Additional Info:
Under the name Arm of Roger, Grandaddy recorded a joke album entitled The Ham and its Lily in 2002.
A.M. 180, which was released as a single, is featured prominently in the British film 28 Days Later.
On the 27th January 2006, Jason Lytle confirmed that the band would split following the release of their final album, Just Like The Fambly Cat.
Jason Lytle has since toured the US as a solo artist, playing Grandaddy songs from the last album and others. He is said to plan a solo career of new material.
On March 2, 2012, Grandaddy announced their reunion with news of a headline slot at the End of the Road Festival in Dorset, England on 2 September. Further dates are expected.
Lava Kiss
Grandaddy Lyrics
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Cause getting drunk and feeling sad is no occasion
Especially today
Volcanologists say
That we're the best
That we're unlike the rest
Fearlessness
Togetherness
Lava kiss
Volcanologists say
That we're the best
That we're unlike the rest
Fearlessness
Deadlineless
Togetherness
Lava Kiss
In the song "Lava Kiss" by Grandaddy, the lyrics seem to be addressing the idea of celebrating life in the face of adversity, while also acknowledging mortality. The first verse urges someone to put away their makeup because getting drunk and feeling sad is not an appropriate response to the present moment. The following lines reference volcanologists, a group of people who study volcanoes, proclaiming the excellence and fearlessness of the subjects of the song. The repetition of the phrase "volcanologists say that we're the best, that we're unlike the rest" reinforces the idea that the subjects possess a strength and bravery that sets them apart from others.
The chorus contains the repeated line "Lava Kiss" which could be seen as a metaphor for a powerful, intense moment of feeling alive. The word "Lava" suggests heat and danger, while "Kiss" connotes tenderness and intimacy. This combination of words seems to imply that there can be beauty found in the most perilous situations.
Overall, "Lava Kiss" seems to embody a message of living fully and embracing every moment, no matter how fleeting or dangerous it may be. The song is musically upbeat, featuring a catchy melody and driving rhythm, which adds to the celebratory vibe of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your make-up away
Don't try to hide your feelings with make-up
Cause getting drunk and feeling sad is no occasion
Drinking and being sad is not a reason to celebrate or party
Especially today
Today is a special day and should be treated as such
Volcanologists say
Experts in volcanoes have an opinion
That we're the best
They think we are superior
That we're unlike the rest
We are unique compared to others
Fearlessness
We have no fear
Boundariless
There are no limits to what we can do
Togetherness
We are united as one
Lava kiss
Our love is hot, passionate, and intense like the lava from a volcano
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JASON LYTLE
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Lloyd Zarathoustra.
This song is about a couple of volcanologists (wife and husband) who died while working, killed by the lava running towards them. They were the best according to their colleagues but they died anyway, together. They had no fears or boundaries but they went above the deadline. I don't exactly know anymore when and where it happened but i remember having read the whole story.
Lloyd Zarathoustra.
@Wolfgang Icarus They were.
Wolfgang Icarus
I believe the volcanologist couple were Katia and Maurice Krafft
Teo
This song... is indescribably beautiful.
M C
I found an old compilation CD with this on it and was like "How could I forget this piece of awesomeness?!"
David Willis
This solo... another level
puffie300
love this song. anyone have chords or tabs for the guitar hit me up.
Crash Exhibition
I love this tune
goPre16
its my fav grandaddy song... ur right
Lingsbord
glorious. ffs who makes music like this any more?