(1) Grapefruit was a psychedelic rock band formed in 1967 by Scotland-born singer and guitarist George Alexander (b. Alexander Young), a member of the multi-talented Young family that also spawned his brothers George, the rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Easybeats and also Malcolm and Angus Young, both founding members of the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. Alexander Young had chosen to remain in Britain when the rest of the Youngs emigrated to Australia.
Together with three former members of 'Tony Rivers & The Castaways' (namely John Perry, Geoff Swettenham and Pete Swettenham) Alexander formed 'The Grapefruit' (the band discarded the initial 'The' soon afterwards). Terry Doran, a friend of John Lennon, became their manager, seeing some commercial potential in them. Doran arranged for the band's music publishing rights (as songwriters) to be assigned to the publishing wing of The Beatles' new company Apple and they were the first writers to sign to the company, in early 1968.
Grapefruit's record career was launched in Spring 1968, albeit not on the Beatles' own Apple label, which opened for business a few months later, but on the UK Decca Records label. However, The Beatles continued to take some interest in Grapefruit, with John Lennon introducing the band to the media and inviting John Perry to join in on the recording of the hit single "Hey Jude".[1]
Grapefruit's recording career spanned only two years, from late 1967 to the end of 1969. They released two albums (Grapefruit in 1968, Around Grapefruit in 1969) and several of singles, none of which made a significant impact on the charts. Their best-known track is probably the Terry Melcher-produced "Dear Delilah", which was released in early 1968, but failed to enter the UK Top 20. Towards the end of their career, Grapefruit shifted from melodic pop to a more rough, blues-influenced style of music.
Grapefruit broke up in late 1969. Alexander remained in the music business as a session musician, while John Perry sung and played with artists including Cliff Richard and Bryn Haworth, before going solo in 1985.
For more information, check the official Grapefruit page
http://www.myspace.com/officialgrapefruit
(2) Grapefruit is a punk band from Hawaii.
For more information, check the official Grapefruit page http://www.myspace.com/grapefruit808
(3) Grapefruit is a czech crossover band from Stare Malenovice. Go check out their music webpage (in czech) at http://www.grapefruit.cz
(4) Grapefruit is a folk-punk band from England who play free shows and give away free music. http://myspace.com/grapefruitband
(5) is an electronic project in Portland, Oregon consisting of Charlie Salas-Hamara.
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Ain't It Good
Grapefruit Lyrics
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With a heart that was filled with regret
Didn't you
I heard you calling out my name
You gave me more than I hoped I could get
Didn't you
When I was down low
Didn't you call my name
And bring me round oh
Ahhhh-ahhh
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ahhhh-ahhh
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
You sweetly smiled and held my hand
In your eyes I could see that you cared
Didn't you (didn't you)
You made me glad to understand
An empty heart needn't drown in despair
Didn't you (didn't you)
Didn't you call my name
When I was down low
Didn't you call my name
And bring me round oh
Bluebirds are merrily calling me
Out of the blue
Bluebirds are merrily calling me
Ahhhh-ahhh
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ahhhh-ahhh
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
The lyrics “Ain’t it good when somebody loves you” by Grapefruit express the feeling of being grateful for having someone who loves and cares for you. The song begins with the singer standing in the rain, full of regret, but is quickly heard by someone who calls out their name. This person makes the singer feel loved and brings them out of despair. The singer recognizes their partner’s love and it makes them feel grateful for everything they have done for them.
The lyrics show the transformation from feeling down and alone, to feeling grateful for the love of another person. It conveys the idea that love has the power to heal and change us, even in the darkest moments. The metaphor of the bluebirds calling out to the singer also emphasizes the idea of hope and joy that comes with love.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of gratitude for the love and support of someone who was there for us when we needed them most.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me standing in the rain
You witnessed me in a vulnerable and emotional state.
With a heart that was filled with regret
I was consumed with feelings of remorse and guilt.
Didn't you
Did you not notice or acknowledge my pain?
I heard you calling out my name
I recognized your voice attempting to reach me.
You gave me more than I hoped I could get
You provided me with more care and compassion than I anticipated receiving.
Didn't you
Did you not go above and beyond for me?
Didn't you call my name
Did you not provide me with comfort when I was at my lowest?
When I was down low
During a time when I was struggling the most.
And bring me round oh
You helped to lift me up and recover from my difficult time.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
You sweetly smiled and held my hand
Your kind gesture and warm smile provided me with comfort and reassurance.
In your eyes I could see that you cared
I could tell from your expression that you had genuine concern for me.
Didn't you (didn't you)
Did you not show me love and compassion?
You made me glad to understand
You helped me to realize that there was hope amidst my despair.
An empty heart needn't drown in despair
Despite feeling empty and hopeless, there is always a way to recover and find happiness.
Bluebirds are merrily calling me
I am feeling joyful and lighthearted.
Out of the blue
Unexpectedly.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
Ain't it good when somebody loves you
It is a wonderful feeling when someone cares for you deeply.
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.