Steam Powered Giraffe - Electricity is in my Soul (edited to include all robots' verses)

Steam Powered Giraffe's song Electricity is in my Soul has a tradition of gaining a new verse for every robot that joins the band. I thought I may as well combine 'em all into one song. It's not the most professional edit, cos I'm just some schlub with Audacity, but it does the trick for me.
The Spine's, Rabbit's, and Hatchworth's verses are all from the Steamworld Heist version, released in 2015: • Steam Powered Giraffe ...
The Jon's and Upgrade's verses are from the Album One version, released in 2009: • Electricity Is in My Soul
And Zero's verse is crappily edited in from this 2017 live video: • SPG, Electricity Is In...
(edit 2: I've uploaded a different version of this video with clearer lyrics from a different source here: • Electricity is in my S... )
After all the robots' verses, I used the Steamworld Heist version for the rest of the song. Less awkward tempo changes to deal with. If you'd prefer the Album One version, you're in luck, cos I whipped up an alternative version just for you: • Electricity is in my S...
Aaaand the photos in my highly sophisticated collage are all by Trekkiebeth, from Steam Powered Giraffe's 10th Anniversary Concert: www.flickr.com/photos/trekkie...
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LYRICS
[The Spine's verse]
You came home last night and seemed far away
I could not believe
That you were alright with everything
[Rabbit's verse]
Night is the key that unravels everything
When it all comes down
And people tend to erupt without a sound
[Bridge]
I know you don't like how I feed
But please try to remember
It's natural for a thing like me
[Chorus]
Electricity is in my soul ah oh ah oh ah oh, soul ah oh ah oh ah oh
Electricity is in my soul ah oh ah oh ah oh, woah ah oh ah oh
[Instrumental]
[The Jon's verse]
I snuck outside once you fell asleep
And I walked down the road
To give my electronics an overload
[Upgrade's verse]
It's easy to be angry at something
That you don't understand
And people tend to be stubborn with where they stand
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
[Hatchworth's verse]
I peeked inside to glean the design
Yet I could not behold
For the truth would amount to an overload
[Zero's verse]
I lie awake as you shut off the lights
And I wonder in my mind
My heart sparks up, but my circuits are out of line
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Soul ah oh ah oh ah oh
x12
Electricity is in my soul-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh...

[@EmperorAmbrose]

It looks like Jon and Bunny are talking about something that they are looking at. Spine does not like what they are looking at. Zero is pointing at something next to it. Hatchworth is looking at something next to that. Upgrade is looking at something completely different than all of them.

[@ArkSylv]

I feel like it matches their personalities so well too xD

[@fascilime]

@@ArkSylv Absolutely

[@yeethittter1285]

Spine looks very intimidated about that thing

[@moonieland]

About accurate. Especially Upgrade.

[@cutepanda6550]

XD true I see that too

[@sketchydistortion746]

one thing i will definitely miss from the gone band members are jon's artwork, upgrade's cute role in the band's 'story,' hatchworth's spooky aspect, and above all: their bubbly stage personalities and vocals. it's a shame that they had to leave from complications, both positive and negative, but that never stopped the band from makin me chuckle and laugh. im positive zer0 will be a _perfect_ addition, since his personality perfectly fits in place with the others. i have high hopes for the future!

[@sertdrae]

The Spine's verse: 0:55 Rabbit's verse: 1:10 The Jon's verse: 2:39 Upgrade's verse: 2:55 Hatchworth's verse: 4:21 Zer0's verse: 4:35

[@annekroden8417]

up

[@politonno2499]

Heroes not always wear costume

[@theoverseer393]

Missing the old fellas, but also happy to see more new people. Glad spine and rabbit stayed, would've been tragic if they left

[@French_Engineer]

Whos upgrade???

[@zacrl1230]

@@French_Engineer OG member of the group. Look up their old busk videos.

[@literalantifaterrorist4673]

Rabbit is so cute in that picture

[@bethanyscarbrough3416]

Is Rabbit ever not cute?

[@squanchpaperboi8943]

That's a strange wae to say upgrade

[@AtomicElectronCo]

Rabbit has really come around to find herself and transform as well as be the same as she was....if that makes sense.

