In 2003, after several years singing with various bands, he went on Fame Academy to try and get a solo record deal. He came second, got a recording contract and had two top 20 hits. His debut album charted but got no promotion and he was mostly ignored by the media. He parted company with Universal and his management in 2004 and carried on independently, setting up his own gigs and recording and playing his own material in his own way.
He has written hit singles for other people - Hungry for Love for Di-rect and Angel by my Side for Do. He toured Germany and has co-written songs with Robin Gibb. He has also co-written and recorded songs with members of Ultra, Oasis legends Tony and Chris Griffiths of The Real People and Paul Banks of Shed Seven.
You only get a small flavour of what he is like from his first album which includes some very catchy upbeat songs as well as some very romantic love songs which Alistair himself has described as "a bit slushy".
His second "mini-album" was recorded live during his tour with Robin Gibb and consists of acoustic versions of four of his own songs and a George Michael cover. CDs of his new original material are hard to find and are only available at gigs or through his website. "finding Boethius" (3 tracks) was released in December 2006 and "Alistair Griffin" (4 tracks)in May 2008. He is currently working on his next album.
Previews of his current songs can be heard on his Official Myspace http://www.myspace.com/alistairgriffinonline
Blinding Lights
Alistair Griffin Lyrics
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Like the lights from the light
There were hung from your heart
It was there from the start.
Touch your skin it felt right
As we danced in to the light
She disappears, but you don t feel
She ll be there by your side!
Oh, oh, oh, she said it s all right,
Oh, oh, oh, she said I m yours tonight!
In my soul I shine so bright
Oh, oh, she was my blinding light!
I ve been lost in the snow,
You re alone and you can t go home!
You are me,
Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh, she said it s all right,
Oh, oh, oh, she said I m yours tonight!
In my soul I shine so bright
Oh, oh, she was my blinding light!
Oh, oh, all right
She takes me so high
I can t feel the light,
Get me to the light!
She ll go and I go
I m touching her halo
I can t bring me back tonight!
She said it s all right
She side I m yours tonight!
She said it s all right
She side I m yours tonight!
The lyrics to Alistair Griffin's song Blinding Lights describe the feeling of falling in love with someone who lights up your world. The use of metaphors and imagery is clear throughout the song, as the singer compares the person he loves to a bright, shining light. The first verse states that the person's sparkle is like the lights that were hung from their heart, indicating that their love shines out to the world. The second verse describes the intimacy between the singer and the person they love as they dance into the light. The chorus reiterates that this person is the singer's "blinding light," and that being with them makes them feel like they shine bright too.
The final verse is where the song takes a turn, describing a situation where the singer has been lost in the snow and unable to go home. They are alone and feeling helpless until the person they love comes along and lifts them up, taking them to the light. The idea of the person's shining light being a symbol of hope and guidance is highlighted here. The final repetition of the chorus serves to drive home the message that this person is the singer's everything.
Overall, the lyrics to Blinding Lights are a beautiful and poetic expression of the feelings of falling in love and finding someone who makes your life brighter and more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
When you sparkle, you shine
Your brilliance shines through when you feel happy and confident.
Like the lights from the light
Your radiance is as bright and beautiful as the beams of lights that surround you.
There were hung from your heart
The light and love that shines from you comes from deep within your heart.
It was there from the start.
Your inner light and love have been present since the beginning of your relationship.
Touch your skin it felt right
Your touch is comforting to me and feels natural.
As we danced into the light
As we move together towards a brighter future, our love becomes stronger and more vibrant.
She disappears, but you don't feel
Despite the challenges and setbacks we may face, our love remains steadfast and unwavering.
She'll be there by your side!
Our love will endure and our partner will always be there to support us.
Oh, oh, oh, she said it's all right,
Our partner reassures and comforts us, letting us know that everything will be okay.
Oh, oh, oh, she said I'm yours tonight!
Our partner expresses their commitment and devotion to us in this moment.
In my soul I shine so bright
Our inner light and love radiates from deep within us, illuminating our soul and the world around us.
Oh, oh, she was my blinding light!
Our partner's love and radiance overwhelms us, filling us with joy and light.
I've been lost in the snow,
We have faced difficult times and struggled to find our way forward in our relationship.
You're alone and you can't go home!
We feel isolated and disconnected from our loved ones, with nowhere to turn.
You are me,
We are deeply connected to one another, sharing a love and bond that cannot be broken.
Oh, oh, all right
We accept and embrace the challenges we face in our relationship, knowing that we can overcome them.
She takes me so high
Our partner lifts us up, making us feel invincible and capable of achieving anything.
I can't feel the light,
Our love is so strong that it overwhelms all other feelings and sensations.
Get me to the light!
We long to be with our loved one, basking in their radiance and warmth.
She'll go and I go
We are committed to following our partner wherever they may lead us, through thick and thin.
I'm touching her halo
Our partner is like an angel, surrounded by a halo of light and radiance.
I can't bring me back tonight!
Our partner's love is so powerful that it takes us away from ourselves, making us feel like a different person altogether.
She said it's all right
Our partner reassures and comforts us in times of trouble, letting us know that everything will be okay.
She side I'm yours tonight!
Our partner expresses their love and commitment to us in this moment, promising to be there for us through thick and thin.
She said it's all right
Our partner continues to reassure us and provide comfort, letting us know that we can trust in their love and devotion.
She side I'm yours tonight!
Our partner reiterates their commitment and love for us, promising to be a faithful and devoted companion through all of life's challenges.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tomx 11
Such a great song don't understand why it have not been viewed as much as it should have.
Looks like it was filmed in Dungeness
RCinti
You're the favourite artist of F1 fans <3
f1natic
d:
PaulaW23
And a whole who are F1 and Alistair Griffin fan all the way! :-)
juan carlos ramos rodriguez
Es un artista con mucho potencial no sé porque no sale de gran Bretaña
WeldedAngel
Just found re-found alistair griffin, Such a great artist. So chill/laid back music, Can't stop listening recently 👌👍
Sandesh Jha
WTF he clearly deserves more views,this song has featured on almost every formula1 edit videos.I am glad that i found this.
Levi Lima
Que Musica Linda !❤
Show Demais!
The best Song
GridSpotLight
this deserves millions of hits!
jla2020
I love it!! absolutely fab song...really good to hear new stuff from the album..cant wait for it to be released ;)