At 17, he relocated to Montreal, QC to attend university, and began working in nightclubs cleaning tables and DJing. He started writing music at this time, incorporating the unique blend of sounds he grew up surrounded by. He started experimenting with music production and rapping in 2013, and dropped out of school to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue music full time.
Adopting the Grandson moniker while living in LA, he dove deeply into rock influences such as Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and Led Zeppelin, while also listening to rap/R&B music emerging out of Toronto and alternative acts such as Twenty One Pilots and Hiatus Kaiyote. He found a small community of musicians to work and perform with here in Los Angeles. The live tries to create a frantic, mosh pit-inducing cathartic release of energy for concert-goers, influenced by early punk and grunge music.
Searching for his voice and for meaning in today’s divisive, chaotic world, Grandson confronts the most pressing issues of his generation through his songwriting, such as financial inequality, governmental and environmental accountability, and social justice, giving these topics a soundtrack with a genuine sense of urgency and frustration. The music also touches on adolescence, relationships, and the insecurities and difficulties of growing up through your 20s.
Despicable
Grandson Lyrics
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When we find ourselves back at the start
But I'm not so brave, and I'm not so smart, no
I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
One day you will understand
Why I pushed you away as I ran
And you will find a better man than I am
(Ooh)
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (uh huh)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (oh no)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
Said if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
The boy who fell into the sky
Had no one there to watch him cry
He looked at you with his empty eyes and said
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
(Ooh)
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (uh huh)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (oh no)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
Said if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
How I wish I told a different tale
Like we chased the light and his love prevailed
But his blood went cold and his skin went pale
She got a letter in the mail, said
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
Said, "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither" (no)
Said, "If I were you" ("If I were you")
Said, "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither"
The song "Despicable" by Grandson is about a person who is aware of their flaws and destructive behavior in a relationship. The lyrics express the difficulty in ending the relationship and the pain of hurting the other person. The singer of the song acknowledges that they are not brave or smart enough to continue in the relationship and are doing the other person a favor by leaving.
The line "But I'm not so brave, and I'm not so smart, no" expresses a feeling of inadequacy and lack of self-esteem. The singer believes that the other person deserves someone better than them, and they will find someone deserving of their love. The title of the song, "Despicable," also amplifies the singer's self-perception and guilt for their actions.
The song also highlights the singer's self-destructive tendencies and inability to maintain relationships. The repeated line, "Love her then I leave her," emphasizes the cycle of failed relationships. The singer sees themselves as a "bottom feeder" and not worthy of being kept. The song ends with a regretful tone, wishing for a different outcome in the relationship but accepting the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Despicable" is a raw and honest depiction of a person struggling with their flaws and inability to maintain a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The goodbye is the hardest part
It's difficult to say goodbye.
When we find ourselves back at the start
We are back where we began.
But I'm not so brave, and I'm not so smart, no
I lack courage and intelligence.
I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
I am helping you by leaving you.
One day you will understand
You will comprehend my actions.
Why I pushed you away as I am
Why I am distancing myself from you.
And you will find a better man than I am
You will discover someone more deserving of your love.
Trust, I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
Believe me, leaving you is for the best.
Despicable
I am contemptible.
I'm just a bottom feeder (uh huh)
I am a lowly and unpleasant person.
Despicable
I am contemptible.
I ain't never been a keeper (oh no)
I have never been one to commit.
Despicable
I am contemptible.
Love her then I leave her
I pursue relationships only to abandon them.
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
It's understandable if you don't love me.
Said if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
I wouldn't love me either if I were in your position.
The boy who fell into the sky
The person who had high hopes and fell hard.
Had no one there to watch him cry
He suffered alone.
He looked at you with his empty eyes and said:
He appeared lifeless and conveyed:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor."
"Leaving you is the best thing for you."
How I wish I told a different tale
I regret my past actions.
Like we chased the light and his love prevailed
As if we pursued love and it triumphed.
But his blood went cold and his skin went pale
But he died and his body showed signs of death.
She got a letter in the mail, said:
She received a communication that stated:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
"I am helping you by leaving you."
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither" (no)
Expressed that they understand why you wouldn't love them.
Said: "If I were you" ("If I were you")
Indicated they understand your perspective.
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither"
Stated that it would be reasonable if you didn't love them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chester John Krupa Carbone, Jordan Benjamin, Kevin Hissink, Taylor Bird
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@ohno.
[Verse 1]
The goodbye is the hardest part
When we find ourselves back at the start
But I'm not so brave, and I'm not so smart, no
I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
One day you will understand
Why I pushed you away as I am/ran(?)
And you will find a better man than I am
Trust, I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
(Ooh)
[Pre-Breakdown]
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (uh huh)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (oh no)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
[Breakdown]
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
Said if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
[Verse 2]
The boy who fell into the sky
Had no one there to watch him cry
He looked at your with his empty eyes and said:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor."
(Ooh)
[Pre-Breakdown]
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (uh huh)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (oh no)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
[Breakdown]
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
[Verse 3]
How I wish I told a different tale
Why we chase the light and his love prevailed
But his blood went cold and his skin went pale
She got a letter in the mail, said:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
[Breakdown]
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither" (no)
Said: "If I were you" (said: "If I were you")
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither"
@sebastianilienescu9303
The goodbye is the hardest part
When we find ourselves back at the start
But I'm not so brave, and I'm not so smart, no
I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
One day you will understand
Why I pushed you away as I ran
And you will find a better man than I am, trust
I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor
(Ooh)
[Climb]
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (ah)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (ah)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
[Drop]
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
[Verse 2]
The boy who fell into the sky
Had no one there to watch him cry
He looked at you with his empty eyes, and said:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
(Ooh)
[Climb]
Despicable
I'm just a bottom feeder (ah)
Despicable
I ain't never been a keeper (ah)
Despicable
Love her then I leave her
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
And if I were you, I wouldn't love me neither
[Drop]
I wouldn't love me neither
Despicable
[Verse 3]
How I wish I told a different tale
Like we chased the light, and his love prevailed
But his blood ran cold, and his skin went pale
She got a letter in the mail, it said:
"I'm doing you a favor, doing you a favor"
[Drop]
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither" (no)
Said: "If I were you"
Said: "If I were you, I wouldn't love me neither"
@loganbaker6361
Grandpa must be so proud
@xlectraheart
L Baker
Underrated comment
@goryphilia
best comment in the comment section
@cupcat7379
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@charevandenheever4460
Yeah kill the symbol of peace with a gun as a kid. Nice.
@Sun_beetle
Natural Disaster yeah exactly
@jadenloaiza5676
That kid holding a gun and a eagle is the most American thing I've seen today.
@casual4998
what you said is the funniest thing i have seen today
@shadowhunter9623
lol ur profile pic made me click on ur comment imma sub to u lol
@casual4998
@@shadowhunter9623 so your the oNe subsriber