Alistair Griffin is a British singer songwriter from Yorkshire with a disti… Read Full Bio ↴Alistair Griffin is a British singer songwriter from Yorkshire with a distinctive pure toned voice. He plays acoustic guitar and also sings lead vocals with his own band, Blue Nun. His music encompasses a wide variety of different styles, from light jangly pop to simple acoustic love songs; from anthemic ballads to full on rock.

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

Save This Day
Alistair Griffin Lyrics

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Come,
I'll take you down
We'll plan your life
In the ground
And Run,
Run for our lives,
It's you and me
Alone tonight

Are you lost?
Are you free?
Will you stand beneath
This sky with me?
I don't need anyone,
I just need you tonight
Two lovers on the run,
Just trying to find a light
Or maybe we can be,
The ones that live to see
The sun still break
I'll save this day for you
We'll ride
We'll ride this wave
It's all my fault
But this day I'll save
Are you lost?
Are you free?
Will you stand beneath
This sky with me?
I don't need anyone,
I just need you tonight
Two lovers on the run,
Just trying to find a light
Or maybe we can be,
That ones that live to see
The sun still break
I'll save this day
For you
Are you lost?
Are you free?
Will you stand beneath
This burning sky with me?
I don't need anyone,
I just need you tonight
Two lovers on the run
Just trying to find a light
And maybe we can be
That ones that live to see
The sun still break

I'll save this day
For you! ♥

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alistair Griffin's song "Save This Day" speak of two people who are lost and alone, seeking comfort and companionship in each other's company. The singer invites his partner to join him on a journey through life, where they plan their day in the ground and run for their lives, together. He questions their state of being - lost or free - and extends an invitation to stand beneath the sky with him. The singer claims that he doesn't need anyone else but his partner for the night and together, they are two lovers on the run, searching for a light. He hopes that they can be the ones to witness the sun still break and promises to save this day for his beloved.

The song seems to embody a sense of urgency, and the lyrics suggest that the two lovers might be facing imminent danger or trying to escape from something. The repeated question of "Are you lost? Are you free?" emphasizes the confusion and uncertainty of the situation they find themselves in. The singer's declaration of not needing anyone else but his partner creates an intimate atmosphere where the two can seek solace in each other's presence.

"Save This Day" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks of love, companionship, and hope. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a metaphor for life's journey and the need for companionship along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

Come,
Let's go

I'll take you down
I'll guide you

We'll plan your life
We'll figure out your future goals

In the ground
In a peaceful place

And Run,
Let's escape

Run for our lives,
Let's run away for safety

It's you and me
We're in this together

Alone tonight
Just the two of us tonight

Are you lost?
Are you unsure of where you are going?

Are you free?
Are you unrestricted to follow your dreams?

Will you stand beneath
Will you be with me under

This sky with me?
This beautiful sky

I don't need anyone,
I only need you

Two lovers on the run,
Two people in love running away from something

Just trying to find a light
Trying to find hope

Or maybe we can be,
Perhaps we could become

That ones that live to see
The ones who survive to see

The sun still break
The sunrise

I'll save this day for you
I'll make this day a special one just for you

We'll ride
We'll go for a ride

We'll ride this wave
We'll ride the ups and downs together

It's all my fault
I take responsibility for what went wrong

But this day I'll save
But I'll make this day right

Are you lost?
Are you unsure of where you are going?

Are you free?
Are you unrestricted to follow your dreams?

Will you stand beneath
Will you be with me under

This sky with me?
This beautiful sky

And maybe we can be
And maybe we can become

That ones that live to see
The ones who survive to see

The sun still break
The sunrise

I'll save this day
I'll make sure this day is memorable

For you!
Especially for you

Writer(s): Thomas Richard Martin, James David Martin Copyright: Chrysalis Songs Benelux

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