Get It On
Grinderman
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I had to get up to get down to start all over again Head on down to the basement and shout Kick those white mice and black dogs out Kick those white mice and baboons out Kick those baboons and other motherfuckers out And get it on get it on get it on On the day that you got born They had to dig him from the ground They chipped him from the frozen snow They dug his monkey fingers But he had no where to go They dug his pink hair curlers They dug his sequined gown They dug his Stratocaster They dug his pornographic crown He's got some words of wisdom! GET IT ON GET IT ON ON THE DAY THAT YOU WERE BORN He crawled out of the ooze He defied evolution He had green flippers and sang the blues He caused a revolution He got in the British weeklies He got in the dailies too He drank panther piss And fucked the girls you're probably married to He's got some words of wisdom GET IT ON GET IT ON On the day that you were born You gotta do The Vaughan Yeah, papa's down Sweets is sweet Tex is on Then one day he went away His neighbour claimed he'd shot him If he hadn't of dissappeared The Taxman would have got him Yeah but before I leave I call out from the storm For those who gave their lives So we could get it on GET IT ON GET IT ON GET IT ON On the day that you got born!
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Written by: Jim Sclavunos, Nicholas Cave, Warren Ellis, Martin Casey
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Get It On" is the lead track on the debut studio album by alternative rock band Grinderman, which was launched on March 5, 2007.
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Band CreationGrinderman is actually a side project by members of the rock band Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. The members involved in Grinderman are Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn P. Casey, and Jim Sclavunos.
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Music Genre"Get It On" is categorized as alternative rock, garage rock, and punk blues, combining aggressive guitar riffs with pounding rhythms.
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Song WritingNick Cave, also the band's frontman, served as the key songwriter for "Get It On."
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MusiciansWarren Ellis plays the electric bouzouki in "Get It On", a string instrument known for its unique, sharp sound that diverges from traditional rock instruments.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song's lyrics embody the raw and intense energy of Grinderman, with themes revolving around raw sexuality and masculine identity.
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Critical Reception"Get It On" received positive reviews upon release, with critics praising its raw and primal sound.
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Album ArtworkRenowned artist Ilinca Höpfner created the artwork for the Grinderman album, fading the monkey image that features prominently on the cover with the song "Get It On".
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Musical Influences"Get It On" showcases influences from blues, rock, and punk music, indicative of the band's desire to break away from the more melancholy and sophisticated sound associated with The Bad Seeds.
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Live Performances"Get It On" often served as an aggressive opener for Grinderman's live performances. The intense energy of the song set the course for the rest of the band's sets.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Get It On" exemplifies the song's raw energy, featuring the band playing in what appears to be a dimly lit, chaotic room, interspersed with brief, mysterious images that add an element of intrigue.
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Influence on Other Artists"Get It On" was influential among the indie and alternative rock scenes, inspiring other artists with its raw and unfiltered sound.
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FormatsThe song has been released in various formats, including vinyl, CD and digital download, ensuring that fans of all generations can access the music.
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