Grandaddy are an American indie pop band formed in Modesto, California in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Grandaddy are an American indie pop band formed in Modesto, California in 1992 by singer/guitarist/keyboardist Jason Lytle, bassist Kevin Garcia, and drummer Aaron Burtch; although a noisy, lo-fi approach characterized early recordings like 1994's Complex Party Come Along Theories, with the 1995 additions of guitarist Jim Fairchild and keyboardist Tim Dryden the group's sound expanded exponentially over the course of subsequent efforts including the unreleased Don't Sock the Tryer and the 1996 EP A Pretty Mess by This One Band. Originally issued on indie label Will Records, 1997's acclaimed full-length Under the Western Freeway proved Grandaddy's creative breakthrough, and the following year the album was reissued on major-label V2, with "Summer Here Kids" earning Single of the Week honors in the pages of the NME. The Broken Down Comforter Collection, a compilation of singles tracks, preceded the 1999 Signal to Snow Ratio EP, which heralded a movement toward the vintage electronic textures further in evidence on 2000's superb The Sophtware Slump. In 2002, the group released another odds-n-sods collection, Concrete Dunes, which paved the way for a busy 2003: that spring, Grandaddy released the Floating Debris EP and their fourth full-length, Sumday, and spent the rest of the year touring, making appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury. In 2005, they resurfaced with the Excerpts from the Diary of Todd Zilla EP and a full-length album (Just Like the Fambly Cat) followed in 2006. It was to be their last, though Jason Lytle continues to tour, playing Grandaddy songs as well as his own solo works.

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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.

The Animal World
Grandaddy Lyrics

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I'm a fan of the animals
Of the ancient films
Of the days of old
Joy to the world
Joy to the world
Hey, guys and girls
It's the animal world

I'm a fan of the animals
Of the ancient films
Of the days of old
Joy to the world
Joy to the world
Hey, guys and girls
It's the animal world

I'm a fan of the animals
Of the ancient films
Of the days of old
Joy to the world
Joy to the world
Hey, guys and girls
It's the animal world

I'm a fan of the animals
Of the ancient films
Of the days of old
Joy to the world (joy to the world)
Joy to the world
Hey, boys and girls
It's the animal world

Joy to the world (joy to the world)
Joy to the world

Hey, guys and girls
It's the animal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grandaddy's song "The Animal World" express a fascination for animals and the wonder associated with the animal kingdom. Perhaps the reference to ancient films and days of old is meant to evoke a time when nature and the wilderness were more mysterious and majestic. The repetition of the line "Joy to the world" may also suggest a celebration of the diversity and richness of animal life, as well as a recognition of the interdependence of all living things.

The lines "Hey, guys and girls" and "Hey, boys and girls" serve as a call to both genders, highlighting the universal appeal and relevance of animals regardless of gender. The phrase "It's the animal world" can be read as an assertion of the importance of animals, a statement of fact, or an invitation to explore the world of animals more deeply. The repetition of the first verse throughout the song further reinforces the message of appreciation for the animal world.

Overall, "The Animal World" can be seen as a celebration of the beauty and complexity of nature and a call for greater awareness and understanding of the importance of animals in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a fan of the animals
I'm passionate about the animal kingdom

Of the ancient films
Including even the older films that feature animals

Of the days of old
Nostalgia for the old ways of life

Joy to the world
Celebrating the beauty and wonder of the world

Joy to the world
Further expressing joy about the greatness of the world

Hey, guys and girls
Addressing everyone with enthusiasm

It's the animal world
Acknowledging the significant role that animals play in our world

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Written by: JASON LYTLE

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