1) Grady is a Southern rock band based in Austin, Texas. Grady originally consisted of Canadian vocalist and guitarist Gordie Johnson (known as Grady Johnson as part of the band), Canadian bass guitarist "Big" Ben Richardson, and Chris Layton on drums. Prior to Grady, Johnson was the frontman for Big Sugar, Layton was the drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and Richardson was with The Jeff Healey Band and The Phantoms in Toronto.
Grady often plays at The Continental Club in Austin, did an eight stop Canadian tour in March 2005, and appeared at the University of Regina to play a free show in September 2005. This was followed up by a full-length album called Y.U. So Shady?. The band released Hammer In My Hand as a single from the album, which was a moderate hit on Canadian radio, peaking at #14 on Canada's Rock chart in 2005. After the issue of a second album, A Cup of Cold Poison, Grady made two extensive tours to Canada early in 2008.
The band caught the attention of Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys who released Y.U. So Shady? in the United States.
Chris Layton was replaced on drums by Billy Maddox in early 2006. Maddox was also a veteran of the Austin music scene, having played with The Electromagnets, Alien Love Child and The Eric Johnson Band.
In 2006, Grady shot a video for Woman Got My Devil which was played in Canada on MuchMoreMusic. Produced by Michael Maxxis and directed by David Hogan, the video features Witchbaby from A&E's Rollergirls, as well as a number of other Rollergirls in supporting roles. It was shot in Luck, Texas, an 1800s Western town owned by Willie Nelson.
In 2007, Grady released their second album, entitled A Cup of Cold Poison, which was recorded at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio. The album features appearances by Willie Nelson, Alejandro Escovedo and Ron Hynes. The band released a single for You’re What’s Happening Baby.
In September 2007 drummer Billy Maddox left Grady due to a pre-existing health condition. The band began touring again in November 2007 with a new drummer, Nina "The Queena" Singh of Austin-based band Kitty Gordon.
Grady's next full-length album, Good As Dead, was released in Canada on C12 Records in 2009. The album contains a cover version of The Tragically Hip's Boots or Hearts, which Gordie Johnson described as "volatile", as well as the eponymous Good as Dead, penned by Johnson. The record showcases the "Cowboy Metal" sound and features backup vocals by drummer Nina Singh.
In April 2010, Gordie Johnson made his directorial debut when he wrote and directed the video for If I Was King on location in Texas. It is dedicated to Johnson's lifelong friend, comedian Eric Tunney.
Grady released the live DVD/CD Calling All My Demons during the tour in Fall 2010. Footage for the DVD was requested by Gordie Johnson from all in attendance at Grady's October 2009 show at the Pyramid Cabaret in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On Dec 27, 2010, Billy Maddox was killed in a tragic freak shooting in his house.
In August 2011 drummer Nina "The Queena" Singh left Grady to join Court Yard Hounds. Drummer Trinidad Leal from Dixie Witch has been working with the band since.
While considered an "American" band by location of establishment, most members of Grady are Canadians.
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2) Grady was a 90s pop rock band. They released one album Revolutions Per Minute in 2000 which nowadays consequently gets mixed up with Big Sugar's Revolution Per Minute released in 2011, Gordie Johnson's old and new band after reforming it in 2010.
