The Grouch
Song Meaning
With quite straightforward terminology, these lyrics describe a man who had a bright, hopeful beginning. But later, it is revealed that the character is experiencing a bitter, unproductive end. The narrator complains about every aspect of his life, from his spouse to his kids to his sex life. He realizes that its too late now, and that all he can do is waste away. The worst part appears to be that this character can sense his end nearing, and is fully aware of what's wrong with himself.
Lyrics
I was a young boy that had big plans
Now I'm just another shitty old man
I don't have fun and I hate everything
This world owes me so fuck you
Glory days don't mean shit to me
I drank a six pack of apathy
Life's a bitch and so am I
The world owes me so fuck you
Wasted youth and a fistful of ideas
I had a young and optimistic point of view
Wasted youth and a fistful of ideas
I had a young and optimistic point of view
I've decomposed yet my gut's getting fat
Oh my God, I'm turning out like my Dad
I'm always rude, I've a bad attitude
The world owes me so fuck you
The wife's a nag and the kids fucking up
I don't have sex 'cause I can't get it up
I'm just a grouch sitting on the couch
The world owes me so fuck you
Live Performances
"The Grouch" has been played 65 times live:
- Apr 09, 2009 - San Francisco, CA, USA at DNA Lounge
- Oct 03, 2004 - Potsdam, , Germany at Fritz Radio
- Jun 18, 2001 - Milwaukee, WI, USA at Eagles Ballroom
- Mar 23, 2001 - Fukuoka, , Japan at Zepp Fukuoka
- Nov 05, 2000 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Take Back San Francisco, Civic Center Plaza
- Jul 02, 2000 - Soda Springs, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Boreal Ridge
- Sep 05, 1999 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Bottom Of The Hill
- Nov 07, 1998 - São Paulo, , Brazil at Via Funchal
- Nov 06, 1998 - Rio de Janeiro, , Brazil at Metropolitan
- Nov 03, 1998 - Santiago, , Chile at Teatro Monumental
- Nov 01, 1998 - Buenos Aires, , Argentina at Parque Sarmiento
- Oct 31, 1998 - Buenos Aires, , Argentina at Parque Sarmiento
- Aug 27, 1998 - London, , England at Astoria Theatre
- Jul 13, 1998 - Anchorage, AK, USA at Sullivan Sports Arena
- May 20, 1998 - Cincinnati, OH, USA at Bogart's
- May 18, 1998 - Columbus, OH, USA at Newport Music Hall
- May 12, 1998 - Lewiston, ME, USA at Central Maine Civic Center
- May 10, 1998 - Schenectady, NY, USA at Union College, Achilles Rink
- May 09, 1998 - Asbury Park, NJ, USA at Convention Hall
- May 03, 1998 - Memphis, TN, USA at Beale Street Music Festival, Tom Lee Park
- May 02, 1998 - New Orleans, LA, USA at State Palace Theatre
- Apr 17, 1998 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Bottom Of The Hill
- Apr 05, 1998 - Honolulu, HI, USA at Andrews Amphitheater, University Of Hawaii
- Apr 04, 1998 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia at The River Stage
- Mar 31, 1998 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at University of New South Wales, Roundhouse
- Mar 30, 1998 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at University of New South Wales, Roundhouse
- Mar 28, 1998 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia at Recovery, ABC Studios
- Mar 22, 1998 - Tokyo, , Japan at Akasaka Blitz
- Mar 15, 1998 - Chiba, , Japan at Tokyo Bay NH Hall
- Mar 14, 1998 - Chiba, , Japan at Tokyo Bay NK Hall
- Feb 25, 1998 - Barcelona, , Spain at Zeleste
- Feb 17, 1998 - Zurich, , Switzerland at Volkshaus
- Feb 04, 1998 - Brussels, , Belgium at Ancienne Belgique
- Feb 03, 1998 - Paris, , France at Élysée Montmartre
- Feb 01, 1998 - London, , England at Astoria Theatre
- Jan 31, 1998 - London, , England at O2 Academy Brixton
- Jan 27, 1998 - Leeds, , England at Town And Country Club
- Jan 25, 1998 - Glasgow, , Scotland at Barrowland Ballroom
- Jan 24, 1998 - Glasgow, , Scotland at Barrowland Ballroom
- Jan 20, 1998 - Belfast, , Northern Ireland at Ulster Hall
- Dec 15, 1997 - San Francisco, CA, USA at The Fillmore
- Dec 12, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The Palace
- Dec 11, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The Palace
- Dec 10, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The Palace
- Dec 07, 1997 - Tempe, AZ, USA at Club Rio
- Dec 03, 1997 - Portland, OR, USA at La Luna
- Nov 30, 1997 - Boise, ID, USA at Bank Of America Centre
- Nov 25, 1997 - Milwaukee, WI, USA at The Rave
- Nov 24, 1997 - Chicago, IL, USA at Riviera Theatre
- Nov 19, 1997 - Toronto, ON, Canada at Alley
- Nov 19, 1997 - Toronto, ON, Canada at Phoenix Concert Theatre
- Nov 18, 1997 - Montreal, QC, Canada at Metropolis
- Nov 17, 1997 - Hartford, CT, USA at Webster Theater
- Nov 15, 1997 - Providence, RI, USA at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
- Nov 14, 1997 - Philadelphia, PA, USA at Electric Factory
- Nov 13, 1997 - Worcester, MA, USA at Worcester Memorial Auditorium
- Nov 12, 1997 - New York, NY, USA at Roseland Ballroom
- Nov 11, 1997 - New York, NY, USA at Tower Records
- Nov 10, 1997 - Washington, DC, USA at 9:30 Club
- Nov 09, 1997 - Norfolk, VA, USA at The Boathouse
- Nov 08, 1997 - Charlotte, NC, USA at Tremont Music Hall
- Nov 05, 1997 - Orlando, FL, USA at Embassy Music Hall
- Oct 31, 1997 - Austin, TX, USA at Liberty Lunch
- Sep 24, 1997 - London, , England at Astoria Theatre
- Jul 25, 1997 - Tokyo, , Japan at Club Quattro
Other tracks from Nimrod
1 | Nice Guys Finish Last |
2 | Hitchin' a Ride |
3 | The Grouch |
4 | Redundant |
5 | Scattered |
6 | All The Time |
7 | Worry Rock |
8 | Platypus (I Hate You) |
9 | Uptight |
10 | Last Ride In |
11 | Jinx |
12 | Haushinka |
13 | Walking Alone |
14 | Reject |
15 | Take Back |
16 | King for a Day |
17 | Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) |
18 | Prosthetic Head |