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.
Dirty
Grandson Lyrics
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Time to raise hell or walk on by?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Yeah, yeah
Is it time to speak up or time for silence?
Time for peace or is it time for violence?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Tell me what you tryna hide
And what you runnin' from inside
'Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it to the mornin'
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Run away, run away, you have been forewarned
I don't wanna go off in the deep
If we don't do somethin', we'll be stuck up in the mud again
Don't wanna mess it up 'cause I want everything and nothing at all
I've got a feeling when they walkin' on the ceilin'
That the people needed healin' and they know
Tell me what you tryna hide
And what you runnin' from inside
'Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it to the mornin'
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there? (There, there, there, there, there, there)
So go on and tell me now (oh)
Do you have enough love in your heart
(Do you have enough love in your heart?)
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start (a good start)
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
The song "Dirty" by grandson is a call to action for those who are not content with the status quo and are willing to take action for change. The lyrics ask thought-provoking questions about whether it's time to take a stand or not: "Is it time to lead or is it time to die?" and "Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?" The song challenges listeners to not just sit idly by but to get their hands dirty in the fight for justice and love.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a feeling that time is running out. The lyrics "We might not make it to the morning" and "If we don't do somethin', we'll be stuck up in the mud again" convey the idea that action needs to be taken now before it's too late. The line "Do you have enough love in your heart to go and get your hands dirty?" suggests that love is not just a feeling but something that requires action and effort.
Overall, "Dirty" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to take a stand and fight for what they believe in. It is a reminder that we have the power to make a difference and that change begins with our own willingness to get involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it time to lead or is it time to die?
Are we going to take action or wait until it's too late?
Time to raise hell or walk on by?
Will we fight for what's right or ignore the injustice?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Does anyone care enough to take action?
Time for peace or is it time for violence?
Should we try to solve problems peacefully or use force?
Tell me what you tryna hide
And what you runnin' from inside
'Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it to the mornin'
Be honest about your fears because we may not have much time left.
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Do you care enough to take action and make a difference?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Even small actions can create positive change.
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you prioritize love, kindness, and beauty in the world? Aren't you tired of the negativity?
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Run away, run away, you have been forewarned
I don't wanna go off in the deep
I have a past and make mistakes, but I hope you'll still support me. Don't get too involved because it's risky.
If we don't do somethin', we'll be stuck up in the mud again
Don't wanna mess it up 'cause I want everything and nothing at all
If we don't take action, we'll repeat the same problems. I'm afraid to take action but I want it all.
I've got a feeling when they walkin' on the ceilin'
That the people needed healin' and they know
I have a sense that people want healing and change.
Writer(s): Kevin Hissink, Jordan Benjamin, Gabe Simon, Chester Krupa Carbone
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@autumnfrost977
Lyrics: Is it time to lead or is it time to die?
Time to raise hell or walk on by?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Yeah, yeah
Is it time to speak up or time for silence?
Time for peace or is it time for violence?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Yeah, yeah
Tell me what you tryna hide
And what you runnin' from inside
'Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it to the mornin'
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Run away, run away, you have been forewarned
I don't wanna go off in the deep
If we don't do somethin', we'll be stuck up in the mud again
Don't wanna mess it up 'cause I want everything and nothing at all
I've got a feeling when they walkin' on the ceilin'
That the people needed healin' and they know
Tell me what you tryna hide
And what you runnin' from inside
'Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it to the mornin'
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there that's payin' attention?
Is there anybody out there? (There, there, there, there, there, there)
So go on and tell me now (oh)
Do you have enough love in your heart
(Do you have enough love in your heart?)
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn't that much, but it's a good start (a good start)
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love a sunset?
Aren't you fed up yet?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
@Dipp0x
Lyrics:
_______
Is it time to lead or is it time to die
Time to raise hell or walk on by
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention
Is it time to speak up or time for silence
Time for peace or is it time for violence
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention
Tell me what you're tryna hide
And what you're running from inside
Cus I got a surprise
We might not make it to the morning
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty
It is not much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbour
Is it in your nature
Do you love a sunset
Aren't you fed up yeah
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty (x2)
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Run away run away you have been forewarned
I don't wanna go off in the deep
If we don't do something we'll be stuck up in the mud again
Don't wanna mess it up cus I want everything and nothing at all
I got a feeling when they're walking on the ceiling
That the people need a healing and they know
Tell me what you're tryna hide
And what you're running from inside
Cus I got a surprise
We might not make it to the morning
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty
It is not much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbour
Is it in your nature
Do you love a sunset
Aren't you fed up yeah
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty (x2)
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention (x3)
Is there anybody out there
So go on and tell me now
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty
It is not much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbour
Is it in your nature
Do you love a sunset
Aren't you fed up yeah
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty
@RedR2RD22
[Verse 1]
Is it time to lead or is it time to die ?
