Grounded
Great Grandpa Lyrics
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I would not do it to you
A minor fall
It multiplies
A minor fall
Up here big heads feel small
And small thoughts inflame my mind
Keep it cool
And easy
I could have been grounded, baby
Lying in the grass and just watching hornets passing
I could have been grounded, baby
But I am so high in my mind
I could be with you instead of sky
The song "Grounded" by Great Grandpa, reflects on the idea of being grounded and disconnected from the realities of the world. The lyrics convey a sense of conflicting emotions towards the idea of escaping reality and the consequences of being disconnected from the world. The line, "Run to the highest ground, I would not do it to you" reflects on the desire to escape to a different reality but not wanting to cause harm to anyone in the process. The line, "up here big heads feel small and small thoughts inflame my mind" reflects on the idea that being disconnected from the world can provide a sense of superiority, but also intensify negative thoughts.
The chorus, "I could have been grounded, baby lying in the grass and just watching hornets passing" reflects on the idea of being present in the moment, grounded in reality, and experiencing the small joys in life. However, the line "But I am so high in my mind" shows how easy it is to get lost in one's thoughts and disconnected from the world. The line "I could be with you instead of the sky" shows a sense of regret for disconnecting from the world and the people in it in favor of escaping to a different reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Run to the highest ground
To escape something dangerous or overwhelming, go to the highest point available.
I would not do it to you
I would not subject you to the same danger or overwhelming situation as myself.
A minor fall
A small misstep or mistake.
It multiplies
Even small mistakes can have big consequences.
A minor fall
Another small misstep or mistake.
Up here big heads feel small
At higher points or in important positions, people may sometimes feel smaller or more insignificant.
And small thoughts inflame my mind
Insignificant or unimportant thoughts can sometimes be more bothersome or irritating than large problems.
Keep it cool as pineapple
Stay calm and relaxed like a pineapple, despite outside pressures or stress.
Keep it cool
Remain calm and level-headed.
I could have been grounded, baby
I could have been punished or forced to stay in one place, possibly missing out on other opportunities.
Lying in the grass and just watching hornets passing
Spending time idly and observing nature, unconcerned with the outside world.
I could have been grounded, baby
Again, I could have been kept from experiencing new things and growing.
But I am so high in my mind
Mentally, emotionally, or spiritually, I am in a good place and feeling elevated.
I could be with you instead of sky
I could be physically present with you instead of being absorbed in my own thoughts or experiences.
Writer(s): Cameron Laflam, Alexandra Menne, Caroline Miller, Dylan Hanwright, Patrick Goodwin
Contributed by Eliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.