Grandaddy - The Town Where I'm Livin' Now

from the single "I'm on Standby / Stray Dog & The Chocolate Shake" (2004)

in the town where i'm livin' now wedding rings reek
and the records are held by the sad
the cameras can't find any smiles
and the water's the worst tasting i've ever had

[mariachi claps]

the grown-ups ride bmx bikes
every now and then stoppin' to cry on a lawn
and the trees have turned black
and they're full of insane birds
who can't remember any of their songs

[mariachi claps]

the shootouts and fistfights by night in the graveyard
multi-car pileups by day
and the freight train derailed and sank in the lake
and like a lobster it bubbles away

[mariachi claps]

when you get here the Welcome to This Town sign
it scares little kids with its skulls and its gore
when you leave here the Get the Hell Out sign is well-kept
and pretty with floral decor
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
in the town where i'm livin' now
this is the town where i'm livin' now

[mariachi claps]

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[lingsbord]

OMG I love this band. I'm 50 in less than 2 years but this stuff has always moved me. Saw them once, in Sheffield, loved every second. Many thanks to Jason and the guys, for everything, it was a truly, fundamentally moving, musical journey for me and I thank you from the bottom of my crusty old english heart. I may be simple, I may be dumb, but I'm still the pilot. Cheers!

[indyinsc]

saw grandaddy 3 times on sophtware tour, and twice on sumday tour. i really miss the way this music used to make me feel. i'm 10 years older now, and its nostalgic for sure, but i miss it being new.

[hiroyukiohn]

Oomiya　where　is　small　town　Saitama　Prefecture！

[shitsoils]

i need this mp3...

[OlaCson]

Have trying to find their ep I'm on standby. Where can I find it?

[aliceasr]

Me. I know it. It's a masterpiece as well not known songs as

Aisle Seat 37-D

and

Why Would I Want To Die

[garylindsay34]

This has only had 700 views in a year. I wonder how many Grandaddy fans know that this masterpiece exists.

[JAYDEEDOO]

Thanks BP (broken pipe)... Welcome to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast

[flyingsuperpetis]

This song just kills me.