There are several artists with this name: 1. a Southern rock band based in … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name: 1. a Southern rock band based in Austin, Texas, 2. a 90s pop rock band, 3. a male indie artist.

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

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Grady Lyrics

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birthday is two weeks away
but she still brought out the cake
I know life is a prize, I try to limit complaints
in the land of the snakes
my momma taught me wrong from right
she said she loves my eyes and every freckle on my face

This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure

This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure
This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure
This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure

Even when this all is over, this is a place we can always go
When you're not at home
When you're missing home
Come on home
Dad is proud of what I'm doing and the that man I might become
Looking round like damn, where'd it go
I still feel so young

birthday is two weeks away
but she still brought out the cake
I know life is a prize, I try to limit complaints
in the land of the snakes
my momma taught me wrong from right
she said she loves my eyes and every freckle on my face

birthday is two weeks away
but she still brought out the cake
I know life is a prize, I try to limit complaints
in the land of the snakes

my momma taught me wrong from right
she said she loves my eyes and every freckle on my face

Overall Meaning

In Grady's song "Freckles," the lyrics seem to touch on the themes of love, family, and self-acceptance. The first verse depicts the singer approaching their birthday and being surprised by someone bringing out a cake, symbolizing the celebration of life. Despite facing challenges in a seemingly deceitful world ("land of the snakes"), the singer's mother instilled in them the values of distinguishing between right and wrong.

The chorus repeats the phrase, "This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure." This can be interpreted as a reflection on the feeling of love and its certainty, suggesting that love is a powerful force that brings comfort and stability.

The following verse suggests that even when everything else is uncertain, there is always a place to call home. The singer's father is proud of the person they are becoming, and there is a sense of longing for the simplicity and innocence of youth. These lines convey a longing for familiarity and belonging.

The repetition of the chorus and the final verse serve to reinforce the message of self-acceptance and appreciation. The singer's mother loves them for who they are, including their unique physical traits like their freckles. This can be seen as a reminder to embrace oneself fully and find love within.

Overall, "Freckles" signifies the importance of love, family support, and self-acceptance in navigating through the challenges of life.

Line by Line Meaning

birthday is two weeks away
Despite my birthday being two weeks away, someone still showed me an unexpected act of kindness.

but she still brought out the cake
Even though it wasn't my actual birthday, someone made an effort to celebrate and make me feel special.

I know life is a prize, I try to limit complaints
I understand that life is a precious gift, so I strive to minimize my grievances and appreciate what I have.

in the land of the snakes
In a world filled with deceitful and untrustworthy individuals.

my momma taught me wrong from right
My mother instilled in me a strong moral compass and taught me to distinguish between right and wrong.

she said she loves my eyes and every freckle on my face
My mother expressed her deep affection for me by appreciating my unique physical features, including my eyes and freckles.

This is what love feels like, what love feels like I'm sure
I am confident that this is the true essence of love and how it is meant to be felt.

Even when this all is over, this is a place we can always go
Even when everything else comes to an end, there will always be a sanctuary or refuge we can seek comfort in.

When you're not at home
When you're feeling lost or out of place.

When you're missing home
When you long for the familiarity and comfort of your own home.

Come on home
Return to a place or state where you feel safe, loved, and at ease.

Dad is proud of what I'm doing and the man that I might become
My father takes pride in both my current actions and the potential for growth and maturity within me.

Looking round like damn, where'd it go
Reflecting on past experiences and feeling a sense of nostalgia or loss over what has transpired.

I still feel so young
Despite the passage of time, I still possess a youthful energy and outlook on life.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gradon Lee

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