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
Painkiller
Alistair Griffin Lyrics
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You have to put the past behind you to leave it there
And You know when I'm bruised and you heal and you soothe and you save me from myself
I'd love to know just how you do that, how you read my mind
Your crooked smile just gets me every time
The pain is gone away
I breathe you in,
I've been confused and filled with doubt
But now you make it ok (the pain has gone away)
there aint no hurt
there aint no fear
There's only love, all love inside of here
some kind of painkiller baby
I could feel the scare of awaking,
Thinking you'll just disappear
stop the cynical part of me taking over here
Cos you're strong when I'm weak
and you're right when i'm wrong
and you're light can always tell
I'd love to know just how you do that, how you blow my mind
Those pretty eyes just get me every time
The pain is gone away
I breathe you in,
I breathe you out,
I've been confused and filled with doubt
But now you make it ok (the pain has gone away)
there aint no hurt
there aint no fear
There's only love, all love inside of here
some kind of painkiller baby
Twist and turn, scared this wouldn't happen
Petrified but now i'm so open, no turning back on you
Eyes wide open, face the fear
I can feel that the storm is breaking, possibilities in the air
You have to put the past behind you to leave it there
The pain is gone away
I breathe you in,
I breathe you out,
I've been confused and filled with doubt
But now you make it ok (the pain has gone away)
there aint no hurt
there aint no fear
There's only love, all love inside of here
some kind of painkiller baby
I breathe you in,
I breathe you out,
I've been confused and filled with doubt
But now you make it ok (the pain has gone away)
there aint no hurt
there aint no fear
There's only love, all love inside of here
some kind of painkiller baby
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo doo doo doo (yeah),
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo doo doo doo (Woah Yeah),
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo doo doo doo (I'll breathe you out.)
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo,
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
The first verse of “Painkiller” by Alistair Griffin speaks of the feeling that something big is about to happen; there are possibilities in the air. The lines, “You have to put the past behind you to leave it there” refer to the notion that one must let go of the pain of the past in order for true healing to occur. The next few lines express the singer's admiration for his partner, highlighting the way they seem to know just how to heal and soothe him. He is amazed by their ability to read his mind and always seem to know what he needs. The line “your crooked smile just gets me every time” shows how deeply the singer is in love with his partner and how every little thing they do is captivating for him.
In the chorus, the singer expresses how his partner has helped him heal from all the pain and confusion he has been through. The lines, “I breathe you in, I breathe you out” refer to the way the singer takes comfort in the presence of his partner. He no longer feels confused or filled with doubt because they make everything okay. The line, “There's only love, all love inside of here” represents the fact that he has found peace in the relationship, and there is no room for any pain or fear anymore.
The second verse speaks of the singer's initial fear of falling in love and the idea that his partner might disappear, but the line “you're strong when I'm weak” represents how his partner has helped him overcome these fears. They bring out the best in him, and they complement each other perfectly. The line, “those pretty eyes just get me every time” represents the singer's continued amazement at how beautiful and captivating his partner is, even after all this time.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel that the storm is breaking, possibilities in the air
The situation is about to change and there are opportunities on the horizon.
You have to put the past behind you to leave it there
You need to let go of the past in order to move on with your life.
And You know when I'm bruised and you heal and you soothe and you save me from myself
You can always tell when I'm struggling and you help me overcome my problems.
I'd love to know just how you do that, how you read my mind
I am amazed by how well you understand me and my thoughts without me having to say anything.
Your crooked smile just gets me every time
Your charming smile never fails to make me happy and feel good inside.
The pain is gone away
All the pain and negative emotions have been replaced with positivity and love.
I breathe you in,
I feel elated and happy when I am around you.
I breathe you out,
I feel like I am whole and complete when I am with you.
I've been confused and filled with doubt
I have been uncertain and unsure of myself and my future.
But now you make it ok (the pain has gone away)
You have made everything better and I feel at ease and comfortable.
there aint no hurt
There is no pain or discomfort anymore.
there aint no fear
I no longer feel scared or anxious about anything.