[@goodolmegal]

That side grin is adorable

[@krasotabella9675]

Rabbit is THE CUTEST she makes my heart EXPLODE

[@yurifromddlc]

They should have done this at the tenth anniversary concert with all of them!

[@TuxKamen]

I was hoping they would, too

[@theoverseer393]

Its ok they didn't; upgrade wasn't ok with singing that much, jon was a bit lacking in such a demanding band, and hatchworth had a conflict of interest, so these little conflicts might not allow future events together

[@rubberd0512]

biggy cheese they were all at the 10th anniversary show, they all came out and performed. What they’re saying is it would have been neat for them to perform this with all the verses since they were all together at that show.

[@homestar546]

@@theoverseer393 what was hatchworths conflict of interest

[@AcrimoniousMirth]

homestar546 been listening to the Benettarium and from what I remember essentially he just wanted to go off, try something different and develop himself more, artistically, they’re all still friends and know they can collab and have Hatchworth back whenever because he’s happy to do it!

[@WatchfulEyeArt]

I miss The Jon. He was my favorite. Hatchworth then became my new favorite, and look where that led me.

[@violinelpayaso]

same :'(

[@ChiiArt]

same

[@DioBrando-yk5up]

Watchful Eye sorry spine for life

[@DovahGirlie]

I agree. But you have to admit, despite the weird Frankenstein story, Zero has an awesome voice

[@colethegrizzlybear9707]

Oh shit! Didn't think I'd see you here. What's up the Watching Full Eyes Ball?

[@ixea_idol9392]

This might be cheesy, but I haven’t cried in months, and this made me cry really hard at how beautiful it sounded. I miss The Jon, Upgrade, Matt Smith, and Hatchworth.

[@madam-mint]

Lyds The Creator yeah no I'm crying internally but I _am_ crying

[@DuchieUwU]

whis matt smith?.

[@heeyyyricky]

@@DuchieUwU He was the drummer after Sam Luke became Hatchworth

[@Vestat1]

Lyds The Creator Girl, SAME. 💝💝💝

[@Jwlemansky]

Lyds The Creator Malfunction had that effect on me.

[@user-wr4zy3vf4i]

we need album where all robots toghether

[@moonlight2870]

It's sad that Zero is the only one without a hat D:

[@Solipsis31]

How did I just now realise this?

[@pibbypearl]

"That must be so confusing for a little girl"😭💀

[@rebbekahcannons9805]

It's a pity Zeros audio isn't clear int his but I still love that upgrades verse is present.

[@kendalhunter]

All six bots! Dream come true!

[@AvvyFen]

I wish Zero had his own studio recorded version of his verse, his voice is like butter for my ears

[@elizabeth3506]

they all look stunning in those pictures but something about The Jon’s picture is especially striking for whatever reason

[@kylenunyabiznuss3980]

Let's have an f in chat for Upgrade, Jon, and Hatchworth...

[@Lemonade-Tree]

The Jon*

[@ryoko65]

The band needs a studio version of the song with Zero's verse. Very much loved the edit... thank you for doing this ❤❤❤❤

[@ryoko65]

Addendum: regarding the lyric: "I know you don't like how I feed...". My question is, why? Why would someone object how our favorite robot band powers up?

[@1986finch]

zeros is my fav

[@GentleHeart001]

David Bennett said recently in the patreon only chat that while he cares about the previous band members he would never work with Jon again on anything creative. Jon was flighty, never stuck to deadlines, caused alot of stress. In the original 2 cent show album Micheal Reed sings several of Jon's parts because Jon never bothered to get them done on time for the CD release. Sam also broke hearts because, according to David, "He told David and Bunny to there faces he didn't care about them as much as they cared about him or the band they way they did." All this info can be found on there patreon page in recorded chats with the band, video commentary and character chats. If you love the band and want to support them please join there patreon.

[@pennylessz]

That's really sad. I already knew the Jon side, but I took Hatchworth as a more caring individual. It really sucks that the Bennett's and Sprague had to have such a colossal falling out though. Their voices were so beautiful together.

