Let’s Eat Grandma are an experimental duo from Norwich, Norfolk. Best friends since the age of four, multi-intrumentalists Rosa and Jenny create imaginative and original music that crosses the worlds of pure pop and progressive weirdness.
‘LEG’s music is neither ‘inside’ nor ‘outside’ – neither Space Lady nor Jessie J but instead exists in a liminal zone where untutored weirdness crashes up against canny pop nous, where id and superego are locked in a wildly fluctuating battle and at no point are the psychically vampiric notions of ‘cool’, ‘authenticity’ and ‘tradition’ sticking their unwanted beaks in.
They could head off in almost any direction and that’s rather thrilling.'
Their band name is taken from a grammatical joke meant to emphasize the importance of comma placement.
Sax in the City
Let's Eat Grandma Lyrics
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I spilt a serving, oh where's the Bourbon
Xylophone, kaleidoscope, is so spontaneous
Telling you she's just grey (she's running away)
I live in a house by the roadside
And the cars pass by every day
I get so stir-crazy
And it's so frustrating
Stuck in a landslide, and it's passing you by
So go approach a total stranger
And ask them, "Tell me something interesting"
Bye, bye, bye, bye to this city maze
The sax is in the city
And Vesuvius is waking from its dormant phase
Let loose an eruption
With their suits and cats and moms and cats and frats and rats and suits and ties and stripes and spots
Uh, tell me where you come from
And that man that was fluorescent tried to see you everyday
Holding your lollipop
Tell me all your secrets
And I'm curious in your lives, I'm eavesdropping, fine, I know it's not right
But how can I
The fire engine's screaming, the rest of us are dreaming
The cars their horns are beeping, the city's never sleeping
You stopped me at the red light
You stopped me at the red light
You stole me at the red light
You stole me at the red light
At the red light, you stopped me at the red light
The city's never sleeping
All these people stuck inside their day daze
Uh, tell me what you're thinking
Headlights, no light besides the city haze
The city's exploded, the people have died
I'll fight double glazing on all of your eyes
Now get off your device and concentrate
The car's about to hit you
The fire engine's screaming, the rest of us are dreaming
The cars their horns are beeping, the city's never sleeping
(You stopped me at the red light
You stopped me at the red light)
Fire engines screaming, the rest of us are dreaming
The cars their horns are beeping, the city's never sleeping
The lyrics of "Sax in the City" by Let's Eat Grandma seem to describe the experience of living in a city and being overwhelmed by its constant stimulation. The beginning of the song suggests a desire to escape the chaos and noise of the city ("Sometimes I just lay back and float away...I live in a house by the roadside / And the cars pass by every day / I get so stir-crazy / And it's so frustrating"). However, in the chorus, the saxophone becomes a metaphor for the city itself, with its vibrancy and energy ("The sax is in the city / And Vesuvius is waking from its dormant phase / Let loose an eruption").
The verses contain a collage of images and ideas that seem to represent different aspects of city life. There are references to Bourbon, xylophones, and kaleidoscopes, all of which suggest a sense of excitement and unpredictability. There are also fragments of overheard conversations ("With their suits and cats and moms and cats and frats and rats and suits and ties and stripes and spots"), which convey a sense of the diversity and complexity of the city's inhabitants. Despite the overwhelming nature of the city, there is a sense of connection with others ("So go approach a total stranger / And ask them, 'Tell me something interesting'").
Overall, the lyrics suggest a conflicted relationship with the city - on the one hand, it is exciting and full of potential, but on the other hand, it can be suffocating and overwhelming. The song seems to be encouraging the listener to embrace the chaos and unpredictability of the city, while also recognizing the need to take breaks from it and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I just lay back and float away-ay
At times, I relax and lose myself in my thoughts
I spilt a serving, oh where's the Bourbon
I made a mess and now I'm looking for alcohol
Xylophone, kaleidoscope, is so spontaneous
Musical instruments and colors are unpredictable and exciting
Telling you she's just grey (she's running away)
I'm letting you know that someone is feeling lost and wants to escape
I live in a house by the roadside
I reside in a home close to a busy street
And the cars pass by every day
Vehicles go by my house on a daily basis
I get so stir-crazy
I become restless and impatient from being cooped up
And it's so frustrating
This situation makes me feel annoyed and aggravates me
What's it about?
