Nonphenomenal Lineage
Grandaddy Lyrics
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The results are back
And now it's time to pack your things and go
Seems you came up rather short
Of the average sort
Now I must inform you've no reason left to remain here
Now surely you'll understand that only gifted hands
Will receive the chance to touch down on fortune
And lead you to the gate
And you will go away
And never attempt to return here
Nonphenominal Lineage
The lyrics in Grandaddy's "Nonphenomenal Lineage" offer a commentary on societal pressures to conform to certain expectations and ideals. The song begins with a greeting from someone in a position of power, who has just received the results of some kind of test or evaluation. The news is not good, and the listener is essentially being told that they do not measure up to some kind of average or standard. This news is accompanied by a directive to pack up and leave, with the implication being that the listener is not deserving of their current circumstances.
The second verse reinforces the theme of societal pressure and the importance of being perceived as special or gifted in some way. The gatekeepers of fortune are portrayed as being selective, and only those who are deemed exceptional will be allowed to participate in this mysterious opportunity. The listener is told to relinquish any hope of returning and to accept their place as someone without a "phenomenal lineage."
Overall, "Nonphenomenal Lineage" is a critique of meritocracy and the ways in which it can be used to exclude people who do not fit into certain molds. The song suggests that these expectations are arbitrary and inherently unfair, as they allow some people to flourish while keeping others from even having the chance to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello good morning sir
Greetings, it is morning and I address you politely.
The results are back
The evaluation is complete.
And now it's time to pack your things and go
It is time for you to leave and take your possessions with you.
Seems you came up rather short
It appears that you did not perform as well as expected.
Of the average sort
You are not exceptional.
Now I must inform you've no reason left to remain here
I must explain that there is no reason for you to stay any longer.
Now surely you'll understand that only gifted hands
You will surely comprehend that only those with great ability will have the chance to succeed.
Will receive the chance to touch down on fortune
Opportunities for success are limited to those who possess outstanding talent.
Now we'll gather up your things
We are going to collect your belongings.
And lead you to the gate
We will direct you to the exit.
And you will go away
You will depart.
And never attempt to return here
You should not try to come back.
Nonphenomenal Lineage
The title of the song, likely referring to the singer's rejection of those without exceptional abilities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JASON LYTLE
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Macaco Artico
Bueno hola buenos dias señor
Well hello good morning sir
Los resultados están de vuelta
The results are back
Y ahora es el momento de empacar tus cosas e ir
And now it's time to pack your things and go
Parece que te quedaste corto
Seems you came up rather short
Del tipo medio
Of the average sort
Ahora debo informarle que no le quedan razones para quedarse aquí
Now I must inform you've no reason left to remain here
Ahora seguramente entenderás que solo manos dotadas
Now surely you'll understand that only gifted hands
Recibirá la oportunidad de aterrizar en la fortuna
Will receive the chance to touch down on fortune
Ahora recogeremos tus cosas
Now we'll gather up your things
Y llevarte a la puerta
And lead you to the gate
Y te irás
And you will go away
Y nunca intentes volver aquí
And never attempt to return here
Linaje no fenominal
Nonphenominal Lineage
The Sprawl
That instrumental breakdown that starts at 2:03 is simply one of the loveliest things I've ever heard. It makes my spine light up like fifth avenue.
Tomification
Really love this song, thanks for posting it mate.
Guard Dog Records
best album of the 90's... we are at peace with the claim.
Woof woof.
Sincerely,
Guard Dog Records
Geese Weasel
One of my all time favorite albums
Lucas Pfaff
You are all terribly wonderful human beings...
LIQUID CRYSTAL
this song always makes me cry. idk why. i'm emotionally unstable.
vaevin
i have listened to this song more or less every day for about eight years now
Peter Sutherland
no
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with this song
Blue-Apple_Juices [NuNuVarius]
I hope in the heaven festival they have a grandaddy set with all the lifelong grandaddy fans. Hope I see you there