(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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Deep Water
Grapefruit Lyrics
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Been so long since you been gone and I just wanna be near you
I'm swimmin' in the deep water
And I really don't think that I ought to be
Understand I was the man you wanted to be somebody
I could be too and more for you but without you I am no one
I'm swimmin' in the deep water
And I really don't think that I ought to be
If you want to help someone, if you want to save me
Come on, come on, come on, come on do it,
Can you hear me beggin' you, show a man some mercy
Come on, come on, come on, come on do it
You know your fascination brought me to you
You lost the inclination
I'm in deepest, deepest, deepest, deep water, yeah
Deep water
You gave me understanding, you gave me all
And I need your helpin' hand
I'm in deepest, deepest, deepest, deep water, yeah
Deep water, yeah
Deep water
Deep water
Deep water
Deep water, yeah
Deep water
Deep water
The lyrics of Grapefruit's "Deep Water" convey a deep sense of longing and desire to be near someone they have been separated from for a long time. The singer expresses their feelings of being torn apart and wanting to find a way to be reunited with the person they love. They feel lost without this person and struggle to find their place in the world without them.
The powerful metaphor of swimming in deep water conveys the sense of feeling overwhelmed by emotions and the difficulty of navigating life without the one they love. The singer is aware of the risks and dangers of being in deep water but cannot help but feel drawn to it. They are searching for someone to help them, to provide them with the lifeline they need to survive.
The lyrics also express regret, as the singer acknowledges that they could have been more for the person they love but failed to do so. Despite this, they insist that this person's fascination brought them together and they are still deeply in love with them. Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning for love and the desperate need for someone to save them from drowning in their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Torn apart I sit and wonder and think of a way to see you
I'm overwhelmed with my feelings for you and can't stop thinking about how to be with you.
Been so long since you been gone and I just wanna be near you
It's been a while since we've been together and I'm desperate to be close to you again.
I'm swimmin' in the deep water
I'm in a tough and emotional situation.
And I really don't think that I ought to be
I know it's not a good place to be in.
Understand I was the man you wanted to be somebody
I know you had expectations of me and I wanted to live up to them.
I could be too and more for you but without you I am no one
I wanted to be everything for you, but without you, I feel lost and alone.
If you want to help someone, if you want to save me
If you care about me, if you want to help me out...
Come on, come on, come on, come on do it
...please do something to help me.
Can you hear me beggin' you, show a man some mercy
I'm pleading with you to be kind and help me out of this tough spot.
You know your fascination brought me to you
I was drawn to you because of the way you fascinated me.
You lost the inclination
You lost interest in me.
I'm in deepest, deepest, deepest, deep water, yeah
I'm in a really tough and emotional place right now.
Deep water
I'm struggling and need help.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ethx69420
The guy singing is my dad! We only found each other last year after fifty years apart! Keep rocking dad x
@patrickv.5644
great
@grandmaw5273
Does that mean you are Robert Wale’s son? My late husband, Peter Wale, was his cousin and tried to find him without success. He used to play the album.
@countcjf
Great band, if you're into this song you should check out both their albums "Around" and "Deep Water" You can find em used. Around is more on the psychedelic side compared to this song. Another one of those great bands that were overlooked.
@lindacalberg9932
This is really soulful and great 👍
@guyerregat6448
Linda, I agree ! Their earliar single "Dear Delilah" was also top. Please remind that Grapefruit was the 1st band under contract by The Beatles when they started their own "Apple Records" label. My own Linda loved them too but she passed away 7 months ago from cancer. Honestly thanks for your comment on this band from a Belgian lone wolf. Guy.
@stevicki
my husband who passed away a year ago used to talk about this band. I thought he was mistaken about the name. It took youtube to make me wish one more time that he was here for something great that he knew and i didn`t. love ya steve.
@DavidTeerTheBackyardUfologist
Wow I was singing this song while making coffee for the last few mornings for some reason! The song somehow was stuck in my head and doing a long term memory recall or something! Weird how that happens and I can remember stuff that happen in the 60's but cannot just a few days ago or last week. Forget about last month! I think it is called brain cells and they got destroyed in the 70/s huh? Well one reason anyway! LOL:)
@cannonball2207
This takes me back a few years. John Perry on bass used to live next door to me in Rainham, Essex until around 1974. I may still have the promo copy of the single he gave us somewhere. I know I still have a record of his version of Roy Woods song Nancy sing me a song.
@UserUli
The guitarist with the beard is the elder brother of Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC as well as from George Young their long year producer and member of the Easybeats. Very musical family