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Gran Torino
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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So tenderly
Your story is
Nothing more
Than what you see
Or
What you've done
Or will become
Standing strong
Do you belong
In your skin
Just wondering

Gentle now
The tender breeze
Blows
Whispers through
My Gran Torino
Whistling another
Tired song

Engine hums
And bitter dreams
Grow
Heart locked
In a Gran Torino
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long

Realign all
The stars
Above my head
Warning signs
Travel far
I drink instead
On my own
Oh, how I've known
The battle scars
And worn out beds

Gentle now
A tender breeze
Blows
Whispers through
A Gran Torino
Whistling another
Tired song

Engines hum
And bitter dreams
Grow
Heart locked
In a Gran Torino
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long

These streets
Are old
They shine
With the things
I've known
And breaks
Through
The trees
Their sparkling

Your world
Is nothing more
Than all
The tiny things
You've left
Behind

So tenderly
Your story is
Nothing more
Than what you see
Or
What you've done
Or will become
Standing strong
Do you belong
In your skin
Just wondering

Gentle now
A tender breeze
Blows
Whispers through
The Gran Torino
Whistling another
Tired song
Engines hum
And bitter dreams
Grow
A heart locked
In a Gran Torino
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long

May I be
So bold and stay
I need someone
To hold
That shudders
My skin
Their sparkling

Your world
Is nothing more
Than all
The tiny things
You've left
Behind

So realign
All the stars
Above my head
Warning signs
Travel far
I drink instead
On my own
Oh
How I've known
The battle scars
And worn out beds

Gentle now
A tender breeze
Blows
Whispers through
The Gran Torino
Whistling another
Tired song
Engines hum
And better dreams
Grow
Heart locked
In a Gran Torino
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long
It beats
A lonely rhythm
All night long

Overall Meaning

"Gran Torino" is a song that was written and performed by Jamie Cullum. This song has been interpreted in many ways and has been described as melancholic and thought-provoking. The lyrics speak of someone who is reflecting on their life and the world around them as they sit in their Gran Torino car. The tender breeze that blows represents the moment of clarity when they finally realize that they have been consumed by their bitterness and pain.


The lyrics, "your world is nothing more than all the tiny things you've left behind," suggests that the person has been unable to move on and let go of things that have happened in the past. The Gran Torino, the car that the person is sitting in, represents the life that they have lived and the things that they have done. The "lonely rhythm" of the heart suggests that they are empty and lost inside, with no hope for the future.


The song evokes feelings of nostalgia, sadness and a desire for solace. The lyrics are rich in metaphorical language and are open to interpretation. Through this song, Jamie Cullum reminds us of the importance of self-reflection and the need to overcome past pain and agony.


Line by Line Meaning

So tenderly
In a gentle and loving manner


Your story is
Your life experiences define who you are


Nothing more
Your story is all that you have


Than what you see
Your perception of your own story


Or
Alternative to perception


What you've done
Your actions define your story


Or will become
Your future actions will alter your story


Standing strong
Maintaining composure in the face of adversity


Do you belong
Asking if you fit in with the world around you


In your skin
Being comfortable in your own presence


Just wondering
A curious and introspective state of mind


Gentle now
Maintaining sensitivity to the situation


The tender breeze
A gentle and soothing wind


Blows
Silent action of the breeze


Whispers through
The breeze flows quietly and peacefully


My Gran Torino
Referencing the car as a symbol of the singer's past


Whistling another
The car makes noise, indicating its age


Tired song
Symbolizing the weariness of age and life


Engine hums
The engine of the car runs steadily


And bitter dreams
Desires that have yet to be fulfilled


Grow
Intensifying over time


Heart locked
Emotional vulnerability is blocked


In a Gran Torino
Emotions are connected to past experiences, specifically with the car


It beats
The singer's heart is a metaphorical vehicle


A lonely rhythm
The rhythm is sad and solitary


All night long
The loneliness and sadness persist


Realign all
Reflect and reassess


The stars
The universe and its mysteries


Above my head
The vast unknown


Warning signs
Cues to be cautious


Travel far
Messages travel great distances


I drink instead
Self-medication and avoidance of reality


On my own
Facing problems alone


Oh, how I've known
Intimate experience with pain and hardship


The battle scars
Emotional and psychological damage from life events


And worn out beds
A metaphor for the exhaustion of the mind and spirit


These streets
The physical location of the singer's experiences


Are old
The location contains memories and emotions from the past


They shine
The place still holds significance


With the things
Memories and emotions are attached to the location


I've known
The past experiences of the singer


And breaks
The light shines through the trees


Through
The shining light passes through the leaves


The trees
An obstacle between the singer and the light


Their sparkling
The effect of the light on the leaves


Your world
Individual experience of the world


Is nothing more
Perspective is limited by one's own experiences


Than all
The sum total of one's experiences


The tiny things
Small details and memories that make up one's life story


You've left behind
The impact one's life has had on others


May I be
A polite request


So bold and stay
A desire to remain present


I need someone
The singer desires company


To hold
The physical comfort of another


That shudders
Referring to the sensation of touch


My skin
Physical touch for emotional comfort


All the stars
All of the universe's mysteries and complexities


So realign
Reassess the significance of the universe and one's place in it


Warning signs
Cautionary cues from the universe


Travel far
Messages from the universe are relevant far beyond physical location


It beats
Referring to the singer's heart and life experiences


A lonely rhythm
Lonesome and solitary existence


All night long
Loneliness persists without release




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLINT EASTWOOD, JAMIE CULLUM, KYLE C. EASTWOOD, MICHAEL C. STEVENS

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Comments from YouTube:

@Be_Positive339

A movie for all time, one that will never age. A coming of age story for two men, one young and one old. A movie that touches the heart. Thank you Clint, Jamie, the very talented supporting cast and the entire production team for creating this quiet masterpiece.

@pattybraithwaite2589

I agree! One of the absolute best!

@GayleShepherdess

This is Clint Eastwoods' best acting role and movie directed by him. I still can't believe it wasn't nominated for Best Movie, Best Director, and/or Best Actor. I always cry when I watch this video. What a powerful movie with powerful themes.

@davidringo1399

agreed...

@barnanimal30

This song is a masterpiece, a piano, minimal strings and brilliantly sung.

@user-dv8we2qi8m

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@filipefreitas8007

tottaly agree.

@peterricciardi3058

Clint is a national treasure! Actor,director, musician , singer. There will never be another like him.

@pattybraithwaite2589

Absolutely!!

@teambrownies6322

I can watch this movie over and over. It is a pure masterpiece

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