Their 1994 single "Swamp Thing", which featured elaborate banjo lines (played by Roger Dinsdale) over house beats was widely popular in the UK and Australia, reaching number forty-four on the 1994 Triple J Hottest 100. The Grid's 1994 album Evolver, which contained the "Swamp Thing" single, reached number fourteen in the UK charts. "Swamp Thing" was also released in 1995 on Triple J's Hottest 100 Volume 2 compilation. Other songs by The Grid include Texas Cowboys, Rollercoaster and Flotation.
After splitting up to pursue individual music interests in 1996, the duo re-formed in 2003. By 2006 the pair were reportedly to have been recording new studio tracks. In early 2006 the band began touring under the name GDM with female singer Misty Woods.
Dave Ball reunited with Marc Almond for a new Soft Cell album and tour in 2002-3.
Richard Norris is currently working with Erol Alkan under the moniker Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve, under which they released an album of acid rock re-edits called "Spring" in the summer of 2006.
The band released a new album in 2008 called Doppelgänger and performed some live shows.
Swamp Thing
The Grid Lyrics
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The lyrics to The Grid's "Swamp Thing" depict the experience of the singer encountering a mysterious creature in a swampy environment, which is evocative of the horror and suspense genres. The lines "I'm a swamp thing, I'm a swamp thing / I'm a swamp thing, I'm a swamp thing" emphasize the creature's identity, as it seems to identify itself as a part of the swamp. The repetition of the phrase also adds to the song's hypnotic and unsettling quality.
The lyrics go on further to describe the creature as having "big yellow eyes, and a slimy face," which heightens the creepiness of the creature's appearance. The use of the word "slimy" invokes a sense of disgust and discomfort. The singer expresses fear and uncertainty about the creature, with lines such as "I don't know how I'm gonna get out alive" and "I can feel it pull me under." Overall, the song paints a vivid and eerie image of being trapped in a swamp with a terrifying creature.
Line by Line Meaning
well alright one time
Agreed, let's proceed with what happens next.
it's a jam going round
There's a lively and infectious tune circulating at the moment.
feel the percussion, listen to the sound
Pay attention to the beat and rhythms and how they combine to create a musical sensation.
open up your mind, let your soul be free
Get yourself into a receptive state and allow your thoughts to wander as you experience the music.
well everybody's movin' to the rhythm that's in their feet
Everyone is feeling the beat and moving along with their own interpretation.
swamp thing, I see you movin'
The singer is addressing someone or something that they see moving with a fluidity that suggests a natural ease.
doing the dance, let's give it a hand
Applaud and recognize the smoothness and energy of the movement.
when you do the swamp thing, you got a rockin' band
When you are in sync with the rhythm and the beat, you feel like you have an entire band accompanying your movements.
soulful swamp thing, everybody knows
The swamp thing has a soulful quality that is universally recognized by all who see it.
he's the biggest thing since Ringo
The swamp thing is as notable and impressive as a member of the Beatles.
you can hear him in church, you can hear him in jail
The swamp thing's presence and influence can be felt in both holy and criminal settings.
that's the sound of the men workin' on the chain ga-a-ang
This is a reference to a traditional work song, indicating that the swamp thing is connected to the roots of American music.
yeah, that's the sound of the men workin' on the chain ga-a-ang
Repeated for emphasis, this line reinforces the sense of history and tradition that underlies the swamp thing's power.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Mute Song Limited
Written by: DAVID ALDERMAN BALL, RICHARD GRAHAM THOMAS NORRIS
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