[@redginger4224]

That's really sad. Also that's a bit shocking since Sam taught the Spine guitar during their highschool days. :/

[@lucycatherine9222]

Do they still have a good relationship with upgrade? (Sorry idk her name)

[@heeyyyricky]

@@lucycatherine9222 Yeah, actually! The only reason she left is because she didn't like to sing and didn't want to be in a band (she says this in her episode of the Bennettarium (21 I think?)

[@heeyyyricky]

@@lucycatherine9222 also her name is Erin Burke :)

[@falcon8534]

I just discovered SPG 2 months ago and been on a bige listening to all of there music from past and presents. All the characters are so awesome and unique im there own way and brings so much variety to the table in SPG.

[@charliedavis9823]

Yeah they kinda have that effect! Most underrated band of our gen sadly.

[@kiapandora2094]

I just discovered them at the end of 2020.

[@axolotlsareneat]

im in the same boat i just became a fan this month and im absolutely obsessed with the way their music varies

[@caseywhite9770]

Welcome to a wonderful journey lol

[@politonno2499]

The picture seems a Fnaf custom night screen

[@adreabrooks11]

Excellent work! You even did a good job in blending the differing tempos of the recordings, so that it seemed like deliberate up- and down-turns in the song. Highly impressed!

[@AverageDonaldDuckFan]

I have a Hatchwork and The Jon shaped hole in my heart 😔💔

[@astvats]

same :(

[@hyperfixationfanatic]

D: Me too, but what about poor Upgrade?!

[@evil_death_roll]

This... is so perfect. I actually started crying.

[@pennylessz]

With good reason.

[@sparky338]

It's interesting to listen to this version and hear how the pacing of the song has changed over the years. I've noticed it in some of the other songs that they've redone on later albums.

[@Lemonade-Tree]

The really electronic bit in the chorus makes me happy as hell man

[@cycoholic]

This was very well put together. I only found SPG less than two weeks ago while I was sick and home from work (still recovering). And I've been on a huge binge ever since. Also have a huge crush on Bunny, but I don't think I'm alone there. ❤ Shame there isn't a studio recording of Zero for his verse, this would then have been a perfect 'mash up' You did good, hope the band has seen this. 😉

[@ThatDudeWithBoobs]

Very well done! Is it bad I actually like the echoiness of Zero's part? With him being a newer bot, it almost feels appropriate, like they're all testing new grounds or something. Also, love that you kept it modern day Rabbit as well n.n Great work!

[@declanbamforth234]

Zero is a big change given his voice but he really does bring the fun vibes in. His songs are always filled with more emotion then needed and it's beautiful

[@axolotlsareneat]

i love the echo of zer0’s part because it feels like a nod to his lore

[@DovahGirlie]

Sometimes I think about how they might include a cameo of Rabbit 1.0, perhaps portrayed by a fan behind the band during a skit or song. For example, I like to imagine Rabbit 1.0 could start running around and dancing with Rabbit 2.0 during Transform. Assuming tech companies often keep at least one replica of older, discontinued versions of their products, surely Walter Robotics would have made a spare of everything over time; so it shouldn't hurt the lore too bad.

[@iamjustKiko]

Always love hearing Jon's voice, even if you don't get much here.

[@aimee5739]

Joooonnn

[@blazwings1021]

started listening really recently. i didn't know there where more robots. i have had quite a great experiecnce listening to Spine, rabbit and zero

[@WitteArtistry]

This is brilliant 😍

[@willow5437]

This is just.... BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@justben1770]

man i miss hatchworth

[@robertolle42]

Nice job! I haven't heard all the versions before. I really enjoyed this. This also reminds me how out of touch I was the past 3 years... Or so... Felt like especially during covid I had no time for myself dealing with everyone else's fears and anxieties

[@vodkasvoice]

Wow. I did not think I'd have my heart broken again by this band at 11 AM on a Tuesday, over five years after I left their fandom in the first place. This band meant a lot to me at one time, and got me through some really stressful stuff... which is one reason the direction they were taking at the time hurt me so badly. Not so much creatively as just... the hurtful things the band members (the Bennetts in particular) said and the awful ways they acted on social media soured the entire thing for me. This song, in particular, has always been one of my favorites, and still fills me with so many emotions, even all these years after being so disappointed in the artists behind it. I hope they've learned and become better, more sensitive people in the time since I left.

