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
High
Alistair Griffin Lyrics
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For all the things I′ve done
I heard a voice that said to me
You've gone
And standing there before my eyes
An angel come undone
And in her hands a bible and a gun
She said your heart is not broken
Between the stars and the Sun
And now we're standing on the edge
Of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for the fall
Of the man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there
Who can save me or show me the way back home?
Can someone tell me why
I'm high
And so we talked some more
I think she took my hand
And following the footprints in the sand
But she said that I′ve been here before
Now walk this neon corridor
It leads you to a place you′ll understand
She took me up but I'm still here
Hanging on
Between the stars and the Sun
And now we′re standing on the edge
Of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for the fall
Of the man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there
Who can save me or show me the way back home?
Can someone tell me why
I'm so high
So take all the stars and tear down the Sun
Give me the light, I need just one
The chemical life
I′m leaving behind
It's all I want
Now we′re standing on the edge
Of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for the fall
Of the man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there
Who can save me or show me the way back home?
Can someone tell me why
Now we're standing on the edge
Of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for the fall
Of the man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there
Who can save me or show me the way back home?
Can someone tell me why
Can someone tell me why
I'm high
The song "High" by Alistair Griffin is a deeply emotional and introspective track that explores the conflicting emotions of regret, hope, and desire for redemption. The opening lines of the song, "I close my eyes and say a prayer for all the things I've done," set the tone for a powerful and reflective journey that leads the singer to confront his past mistakes and search for a way forward.
The lyrics of the song also introduce a mysterious and enigmatic figure - the "angel come undone" - who appears to offer guidance and insight to the singer. This angel seems to represent a force of spirituality or divine intervention, bringing a message of hope to the singer and encouraging him to find his way back home.
The haunting melody and powerful vocals of the song combine to create a sense of raw emotion and resonate with listeners on a deep level. Overall, "High" is a deeply personal and contemplative track that speaks to the human experience of longing for redemption and struggling to find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and say a prayer
Taking a moment to reflect and seek guidance
For all the things I've done
Feeling remorse for past actions
I heard a voice that said to me You've gone
Hearing a message that suggests leaving behind past mistakes
And standing there before my eyes An angel come undone
Encountering someone who is struggling, perhaps like oneself
And in her hands a bible and a gun
Symbols of faith and violence, representing inner turmoil
She said your heart is not broken It's just torn
Comforting words that acknowledge suffering but also hope
Between the stars and the Sun
Feeling caught between forces beyond one's control
And now we're standing on the edge Of the world looking down on a lonely star Waiting for the fall Of the man in the night from a speeding car
Watching an uncertain future unfold, feeling powerless
Is there anybody there Who can save me or show me the way back home? Can someone tell me why I'm high
Desperately seeking help and understanding for one's current state of mind
So take all the stars and tear down the Sun Give me the light, I need just one The chemical life I'm leaving behind It's all I want
Reframing one's desires and letting go of destructive behaviors
Now we're standing on the edge Of the world looking down on a lonely star Waiting for the fall Of the man in the night from a speeding car Is there anybody there Who can save me or show me the way back home? Can someone tell me why Can someone tell me why I'm high
Repeating the hopeless plea for help and understanding, and the desire to overcome personal struggles
Writer(s): Alistair Griffin
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicolas Lopes
amazing! please the lyrics...
Owen Cookman
like f1 mate?
Nicolas Lopes
Owen Cookman Love f1* sorry more than 1 year to answer, i only Just saw it now
G_G
What I understood:
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Close my eyes and say a prayer for all the things I've done
I heard a voice that said to me "you're gone" (?)
And standing there before my eyes an angel come undone
And in her hands a Bible and a gun
She said "you're heart is not broken, it's just torn
Between the stars and the sun"
Now we're standing on the edge of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for a fall of a man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there who can save me or show me the way back home
And will someone tell me why I'm high
And so we talk some more, I think she took my hand
Then follow in the footprints in the sand
Well she said that I've been here before, now I walk this neon corridor
It leads you to a place you'll understand
She took my up but I'm still here hanging on
Between the stars and the sun
And now I'm standing on the edge of the world looking down on a lonely star
Waiting for a fall of a man in the night from a speeding car
Is there anybody there who can save me or show me the way back home
Can someone tell me why I'm so high
So take all the stars and tear down the sun
(?) Give me the light, only just one (?)
(?) ... I'm leaving behind, it's all I want
[Chorus]
THE FOX
@Owen Cookman yes