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Grandma Has a Boyfriend

from Sometimes Strangers by Imogen Cygler

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lyrics

Grandma has a boyfriend
Her boyfriend’s name is Sam
Grandma has a boyfriend
We saw them holding hands

She said that he surprised her
She said that they’re just friends
But Grandma has a boyfriend
Her boyfriend’s name is Sam

We saw them holding hands though
Her room was awful clean
Aunty said he’s seen her
Plenty at least three

Grandma, Grandma
Grandma, Grandma

This is not the first time
(This is not the first time)
Grandma’s seen this man
She’s outlived two husbands
(She’s outlived two husbands)
Grandma’s in demand

Just a few years back (back)
Grandma caused a scene (scene)
Sam and Grandma had a fling
Scandalous it seems

Alas, Grandma moved on
In turn, so did Sam
Grandma’s thing didn’t last long
But boy oh boy did Sam’s

Grandma then got jealous
Of Sam and his new ma’am
She stalked them in a park one day
Here’s where Grandma strays

Grandma hid behind a tree
Waiting for her time
She seized the opportunity
To attack her in her prime

Got out her umbrella
(Got out her umbrella)
Took her by surprise
Grandma, please don’t do that
(Grandma, please don’t do that)
You’re acting like a child

Shoved her in the back (back)
The woman kept her calm (calm)
Simply turned around
There was reason for alarm

Sam said ‘What is this?’
Grandma said ‘you know.’
Sam said ‘no I don’t.’
Grandma turned to the woman and said

‘You whore, you only want him for his money
You whore, you only want him for his money.’

Now’s the final chapter
We know of long ago
How does this chapter end
You’re curious to know

They raced each other to the
Local police station
That’s right Grandma had a
Restraining order taken out on her

But what have we learnt
(What have we learnt)
Love wins overall
Now they’re back together
(Now they’re back together)
In the dementia ward

credits

from Sometimes Strangers, released October 20, 2023
Written by Imogen Cygler and Theo Carbo
Produced by Theo Carbo with Imogen Cygler
Engineered by Theo Carbo
Mixed by Kyrre Laastad at Øra Studio
Mastered by Rashad Becker at Clunk Studio
Vocals and Keyboards: Imogen Cygler
Guitars, Electronics and Additional Vocals: Theo Carbo
Double Bass: Robbie Finch
Drums: Ollie Cox
Additional Vocals: Ollie Cox and Robbie Finch
Additional Engineering: David Quested and Patrick Telfer

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Imogen Cygler Melbourne, Australia

Imogen Cygler (b. Melbourne) was classically trained in piano, violin and voice before making a shift to more contemporary composition.

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