Fuck The Valley Fudge
Grandaddy Lyrics
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Rookies around us, aren't you glad you found us?
Now if you are who you say you are, get up here to the bar
We'll plot out a plan to take down the man
We'll start with that new future superstore and steal all their
Decorative rocks, we'll fight all their rent-a-cops
And for the freeway maintainers who assist our escape
We got sandwiches, chips and cold Gatorade
We'll expose all the bicyclists who really are
DUI students who can't drive their cars
And we'll take stucco dust and wet drywall sludge
Combine 'em just right to make fuck the valley fudge
Apple bee's, Chuck E. Cheese, dirty deeds
Don't you see? 'Fuck the valley' fudge, it's my hate, my love
Nepalese, antifreeze, calories, can't you see?
'Fuck the valley' fudge, it's my hate and my love
'Fuck the valley' fudge, it's my hate and my love
'Fuck the valley' fudge, my hate, my love
'Fuck the valley' fudge
'Fuck the valley'
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The lyrics of Grandaddy's song "Fuck The Valley Fudge" are a commentary on the perceived shallowness and artificiality of suburbia, particularly as represented by California's San Fernando Valley. The song begins with a list of seemingly random words and phrases - "Siamese, Portuguese, dirty knees, look at these" - before addressing the listener directly: "Rookies around us, aren't you glad you found us?" The singer then invites the listener to join in a plot to "take down the man," starting with stealing decorative rocks from a new superstore and fighting rent-a-cops. The group also plans to expose drunk bicyclists and create a subversive dessert called "fuck the valley fudge," made from stucco dust and wet drywall sludge.
The chorus of the song, "Fuck the valley fudge, it's my hate and my love," clearly encapsulates the singer's ambivalent feelings towards the Valley and suburban life in general. Despite his anger and frustration with the superficiality and conformity he sees around him, there is also a sense of affection and even nostalgia for a place that he knows is flawed but still feels like home.
Line by Line Meaning
Siamese, Portuguese, dirty knees, look at these
We are a diverse group of people and proud of our backgrounds, even if society judges us.
Rookies around us, aren't you glad you found us?
Newcomers to our community should feel grateful to have found us as we take on the establishment and fight for our rights.
Now if you are who you say you are, get up here to the bar
Only those who are truly committed to our cause should join us in our mission to bring down the powers that be.
We'll plot out a plan to take down the man
We will devise a strategy to overthrow those in power who seek to oppress us and keep us down.
We'll start with that new future superstore and steal all their
We will target big corporations like the new superstore, taking whatever we can from them to weaken their grip on our community.
Decorative rocks, we'll fight all their rent-a-cops
We will take even the smallest things from these corporations, and fight back against the private security forces they hire to intimidate us.
And for the freeway maintainers who assist our escape
We will not forget those who helped us get away from the authorities, and will reward them with food and drink for their help.
We got sandwiches, chips and cold Gatorade
The food and drink we offer our allies is modest but practical, providing energy for the fight ahead.
We'll expose all the bicyclists who really are
We will expose those who pretend to care about the environment by biking, but are actually just bad drivers who get DUIs.
DUI students who can't drive their cars
These so-called environmentalists are actually bad drivers who would be a danger on the road if not for their bikes.
And we'll take stucco dust and wet drywall sludge
We will use whatever materials we can find to create our signature recipe, 'Fuck the valley' fudge.
Combine 'em just right to make fuck the valley fudge
With some chemistry and creativity, we will make a unique product that expresses our defiance and contempt for the valley's establishment.
Apple bee's, Chuck E. Cheese, dirty deeds
We will not forget the corrupt businesses and institutions that prop up the valley's elites, like Applebee's and Chuck E. Cheese.
Don't you see? 'Fuck the valley' fudge, it's my hate, my love
Our anger and hatred towards the valley's establishment fuels our passion to change things and create a better world.
Nepalese, antifreeze, calories, can't you see?
We will use whatever tools we have at our disposal to achieve our goals, even if it means resorting to unconventional methods and substances.
'Fuck the valley' fudge, it's my hate and my love
Our signature product 'Fuck the valley' fudge is a symbol of our resistance and our love for change.
'Fuck the valley' fudge, my hate, my love
Our passion for change and resistance is encapsulated in every bite of our 'Fuck the valley' fudge.
'Fuck the valley' fudge
Our signature recipe, 'Fuck the valley' fudge, is a bold expression of our defiance and rejection of the valley's establishment.
'Fuck the valley'
Our rallying cry, 'Fuck the valley', encapsulates our passion for change and our contempt for those in power.
Fuck
A final, definitive statement of our hatred and disdain towards the valley's establishment.
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.