In April 2013, the International Songwriting Competition announced that Graceman had been announced as one of their finalists. The judges included such notable songwriters as Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Mark Foster.
Another Girl Records
Anna Graceman records for her own independent label, Another Girl Records. The label has a world-wide distribution deal through INgrooves Fontana.
Eponymous album and other releases
September 25, 2012 (age 12) – Anna Graceman: Graceman's eponymous album was released and consisted of ten songs: "Showtime" (her first single, released two months earlier), "Crazy World", "You're a Mystery", "Change Is Coming", "Superstar", "Can We Figure It Out?", "The Only One", "That's Who I Am", "Whispers", and "Lexi's Lullaby". The album was produced primarily by Will Hollis (music director for The Eagles and Shania Twain). The track "Superstar" was produced by Grammy-award-winning Darius Harrison aka Deezle.
Whispers
Anna Graceman Lyrics
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Wishing, i was anywhere but here
Silence fill the air
Wishing, that i really didn't care
Voices surround me
Telling me something
That i'm nothing
My eyes are filled with salty tears
Why does the world feel so dead tonight
Lit feels like my hé art and my mind are having a fight
Watching you walk a way, then you disappear
My heart isfilled with doubt a dream that's filled with fear
No one seems to see
I'm angry my mind's played trick on me
Voices surroud me
Telling me ''give up''
Not good enought
Whispers film my ears
My eyes are filled with salty tears
Why does the world feel so dead tonight
Lit feels like my hé art and my mind are having a fight
Fallin' down a rabbit hole
Dark and scary Alice knows
I let those words run away with me
And they ma set me free
But until then
Whispers film my ears
My eyes are filled with salty tears
Why does the world feel so dead tonight
Lit feels like my hé art and my mind are having a fight
The song "Whispers" is a poignant ballad about feeling lost and disconnected. The singer is sitting alone and waiting for someone, but she wishes she could be anywhere else. She is surrounded by silence, but the only thing she can hear are whispers that tell her she is nothing and not good enough. These whispers fill her ears and make her feel isolated and resigned. The singer is watching someone she cares about walk away, and she is filled with doubt and fear. Her mind plays tricks on her, convincing her that she will never be good enough. The voices continue to surround her and tell her to give up.
The second verse starts with the line "falling down a rabbit hole," which is a metaphor for feeling lost and confused. The singer feels like she is in a dark and scary place, like Alice in Wonderland. The words she hears in her head have taken over and are affecting her in a negative way. However, the singer is hopeful that someday she will be set free from these whispers that haunt her. Until then, the whispers continue to fill her ears, and she is left with tears and a feeling that the world is dead tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting all alone, waiting for you my dear
I am all by myself, anticipating your arrival, my love.
Wishing, i was anywhere but here
I desire to be in any other place but here.
Silence fill the air
An atmosphere of quietness surrounds me.
Wishing, that i really didn't care
I long to not care about anything anymore.
Voices surround me
I hear different sounds from all angles.
Telling me something
These noises are saying something to me.
That i'm nothing
They are making me feel like I am worthless.
Whispers film my ears
Softly spoken words are filling my ears.
My eyes are filled with salty tears
My eyes are tearing up and salty water is flowing down my face.
Why does the world feel so dead tonight
I can't understand why everything feels so lifeless tonight.
Lit feels like my hé art and my mind are having a fight
My heart and mind are in a conflict, and it seems like they are not in agreement about something important.
Watching you walk a way, then you disappear
I see you moving farther away from me until you vanish altogether.
My heart isfilled with doubt a dream that's filled with fear
My heart is full of uncertainty and my dream is now overwhelmed with fear.
No one seems to see
Nobody seems to notice what I am going through.
I'm angry my mind's played trick on me
I am furious because my mind has deceived me.
Telling me ''give up''
The voices are advising me to give up.
Not good enought
These whispers are making me feel inadequate.
Fallin' down a rabbit hole
I am dropping into an unknown and unpredictable situation.
Dark and scary Alice knows
It is a frightening and unknown place, similar to Alice's experience in Wonderland.
I let those words run away with me
I let those negative whispers influence me more than they should.
And they ma set me free
But maybe it will lead me to eventual freedom from these negative voices.
But until then
However, for the moment, I will continue to struggle for my freedom from them.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melvin Shoales
The fact that she's this young and has such a powerful voice and can write beautiful songs like this is beyond me. She's gonna go far. Keep pushing Anna this is only the beginning for you. Just bought the album on itunes. Your amazing best of luck to you.
joy
love how every single one of her songs tell a story, every song has a deeper meaning, the piano is incredible, i love how each piano piece in the song relates exactly to the feeling of the song. Anna has unbelievable talent, and i love her for it. :)
WILLIAM MANTLOW
I just listend to two songs by you so far and for some weird reason It makes me wanna tear up. I'm a dude that don't tear up over anything. Your talent is beyond explaining it to someone, they have to listen to you. Thank you young lady for bringing your "a" game on every note you sing. No flaws , no off key just totally control over your vocal work. Thank you for singing my new favorite female singer ! Rock on Mrs. Graceman.
Elle S
Holy Cow!! Amazing!!! God really wanted to show that anyone can shine, no matter what the age, and he is doing it through one beautiful young lady. Keep singing your heart out. Means a lot to everyone who hears you!
D.V.J. Labonte
I couldn't agree more. There is just something so pure, raw...magic about her voice I can't help but tear up. Not bad tears, but...ah heck I can't describe it. Anna- thank you for whatever it is I am feeling.
David Wooten Jr
This young lady is so talented. I can't believe at her she has so much feeling in the way she sings. Thank you for sharing your amazing voice with the world.
Tawny Vooght
Did you know that it was you that it was you that inspired me to start writing songs, and thanks to you I've discovered my passion from your amazing, true-talented skills. Your voice is beautiful and harmonies is perfect and this song gives me chills.
1996sunfire
Anna when I saw you perform on "America's Got Talent" I seen a star in the making. You are and will be an inspiration to many for years to come with your songs from the heart. Always be proud of who you are and where you came from reach for the stars!!
countrydad2009
I have been following you since AGT, and your voice and music still blows my mind. Keep the faith and keep letting your gift shine, never let it fade. Thank you for all the inspiration Miss. Anna Graceman. "So Complicated", is one of my favorites.
Naiomi Clinchard
I Am so amazed by your talent. I have been a singer for my entire life and the talent that you have at age 11 is incredible. I cannot stop listening to this song<3 you are truly an inspiration