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
Chemistry
Alistair Griffin Lyrics
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so caught up in the energy
that keeps on radiating from you
Flying high again
you rescued me from tragedy
the fact I'm standing here is the proof
and saved me from the madness
that showed me what it's like to be free
There's a fire within
burning in the darkness
brightest light that I've ever seen
So take my soul
dance it with the devil
every heartbeat pounds in me
I lost myself
somewhere close to heaven
and I never knew how good it could be
We've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
we've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
Electricty
holding us together
trying to find our way the dark
This is you and me
chasing down forever
and all it took was one little spark
So take my soul
dance it with the devil
every heartbeat pounds in me
I lost myself
somewhere close to heaven
and I never knew how good it could be
We've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
we've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
I'm alive again
so caught up in the energy
that keeps on radiating right through
There's a fire within
burning in the darkness
and all the light is coming from you
So take my soul
dance it with the devil
every heartbeat pounds in me
I lost myself
somewhere close to heaven
and I never knew how good it could be
(We've got chemistry)
So take my soul
dance it with the devil
every heartbeat pounds in me
I lost myself
somewhere close to heaven
and I never knew how good it could be
We've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
we've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
we've got chemistry
Oh oh oh-oh oh
The lyrics of Alistair Griffin's song Chemistry tell the story of a relationship that has reignited the singer's passion and joy for life. The song opens with the singer proclaiming his renewed sense of vitality, crediting it to the energy that his partner radiates. The subsequent verses describe how his partner has rescued him from tragedy and madness, and shown him what it's like to be free. The chorus then declares the powerful connection between the two, likening it to a chemical reaction or electricity that binds them together.
The final verse repeats earlier themes of being alive again and lost in the realm of heaven, emphasizing how the magic between the two has brought him to a place of newfound happiness. The song concludes with the chorus once more, underscoring the central message that the chemistry between two people can be a positive and transformative force.
Overall, the lyrics of Chemistry are a testament to the transformative power of love and the strength of the connection between two people who discover they are meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alive again
I'm feeling alive once again after a period of sadness or apathy
so caught up in the energy
I'm absorbed by the vitality emanating from you
that keeps on radiating from you
Your energy continues to flow and shine on me
Flying high again
I'm feeling very happy and excited
you rescued me from tragedy
You helped me in a difficult situation or saved me from a crisis
the fact I'm standing here is the proof
The mere fact that I'm still alive and well is evidence of your help
Then you pulled me in
But then you brought me in and let me feel good again
and saved me from the madness
You rescued me from insanity or confusion
that showed me what it's like to be free
And allowed me to see and experience real freedom
There's a fire within
I feel a strong passion inside me
burning in the darkness
This passion is burning even in dark times
brightest light that I've ever seen
It's like the brightest light I've ever seen in my life
So take my soul
Take my being and essence
dance it with the devil
Engage me in risky actions or dangerous thoughts
every heartbeat pounds in me
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation
I lost myself
I completely forgot or lost my identity
somewhere close to heaven
In a state of extreme happiness or contentment
and I never knew how good it could be
I never expected this level of joy and satisfaction
We've got chemistry
We have a natural, effortless connection
Electricity
A metaphor for the strong attraction felt between two people
holding us together
This attraction is what binds us together
trying to find our way the dark
We're navigating through difficult times together
This is you and me
It's just the two of us, as a team
chasing down forever
We're pursuing a long-lasting or eternal relationship
and all it took was one little spark
It only took one small thing to ignite this powerful attraction
and all the light is coming from you
You're the source of all the positive energy and light here
We've got chemistry
We have a natural connection that can't be faked or forced
Oh oh oh-oh oh
These lyrics act as a musical tag and don't have a specific meaning
Writer(s): Alistair Griffin, Brian Howes
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Max Verstappen
Everyone know Alistair is and will be the best singer in the future every year
Pacomac
Such a great track Alistair, one of the best on the album IMHO!
daniel day
Quality song, loved it on the album, can't wait for your new stuff
Gabriel Chen
this song is amazing!
Sarah
I love this I song, makes me feel happy!
Linda Wellington
Brilliant tune....love this xxx
Linda Piezga
Great song.my first time to hear it. Love it❤️
PaulaW23
A nice happy song from the best singer-songwriter ever!
fatfairy3
love it x
ThatsBeth_
Wow, hooked straight away! X