Shortly after the band’s conception, they began putting work into their first EP, “It’s Not All That Bad.” The EP, which was written over the span of a few short months, was recorded in the same place the band writes and practices– a basement. Each song from their now infamous basement tapes started as a jam session, which turned into an iPhone recording, which ended in Sartino playing it over her car radio on the way home from practice, so she could sing along to it until she found the right words.
Other than the music itself, The Greeting Committee’s ultimate goal is to create a collaborative environment for everyone around them. They see themselves as a massive art project, and want to get as many creative minds involved as possible, which includes the listeners. The music is the soundtrack to something much bigger.
Hopscotch
The Greeting Committee Lyrics
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Hopscotch double dutch. I don’t really give a fuck. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya. Your cold, cold shoulder.
Hopscotch double dutch. Oh, you really fucked me up. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya.
Now I’ve stopped trying to like the bands that you like. they always brought me down but you know I was dedicated to annihilation of self in consumption of spoon fed nothing.
If I get a happy, will you forgive me? Never stale but god it really killed me.
Hopscotch double dutch. Oh, you really fucked me up. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya.
I tried my best. how was I to notice?
A broken wrist when my arms are missing.
No defense unless I yell it.
Then you say that I’m always yelling.
Hopscotch double dutch. I don’t really give a fuck. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya. Your cold, cold shoulder.
Hopscotch double dutch. Oh, you really fucked me up. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya.
The Greeting Committee's song "Hopscotch" is a bittersweet tribute to a friendship that changed over time. The song reminisces about a friend named Addie, whom the singer used to encourage that they would make it out of their hometown. However, as time passed, Addie changed while the singer remained sober. The lyrics suggest that the singer no longer recognizes Addie and they've grown apart. The chorus of "Hopscotch double dutch, I don't really give a fuck" indicates that the singer has moved on and doesn't care about Addie's opinions anymore.
The second verse of the song reflects on the singer's attempt to fit in with the music that Addie likes, but it always brought them down. The singer realizes that they were dedicated to self-destruction and mindless consumption, which ultimately held them back in life. The bridge "I tried my best, how was I to notice? A broken wrist when my arms are missing" is a metaphor for the singer giving their all in the friendship, but it wasn't enough to prevent it from falling apart. The final lines of the song "Then you say that I’m always yelling" suggest that Addie may have been the one to blame for the friendship's deterioration.
Overall, "Hopscotch" is a melancholic yet empowering song about moving on and growing from past friendships. The lyrics reflect on how people change, and sometimes, friendships don't survive those changes. The song encourages listeners to leave behind toxic relationships and focus on themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Addie was a friend of mine. I’d tell her all the time we’re gonna make it out of here. But she got older and I stayed sober. Now she’s someone I don’t recognize.
I used to have a close friend named Addie who I promised we would escape this place together, but as time passed, she changed while I remained unchanged and sober. I don't even recognize her anymore.
Hopscotch double dutch. I don’t really give a fuck. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya. Your cold, cold shoulder.
I have no interest in playing games or jumping through hoops with you. I don't care about you or your indifferent attitude towards me, which is hurtful.
Hopscotch double dutch. Oh, you really fucked me up. I don’t even know ya. I don’t even know ya.
Playing games and jumping through hoops with you has messed with my head emotionally and I don't even know who you truly are anymore.
Now I’ve stopped trying to like the bands that you like. they always brought me down but you know I was dedicated to annihilation of self in consumption of spoon fed nothing.
I used to try to like the things that you liked, even though they made me feel worse. You know I was dedicated to self-destruction and meaningless consumption, but I'm no longer going down that path.
If I get a happy, will you forgive me? Never stale but god it really killed me.
If I finally find some happiness, will you be willing to forgive me for the pain you caused me? Your indifference towards me never got old and it hurt me deeply.
I tried my best. how was I to notice? A broken wrist when my arms are missing. No defense unless I yell it. Then you say that I’m always yelling.
I did my best in this situation, but how was I supposed to know what was going on? It's like having a broken wrist when both of my arms are missing - I'm powerless. I can't defend myself unless I speak up, but then you just accuse me of always yelling.
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Josh Ferguson
This band is extremely important to me the music make and lyrics they write helped me quit meth I will forever love this band
nicky9lives
❤
Madilyn Elizabeth
I LOVE this song! I met you guys in concert. I had back stage passes. This is when you guys were in ST. Louis
madi
i can’t wait to see y’all perform this live in Detroit! now i’m really wishing i got the meet and greet passes 🥲
Robbie Matthews
Met Addie awhile back in my hometown Lawrence Ks, one of the nicest people I’ve met, have seen theses guys grow from the beginning since hands down, this new one catchy af👍
ellesco
keep the great songs coming. i love dancing :)
Hail Ceezar
So talented! Would love to make a song with you all one day keep it up 👏🏾
Emy Navales
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noah s
Can’t wait to see y’all in concert 🫶🤞
Tanyon Fulenwider
there is a good way and a not so good way to do this kind of music video. you guys definitely took one of those options.