There are at least five bands with the name 'Grapefruit': a psychedelic roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five bands with the name 'Grapefruit': a psychedelic rock band band from London (1), a punk band from Hawaii (2), a czech crossover band (3) and an anarcho-folk/punk duo from England (4) a electronic project in Portland, Oregon (5).

(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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Universal Party
Grapefruit Lyrics

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Hey there, hey there
People won't you come with me today
Just turn around, it ain't too serious
We're gonna change, in no mysterious fashion,
The party's on the motion,
It's time for gettin'
High high high high high
If you can get the notion, of it all

Folks you gotta to do it
Like you know, you oughta do
I guess it's up to...

Hey there, hey there
People won't you come with me today
Come on along
There's place for everyone
C'mon along there's a real thing going on
I tell ya,
I wouldn't want to fool ya now
I think you oughta
Know oh oh oh oh
You're sure to find the secret, of it all
People if you love your fellow man
Like you oughta do

We're gonna have a party,
A universal party

Hey there, hey there
People won't you come with me today
Come on along
There's place for everyone
C'mon along it's a real thing..

We're gonna have a party
A universal party
Gonna have a party
A universal party

Gonna have a party
A universal party
Gonna have a party
A universal party

Gonna have a party
A universal party
Gonna have a party
A universal party

We're gonna have a party
A universal party
Gonna have a party
A universal party

Gonna have a party
A universal party

Gonna have a party
A universal party

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grapefruit's "Universal Party" seem to be a call to come together and have a good time. The opening line, "Hey there, hey there, people won't you come with me today", serves as an invitation to join in the festivities. The song goes on to describe a party that is not too serious, but rather a time for letting loose and having fun. The lyrics encourage the listener to change in a non-mysterious way, to get high and feel the notion of it all. The idea here is to let go and do what feels right.

The song also seems to have a message of unity and inclusivity. The chorus repeats the phrase "We're gonna have a party, a universal party". This suggests that the party is open to everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. The repeated refrain of "gonna have a party" serves as a reminder that the good times are on their way, and that we should all come together and enjoy them.

Overall, "Universal Party" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and have a good time. It's a call to come together and celebrate life, no matter who we are or what we believe.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey there, hey there
Greetings, everyone

People won't you come with me today
I invite you all to join me today

Just turn around, it ain't too serious
Don't take life too seriously, just relax

We're gonna change, in no mysterious fashion
We'll change in a simple and expected way

The party's on the motion
We're ready to start the party

It's time for gettin' high high high high high
It's time to have some fun and party hard

If you can get the notion, of it all
If you understand what's happening here

Folks you gotta to do it
Everyone should participate

Like you know, you oughta do
As you should be doing

I guess it's up to...
I'm not sure whose responsibility it is

There's place for everyone
Everyone is welcome to join

C'mon along there's a real thing going on
Come and see the amazing party happening here

I tell ya, I wouldn't want to fool ya now
I'm telling you the truth, I wouldn't lie

I think you oughta
I believe you should

Know oh oh oh oh
Be aware of what's happening

You're sure to find the secret, of it all
You'll discover the reason for everything

People if you love your fellow man
If you love humanity

Like you oughta do
As you should be doing

We're gonna have a party
We'll be celebrating and having fun