Worm Tamer

Grinderman

About Worm Tamer

"Worm Tamer" is a song by alternative rock group Grinderman, written collectively by the band with lyrics by frontman Nick Cave and music by Warren Ellis, Martyn P. Casey and Jim Sclavunos. The song was released as the band's fifth single and second single from their second studio album, Grinderman 2, on 22 November 2010. The song was debuted live on the BBC music programme, Later... with Jools Holland, on 21 September 2010, alongside the former single "Heathen Child" and succeeding single "Palaces of Montezuma. " 


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You know they call my girl the Snake Charmer
Here she comes rising with the yellow dawn
You know I would do nothing to ever harm her
I guess I've loved you for too long

You know they call my girl the Worm Tamer
She cracks lightning like a viper's tongue
She leaves me every night and who can blame her?
I guess that I've loved you for too long

For too long
For too long
For too long

You know, you know they call my girl the Serpent Wrangler
Eating inchworms down by the bill-a-bong
I spent all night trying to untangle her
But I guess I've loved you for too long

For too long
For too long
For too long

You know they call my baby the Mambo Rider
I cry storms of tears til the rising of the dawn
And you know I'm only happy when I'm inside her
I guess that I've just loved you for too long

For too long
For too long
For too long

For too long
For too long

Well my baby calls me the Loch Ness Monster
Two great big humps and then I'm gone
Actually I am the Abominable Snowman
And I guess that I've loved you for too long

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Grinderman

Grinderman was an alternative rock band that formed in London, United Kingdom, in 2006. Since its inception, the band included Nick Cave (vocals, guitar, organ, piano), Warren Ellis (tenor guitar, electric mandolin, violin, viola, guitar, backing vocals), Martyn P. Casey (bass, guitar, backing vocals) and Jim Sclavunos (drums, percussion, backing vocals). more »

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Written by: James Sclavunos, Martyn Casey, Nicholas Cave, Warren Ellis

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Worm Tamer" is a song by the supergroup Grinderman. The band was formed as a side project by members of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds in 2006.
Release Information
"Worm Tamer" is the second single from Grinderman’s second studio album, "Grinderman 2," which was released in 2010.
Musicians
The group members include Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn P. Casey, and Jim Sclavunos. Nick Cave is on vocals and plays guitar, Warren Ellis is on violin, Martyn P. Casey is on bass, and Jim Sclavunos is on drums.
Music Video
Directed by John Hillcoat, the music video for "Worm Tamer" features the band performing the song interspersed with abstract and surreal imagery.
Lyrics
Like most of Nick Cave's work, "Worm Tamer" features dark and symbolic lyrics. The song uses rich and sensual metaphors to describe a powerful and alluring woman.
Genre
The song aligns with the band’s signature sound, a gritty blend of Blues, Rock, and Garage Punk. The dirty guitar licks and chaotic violin add to the genre-bending nature of "Worm Tamer".
Album Reviews
"Grinderman 2," the album from which "Worm Tamer" is taken, received widespread critical acclaim. The album was praised for its raw, unfiltered sound and lyrical depth.
Live Performances
"Worm Tamer" was frequently performed on the band's 2010 and 2011 tours of Europe, North America, and Australia. The song's energetic live performances were widely appreciated by fans and critics alike.
Remix Version
In 2011, a remix of "Worm Tamer" by UNKLE, a British musical outfit known for their signature fusion of electronic and rock music, was released.
Disbandment
Unfortunately for fans of Grinderman, the group has been mostly inactive since 2013. However, "Worm Tamer" and the other songs from their two studio albums continue to have an enduring appeal.

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