[@ticklemonster3923]

I've saw a lot of people talking about this but none explanation. If you could tell me what they said I would like to know, but if you don't want to say it's okay.

[@UserStupidity]

I don't really know either. From what I can tell, I guess it's the apologies they gave because 2 of their band members (sound tech and 2nd drummer, one who replaces Hatchworth) were lackluster and I guess, if you're religious, you could count Rabbit's transformation as offensive??? You'd kinda think with a band as big as this, there'd be 1 or 2 youtube videos talking about it.

[@vodkasvoice]

@@UserStupidity Well, in my case, it DEFINITELY wasn't Rabbit, given I'm also trans myself and also... not religious. For me, the behaviors that upset me back in the day were things like the Bennetts posting some really personal and potentially triggering content on their tumblrs without any tags or warnings and generally being rude to people on there, Izzy making jokes about eating disorders, just... general asshole behavior and unprofessionalism.

[@UserStupidity]

@@vodkasvoice Explain.

[@vodkasvoice]

@@UserStupidity I already gave a couple of examples. It was primarily just the twins being really rude to people on tumblr and David in particular picking fights and refusing to trigger warn for anything he posted ever, even when asked nicely. They never apologized or seemed bothered at all when anyone would try to voice concern to them about this behavior or even just politely say "hey, this is kind of upsetting." David in particular was super fucking rude anytime anyone disagreed with him about literally anything. I remember I personally had to hold myself back from getting into it with him because he was just... SO rude and unprofessional in how he handled himself among people who were fans and supporters of his work. It just kept happening over and over and the bad vibes piled up until I just wasn't enjoying being in that community anymore and had to leave and unfollow all of them.

[@docschro6847]

Hearing all the voices in one of my favorite songs makes me so incredibly happy, and the slightly different styling of this already awesome song just makes it so much more so

[@BrokenSword1978]

this is probably one of my favorite songs ever

[@butterthe1st738]

god i've been by this band for so long and this song is just my favourite thing they've ever made. im so glad it's still relevant to them

[@Liminal_Aspects]

We need an album with all six change my mind

[@aimeecolleen1029]

My wife and I discovered you guys and gals the other day. Man....we are late. We LOVE YOU!

[@davidsain2129]

Thank you, Fenric! I have wondered what this would sound like. Great job.

[@parkerkasony8600]

Why the hell does this have a dislike

[@pennylessz]

Because the world is cruel.

[@redginger4224]

@@pennylessz They watched it upside down tsk tsk

[@azetac_]

Parker Kasony It's much worse...5 dislikes.

[@cutepanda6550]

now its twenty....sad really sad

[@the_fluff_punks]

all of the different instrumental versions sound sooooo goooood and I absolutely adore this whole thing!!

[@charlesblack2523]

I miss Hatchie

[@MamaMidnight98]

This makes me VERY happy.

[@shadeglyph]

I've listened to this song so often, but had no idea about the changes. Don't know how I missed that. Just a wonderful song!

[@lieutenantyarr6372]

this is a really cool edit!!!! i love this so much

[@domweizz]

This song made my day better, thanks

[@tgh965]

I just stumbled on Bumblebee a couple of days ago...wow. Ive been in a steam powered rabbit hole ever since. Thank you for doing this....even if I'm years late to the party.

[@carrieon2912]

Oh no, why am I crying?

[@daviantanner8878]

Wow this was really well done!

[@arandomfandomgirl8187]

This is amazing

[@liamnelis7953]

Cracking edit ^_^

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

I thought from the image that they did this for their 10 Year concert and just had everyone smush their verses in haha

[@centipedestew6797]

thanks, now im sobbing.

[@jakedotson9654]

So good I had to like it twice with a new account

[@meredythwithay5187]

This is such a cute song!

