On September 15, 2008, he performed his song "Rock and Roll" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Eric has also performed "Rock and Roll" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Eric debuted his single "Ok It's Alright With Me" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on July 24, 2009
His song "Rock and Roll" was used in the movie Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, and was included in the soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" was also used as the song to end the final episode of 2008 series of Packed to the Rafters. Packed To The Rafters was the highest rating Australian show in 2008. It was featured in the Platinum selling Packed to the Rafters soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" went on to get a number #1 position on the Australian airplay chart in early April 2009.
"Rock and Roll" has reached a number #1 position on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart and has been certified Platinum in Australia. "Rock and Roll" has also reached Gold in New Zealand and Gold in Norway. "Rock and Roll" also reached #1 airplay in the United States.
The Watching You Watching Him Songfacts says that Hutchinson's sophomore major label album, Moving Up Living Down, was recorded with Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Regina Spektor) in California and Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison) in London after Hutchinson penned the songs at home in New York City.
Hutchinson has also been named an AOL "About To Pop" artist, Yahoo! Who's Next Artist, MSN "One To Watch" Artist and a "VH1 You Oughta Know" Artist.
You've Got You
Eric Hutchinson Lyrics
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I couldn't live this down enough to make up for you and me
I feel a swelling in my soul I've been choking up inside
I'd bite my tongue just for your sake but I'd swallow too much pride
[Chorus]
And who will be sorry first who will be sorry first
And if you won't be the one to budge I can tell what I am worth
There's nothing shocking so it must be true
And let me set this record straight on the drama you create
Before you go and turn your back on me
I've got a lot to pay you back I've been saving up for years
I'm gonna break you into two now who's gonna hear your tears
I've been the friend you never had now you'll never have me back
I bear a witness to your faults and that line's severely cracked
You're gonna live your life and stay on your side
You're not ashamed to try you're more afraid of why
This bridge is burning now it's caving in
We're never gonna win we'll run in circles till we fall in line
The song "You've Got You" by Eric Hutchinson tells the story of a person who feels betrayed by a friend and wants to express their frustration. The song is about the aftermath of a difficult relationship and how both parties try to cope with the difficult emotions that come with it. The lyrics indicate that the singer is struggling to forgive the friend and is trying to take the moral high ground by suggesting that they are the ones who have more to lose.
The first verse introduces the theme of the song, with the singer saying they have a "bone to pick" with their friend. The second line suggests that the friend has done something so bad that the singer couldn't live it down. The second verse, however, reveals that the singer has also been resentful and keeping track of things that they need to "payback". The chorus discusses who is to blame for the situation, with the singer pointing out that the friend has only themself to blame.
The song is a cautionary tale about the cost of holding grudges and the importance of forgiveness. It is a reminder that sometimes it's better to let go of the past and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a bone to pick with you and this opportunity
I have an issue to discuss with you regarding our situation
I couldn't live this down enough to make up for you and me
I can't forgive and forget what happened between us
I feel a swelling in my soul I've been choking up inside
My emotions are building up inside me, causing me distress
I'd bite my tongue just for your sake but I'd swallow too much pride
I would hold back my own feelings for your benefit, but it would hurt my self-respect too much
And who will be sorry first who will be sorry first
Who will apologize first in this situation?
And if you won't be the one to budge I can tell what I am worth
If you refuse to compromise, it shows me how much I mean to you
And you've got you to blame for what you do to you
You are responsible for the consequences of your actions
There's nothing shocking so it must be true
The facts speak for themselves and are not surprising
And let me set this record straight on the drama you create
I want to clarify the truth about the problems you cause
Before you go and turn your back on me
Please hear me out before you walk away
I've got a lot to pay you back I've been saving up for years
I have been waiting for the opportunity to get revenge on you and now it's time
I'm gonna break you into two now who's gonna hear your tears
I am going to hurt you badly and no one will be around to console you
I've been the friend you never had now you'll never have me back
I used to be the person in your life who cared for you, but that's over now
I bear a witness to your faults and that line's severely cracked
I have seen your flaws, and now it's clear to me that you have gone too far
You're gonna live your life and stay on your side
You will continue living your life, and we will no longer be part of it
You're not ashamed to try you're more afraid of why
You are not afraid of failing, but rather of the reasons behind your actions
This bridge is burning now it's caving in
Our relationship is deteriorating quickly, and there's no way to save it
We're never gonna win we'll run in circles till we fall in line
No matter what we do, our situation will never improve, and we will just be wasting time
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC MARTIN HUTCHINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kyle Kreiter
This is truly a phenomenal style of music. So much emotion and so much meaning. Thank you for all that you are doing. Keep doing it.
Hillary Stonebrook
you almost don't expect that voice to come out of him. he's got so much soul!
Drew Hodges
Theres something about his style that is different from other artists, makes it good for a thousand listenings before it gets old.
oakfiber
Eric, you don't miss ONE note! So crazy talented! You are the real deal!
Kaytlin Medley
so much soul....i love this guy already! where are all the artists like him?!
Lillian VanHua
I just saw this guy 4 times in the past week opening for Jack's Mannequin and never heard his music prior to this past week. Amazing! Too bad when I bought the cd I lost it in the same night.
Kaley Metz
He is amazing!!
yu f
love this song!
patricia adkins
love him,very unique voice
Djonathan Nagtalon
four days ago i was lost in hong kong. i wemt into a store and this song is playing. i so wanted to know who sang this song..so i googled the lyrics...now im here. where have i been? amazing artist. i am now a fan