Under his own name, he started his career with DIY self-releases on Bandcamp and began building up an audience with his label debut, DSU (2014), released on Orchid Tapes to critical acclaim from various publications. He later signed with Lucky Number, who reissued his earlier releases, Rules and Trick (2012). In 2015, he signed with Domino Recording Company and released his sixth studio album, Beach Music. He followed it in 2017 with Rocket, which received further acclaim and recognition. Giannascoli's eighth studio album, House of Sugar, was released in 2019, and his ninth album, God Save the Animals, was released in 2022.
Gretel
Alex G Lyrics
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(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
(I don't wanna go back)
(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
It's calling me back
House of Sugar
Did they bury me here?
Daddy, don't let 'em turn me around
Uh, uh
I don't wanna go back
Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh
I see what they do
Good people got something to lose, uh-huh
I don't wanna go back (go back)
Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh
I don't wanna be this (be this)
Good people gotta fight to exist, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
(I don't wanna go back)
(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
(I don't wanna go back)
(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
(I don't wanna go back)
The song "Gretel" by musician Alex G has a strong theme of not wanting to go back to a difficult or oppressive situation. The lyrics imply that the singer has experienced some sort of hardship, possibly at the hands of others, and is determined not to let anyone push them off track. The repetition of the phrase "nobody's gonna push me off track" emphasizes this resolve.
The line "House of Sugar / Did they bury me here?" is open to interpretation, but it could suggest that the singer feels trapped or suffocated in their current surroundings. They address their father, asking him not to let them be put down or turned around by others. The phrase "good people got something to lose" adds another layer to the song's meaning, suggesting that there may be larger societal forces at play that make it difficult for some people to succeed or thrive.
The repeated line "I don't wanna go back" takes on a sense of urgency as the song progresses, with the addition of "good people gotta fight to exist" emphasizing the singer's determination not to allow anyone to hold them back. The repetition of the chorus and the repeated phrase "I can see it right there, right in front of me" suggest that the singer is visualizing a better future and is motivated by the hope of reaching it.
Line by Line Meaning
(I don't wanna go back)
The singer does not want to return to a previous state or situation
(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
The singer is determined not to be derailed or distracted from their current path
(I don't wanna go back)
The singer reiterates their desire to avoid returning to their past
(Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh)
The artist reaffirms their determination to stay focused and not be led astray
It's calling me back
The artist feels an inexplicable pull to return to their past despite their resistance
House of Sugar
This is likely a reference to a specific place, potentially a childhood home or a place from the singer's past
Did they bury me here?
The singer questions whether their past experiences at this place have permanently affected their present self
Daddy, don't let 'em put me down
The artist appeals to a paternal figure for protection and support
Daddy, don't let 'em turn me around
The artist asks for help in staying on their current path and not being tempted to return to their past
Uh, uh
This could be an interjection of uncertainty or hesitation
I see what they do
The singer acknowledges the negative actions of others
Good people got something to lose, uh-huh
The artist recognizes that even those who are well-meaning are at risk of being negatively impacted by the actions of others
I don't wanna go back (go back)
The singer emphasizes again their reluctance to return to their past
Nobody's gonna push me off track, uh-huh
The singer repeats their determination to stay on their current path
I don't wanna be this (be this)
The singer does not want to be a certain way or in a certain situation
Good people gotta fight to exist, uh-huh
The artist acknowledges that it takes effort and perhaps struggle to maintain a positive sense of self and purpose
Uh-huh, uh-huh
This could be an interjection of agreement or understanding
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
The singer is aware of some possibility or opportunity that is present and visible
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
The singer repeats their awareness of the opportunity before them
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
The artist emphasizes again that the opportunity is clearly visible and accessible
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
The artist reiterates their awareness and readiness to take advantage of the opportunity
(I can see it right there, right in front of me)
The artist repeats for emphasis
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Written by: Alexander Giannascoli
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@gabiruwoou
Lyrics:
It’s calling me back
House of Sugar
Did they bury me here?
Daddy don’t let em put me down
Daddy don’t let em turn me around
I don’t wanna go back
Nobody’s gonna push me off track
I see what they do
Good people got something to lose
I don’t wanna go back
Nobody’s gonna push me off track
I don’t wanna be this
Good people gotta fight to exist
@NJDeLong
"good people gotta fight to exist" ....heart. melted.
@RowdyLpx
Best line in the song. Being a good person is a constant battle. If we allow every situation and gust of wind to compromise our values we will start exhibiting all the behaviors of toxic and harmful people before we know it. Happened to me over the course of 2 years during covid.
@comradeq2493
Makes me think of the saying to be a good person is not easy, and i know theyre right cause im lazy af and a shithead
@drids.
One of the realest people doing music in today’s indie scene. Not following any trends but his own. Thank u Alex.
@joeypecoraro1659
a true pioneer
@cometcourse381
too bad the music is bland and boring
@Spacegeezer
CometCourse nah
@billsikes1149
For sure and thank you fornthat comment, wise words
@justaguy9203
CometCourse how
@drainclerk993
pretty tight of alex g to drop a track that makes me feel like life is worth living