Just Grandma To Me
Alex Wilson
Description
A heartfelt country ballad, 'Just Grandma To Me' is a nostalgic ode to the unconditional love and formative influence of a grandmother. Through vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, the song paints a picture of a strong, resilient woman who provided stability, wisdom, and unwavering support in the face of hardship. The song evokes a sense of warmth, gratitude, and the enduring power of family bonds. The simple instrumentation and sincere vocal delivery create an intimate and emotionally resonant listening experience, reminiscent of classic country story-songs.
Lyrics
[Intro] (Fingerpicked acoustic guitar intro, pedal steel enters softly) [Verse 1] She had flour on her apron and strong calloused hands Taught me how to steady up when I couldn't hardly stand Made biscuits every morning before the sun came up Kept me safe and steady when Daddy'd had too much [Verse 2] She'd laugh while washing dishes, told jokes while hanging clothes Showed me how to listen when the mountain river flows Taught me every bird call from that creaky front porch swing Said, "Boy, the world has language in most everything" [Chorus] She wasn't nobody famous, wasn't anybody's star Just the woman who could fix a broken heart with lard and a Mason jar Who kept pennies in a coffee can and prayers beside her bed Who raised me like a mama when my mama couldn't be She was just grandma to me [Verse 3] Showed me how to fish the creek with patience and a string How to find the sweetest berries that the early summer brings How to read a person's heart by looking in their eyes How to be the kind of man that never has to lie [Bridge] (Pedal steel solo, builds slightly) And looking back, I can see her love in everything From the way she'd hum a hymn while hanging out the spring She built a home inside my soul, strong and true, and wide Where I could always find a place to run and hide. [Verse 4] She never spoke about the life she lived before Just kept an old shoebox tucked behind her bedroom door Sometimes late at night I'd hear her praying soft and low Stories I'd never heard before, now I'll never know [Final Chorus] She wasn't nobody famous, wasn't anybody's star Just the angel who made magic out of nothing in a jar Who taught me that the best things ain't something you sell But something that you carry like water from a well She was everything to me Lord, she was just grandma to me [Outro] (Pedal steel fades out slowly) She'll always be grandma to me