Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: garage
Song Meaning of “Papa Ed’s Out of Body Experience” by Whatever, Dad
This song is about the death of a cherished family member, specifically a father figure, presumably the narrator’s grandfather, who was known affectionately as “Papa Ed”. The narrator reflects on the life of this man, who they believe has “gone up and on to greener fields”, associating it with an “out of body experience”. Despite his death, the narrator remembers fondly the moments they shared and expresses a sense of reassurance and security in the knowledge that, in his death, Papa Ed has found a peace and joy that outstrips all pain and suffering on this earthly plane. In the chorus, the narrator expresses their love for him and wishes him a fond farewell in his exit from this life, “So farewell, fair wind, may you rest in peace, Papa Ed, with your out of body experience.” The song is thus an emotionally moving piece intended to honor and remember the life of a departed loved one, and celebratethe joy and beauty they found through the experience of living and dying.