[@LucidDreamer47]

I miss them all :(

[@philipdefibaugh7127]

Catchy.....I like it!

[@vernebowers8116]

Good job!

[@MrCoconutcat]

Wonderful song to take a beautiful dreamy nap toooo⛺🐴🐮🤠 😴 💤💤💤🤤🙂🙄😲🤩🤖🛸🛩🚁🚔📡🚤🤖 what happened was I asleep for a hundred years, what's all this flying robot stuff

[@stephenbouw13]

I love it guys 💘😍🥳

[@gabrielhuff6969]

Shoutout to Beth for these great pics

[@Crazegirl23]

Fenn... this is good content.

[@AtomicElectronCo]

Wish I could still get this song for Rock Band...oh man would it be fun!

[@sakuramusicc101]

hatchworth looks like Santa clause. change my mind.

[@galaxystudios1384]

I just got into SPG about a year ago and I’m really sad I never got to see The Job or Hatchworth live but I’m sure I’ll be able to somehow, someday

[@redginger4224]

I wish the band do this

[@keithsinister7121]

I'm surprised you didn't speed up the original parts to match the tempo of the Steamworld Heist version's tempo. Still, sounds absolutely stellar

[@tallyvi7886]

anyone know the lyrics for zeros verse?

[@spleens4200]

I know this wasn’t the intention, but you inadvertently displayed Bunny’s vocal range change XD

[@saym0.0]

upgrades voice is so so pretty,,

[@AxieLotl]

nice

[@yurifromddlc]

I can make a version using profesional software for you if you want. The two have the same timings. Just different tempos. Speeding one up, we can get better results. Do I have your permission?

[@bleyn_5598]

dewit.

[@fennric5903]

Oh hey, go for it! It's not my song, after all, and I'd love to hear it done more professionally (I attempted to do the tempo change but couldn't manage to get it sounding decent hahah) Here's Zero's verse with *far* better quality: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmfRm2mhrNeKa5Ym54s I've been meaning to redo this with that audio source and give it a video accompaniment for ages now, but seeing as you're down to redo the audio, how about I do a video for that?

[@Magick290]

please do it!

[@yurifromddlc]

I have a few ideas. First, thanks for the audio. Second, I am doing this in Adobe Premier (if you where wondering). I was going to take the piano from album one and have it going with the guitar and speed of steamworld heist for a nicer transition. Will be up in no time. Thanks again. Will send you link when done. In description, will give you credit for idea.

[@yurifromddlc]

fennric Yes. Please do the video. Colab?

[@viviandagostino1414]

is anyone else crying

[@bettiexrage]

Vivian D'Agostino yes

[@q9968]

I might make a recording singing all parts in a uniform tempo.

[@ASilva-oj8ej]

That would bem awesome and certainly very much appreciated by many, myself included!

[@1986finch]

biggest crush on upgrade

[@squanchpaperboi8943]

Upgrade....why why

[@pennylessz]

Could you consider reuploading with the better Zero audio?

[@fennric5903]

Definitely hoping to do so. Trying to make a proper video to go with it first, though.

[@nicorabi9414]

There hasn’t been a studio release for the song yet, so we don’t have good audio yet ;-;

[@rosejames4248]

Quick questions whos the robot on the bottom left???

[@douglasdegraw]

Upgrade - she was one of the originals IIRC.

[@007Maiku]

who is that in the bottom left?

[@dudebrohoneybun5846]

Upgrade. She was one of the original robots.

[@stitchgor3]

If you don’t mind me asking,who is that on the bottom left?

[@undergoing_maintenance]

That is upgrade. She was a part of the band's history. Go do a google, it's a fun journey. Bonus points if you do it with SPG on in the background.

[@stitchgor3]

@@undergoing_maintenance thanks!:)

[@fascilime]

Not to say that they aren't still great (they're one of my favourite bands), but I think they were the best when it was still Rabbit, The Spine, The Jon, and Upgrade. Hatchworth was pretty good, but I'm not digging Zero all that much. He's not bad, though.

[@stygianbluegames]

Electricity Is In My Soul but it's fucking based

[@French_Engineer]

Whos the in the bottom left corner?