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3) A male pop vocalist with an official Spotify profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FmiNnTXQJTmOMAx4kB38R
Let's Stay Inside
Grady Lyrics
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My girl's built like Mercedes
Owns her shit never blames me
Owns her shit nothing's on lease
I'm her dog, I'm her Maltese
Sex too good to be low key
Four doors down think they know me
Terms not good with the neighbors
Verse 1
I'm only attracted to a boss bitch
So I don't wonder if she wants this
Yeah she's a real go-getter so I can't sit still
She's always working no I can't just chill
Schedule flexing like yoga
Head feels best on my shoulders
She don't spend much to prove things
Does backflips off the mood swings
Chorus
My girl's built like Mercedes
Owns her shit never blames me
Owns her shit nothing's on lease
I'm her dog, I'm her Malt-
Verse 2
Let's stay inside
Scroll through 50 films and not decide
Lets watch Rick and Morty and just make out eating takeout
You pick the place, you know what I like
Ripped jeans that I got from my roommate
They fit me but I like em on you babe
Ass fat gonna treat it like a pillow
I cry more than you during every movie
Chorus
My girl's built like Mercedes
Owns her shit never blames me
Owns her shit nothing's on lease
I'm her dog, I'm her Maltese
Grady's song "Let's Stay Inside" is a celebration of his relationship with a strong and independent woman. In the chorus, Grady compares his girlfriend to a Mercedes - a symbol of luxury and status. He notes that she takes ownership of her life and doesn't blame him for anything, and that nothing she has is leased, indicating her stability and financial independence. Grady sings that he sees himself as her "dog" or "Maltese," highlighting his willingness to be loyal and obedient to her. The sex between them is described as too good to be kept secret, and Grady mentions that his neighbors don't like him, likely due to the loud and passionate nature of their intimate moments.
In the first verse, Grady expresses his attraction to women who are "boss bitches," indicating that he values ambition and drive in a partner. He notes that his girlfriend is constantly working and busy, which keeps him from getting complacent or lazy. Grady also seems to be a supportive partner, happy to let his girlfriend prioritize her own goals and interests. He describes their relationship as flexible, likening it to the practice of yoga, and notes that his girlfriend's head feels best on his shoulders. Grady seems to appreciate the fact that his girlfriend doesn't feel the need to constantly prove herself or spend money on extravagant gifts or gestures. He acknowledges that she has mood swings, but finds them endearing and even thrilling, as if she's doing "backflips" off of them.
In the second verse, Grady switches gears and focuses on the pleasures of staying in with his girlfriend. He suggests that they look through movies together, but admits that they might not end up choosing anything. He jokes about their love of the TV show Rick and Morty, and imagines a cozy scene of them making out while eating takeout food. Grady shows his affection for his girlfriend by telling her she can pick the place they eat at and complimenting her on how she looks in his ripped jeans. He makes a playful reference to her curves, promising to treat her backside like a pillow during the movie. Grady also jokes that he's a more emotional movie-watcher than his girlfriend, perhaps indicating his vulnerability and sensitivity.
Overall, "Let's Stay Inside" offers a romantic and intimate glimpse into Grady's relationship. The song celebrates the strength and independence of women, and emphasizes the importance of supporting and prioritizing a partner's goals and ambitions.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl's built like Mercedes
My girlfriend has a great body
Owns her shit never blames me
She takes ownership of her life and doesn't blame me for her problems
Owns her shit nothing's on lease
She owns everything she has and doesn't lease anything
I'm her dog, I'm her Maltese
I am devoted to her like a loyal pet
Sex too good to be low key
Our sex life is amazing but we keep it low key
Four doors down think they know me
Our neighbors think they know us
Terms not good with the neighbors
We don't have a good relationship with our neighbors
Imma get what I pay for
We know what we want and are willing to pay for it
I'm only attracted to a boss bitch
I am only attracted to a strong, independent woman
So I don't wonder if she wants this
I don't have to guess if she likes me or not
Yeah she's a real go-getter so I can't sit still
She is constantly achieving and motivating me to do the same
She's always working no I can't just chill
She is always busy and I can't relax when she is around
Schedule flexing like yoga
Her schedule is very flexible
Head feels best on my shoulders
She likes to rest her head on my shoulders
She don't spend much to prove things
She doesn't have to buy things to prove her worth
Does backflips off the mood swings
She is very adaptable and can handle mood swings well
Let's stay inside
We want to stay indoors
Scroll through 50 films and not decide
We can't agree on a movie to watch
Lets watch Rick and Morty and just make out eating takeout
We want to watch a TV show and make out while eating takeout
You pick the place, you know what I like
She knows what I like and picks the place
Ripped jeans that I got from my roommate
He has ripped jeans he got from his roommate
They fit me but I like em on you babe
The jeans fit him but he likes them on his girlfriend
Ass fat gonna treat it like a pillow
He's going to use her butt as a pillow
I cry more than you during every movie
He cries more during movies than his girlfriend
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gradon Lee
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