Time to raise hell or walk on by ?
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention ?
Yeah, yeah
Is it time to speak up or time for silence ?
Time for peace or is it time for violence ?
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention ?
Yeah, yeah
[Pre-chorus]
Tell me, what's you're tryna hide ?
And what you're running from inside ?
'cause I got a surprise, we might no make it 'til the morning
So go on and tell me now
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
It isn't that much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
[Post-chorus]
Do you love your neighbor ? Is it in your nature ?
Do you love the sunset ? Aren't you fed up yet ?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
[Drop]
...
Yeah, yeah
...
To go and get your hands dirty
[Verse 2]
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Runaway, runaway you have been forewarned
I don't wanna go off in the deep
If we don't do something we'll be stuck up in the mud again
Don't wanna mess it up 'cause I want everything and nothing at all
I got a feeling when they walking on the ceiling that the people need a healing and they know
[Pre-chorus]
Tell me, what's you're tryna hide ?
And what you're running from inside ?
'cause I got a surprise, we might no make it 'til the morning
So go on and tell me now
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
It isn't that much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
[Post-chorus]
Do you love your neighbor ? Is it in your nature ?
Do you love the sunset ? Aren't you fed up yet ?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
[Drop]
...
Yeah, yeah
...
To go and get your hands dirty
[Bridge]
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention?
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention?
Is there anybody out there that's paying attention?
Is there anybody out there...
So go on and tell me now
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
It isn't that much but it's a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
[Post-chorus]
Do you love your neighbor ? Is it in your nature ?
Do you love the sunset ? Aren't you fed up yet ?
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty ?
[Drop]
...
Yeah, yeah
...
To go and get your hands dirty
@lucijamikulandra8414
Lyrics :
[Verse 1]
Is it time to lead or is it time to die?
Time to raise up or walk on by?
Is there anybody out there that’s payin’ attention?
Yeah, yeah
Is it time to speak up or time for silence?
Time for peace or is it time for violence?
Is there anybody out there that’s payin’ attention?
Yeah, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Tell what you tryna hide
And what you’re runnin’ from inside
‘Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it ’til the morning
So go on and tell me now
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn’t not much but it’s a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love the sunset?
Aren’t you fed up? (Yeah)
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
[Verse 2]
I got a skeleton under the floorboard
I got a secret I need you to keep
Runaway, runaway, you have been forewarned
I don’t wanna go off in the deep
If we don’t do somethin’ more, we stuck up in the mud again
Don’t wanna mess it up ’cause I want everything and nothing at all
I got a feeling and they walkin’ on the ceilin’
If the people need the healin’ then [?]
[Pre-Chorus]
Tell what you tryna hide
And what you’re runnin’ from inside
‘Cause I got a surprise
We might not make it ’til the morning
So go on and tell me now
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
It isn’t not much but it’s a good start
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love the sunset?
Aren’t you fed up? (Yeah)
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
Is there anybody out there that’s payin’ attention?
Is there anybody out there that’s payin’ attention?
Is there anybody out there that’s payin’ attention?
Is there anybody out there- (There, there, there, there, there)
So go on and tell me now (Oh)
[Chorus]
Do you have enough love in your heart
(Do you have enough love in your heart)
To go and get your hands dirty?
Isn’t not much but it’s a good start (A good start)
So go and get your hands dirty
Do you love your neighbor?
Is it in your nature?
Do you love the sunset?
Aren’t you fed up? (Yeah)
Do you have enough love in your heart
To go and get your hands dirty?
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
To go and get your hands dirty
@fabioferrari7911
The full tracklisting of DOAO ✖️✖️
1. Death of an Optimist // Intro
2. In Over My Head
3. Identity
4. Left Behind
5. Dirty
6. The Ballad of G and X // Interlude
7. We Did It
8. WW3
9. Riptide
10. Pain Shopping
11. Drop Dead
12. Welcome to Paradise // Outro
@grandson
MY DEBUT ALBUM DEATH OF AN OPTIMIST IS OUT DECEMBER 4TH!!! ✖️✖️
@xoioti
:)
@dickhardthundercock5556
:)
@happyclown2953
bekliyorum
@EmileA-kn5in
(^-^)/
@justaplayer4386
HELL YEAH
@YesTheory
HE'S BACK! So freaking good dude!! Beyond amped for the full album.
@ArmusPlays
Surprised someone with your type of family friendly clickbaity channel with over 5 mil subs listens to the best artist on this platform. I perhaps thought of you too much in a bad light.
@Alyssa-mw2pb
Omg yes theory likes grandson! My two favorites 😍
@Noneotherthanurmom
Yess!!! Can’t wait!!