Just Grandma to Me
Alex Wilson
Description
A heartwarming Americana/Country ballad that evokes feelings of gratitude, nostalgia, and the enduring power of familial love. 'Just Grandma to Me' paints a vivid portrait of a grandmother's unwavering support and guidance, told through intimate storytelling and heartfelt musicality. The song blends elements of traditional country with modern Americana sensibilities, featuring fingerpicked acoustic guitar, subtle brush percussion, and the soulful cry of a pedal steel guitar. The narrative unfolds through a series of nostalgic snapshots, culminating in a powerful affirmation of the grandmother's lasting impact on the singer's life.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Chess pie cooling on the counter, radio low, You set my fingers on C then G, slow. Sunday mornings you’d nudge me out the door, Wiped the gravel from my knees on the porch. Raised me steady when my daddy couldn’t see— All I ever knew was you and me. [Chorus] Just Grandma to me— Home when the world got mean. Taught me a prayer and a backbeat on strings, Held me together with ordinary things. Whatever the crowd might think they see, You were just Grandma to me. [Verse 2] Old quilt nights, you’d hum and sing, Lines you wrote back then slipping through the spring: “Love don’t ask permission, it just turns the key,” “Hearts like mine are stubborn but they still believe.” You’d smile, “now play those three for me,” While the kitchen kept the time in 1-2-3. [Verse 3] Now the years have flown like birds in the sky, The lines on your face tell stories passing by. The old house is quiet, the radio still, Your memory's a warmth that I still feel. Though you're not beside me physically, Still all I ever need is you and me. [Bridge] You were the yes when the road said no, The hand on my shoulder that let me grow. You were the lighthouse, steady and bright, Guiding me safely through the darkest night. [Final Chorus] Just Grandma to me— Home when the world got mean. When my daddy couldn’t, you carried me, Taught me guitar and a little mercy. Let the rest be mystery; You’re still just Grandma to me. [TAG] Just Grandma to me.