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 Group Who Couldn't Say
Grandaddy Lyrics
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The tale I'm gonna tell
Is about the group who couldn't say
Together they discovered with each other the perfections of an
outdoor day
They had won some kinda prize
They were the shrewdest unit-movers
So their bosses got 'em tours of the countryside
Doo doo doo
Holly saw a certain bird
But she couldn't work up any words
She kinda lost her shoes and lost her mind
And smashed her phone upon a fallen pine
Darryl couldn't talk at all
He wondered how the trees had grown to be so tall
He calculated all the height and width and density
For insurance purposes
And at the desktop there's crying sounds
For all the projects due
And no one else is around
And the sprinklers that come on at 3am
Sound like crowds of people asking
"Are you happy what you're doing?"
Ah ah ah
And at the desktop there's crying sounds
For all the projects due
And no one else is around
And the sprinklers that come on at 3am
Sound like crowds of people asking
"Are you happy what you're doing?"
Becky wondered why
She'd never noticed dragonflies
Her drag and click had never yielded
Anything as perfect as a dragonfly
And then the supervisor stood
Right in the creek and it felt really good
And that's about the time he finally realised the importance of this day
And that's about the time he realised
That he was with the group who couldn't say
Hey hey
And they felt so good it hurt forget the words
They were the group who couldn't say
The Grandaddy song "The Group Who Couldn't Say" is a story about a group of people who choose to spend their day outdoors, exploring nature and discovering their true selves. The group had won a prize for being the best sellers in their company, which led to their employer arranging tour of the countryside for them. The song tells the individual stories of different group members, all of whom are grappling with a sense of solitude and detachment from others. They are unable to express themselves to their peers, and nature becomes a kind of sanctuary where they can connect with something outside of themselves.
The first verse describes the group's shared experience, how they have discovered the beauty of outdoor life together. The second verse chronicles the journey of Holly, who is alone and trying to connect with nature but feels lost and frustrated. Darryl, on the other hand, is quite analytical and feels compelled to measure and quantify nature. The sound of crying at the end of the second verse suggests a feeling of sadness and isolation, which is echoed by the sprinklers that sound like a crowd of people asking if they are happy with what they are doing.
Becky's story comes next; she is amazed by the dragonflies in the stream, something she had never noticed before. The supervisor, who has been observing the group, finally understands the importance of this day and his companions. The chorus repeats the line, "They were the group who couldn't say," perhaps implying that their experiences cannot be expressed adequately in words.
Line by Line Meaning
Doo doo doo
Background music
The tale I'm gonna tell
I'm about to tell you a story
Is about the group who couldn't say
About a group that struggles to communicate
Together they discovered with each other the perfections of an outdoor day
By spending time outside, they found joy in each other's company
They had won some kinda prize
They won a prize of some sort
For selling way more stuff than the other guys
They sold more than their competitors
They were the shrewdest unit-movers
They were the smartest sales team
So their bosses got 'em tours of the countryside
Their bosses rewarded them with tours of the countryside
Holly saw a certain bird
Holly saw a bird she liked
But she couldn't work up any words
She was speechless
She kinda lost her shoes and lost her mind
The experience was overwhelming
And smashed her phone upon a fallen pine
She accidentally destroyed her phone
Darryl couldn't talk at all
Darryl was having trouble speaking
He wondered how the trees had grown to be so tall
He was amazed by the height of the trees
He calculated all the height and width and density
He analyzed the trees for insurance purposes
For insurance purposes
To assess risk
And at the desktop there's crying sounds
We hear someone crying at a desk
For all the projects due
They're overwhelmed by all the work they need to do
And no one else is around
They're alone
And the sprinklers that come on at 3am
The sprinklers turn on in the middle of the night
Sound like crowds of people asking
The sound of the sprinklers is reminiscent of people talking
"Are you happy what you're doing?"
The noise sounds like people questioning their satisfaction with their job
Ah ah ah
Background music
Becky wondered why
Becky was curious about something
She'd never noticed dragonflies
She had never seen dragonflies before
Her drag and click had never yielded
Her attempts to take pictures had never been successful
Anything as perfect as a dragonfly
The dragonfly was uniquely beautiful
And then the supervisor stood
The supervisor got up
Right in the creek and it felt really good
The supervisor felt good being in the water
And that's about the time he finally realised the importance of this day
The supervisor recognized the significance of the moment
And that's about the time he realised
At that moment, the supervisor understood
That he was with the group who couldn't say
He was part of the group that struggled with communication
Hey hey
Background music
And they felt so good it hurt forget the words
They were so happy they didn't need to communicate
They were the group who couldn't say
They had trouble expressing themselves
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JASON LYTLE
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ianh1984
This is probably my second favorite grandaddy song after "miner at the dial-a-view". Good job on the video!
Boba FettFanClub
Greatest band ever. Hands down, beautiful video too. Kudos, peace.
noncontradiction
A great song, from a great band. Grandaddy, you'll be missed.
Martin Reynals
Wonderful lyrics and an outsanding melody. I love Grandaddy
nameofthepen
I have goosebumps! Awesome video. 5*s. I'm making a playlist tonight for myself of all Grandaddy songs I can find. :)
rintinpin
The best bend ever & the best concert ever! Thank you Jason so much for everything.You are my idol!
Lynn Arthur
First exposure to Grandaddy. Love their poetic lyrics, musicianship, and vocals. Clever video too!
KokoroKaisen
Jeez I sure hope holly's okay
Zoe Vartanian
mmm, my boyfriend plays this song on his guitar and sings and it is one of my favorites.
Hephaestus
are yall still together? đź‘€