[@ASilva-oj8ej]

That would be Erin Burke, aka Upgrade. She was part of the original formation of the band alongside the Bennet twins and Jonathan Sprague, aka The Jon. You can see some of her stuff searching for their first album and early presentations here on youtube. She left the band to pursue an acting career, as she wasn't quite so much into singing, from what I understand.

[@endrizo]

electricity??? werent they steam powered??? they are Teslapunk now

[@trampoline11x]

I thought it was pretty good for an edit

[@yurifromddlc]

100th like.

[@HALFDEAD66]

6 robots but no creater

[@user-vh8kl7rd3r]

ФАНТАН

[@stephenbouw13]

Are you guys getting crabby today 😂 Picke up and we will sue for civil rights violation and psychopath behavior

[@RumbleGarage]

I miss the original band. Not the same anymore! 😪

[@EvanLovesWhiskey]

I don't like this version

[@RicTic66]

Far too many changes in such a short space of time. A band that peaked too early and have never recaptured their original magic. Far too much time spent discussing Rabbit's gender issues and the reasons the original members have fallen 1 by 1. I loved them because of the music not their hang ups. I feel sorry for the Spine he has just been swept up in all the drama. Sadly we've seen the best of SPG, it was fun a few years ago whilst it lasted.

[@diosoth]

I found the band a couple months ago, and trying to get a grasp on all the changes has been less than easy. As good as they are, they have a very high turnover rate, and that only counts the main members, as the secondary "no name" players also get rotated out a lot. They apparently wouldn't acknowledge or discuss Upgrade due to her leaving for YEARS, not until the 10th anniversary, Jon left over some drama, Hatchworth may have had some drama too. Rabbit's change had to be acknowledged with a massive costume change in the stage show and brought to the forefront- the only other option would be to pretend she was a new character though, and no matter what "fanboys" are going to get mad- they always do. They think entertainment belongs to them and not the creators who have to work to make it. I also get the feeling the lengthy makeup & costuming needed for every music video, concert and other live appearance probably adds a lot more stress to the whole thing, and some of the members might just get sick of doing a 1-2 hour session on a frequent basis which contributes to them wanting to do other things. I like Zero but with the history of the others leaving so often, I fear by the time anyone gets properly used to him, he'll be gone too. This is always a problem with bands like this- Judas Priest is going through the same and has been ever since Halford had his existential crisis, KK Downing had to become a huge crybaby, and their drummer had to be replaced after sexually assaulting someone. Misfits have also had numerous issues thanks to Glenn being a huge pain in the ass, at best it's Jerry Only trying to keep the name alive and out of total obscurity. Changing members too much has a bad habit of not being good in the long run for a band's image and unfortunately, while SPG has a good thing, I agree, it may not last much longer if they don't get things under better control.

[@TRUEBLUEGOBLUE]

RicTic66 I absolutely 100% agree. At 60, I discovered SPG around Christmas 2019- from the earliest zoo performances to Hatchworth... and within two weeks of viewing, encountered the "Zero" addition. Fell flat on its face at that point. RIP, SPG.

[@arcadius853]

new song proves this shit wrong

[@joker-mo8cb]

Zero has ruined this group for me

[@mayaithegg]

How?

[@joker-mo8cb]

@@mayaithegg I just don't care for his voice. And I don't like the new lineup. They were so good with the original group. They had such crisp pretty voices. And zero just has this raspy low voice that doesn't appeal to me.

[@mayaithegg]

@@joker-mo8cb oh.. I see. Completely valid. I liked the harmony and the mix of sound they had in the past too honestly. But I think with just some time I'll get used to Zero.

[@brynnpatten1688]

I get it. Zero's voice doesn't fit in with the group like Hatchworth or Jon's voices did. He sounds out of place, and I really miss Hatchworth, but I'm hoping to get used to him the more we get to hear from him.

[@pennylessz]

Apparently the Jon was a royal pain to work with. (You could barely get him to do his part.) And Hatchworth didn't really care about SPG as a whole. So hopefully Zero adds some much needed stability.