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.
The Go In The Go-For-It
Grandaddy Lyrics
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The songs cut out
Well, that's when I'd had enough
Of all their talk n' stuff
I had to bring it down
To more level ground
Where my only company
Is wind blowin' through the leaves
My head they tried to wreck
But I just laughed and said:
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it
When they expected that
They instead got this,
A broken but pretty mess
And what they cared I could care less
My farewell e-mail reads:
Farewell to thee
I'll pass through your world with ease
Like wind blowin' through the leaves
My head they tried to wreck
But I just laughed and said:
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it
Despite the faxes sent
I shook my head and went,
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it
The go in the go-for-it
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it...
In "The Go In The Go-For-It," Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle sings about the pressures of the music industry and the expectations placed on him and his bandmates. The talk is getting too loud, the songs have cut out, and everyone around them seems to be focused on success and fame at any cost. But Lytle has had enough. He decides to bring things down to a more level ground, where his only company is the wind blowing through the leaves. In this peaceful state, he hears his own voice more clearly and realizes that the people around him have lost something essential - the go in the go-for-it.
As he sings, "My head they tried to wreck, but I just laughed and said: / Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it," Lytle seems to be addressing not only his industry colleagues but also himself. Despite the pressure and the criticism, he's staying true to his own vision and not letting anyone else wreck his head or his creative process. Even though his farewell email announces his departure from the hustle and bustle of the music world, he's confident that he'll continue to be able to move through life like the wind blowing through the leaves - unencumbered and free.
Overall, "The Go In The Go-For-It" is a thoughtful meditation on the importance of staying true to oneself in a world that can be overwhelmingly competitive and challenging. It's about finding that inner voice amidst the noise and confusion and using it to move forward with authenticity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
The talk, it got so loud
The conversations and discussions I heard around me grew to be extremely boisterous and noisy
The songs cut out
The music stopped due to all the noise and commotion around me
Well, that's when I'd had enough
At that point, I was exasperated and fed up with everything going on
Of all their talk n' stuff
I was tired of hearing everyone's chatter and unnecessary words
I had to bring it down
I needed to reduce the noise level and bring the situation under control
To more level ground
I had to create a more stable and calmer environment
Where my only company
The only thing that kept me company
Is wind blowin' through the leaves
Were the sounds of the wind gently rustling the leaves of trees
My head they tried to wreck
They tried to wreak havoc on my mental state and thinking processes
But I just laughed and said:
Instead of becoming overwhelmed, I responded with laughter
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it
The people making all the noise lost their motivation and enthusiasm
When they expected that
When they anticipated one thing
They instead got this,
They ended up with a completely different outcome
A broken but pretty mess
Despite being a disarray, the mess was still somewhat aesthetically pleasing
And what they cared I could care less
I was indifferent to their concerns and issues
My farewell e-mail reads:
The message I conveyed in the email I wrote when I left was
Farewell to thee
Goodbye to all of you
I'll pass through your world with ease
I will smoothly and calmly move through your reality
Despite the faxes sent
Even though they continued to send faxes
I shook my head and went,
I dismissed them and continued on my way
The go in the go-for-it
The drive and motivation to pursue one's goals
Guess who lost the go in the go-for-it...
The people who were making all the noise and causing chaos were the ones who had lost their drive and direction in life
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The Ghost Diaries
One of the most underrated bands in history
JonathanLit
That outro though. That outro is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life. I've never forgotten it ever since I heard it right when it came out. I could listen to it on repeat for ever.
M Scirrotto
I would like to say I'm sitting here with a 4 yr old an he was really into it so there is hope for the future....
TheReynolds
no dislikes, sums up Grandaddy.
kosong
My no 1 band...!!!
wayne england
Majestic.
flowingheartWELOVETHEUNIVERSE!
Loving Kindness Meditation
bottekott
@TheReynoldS 99 views, sums up grandaddy :(
That One Song
Yeah it sucks in some ways but then again I feel like it's one of the few bands in my secret compartment for my enjoyment. Secret treasures man.