Grandma
Sweet Wednesday Lyrics


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When I was five, my parents went away on a one week vacation.
I went to the door, and who did I see? The best Grandma in the nation!

"Hey Jon, Jon! Grandma's here! Do you know what that means?
We get to stay up late and watch movies, and eat lots of ice cream and go to Brigham's!"

Life is good, yeah, life is sweet
Grandma's here so let's have a treat
Come sit down and watch a movie
Eat some cake and feeling groovy

Grandma let us stay up late that night to watch
James Bond in For Your Eyes Only
And Grandma seemed to have her eyes on Roger Moore
She said, "That Roger Moore is quite handsome."

"Jon, Jon! Do you think Grandma and Roger Moore could get married?"
"Wow! That would be so cool! Grandma married to James Bond!"
"I get to sit next to Grandma."
"No, I do! It's my turn!"
"If Grandma sits in the middle, then we both get to sit next to her."

Life is good, yeah, life is sweet
Grandma's here so let's have a treat
Come sit down and watch a movie
Eat some cake and feeling groovy

Grandma told me she came from Foggia
Which is across the Adriatic Sea . . .
I said, "Grandma, let's go back there and visit someday,"
But she said she can't because she's an alien . . .

"Jon, Jon! Grandma said she's an alien . . . Like ET . . .
I wanna go ride in her spaceship!"

Grandma drives her blue Buick Regal spaceship really slow
She drives 10 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone
She points to a sign and says the speed limit is 16
"Grandma, I think that means route 16."

Life is good, yeah, life is sweet
Grandma's here so let's have a treat
Come sit down and watch a movie
Eat some cake and feeling groovy

Someday when I'm older, and they find a cure for cooties
Maybe, I'll have kids and grand kids of my own
And we can go feed the ducks, and walk through the autumn leaves,
Eat lots of ice cream, and watch movies!

Life is good, yeah, life is sweet
Grandma's here so let's have a treat
Come sit down and watch a movie
Eat some cake and feeling groovy

"Jon! Mom and Dad are coming home today, and you know what that means!
Grandma's going to have to go back to her house,
And no more staying up late and watching movies and eating lots of ice cream."

"Grandma, Jon and I were thinking . . .




Even though mom and dad are coming home today,
Maybe you could stick around the house for a bit?"

Overall Meaning

The song "Grandma" by Sweet Wednesday is a nostalgic remembrance of the joys of childhood when a loving grandmother comes to visit. It captures the excitement of seeing the "best Grandma in the nation" and the anticipation of staying up late, eating ice cream, watching movies, and spending time with her. The song is about the simple pleasures of life and the happiness that comes from being with someone you love.


The lyrics capture the energy and enthusiasm of a child who is thrilled to spend time with grandma. The song tells the story of how grandma let the kids stay up late to watch James Bond and how they discussed the possibility of grandma marrying Roger Moore. The song also recounts how grandma drove her car slowly, pointing out signs and confusing the speed limit with the highway number. The final verse reflects on the passage of time and how, someday, the singer may have children and grandchildren of their own, continuing the tradition of making memories with loved ones.


Overall, "Grandma" is a sweet and touching tribute to the special bond between grandchildren and their grandparents, and the love and joy that comes from spending time together.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was five, my parents went away on a one week vacation.
At the age of five, my parents left me alone for one week.


I went to the door, and who did I see? The best Grandma in the nation!
When I looked at the door, I saw my favorite grandmother.


"Hey Jon, Jon! Grandma's here! Do you know what that means? We get to stay up late and watch movies, and eat lots of ice cream and go to Brigham's!"
I told my brother Jon that my grandmother's arrival meant we could watch movies, eat ice cream, and visit Brigham's.


Life is good, yeah, life is sweet Grandma's here so let's have a treat Come sit down and watch a movie Eat some cake and feeling groovy
Since my grandmother is here, we should enjoy ourselves. Let's watch a movie and eat cake while feeling happy.


Grandma let us stay up late that night to watch James Bond in For Your Eyes Only
My grandmother allowed us to stay up late to watch James Bond in For Your Eyes Only.


And Grandma seemed to have her eyes on Roger Moore She said, "That Roger Moore is quite handsome."
My grandmother found Roger Moore quite attractive and commented on it.


"Jon, Jon! Do you think Grandma and Roger Moore could get married?" "Wow! That would be so cool! Grandma married to James Bond!" "I get to sit next to Grandma." "No, I do! It's my turn!" "If Grandma sits in the middle, then we both get to sit next to her."
My brother and I discussed the possibility of our grandmother marrying Roger Moore, and argued about who got to sit next to her.


Grandma told me she came from Foggia Which is across the Adriatic Sea . . . I said, "Grandma, let's go back there and visit someday," But she said she can't because she's an alien . . .
My grandmother told me she came from Foggia, which is across the Adriatic Sea, but unfortunately she cannot go back there since she is an alien.


"Jon, Jon! Grandma said she's an alien . . . Like ET . . . I wanna go ride in her spaceship!"
My brother and I were excited to learn that our grandmother was an alien and wanted to ride in her spaceship.


Grandma drives her blue Buick Regal spaceship really slow She drives 10 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone She points to a sign and says the speed limit is 16 "Grandma, I think that means route 16."
My grandmother, who drives a blue Buick Regal spaceship, drives very slowly and mistakenly believed that the speed limit was 16 when it was actually the street name.


"Someday when I'm older, and they find a cure for cooties Maybe, I'll have kids and grand kids of my own And we can go feed the ducks, and walk through the autumn leaves, Eat lots of ice cream, and watch movies!"
I looked forward to growing up, having children and grandchildren, and enjoying activities like feeding ducks, walking through the autumn leaves, watching movies, and eating lots of ice cream with them.


"Jon! Mom and Dad are coming home today, and you know what that means! Grandma's going to have to go back to her house, And no more staying up late and watching movies and eating lots of ice cream." "Grandma, Jon and I were thinking . . . Even though mom and dad are coming home today, Maybe you could stick around the house for a bit?"
Since our parents were returning home, our grandmother would need to leave and we wouldn't be able to have fun anymore. My brother and I asked our grandmother if she could stay with us a little longer.




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