At 17, he relocated to Montreal, QC to attend university, and began working in nightclubs cleaning tables and DJing. He started writing music at this time, incorporating the unique blend of sounds he grew up surrounded by. He started experimenting with music production and rapping in 2013, and dropped out of school to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue music full time.
Adopting the Grandson moniker while living in LA, he dove deeply into rock influences such as Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and Led Zeppelin, while also listening to rap/R&B music emerging out of Toronto and alternative acts such as Twenty One Pilots and Hiatus Kaiyote. He found a small community of musicians to work and perform with here in Los Angeles. The live tries to create a frantic, mosh pit-inducing cathartic release of energy for concert-goers, influenced by early punk and grunge music.
Searching for his voice and for meaning in today’s divisive, chaotic world, Grandson confronts the most pressing issues of his generation through his songwriting, such as financial inequality, governmental and environmental accountability, and social justice, giving these topics a soundtrack with a genuine sense of urgency and frustration. The music also touches on adolescence, relationships, and the insecurities and difficulties of growing up through your 20s.
Apologize
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Lose sleep over wealth, it's not healthy
Finding a new religion on Yelp to come help me
Praying to the label itself, "Do not shelf me"
In the middle with the beggars and rejects
Reading between text with weed, liquor, and sex
She say she love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
Imperfect, I'm imperfect
No road map, getting lost on purpose
Phone no service, but it's clear out here
I'm living with nothing to fear out here
There's lessons you learn
Bridges you burn
All for the cost of a dollar to earn
And they say they love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
And I will not apologize
I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
"Apologize" by Grandson is a powerful anthem where the singer talks about his life on the road and refuses to apologize for his imperfections. The lyrics are quite self-explanatory, but the song touches the core issues of modern life, such as insecurities, obsession with social media, chasing money, and the fear of being alone. The first verse begins with a line that describes the current trend of taking selfies and how it affects one's self-image. The singer feels like he is losing a piece of himself with every picture he takes. He also expresses his concern about our society's preoccupation with money that can lead to sleepless nights and an unhealthy obsession with acquiring it. However, in his quest to find a new religion, he turns to Yelp, hoping it can help him find answers.
The chorus of the song is a statement of the singer's determination never to apologize for who he is, his past mistakes, or the places he has been. He has no idea where he is going, but he is OK with that because he's on the road, trying to find himself. The second verse is about the lessons he has learned and the mistakes he has made in life, and how he's not ashamed of them.
In summary, "Apologize" is a song that speaks to the hearts of many people in our modern age, and it encourages us to be proud of our imperfections, to embrace our journey, and to be true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I lose a bit of myself with every selfie
I am losing my identity while trying to fit in with society's expectations by constantly taking pictures of myself
Lose sleep over wealth, it's not healthy
The obsession with financial gain is causing me to lose sleep and is ultimately damaging to my well-being
Finding a new religion on Yelp to come help me
I am desperately searching for something to fulfill me, even if it means turning to something as superficial as an online review platform
Praying to the label itself, "Do not shelf me"
I am so reliant on external validation that I am pleading with my record label to not abandon or forget about me
In the middle with the beggars and rejects
I find myself surrounded by people who are seen as outcasts in society, but in reality are just like me
Reading between text with weed, liquor, and sex
I am searching for deeper meaning in life but am using temporary vices to try and find it
She say she love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
I am constantly on the move and can't invest in a real relationship, leading to a cycle of brief, intense connections that end in heartbreak and departure
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
I am lost and uncertain, but the journey is more important to me than knowing the destination
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
I have made mistakes on this journey, but I refuse to apologize for being human
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
I have experienced many things in my life, some of which I regret and cannot change, but they have shaped me into who I am now
Imperfect, I'm imperfect
No road map, getting lost on purpose
I embrace my imperfections and am intentionally wandering without a plan or guidance
Phone no service, but it's clear out here
I'm living with nothing to fear out here
Being disconnected from technology has brought me clarity and freedom from fear
There's lessons you learn
Bridges you burn
All for the cost of a dollar to earn
Life teaches you valuable lessons, but there are also sacrifices and consequences that come with earning money
Said I will not apologize
There is no need for me to apologize for being true to myself and living my life authentically
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Benjamin, Kevin Hissink, Taylor Bird
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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❌LYRICS❌
I lose a bit of myself with every selfie
Lose sleep over wealth, it's not healthy
Finding a new religion on Yelp to come help me
Praying to the label itself, "Do not shelf me"
In the middle with the beggars and rejects
Reading between text with weed, liquor, and sex
She say she love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
[Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
[Verse 2]
Imperfect, I'm imperfect
No road map, getting lost on purpose
Phone no service, but it's clear out here
I'm living with nothing to fear out here
There's lessons you learn
Bridges you burn
All for the cost of a dollar to earn
And they say they love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
[Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
And I will not apologize
[Chorus]
I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
**lyrics also in the descripton
@targatom
[Verse 1]
I lose a bit of myself with every selfie
Lose sleep over wealth, it's not healthy
Finding a new religion on Yelp to come help me
Praying to the label itself, "Do not shelf me"
In the middle with the beggars and rejects
Reading between text with weed, liquor, and sex
She say she love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
[Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
[Verse 2]
Imperfect, I'm imperfect
No road map, getting lost on purpose
Phone no service, but it's clear out here
I'm living with nothing to fear out here
There's lessons you learn
Bridges you burn
All for the cost of a dollar to earn
And they say they love me at dusk, but at dawn
I pack up my things and I'm gone
[Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
And I will not apologize
[Chorus]
I don't know where I'm gonna go
But I don't care, I'm on the road
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
Been a lot of places in this life
And I did a lot wrong I can't make right
Never been a perfect soul
But I will not apologize
[Refrain]
Said I will not apologize
Said I will not apologize
For the early birds
@mt2r-music
Grandson acoustic: yes
Grandson rock: Yesss
Grandson trap: YESSSSS
@puffins3282
Grandson Awesome: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES
@breannalumley11
this isnt trap
@mt2r-music
@@breannalumley11 ik. Im talking about blood//water or despicable
@user-dq4yr4wl8x
MidasT2R [Electronic Music] yeah that still isn’t trap
@jeremydejong7090
@@breannalumley11 it's combination of rock and trap
@nestion-music1820
Yesss GRANDSON IS BACK! ❤
@DRMSLV.
Who disliked that masterpiece?
@striidy7587
Hyped for the EP, huh?
@DRMSLV.
HELL YEAAAAH