Grandma
Pheobe Lyrics
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She bought you a train and a bright, shiny bike.
But lately she hasn't been coming to dinner,
And last time you saw her she looked so much thinner.
Now, your mom and your dad said she moved to Peru,
But the truth is she died and some day you will too.
La-la-la la la-la-la la la-la-la la...
The song "Grandma" by Phoebe Buffay is a poignant tribute to a beloved grandmother who has passed away. The lyrics describe the affectionate relationship the singer had with her grandma who was a generous and kind person that had gifted her a train and a shiny bike. However, lately, she had stopped attending dinners and the last time the singer saw her, she looked thinner. The parents of the singer have stated that grandma moved to Peru, but the truth is that she had passed away and someday the singer will die as well.
Phoebe Buffay has used this song to depict the inevitability of death and how we all have to face it eventually. She has showcased the pain of losing someone close and the feeling of helplessness that comes with it. The lyrics are simple yet meaningful and have a lasting impact on the listeners. The repetition of the line "La-la-la la la-la-la la la-la-la la" at the end gives the song a haunting effect and leaves its listeners emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, grandma's a person who everyone likes,
Grandma was a very charming and friendly person loved by everyone.
She bought you a train and a bright, shiny bike.
Grandma was generous and provided you with expensive gifts like a train and a bike.
But lately she hasn't been coming to dinner,
Grandma has not been attending family dinners lately.
And last time you saw her she looked so much thinner.
Grandma has been looking thin and weak lately.
Now, your mom and your dad said she moved to Peru,
Your parents have lied to you by saying grandma moved to Peru.
But the truth is she died and some day you will too.
Unfortunately, grandma has passed away and one day you too will experience the same fate.
La-la-la la la-la-la la la-la-la la...
The song ends with a soft humming sound.
Contributed by Olivia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cazia9
‘I’m not yelling at you I’m yelling near you’ is a phrase I still use on a regular basis when I’m frustrated
@FilipWizard
I can see you are calm person ...
@sj11353
@cazia9 your comment made my day hahahah
@bananaforscale1283
That's how you know you're a bad person
@mio_sehenomamonjy
Lmao 😂😂😂😭
@ks6665
Toxic much?
@Mary-uq4ww
“You see, it is stuff like this which is why you’re BURNING IN HELL” is to this day one of my favorite Phoebe lines
@sappygirl1955
It's one of my favorite Phoebe lines, too!
@psyke_out
My grandma said the same thing once
@yawenmo7774
For me it’s “They don’t know that we know they know we know.”