Grammer started as a busker on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and later performed in the Viper Room, the Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood) and the House of Blues. Grammer perfected his writing skills as an artist whilst performing on the streets and according to the Keep Your Head Up Songfacts he wrote the song to raise his own spirits after a particularly long day.
His debut video for "Keep Your Head Up" (starring Rainn Wilson) was an iTunes video of the week in 2010, and the version on the artist's site uses an interactive interface that allows the viewer to "send the singer into goofy scenarios". He performed the song on The Rachael Ray Show on November 17, 2010. He is currently opening for Plain White T's for the second leg of their "Wonders of the Younger" tour.
In January 2011, he was named an "Artist to Watch" by Billboard magazine.
He performed at SXSW 2011, playing BMI's Acoustic Brunch, where he was one of the artists contributing to a recording produced by Hanson to benefit the victims of the 2011 Japan earthquake.
His "Keep Your Head Up" video was nominated for MTV's O Music Award for Most Innovative Music Video in April 2011
Miss Me
Andy Grammer Lyrics
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I'm drunk on a feeling lost in believing I was sure
I don't care what you had to say, damn words get in the way
I don't wanna know
I know there will come a time
When I look you in the eyes and say I told you so
You're gonna miss me, miss me
As long as you live
You are going to miss me, miss me oh
Set me up for the falling,
Gave me no warning you were gone
Let me down I was reeling,
Can't believe what you have done
Go do what you've gotta do,
Damn words will follow you
Everywhere you go
And I know there will come a time
When I look you in the eyes and say I told you so
And I promise you this,
You're gonna miss me, miss me
As long as you live
You are going to miss me, miss me oh
I believe in my heart when something is wrong, say its wrong,
I can deal with the part that something is wrong,
If we both stay strong!
I know there will come a time
When I look you in the eyes and say I told you so
And I promise you this,
You're gonna miss me, miss me
As long as you live
You are going to miss me, miss me oh
I wake up and I'm sober
'don't even know you anymore' - In this opening line, the singer expresses his confusion and disorientation upon waking up in a state of sobriety. He's admitting to himself that he's lost his sense of connection with someone he once knew intimately. This person has drifted away in his life, and there's a distance that's been created between them.
'I'm drunk on a feeling lost in believing I was sure' - These lyrics illustrate that the singer was too heavily invested in this relationship. He was lost in a feeling of belief that they were meant to be, though now he's starting to feel unsure.
'I don't care what you had to say, damn words get in the way, I don't wanna know' - These lyrics express his hurt and resentment towards the other person. He's shutting out their words, as they caused pain and frustration for him. He doesn't want to hear any more of their opinions or reasons for leaving him.
'I know there will come a time when I look you in the eyes and say I told you so' - The singer is projecting a future where they will regret leaving him. They'll realize what they've lost, and he'll be there to say "I told you so". He's certain that they will come to regret their decision.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Miss Me' express the pain and confusion that come with losing an important relationship. The singer is grappling with his feelings of hurt and disorientation, and he's projecting his own sense of loss and regret onto the person who left him.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up and I'm sober
I wake up and realize that I am no longer under the influence of alcohol or any other substance.
don't even know you anymore
I am no longer able to recognize and understand who you are as a person.
I'm drunk on a feeling
I am overwhelmed and consumed by a certain emotion or sensation.
lost in believing I was sure
Although I was confident and steadfast in my beliefs, I now feel unsure and lost.
I don't care what you had to say
I am indifferent and apathetic to your words or opinions.
damn words get in the way
Words often hinder or obstruct the communication between us.
I don't wanna know
I do not wish to have any knowledge or information about you or our situation.
I know there will come a time
I am aware and certain that at some point in the future, a moment of clarity will arise for me.
When I look you in the eyes and say I told you so
At that moment, I will confidently express that I had predicted this outcome all along.
And I promise you this,
I guarantee and vow that
You're gonna miss me, miss me
You will come to regret and long for my presence and love.
As long as you live
For the rest of your life,
You are going to miss me, miss me oh
You will always reminisce and crave the love and companionship we once shared.
Set me up for the falling,
You led me into a trap or a disastrous situation,
Gave me no warning you were gone
You abruptly disappeared and left me without any notice or explanation.
Let me down I was reeling,
I was severely disappointed and shocked by your actions.
Can't believe what you have done
I find it hard to accept and comprehend the things you have done.
Go do what you've gotta do,
I am giving you the freedom and permission to do what you need to do.
Damn words will follow you
However, the consequences and weight of your words will continue to haunt and affect you.
Everywhere you go
No matter where you go or what you do.
I believe in my heart when something is wrong, say its wrong,
I strongly believe that it is important to speak up and address any issues or problems as they arise.
I can deal with the part that something is wrong,
I am capable of handling and coping with the fact that there is a problem or conflict.
If we both stay strong!
As long as we both remain resilient and persistent in resolving our issues and working through our struggles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDY GRAMMER, BOOTS OTTESTAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XnobodylovesmeX
Andy Grammer is one of the most talented and beautifully voiced singers ever.
@renivaldo75
Música impecável!
@aprilreiff3871
One of my favorite songs of all time. Love it!
@onnmusic
Love this tune, now on my daily playlist :)
@Aironamic
Good music Andy keep it up, you're gonna go far! You seem like a very positive guy.
@michaeldougal1513
If you think of the singer as the target of a failed assassination attempt talking to the sniper, it perfectly and hilariously changes the meaning.
@joshuagao2201
loll
@atreus1477
Tru dat
@kattniss124
This is a really good song...keep it up andy! :)
@Stroopwafelbae
This dude. He really has a god given talent.