Although Gryffin has recently been on the cusp of a major breakthrough, he began his musical journey growing up as a classically trained pianist, before expanding his sonic palette with guitar at an early age. He played in bands to initially hone his instrumental abilities, until he dove head first into the world of music production at the University of Southern California. Throughout college and beyond, Gryffin further refined his skills that have blossomed into his artistic mastery that is appreciated by his counterparts and adoring fans around the world. In his genre, artists typically DJ to showcase their talents, but live performance is where his heart lies in capturing the essence of his work.
With a world-debut at this past SnowGlobe Music Festival, Gryffin unveiled his anticipated live performance to finally connect with those who have been behind his impressive play counts. His passion and love for musicianship, and artistry within music shined through as he performed with live instrumentation (guitar, keyboard, synths, & drum pads) in a continuous dance music format to keep up the energy characteristic of DJ sets. Since this performance was a resounding success, the excitement is brewing for his next two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ The Roxy, and New York’s Bowery Ballroom to close out his first-ever live tour.
Following the conclusion of the tour, Gryffin made the leap to his first original production, “Heading Home” featuring Josef Salvat, which immediately became #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart, US Viral Chart, and accumulated a million plays in one week after being released via Darkroom/Interscope Records. It’s already looking like 2016 is going to be Gryffin’s biggest year yet.
Feel Good
Gryffin Lyrics
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And I'm too proud to ask for help
When you see me beside myself
I don't have to explain it, baby
Yeah, I'm over picking fights
And trying to mend it with a heart
Don't want to know that I'm not right
I know that I've been needy, needy
Yeah, sometimes I need someone to pick me up
Overdose my mind with the things I love
You can take me there
When my heart beats
When my heart beats free
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
But you make me, you make me feel good
I like it
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
But you make me, you make me feel good
I like it
You make me, you make me feel good
Yeah, I get over, overwhelmed
When all these problems burn like hell
Maybe I just need a friend
Who never calls me crazy, crazy
You pull me off the front-line before I run
Keep me cool when I get over-done
You can take me there
When my heart speaks
When my heart speaks free
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
But you make me, you make me feel good
I like it
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
But you make me, you make me feel good
I like it
You make me, you make me feel good
I like it
You make me, you make me feel good
Taking the weights off
To help with the pressure
And now it's you stressing
Thinking it mattered
Been with you for hours, but it feels like seconds
It's only moments, and I'm in heaven
It's only moments, and I'm in heaven, oh
You make me feel good
You make me feel good
You make me, you make me feel good
I like it
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
But you make me, you make me feel good
I like it
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na, na, na
In Gryffin's song "Feel Good," the artist is sharing his struggle with self-doubt and the tendency to isolate himself. He's too proud to ask for help but acknowledges that sometimes he needs someone to pick him up and help him overdose on the things that he loves. He doesn't want to engage in fights or try to fix things with artificial highs, but he also doesn't want to feel like he's not okay. Gryffin talks about the importance of having someone who can be there for him in the middle of a crisis, someone who can pull him close and show him where the light is. He's been scared of his own heart and the things that he can't control, but the person he's singing about makes him feel good, taking the weight off and helping with the pressure.
Through the lyrics, we can understand that Gryffin has been struggling with self-doubt and trying to cope with his problems on his own, but he's reached a point where he realizes he needs someone to help him. Gryffin is being vulnerable and talking openly about his emotions, sharing how important it is to have someone who can support you through tough times. The song has a positive and uplifting message, reminding listeners that it's okay to ask for help and that having someone by your side can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I doubt, I doubt myself
I am unsure of myself
And I'm too proud to ask for help
I do not want to admit that I need help
When you see me beside myself
When I am struggling
I don't have to explain it, baby
I do not have to give an explanation for my struggles
Yeah, I'm over picking fights
I am tired of arguing
And trying to mend it with the high
Trying to fix my problems with substances
Don't wanna know that I'm not right
I do not want to acknowledge my shortcomings
I know that I've been lately, lately
I realize that I have not been doing well recently
Yeah, sometimes I need someone to pick me up
I need someone to support me at times
Overdose my mind with the things I love
Allow me to focus on the things that bring me joy
You can take me there
You have the power to make me feel better
When my heart beats, when my heart beats free
When I feel liberated and happy
Take my hand in the middle of a crisis
Be with me during difficult times
Pull me close, show me, baby, where the light is
Guide me towards positivity and happiness
I was scared of a heart I couldn't silence
I was afraid of my emotions being too strong to handle
But you make me, you make me feel good, I like it
You make me feel happy and fulfilled
Yeah, I get over-overwhelmed
I become extremely stressed at times
When all these problems burn like hell
When I am struggling with multiple issues
Maybe I just need a friend
I may just need someone to talk to
Who never calls me crazy, crazy
Who does not judge me for my feelings
You pull me off the front line before I run
You prevent me from reaching my breaking point
Keep me cool, but not get overdone
Ensure that I am not overwhelmed with positivity
Taking the weights off
Releasing the burden of my problems
To help with the pressure
Relieving the tension that comes with my struggles
And I was here stressing
I was overwhelmed with my problems
Thinking it mattered
Believing that my issues were significant
Been with you for hours, but it feels like seconds
Enjoying your company without feeling time passing
You make me feel good
You make me happy and fulfilled
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Thomas Griffiths, Grace Tandon, Nicholas Daniel Miller, Nisha Asnani, Tobias Gad
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