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.

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.

Worship P
Grandaddy Lyrics

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Big deal good trade
Great trade good trade
I'm no sucker
Just to satisfy the fucker

You met its music to dream
What do you think about me?
Some special worship among us

Worship phenomena

Big deal good trade
Great trade good trade
I'm no sucker
Just to satisfy the fucker

You met its music to dream
What do you think about me?
Some special worship among us
Worship phenomena

Big deal good trade
Great trade good trade
I'm no sucker
Just to satisfy the fucker

Big deal good trade
Great trade good trade
I'm no sucker
aaaaaaaaaahhhhh

Big deal good trade
Great trade good trade

I'm no sucker
Just to satisfy the fucker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grandaddy's song "Worship P" appear to be about the power dynamics that exist within the music industry. The repeated refrain of "Big deal good trade, Great trade good trade" suggests that the singer is making some sort of deal or negotiation, likely with someone they perceive to have more power than themselves. The line "I'm no sucker just to satisfy the fucker" emphasizes the singer's unwillingness to be taken advantage of or manipulated for the benefit of someone else.

The verses add more complexity to this interpretation. The line "You met its music to dream, what do you think about me?" suggests that the singer is an artist and that they are being evaluated by someone else based on their music. The idea of "some special worship among us, Worship phenomena" suggests that there is an almost religious fervor surrounding certain aspects of the music industry - perhaps the idea of success, fame, or creative brilliance. Overall, the lyrics seem to be grappling with the way that power dynamics can shape the way we interact with art and with each other, and the inherent tension that can arise from these imbalances.

Line by Line Meaning

Big deal good trade
This is a significant exchange and both parties will benefit.

Great trade good trade
This is an excellent exchange and both parties are happy with the outcome.

I'm no sucker
I am not easily taken advantage of or fooled.

Just to satisfy the fucker
I am not willing to do something just to please someone who does not have my best interests in mind.

You met its music to dream
You have encountered music that inspires you to dream and imagine.

What do you think about me?
Do you have any thoughts or feelings about me as a person?

Some special worship among us
There is a unique form of worship or adoration between us.

Worship phenomena
The act or experience of worshipping is a remarkable or extraordinary thing.

aaaaaaaaaahhhhh
This is likely a vocalization or exclamation of emotion, without a clear meaning.

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