The eerie, noisy “GROT” was a B-side to St. Vincent’s 7" vinyl that was released for 2012’s Record Store Day.
The meaning of the word “Grot” is uncertain but is most likely a reference to its use as British slang where it means “something unpleasant, dirty, or of poor quality” – in this case, power...
Power doesn't care what you want
Power just wants to watch
Power doesn't care what you need
As long as you're on your knees
Power pigs
Power pigs
Power kills
Power wills
Power doesn't care what you think
Power just wants a little piece
And power doesn't care how you feel
As long as you learn how to kneel
Grot was written by St. Vincent.
Grot was produced by St. Vincent.
St. Vincent released Grot on Sat Apr 21 2012.