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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.
Poisoned At Hartsy Thai Food
Grandaddy Lyrics
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"What the heck's going on?"
And both of them, began to throw up.
All over the photos, on the table.
Billy, spilled his Pepsi.
Sandra, she was laying on the floor.
Nobody knows where the poison goes,
Where it came from nobody knows.
The lyrics to Grandaddy's "Poisoned At Hartsy Thai Food" are, on the surface level, quite straightforward. They tell the story of a group of people who have become sick after eating at a Thai restaurant run by a man named Mr. Hartsy. As the song progresses, we learn that several people have thrown up, a woman named Sandra has collapsed on the floor, and nobody knows where the poison came from. The repetition of the phrase "Poisoned at Hartsy's" serves as a chorus-like anchor, driving home the central message of the song.
However, the lyrics can also be interpreted on a deeper level, exploring the themes of trust, betrayal, and the hidden dangers that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life. The fact that the poison's origin is never revealed highlights the unpredictability and potential danger of everyday interactions, and the idea that even the places and people we trust the most can be sources of harm. Furthermore, the vivid imagery of the sick and suffering characters serves to underscore the song's darker, more ominous undertones - suggesting that the experiences we think are safe and familiar may hide darker truths.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr Hartsy came over and asked.
The owner of the Thai food place came over to inquire about the situation.
"What the heck's going on?"
He asked what was happening, probably because people were throwing up.
And both of them, began to throw up.
Two people started vomiting, possibly due to something they ate.
All over the photos, on the table.
The vomit got on photos that were on the table, making a bigger mess.
Billy, spilled his Pepsi.
Billy accidentally spilled his drink, complicating the situation even more.
Sandra, she was laying on the floor.
Sandra ended up on the ground, possibly due to fainting or feeling ill.
Nobody knows where the poison goes,
It's uncertain where the poison that caused this came from or how it spread.
Where it came from nobody knows.
The origin of the poison is a mystery.
Poisoned at Hartsy's.
The title of the song, implying that the poisoning took place at Hartsy's Thai food establishment.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JASON LYTLE
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