I'm asking for the purpose or meaning of something
Stuck in a landslide, and it's passing you by
Feeling trapped and missing out on opportunities that are moving past me
So go approach a total stranger
I encourage you to speak with someone new
And ask them, "Tell me something interesting"
Requesting the person to share an engaging or captivating fact
Bye, bye, bye, bye to this city maze
Leaving the confusing and complicated city landscape behind
The sax is in the city
Referring to the saxophone being played in the urban environment
And Vesuvius is waking from its dormant phase
The volcano is beginning to show signs of activity after being inactive for a while
Let loose an eruption
Expressing the idea of unleashing or releasing powerful energy
With their suits and cats and moms and cats and frats and rats and suits and ties and stripes and spots
Describing a group of people with a variety of outfits and associations
Uh, tell me where you come from
Asking for the person's hometown or place of origin
And that man that was fluorescent tried to see you everyday
Referencing a brightly colored individual who attempted to make contact frequently
Holding your lollipop
Carrying the candy on a stick
Tell me all your secrets
Asking the person to reveal personal information
And I'm curious in your lives, I'm eavesdropping, fine, I know it's not right
I'm interested in what's going on in others' lives, even if it's not ethical to listen in on private conversations
But how can I
I'm questioning how I can resist the urge or temptation to continue eavesdropping
Headlights, no light besides the city haze
There are no other sources of light other than the beams from cars and the pollution in the air
All these people stuck inside their day daze
People are stuck in their monotonous routines and are not fully present in the moment
Fire engines screaming, the rest of us are dreaming
The sirens are blaring and causing chaos, but others are lost in their fantasies
The cars their horns are beeping, the city's never sleeping
People are honking their car horns and the city is always active
You stopped me at the red light
Someone interrupted or caused a delay at a red stoplight
You stole me at the red light
The person captivated or caught my attention at the red stoplight
The city's exploded, the people have died
A depiction of complete chaos and destruction in the city, leading to fatalities
I'll fight double glazing on all of your eyes
I'll struggle to resist the influence of materialistic and superficial ideals
Now get off your device and concentrate
I urge you to stop being distracted by technology and pay attention
The car's about to hit you
Issuing a warning that a vehicle is dangerously close to hitting you
Contributed by Carson D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@reviewbrah6353
This whole album makes me feel like I’m in a cartoon or dream where it’s always night
@BOoMChuckle
I love these chicks. I wish i would have had half the talent at 16 as they do. Cant wait to see how they evolve over the coming years
@antony9384
Can't stop listening to this song!
@RollOnVlogs
Why people don't appreciate this piece of art as much as i do? FUCKING LOVE IT
@matthall9841
RollOn Vlogs ..I think this is a strong contender for my favourite album of the year ..was it out this year dunno , I just checked this lot out recently after a fellow music lover told me to check it out ..so glad he did 😀
@keithbate9405
they are excellent but there are others IMO
@keithbate9405
yes it is a 2016 album. For me the best new artist to emerge this year and this track is in my top 10 tracks of the year. Others:
Daughter "to belong",, The Kills "Black tar",,,Bat for lashes "close encounters", Aurora "murder song 54321"
Agnes Obel "mary"
to name a few.
"Good music has lived lives and will live " KWB
@RollOnVlogs
Keith Bate lemme check your top ten for educational purposes
@RollOnVlogs
bc if thats in your top you may have a cool top
@8acenelson
Hilarious! Crawling down the street! The faces, the politician, the red light. And an amazing tune. These girls are genius.