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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Yesterday's Sunshine
Grapefruit Lyrics

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Now we thought about it talked about it
Very sad to say
We've seen the light of day
It couldn't happen my way

Simple plans and those old fashioned dreams
Have blown away
To think that I believed in her

And she'll be leaving me

Yesterdays sunshine's
Kissing the rain today

Something is kind of
Never the same again,
So many other things
I'd like to say

But yesterday's sunshine's
Kissing the rain

Now I feel confused
And I've been losing track of time and place
I'm neither here nor there
But I can clearly see-ee
Sweet tomorrow in the hollow
Taking to the air
Since knowing I believed in her
And she'll be leaving me

Yesterdays sunshine's
Kissing the rain today

Something is kind of
Never the same again,
So many other things
I'd like to say

But yesterday's sunshine (yesterday's sunshine)
Yesterday's sunshine's kissing the rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grapefruit's song Yesterday's Sunshine describe the aftermath of a painful breakup. The singer and their partner had talked about their problems but ultimately came to the realization that their relationship was over. The singer feels regret and confusion about the situation. They express a sense of loss and nostalgia for the past, symbolized by the "yesterday's sunshine" that is now blurred by the rain.

The song begins with the line "Now we thought about it talked about it, very sad to say", indicating that the couple has put significant effort into trying to save their relationship. However, despite their efforts, they have realized that their "simple plans and old-fashioned dreams" have come to nothing. This could suggest that the couple's expectations of each other were too idealistic and incompatible with the realities of their lives.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses a deep sense of melancholy and wistfulness, exemplified by the repeated refrain of "yesterday's sunshine's kissing the rain today". The juxtaposition of the bright sunshine with the dreary rain evokes a sense of disappointment and loss. The singer feels confused and disoriented, but they still have hope for the future, symbolized by the "sweet tomorrow in the hollow taking to the air." Ultimately, the lyrics of this song touch on the common human experience of heartbreak and the process of trying to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Now we thought about it talked about it
We discussed and contemplated a certain matter

Very sad to say
Unfortunately, the situation being discussed is sorrowful

We've seen the light of day
We have come to realize the truth of the matter

It couldn't happen my way
The outcome wasn't as I had hoped or expected it to be

Simple plans and those old fashioned dreams
Our basic and traditional aspirations

Have blown away
Have vanished or disappeared

To think that I believed in her
Reflecting on past trust in someone

And she'll be leaving me
Realizing that the person in question will depart

Yesterdays sunshine's
The pleasant memories of the past

Kissing the rain today
The present situation being less enjoyable

Something is kind of
Something has shifted or changed to some extent