There's only love, all love inside of here
All I feel is love and positive emotions when I am with you.
some kind of painkiller baby
You are like a painkiller to me, making everything feel better and more manageable.
I could feel the scare of awaking,
I was afraid of facing reality and moving on from the past.
Thinking you'll just disappear
I was fearful that you would leave me and I would be alone.
stop the cynical part of me taking over here
I needed to stop being negative and pessimistic and focus on the positive things in life.
Cos you're strong when I'm weak
You are my rock and support when I feel lost and hopeless.
and you're right when i'm wrong
You always help me see things from a different perspective and make me realize when I am mistaken.
and you're light can always tell
You bring positivity and light into my life and always know how to cheer me up.
I'd love to know just how you do that, how you blow my mind
I am amazed by your ability to make me feel good and change my perspective on things.
Those pretty eyes just get me every time
Your beautiful eyes never fail to captivate me and make me feel happy.
Twist and turn, scared this wouldn't happen
I was uncertain and doubtful that things would work out the way I wanted them to.
Petrified but now i'm so open, no turning back on you
I was hesitant and afraid to open up, but now I feel comfortable and confident in our relationship together.
Eyes wide open, face the fear
I am ready to face any challenges or obstacles that come our way because I have you by my side.
Doo doo doo,
A musical interlude with no discernible meaning.
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Newlife77795
Have you ever loved someone?
But you waited just to long
To tell them what you're feeling
Well maybe I was just to proud, To say I love you right out loud
Lost for words I must believe in
On this night, that holds us both within
Set me free, oh let me live again
It's you and me tonight,
With these feelings we can't fight,
Just two people lost but maybe found together,
And if we make it through and tomorrow find the truth.
You know I would fall, I would risk it all, just for you.
I gotta find a way somehow
Cause all we have is here and now
This can't wait until tomorrow
But if the morning comes to soon,
We'll run away and chase the moon
Like a dream that you must follow
If you go, I wan't be in your way
Cause in my eyes, all I have to say is
It's you and me tonight,
With these feelings we can't fight,
Just two people lost but maybe found together,
And if we make it through and tomorrow find the truth.
You know I would fall, I would risk it all, just for you.
Let your real ambitions go inside, outside through
Set your jeart for free lets run and hide
Cause tonight, it's just me and you
(It's you and me tonight) yeah
It's you and me tonight,
With these feelings we can't fight,
Just two people lost but maybe found together,
And if we make it through and tomorrow find the truth.
You know I would fall, I would risk it all, just for you
@czdailyvlog3003
Have you ever loved someone
But you waited just too long
To tell them what you're feeling
Well Maybe I was just too proud
To say I love you right out loud
Lost for words I must believe in
On this night, it holds us both within
Set me free, oh let me live again
CHORUS
It's you and me tonight
With these feelings we can fight
Just two people lost but maybe found together
And if we make it through
And tomorrow find the truth
You know I would fall
I would risk it all
Just for you
Gotta find a way somehow
Cause all we have is here and now
It can wait until tomorrow
But If the morning comes too soon
We'll run away and chase the moon
Like a dream that you must follow
If you go, I won't be in your way
In my eyes, is all I have to say
CHORUS
Let your real ambitions go inside, outside through Set your heart free lets run and hide Cause tonight, it's just me and you (It's you and me tonight) yeah
CHORUS X2
@paulaw23
Haven't heard this song in about 10 years. Lovely song. Great singer, songwriter. If you don't know his music you must look up other songs of him. He's become even better over the years!
@davidp.7620
He will always be No. 1
@SuhaLauksor
Finally found this song after 7 long years😢😢😢😢
@renjamoodyuo3689
❤️ marry me
@vijayrathore6259
Same here... 😭😘😘😘🥺Love this song
@TheAaronStevens
he should be a much bigger star then he is! AWESOME!
@anokwangsha82
Most underrated song
@ahutoawomi7019
I really love this song ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@jemmacoxon4274
Me too. You can follow him on Facebook.com/AlistairGriffin for more music updates and live streams.
@racememrulkayes
Have you ever loved someone, but you waited just too long, to tell them what you're feeling. HOLY BLOODY SHIT yes