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1. A band from Brisbane, Australia.
2. A small rap group from the US.
1. The Grates are a three-piece band from Brisbane, Australia. Patience Hodgson (vocals), John Patterson (guitar) and Alana Skyring (drums) formed The Grates in 2002, with Skyring eventually departing to peruse her passion for culinary arts and Ritchie Daniell taking her place.
The Grates have been lauded for their catchy songs and enthusiastic and energetic live show (Patience spends much of the show bouncing around, while singing). They are frequently described as fun: "We just wanna have fun and hope other people do too." (Patience). Their sound has been compared to the Ramones, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Be Your Own Pet.
The band has a distinctive style. All members have a background in art and they design their own album artwork, posters, t-shirts and even socks.
The Grates released an array of limited edition recordings (The Grates EP (2002), Black Dog Black Dog (2003), Pyrate Kids (2003) and Crocodile (2003)) before releasing what is referred to as their debut EP, The Ouch. The Touch, in Australia on 14 February 2004. The EP received a United Kingdom release two months later via the Captains Of Industry collective.
In 2005 the buzz surrounding the band only grew, with festival performances at the Big Day Out, Meredith, Falls Festival and Homebake. The Grates performed at the 2006 Big Day Out Australian shows. They also launched their own a national tour in the first half of 2006, after supporting The Go! Team in 2005 and The Zutons on their 2006 UK tour. In March 2006 they played at the South by Southwest trade music fair in Texas.
Their debut album, Gravity Won't Get You High, was released in April 2006. It debuted at #9 in the ARIA charts and reached a peak of #9. It was also slated for release in the UK and the United States (June 2006). The first single off the album, "19-20-20", was released in March as a 7" and iTunes music download.
Their second album, Teeth Lost, Hearts Won, was released in August 2008, with the first single "Burn Bridges" released earlier in July 2008.
The band's drummer, and one of three co-founders, Alan Skyring, left the band in 2011 to study culinary arts in New York. The band continued as a 2-piece, often inviting guest musicians to fill in for Skyring during the live shows.
The band released its third album Secret Rituals in 2011, and then announced they would be parting ways with their label Dew Process.
In 2014, The Grates announced they would be recording a new album to be released through their own own independent label, Death Valley, with Ritchie Daniell officially joining the group on drums. Dream Team was recorded in just 2 weeks, and released the same month, with the band citing they were unsatisfied with the process of "albums collecting 6 months of cerebral dust in our heads, before an audience gets to finally hear it".
In September 2018 they announced a reunion tour with the original lineup for December.
www.thegrates.com
2. The Grates is a Hip-Hop trio based out of the South Chicago suburbs, The Grates are 70s (The Nautz & The Diggity), Scrubz (T.I.M.E.), and YodaRoc (Centric I.E. & Nacrobats). Established in 2020, The Grates bring original Hip-hop with the old school boom bap feel. The Grates are currently working on their 4th studio album and several side projects, coming soon from their label, The Raw Offices.
https://thegratesmusic.bandcamp.com/
Rock Boys
The Grates Lyrics
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Said the boys on top
And how'd you miss them?
How'd you miss them?
Rock, rock, rock
Said the boys on top
And how'd you miss them?
Nothing
Nothing, yeah, oh
Nothing
Nothing, yeah, oh
Ooh, heh
Whoa, nothing for you
Yeah, oh, yeah
Whoa, nothing for you
Yeah, yeah
Whoa, nothing for you
Yeah, yeah
Whoa, nothing for you
Rock, rock, rock
Said the boys on top
And how'd you miss them?
How did you miss them?
The Grates’ song “Rock Boy” is a powerful rock anthem that draws on the energetic and almost chaotic nature of the genre. The first verse has the boys on top saying "rock, rock, rock" and questioning why the listener missed them. This could suggest that the boys are rock stars looking down on others who did not recognize their greatness. The repetition of "nothing" in the chorus can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that the boys have achieved everything but still feel empty, as if there is nothing left for them. It could also be seen as a challenge to those who doubted their abilities to see that they have made something of themselves.
The second verse continues the same pattern, questioning why the listener missed the boys on top. The use of "you" in the line "Nothing for you" can be seen as a taunt or a statement of empowerment, as if the boys on top are saying "we have everything and you have nothing." The repetition of "yeah" and "whoa" in the chorus creates a sense of urgency and excitement, amplifying the energy of the song.
Overall, "Rock Boy" is a powerful rock anthem that celebrates the success and power of those who have made it to the top. The lyrics highlight a sense of accomplishment and empowerment, while also hinting at the emptiness and challenges that can come with fame and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock, rock, rock
The boys at the top are telling everyone to rock.
Said the boys on top
It's the boys at the top who are saying to rock.
And how'd you miss them?
The boys at the top are wondering how people could have missed them.
How'd you miss them?
The boys at the top are asking how people could have missed them.
Nothing
There is nothing.
Nothing, yeah, oh
There is nothing, and the situation is frustrating.
Nothing
There is nothing.
Nothing, yeah, oh
There is nothing, and the situation is frustrating.
Ooh, heh
A sound expressing frustration.
Whoa, nothing for you
There is nothing for you to gain in this situation.
Yeah, oh, yeah
The situation is still frustrating.
Whoa, nothing for you
There is nothing for you to gain in this situation.
Yeah, yeah
The situation is still frustrating.
Whoa, nothing for you
There is nothing for you to gain in this situation.
Yeah, yeah
The situation is still frustrating.
Rock, rock, rock
The boys at the top are telling everyone to rock.
Said the boys on top
It's the boys at the top who are saying to rock.
And how'd you miss them?
The boys at the top are wondering how people could have missed them.
How did you miss them?
The boys at the top are asking how people could have missed them.
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Bec Thompson
great song, literally one of the best songs ever!
David Bradley
You can literally feel the love when the cheering starts. This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Patience is an angel and who doesn’t love the drummer. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
MrSUPERUSER
I saw these guys live on rage just a week ago in a small town concert. They're so daggy i love them straight away. That drummer is always smiling, makes me smile too. And all their songs are short and sweet, good stuff.
Melody8501
One of the best songs I've ever heard in my life!
Manita Prins
I fucking still love them after 2 years. My god.
stansdad77
god damm these guys are awsome patience has got to be the sweetest girl in the world
Melody8501
And way to rock the ribbon twirl! Patience is so awesome. :)
Manita Prins
Ther so wicked , please come to the Netherlands!! I'm probably the only one who knows them XD
zach craft
Patience called my mate up on stage when they played support for the hives and she hugged him .... Jealous much lol!!
sirnathan
haha.. I get these random texts from my older brother... the latest said "Youtube the Rock Boys video... then puke" haha.. to each his own, but I can't finish this one... gotta jet