the other side" suggests that the person had left, possibly seeking a better life, but at the cost of leaving behind a hurt and betrayed friend. The song is written in the first person, and the repeated use of "we" and "they" distinguish between the singer's perspective and that of society at large.
The chorus of the song, "How many promises how many will it take, take a look at all we've lost, from the eyes of a broken man" echoes the theme of betrayal and loss with a tone of regret and sadness. The second verse, "How many times did it get to you, always the same up against the tide, everyone else put their trust in you, ever to blame never on their side," continues to express the disillusionment that the singer feels about his relationship with the person in question. The final verse, again featuring the lines "We take our liberty and put in their face, scared to stand up on their own, too many saints and sinners trying to win, this race take a look at what we've done," suggests that the broader societal trend of aggression and competition has caused the breakdown of trust and loyalty between individuals.
Overall, Steve Grimmett's Promises is a powerful song that evokes deep emotions of hurt and loss. With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, it speaks to the universal human experience of being betrayed by someone we once trusted.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I feel when you lost your soul
What emotions did I experience when you lost your spiritual essence
How did it feel when you lost your mind
What emotions did you experience when you lost your sanity
What did it take when you walked away
What were the reasons or circumstances that caused you to leave
Was it all green on the other side
Did you find something better or did it turn out worse
We take our liberty and put in their face
We assert our freedom and confront them with it
Scared to stand up on their own
They are afraid to take a stand by themselves
Too many saints and sinners trying to win
There are too many people, both good and bad, competing to come out on top
This race take a look at what we've done
This competition has caused us to assess our actions
How many promises how many will it take
How many commitments need to be made to reach a resolution
Take a look at all we've lost
Examine everything that has been sacrificed or forfeited
From the eyes of a broken man
From the perspective of someone who has been shattered
How many times did it get to you
How many times were you subjected to the same thing
Always the same up against the tide
Facing a difficult situation that is consistently unchanging
Everyone elese put their trust in you
Others put their faith in you above all else
Ever to blame never on their side
You are always at fault and never on their side
How many promises how many will it take
How many commitments need to be made to reach a resolution
Take a look at all we've lost
Examine everything that has been sacrificed or forfeited
From the eyes of a broken man
From the perspective of someone who has been shattered
Writer(s): Peter Newdeck, Ian Nash, Steve Grimmett, Richard Walker
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.