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
masterpiece
Andy Grammer Lyrics
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Colors stay and spill outside the lines
I refuse to settle, never the black and white
Rock the neons until the day I die
I'm on a constant search to make my heart swell
Bite off too much, chew like hell
Half my nights spent in a hotel
Price I pay to escape the conveyor belt
One, you get one heartbeat so take it seriously
This is your masterpiece, don't forget to dream
And taste the colors in the air you breathe
It's your masterpiece, go ahead and fill it all
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Close my eyelids, take a deep breath
Feel the lightning down in my chest
I'm just a piece of art and the paint's fresh
'Cause I'm not near finished yet
I've got a pregnant mind that wants to give birth
Breathe life into these big words
I can hear the universe, in my ears she whispers.
One, you get one heartbeat so take it seriously
This is your masterpiece, don't forget to dream
And taste the colors in the air you breathe
It's your masterpiece, go ahead and fill it all
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
And if you settle for a normal life
Say you're afraid of heights
But you were meant to light the sky
This is your masterpiece, don't forget to dream
And taste the colors in the air you breathe
This is your masterpiece, go ahead and fill it all
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
Don't stop til it is beautiful
The song "Masterpiece" by Andy Grammer is an ode to living life to the fullest and creating one's own unique and beautiful masterpiece. The lyrics talk about how life is a canvas, and that we should use our own unique colors and refuse to settle for a mundane life that is black and white. The singer expresses the importance of constantly pushing oneself to make their heart swell and to taste the colors in the air. Additionally, the singer emphasizes the power of dreams to create a beautiful and unique masterpiece that is both personal and meaningful.
The song suggests that life is precious, and one should not waste it on a conveyor belt of monotony. The lyrics encourage listeners to be adventurous and embrace their inner artist, even if it means biting off more than they can chew. The chorus is a reminder to everyone that they only get one life and that they should make it a masterpiece. This song inspires us to embrace life, search for our passions, and be the best version of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is a canvas, a painting in my mind
Life is like an empty canvas and our minds are the brushes we use to color and paint on it.
Colors stay and spill outside the lines
Our life experiences sometimes go beyond what we expect and sometimes we can't prevent them from happening.
I refuse to settle, never the black and white
I don't want to live a mundane life and not experience the various colors of life.
Rock the neons until the day I die
I want to enjoy and experience every beautiful and bright moment in my life until I die.
I'm on a constant search to make my heart swell
I'm always in search of the things that make me happy and satisfy my heart.
Bite off too much, chew like hell
I want to take on challenges even if it seems impossible for me to carry them out.
Half my nights spent in a hotel
I spend a lot of time moving around, sometimes working or sometimes chasing my dreams.
Price I pay to escape the conveyor belt
Leaving a life that's too predictable and safe comes at a cost, but it's worth it if I can live the life I want.
One, you get one heartbeat so take it seriously
We only have one life and it's important to take it seriously and make the most of it.
This is your masterpiece, don't forget to dream
Our life is like an artwork and we are the creators. We should never stop dreaming and creating our own masterpiece.
And taste the colors in the air you breathe
We should always try to experience every new opportunity that comes our way.
It's your masterpiece, go ahead and fill it all
We should keep on trying and never give up until our lives become the masterpiece we want it to be.
Don't stop til it is beautiful
We should never settle for anything less than what we truly desire.
Close my eyelids, take a deep breath
Sometimes, we just need to take a break and a deep breath to feel the beauty of life around us.
Feel the lightning down in my chest
We should always follow our hearts and ambitions in order to truly live.
I'm just a piece of art and the paint's fresh
We are all unique masterpieces and we can always keep adding new colors and experiences to our lives.
'Cause I'm not near finished yet
There is still a lot left to experience and a lot left to add to our masterpiece.
I've got a pregnant mind that wants to give birth
Our minds are like pregnant women carrying around ideas and dreams that are ready to come out and be birthed.
Breathe life into these big words
We should strive to change our ideas into reality and give them life.
I can hear the universe, in my ears she whispers.
The happenings in and around our lives can sometimes give us encouragement and signs to chase our dreams.
And if you settle for a normal life
If we settle down for a comfortable, mundane life, we might miss out on the opportunities and experiences that we deserved.
Say you're afraid of heights
If we find an excuse for not living the life we want, we won't recognize the power that lies within us.
But you were meant to light the sky
We are all capable of leaving a mark on the world with our abilities and dreams.
Don't stop til it is beautiful
We should never stop trying until our lives are all that we want them to be.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY GRAMMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
suzie k
Andy Grammar! I love the positive influence you bring to the music game!!! We root for you !!! Keep it coming!
Rajjat VEVO
+suzie k You are correct.
Catherine Hoang
I love this song so much. It's not about love or something. It's more of an idea to go all out and not be afraid
Dalton Stoner
+Wikko If you like Andy, then check out Jon Bellion, he's amazing too
FreyadKnot
Andy is the master of positive music.
Light Fury06
My Mom told me to listen to this song because it reminded her of me... it took me forever to do it, but I almost cried after listening to this!!!! I love you, Mama!! :')
Dalton Stoner
The best song of my life, helps ya get through all the nasty stuff goin on
Josh W
Right on, man. We all need more stuff like this in life. Beautiful.
Rajjat VEVO
This music is a MASTERPIECE!!!!Hats-off to this music.
GamerWonderGirl
Andy Grammar if this is really you, i want to just say thank you so much for letting Girls On The Run use this song in our documentary! just thank you so much!