Granddaddy
Patterson Hood Lyrics
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I'll be the laziest sonofabitch you ever seen
I won't care if the children are being bratty
I'll just walk around as if it's all a dream
And if the whole world loses its mind
I'll be fine
Ride the roller coaster round the bend and back again
If I live to be bout ninety five
I'll just sit there on my porch and eat an apple
They say one a day helps keep the doctor away
And that's ok
But I ain't taking any chances on my fate
Gonna bounce you on my knees just in case
When the time comes to burn out or fade away
Like the rest of my life, I'll be running late
If the time comes to put me in a home
I'll be gone
No desire to wander round alone
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Someday when I'm a granddaddy
Be as sweet as pumpkin pie, just wait and see
We'll hide chocolate candy all around the house
So all the little ones will come and see me
We'll hide chocolate candy all around the house
Then all the little ones will come and see me
The song "Granddaddy" by Patterson Hood is a reflection on aging and eventual death, as well as on the joys of being a grandparent. The lyrics indicate that the singer is looking forward to becoming a grandparent, and that when he does, he intends to be a laid-back and easygoing presence in his grandchildren's lives. He switches between contemplation of his own mortality, with lines such as "If the time comes to put me in a home / I'll be gone," and whimsical descriptions of activities he imagines doing with his grandchildren, such as hiding chocolate candy around the house.
The singer's attitude towards aging and death is one of resignation, but also of acceptance, as evidenced by the line, "Like the rest of my life, I'll be running late." The song seems to suggest that as we grow older, it becomes more important to focus on the simple pleasures of life, such as spending time with loved ones and eating an apple on the porch. Overall, "Granddaddy" is a sweet and poignant tribute to the joys of grandparenthood, and a reminder to cherish the time we have with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday I will be a granddaddy
In the future, I intend to be a grandparent
I'll be the laziest sonofabitch you ever seen
When I am a grandparent, I won't be bothered by the actions of children
I won't care if the children are being bratty
I will act indifferent to the behavior of children
I'll just walk around as if it's all a dream
I will take things easy and not react strongly to the situation
And if the whole world loses its mind
In the event that the world becomes chaotic
I'll be fine
I will be untroubled by the chaos
Ride the roller coaster round the bend and back again
I will navigate life's ups and downs with ease
If I live to be bout ninety five
If I manage to live until the age of ninety-five
I'll just sit there on my porch and eat an apple
I will embrace simple pleasures, like eating an apple, in my old age
They say one a day helps keep the doctor away
There is a saying that suggests eating an apple a day is beneficial for one's health
And that's ok
I will accept this advice
But I ain't taking any chances on my fate
I will take precautions to ensure my well-being
Gonna bounce you on my knees just in case
I will make sure to spend time with my grandchildren and play with them
When the time comes to burn out or fade away
In my later years when my abilities decline
Like the rest of my life, I'll be running late
I will continue on with the tendency I've always had to be late
If the time comes to put me in a home
If the day comes when I require assistance with daily living and must be moved to a care facility
I'll be gone
I will no longer be around in a physical sense
No desire to wander round alone
I would rather not be alone and want someone around to talk to
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
I will have passed away
Be as sweet as pumpkin pie, just wait and see
When I become a grandparent, I will be kind and gentle
We'll hide chocolate candy all around the house
I will make sure to have fun with my grandchildren and play games with them
So all the little ones will come and see me
My grandchildren will enjoy spending time with me and will want to come to my house to play
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.