"The Grandpa That I Know" by Joe Diffie is a touching tribute to a grandfather who has passed away. The song describes the funeral of the grandfather from the perspective of a grandchild. The grandchild is very sad and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of their beloved grandfather. The song highlights the differences between the grandfather's simple country life and the formal, somber setting of the funeral. The grandchild notices that the grandfather looks out of place in his suit and pin-stripes, as he was always more comfortable in his overalls and mules on the farm. Despite the sadness of the occasion, the grandchild remembers fondly the stories and memories of the grandfather. The song describes how the grandfather loved the land and took great pride in caring for it. His hand sowed every single seed and he prayed for rain and fought the weeds. The grandchild reflects that the funeral is not the way they want to remember their grandfather. Instead, they choose to remember him as the happy and vibrant man he was. The song is a celebration of the grandfather's life, and a reminder that he will always be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved him.
