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.
Summer...It's Gone
Grandaddy Lyrics
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Where everyone went or where I'll go
Summer... it's gone and I don't know
Which way is the best way to go
In dreams I hear voices that say:
"Look this way!"
So I turn away to head down roads
Dead ends and holes
And crowds of fools
With common colds
And they live in cars
And their cars don't run
They fight with phones
And despise the sun
The sun of summer it's gone and I don't know
Where everyone went or where I'll go
(Where I'll go)
Summer... it's gone and now it's clear
That no one is showing up here
In dreams I hear voices that say:
"Look this way!"
But it's all too lovely
And so I turn away
To head down roads
Dead ends and holes
And crowds of fools
With common colds
They live in cars
And their cars don't run
They fight with phones
And they despise the sun
The sun of summer... it's gone
The sun of summer... it's gone
The sun of summer... it's gone
The sun of summer... it's gone
... It's gone
... It's gone
The lyrics to Grandaddy's “Summer... It's Gone” begin with the singer lamenting the end of summer and being unsure of what the future holds for them. They then express confusion over why others seem to disappear so quickly after summer ends, leaving them unsure of where to go next. The lyrics then turn to dreams and the voice in the dream telling the singer to “look this way,” but when they do, they see nothing. They feel lost and turn instead to head down roads that lead to dead ends, holes, and crowds of foolish people.
The lyrics seem to be a commentary on society and the general disillusionment that occurs when one realizes that the things they once thought were valuable may not be as important as they once thought. The theme of confusion and uncertainty is prevalent throughout the song, with the singer feeling lost and looking for direction but unable to find it. The use of dreams and voices adds to the feeling of confusion and disorientation.
Overall, “Summer... It's Gone” is a melancholy song that explores themes of disillusionment and confusion. It paints a picture of a world where people are directionless and lost, unsure of where to go next, and searching for meaning in a world that seems to have lost its way.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer... it's gone and I don't know
The summer has passed, but I'm not sure where everyone went or where I should go next.
Which way is the best way to go
I'm not sure which path to take or what to do next.
But I can't see nothing
I'm blinded by uncertainty and unable to see anything clearly.
So I turn away to head down roads
I choose to go down paths that won't lead me anywhere fruitful or positive.
Dead ends and holes
The paths I take lead me to dead ends and difficult situations.
And crowds of fools
I'm surrounded by people who don't inspire me or bring brightness to my life.
With common colds
The people around me are sick and unhappy, both physically and emotionally.
And they live in cars
The people around me are homeless and struggling to make ends meet.
And their cars don't run
Even the few possessions they have, like their cars, don't function properly.
They fight with phones
Instead of communicating positively, they use their phones as a weapon and for negativity.
And despise the sun
They don't see the beauty or positivity in life anymore, and instead, focus on the negatives.
And now it's clear that no one is showing up here
It's become evident that I'm alone in this journey and no one is there to support me.
But it's all too lovely
Despite the negativity around me, I can't help but find beauty in the world.
The sun of summer... it's gone
The happiness and lightness of summer are now gone, leaving a void in my life.
... It's gone
The summer, the joy, and the bright moments are all gone, leaving behind gloom and sadness.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JASON LYTLE
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