In 2001, DeGraw released his first album independently named Gavin Live.
In 2003, his first major studio album was released, entitled Chariot, on July 22nd. He released Chariot Stripped a year later, an album with the same songs, but the instruments brought down to a minimum. The album has so far peaked at #1 in two countries, in Denmark and on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. It went to #2 in Norway and #56 on the Billboard 200 and has benn certified Platinum. His first single, I Don't Want To Be, was released on December 14th 2004 and was the theme tune to the hit TV. drama series One Tree Hill. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #10, the Billboard Pop 100 at #3, #6 in Norway and #38 in the UK, making it his only UK top 40 hit. It has been certified 2x Platinum, selling over 2 million copies. The second single, Chariot, was released on March 1st 2005 and made it to #1 on the Italian Airplay chart. It also did quite well in the US, hitting #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single was Follow Through and it was released on November 17th 2005. It was used on several TV shows, including Scrubs, and was used on the Carte D'or, an ice cream company. The song peaked at #12 in Norway, #13 in Holland, #38 in Portugal and #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The final single from the album, Just Friends was released in early 2006 and went to #21 in Holland.
DeGraw's second album, the self-titled Gavin DeGraw, was released on May 6th 2008. It debuted and peaked on the US Billboard 200 at #7, selling 66,000 copies in its first week. It also made #3 in Denmark, #8 in Norway and #13 in Sweden. The first single, We Belong Together, was featured on the soundtrack of the film Tristan & Isolde. It peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single, In Love With A Girl, was released on February 12th 2008. It peaked at #5 on the US Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks, #22 in Holland, #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #32 in Canada. She Holds A Key was released next, in Mid-2008, and peaked at #29 in Holland. The next single, Cheated On Me, was released in September 2008 and peaked at #77 on the Billboard Pop 100. I Have You To Thank was the final single of the album, being released in early 2009.
His third album, Free, was released less than a year after Gavin DeGraw, on March 31st 2009, and was made in less than two weeks. It entered the Billboard 200 at #19, selling 29,000 copies. The first single, Stay, was released on March 11th 2009, through the internet.
His fourth album Sweeter was released on September 20th, 2011 and spawned lead single Not Over You which peaked at #18 on the Hot 100 and has been certified double platinum by the RIAA. Second singlek Sweeter reached #18 on Billboard's Adult Pop Songs chart. The final single from the album was Soldier.
Gavin released a live album on December 4th, 2012 entitled "Sweeter Live" singing some tracks from Sweeter and earlier favorites.
His current single Best I Ever Had is a song from upcoming fifth studio album Make A Move to be released on October 15th, 2013 in the US. The song has so far peaked at 28 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart.
Few Drinks to Fall in Love
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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You're burning my eyes with your smoke
If I wasn't alone, I'd ask you to move away
So I order up another round
Sipping my last one down
You're the best deal in town
And I've only got dreams to dream of
Sometimes you need a few drinks to fall in love
If you need a few drinks
you could start with a couple of shots
Give a couple of winks
And later blame it all on the buzz
And this year burned a hole in my hope
I got debts that could choke out a rope
And it's not my approach it's the way I go summing things up
And there's really nothing great about this bar
So here I am and right there you are
We're both shooting way under par
But soon we'll forget what par was
Yeah, sometimes you need a few drinks to fall in love
If you need a few drinks
You might as well start with a couple of shots
Give a couple of winks
And later blame it all on the buzz
Sometimes, you need a few drinks to fall in love
The lyrics to Gavin DeGraw's song "A Few Drinks To Fall In Love" convey a sense of loneliness and longing for connection, as well as the role alcohol can play in facilitating the experience of falling in love. The singer expresses frustration with their current social situation, feeling misunderstood and even physically uncomfortable due to someone else's smoke. If they weren't alone, they would ask this person to move away. However, despite their discontent, they order another round and begin to appreciate the other person's presence.
The singer acknowledges that sometimes alcohol can help break down barriers and create a more relaxed atmosphere, which potentially leads to romantic feelings. With a few drinks, they feel more confident and able to make advances, even if it's all done in a playful manner. They humorously suggest starting with a couple of shots and giving a few winks, playfully attributing any future actions or consequences to the "buzz" of the alcohol.
The lyrics also touch upon the difficulties and disappointments the singer has faced in the past. They mention a year that has burned a hole in their hope and the burden of debts that weigh them down. Despite their own struggles and imperfections, they find solace in the company of this person who is also shooting "way under par," meaning neither of them are perfect or have everything together. However, together they can forget what "par" was, indicating that they can find happiness and connection despite life's challenges, possibly influenced by the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
Overall, the lyrics highlight the power of alcohol to temporarily enhance social interactions and create a space for love to emerge, even if it might be fueled by a temporary buzz rather than a solid foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't understand my jokes
You fail to comprehend the humor I express
You're burning my eyes with your smoke
The smoke from your cigarette irritates my eyes
If I wasn't alone, I'd ask you to move away
If I had company, I would request you to relocate elsewhere
So I order up another round
Consequently, I proceed to request more drinks
Sipping my last one down
Gradually consuming the remaining beverage
You're the best deal in town
You are esteemed as the most advantageous option available
And I've only got dreams to dream of
I solely possess aspirations to envision
Sometimes you need a few drinks to fall in love
Occasionally, consuming alcoholic beverages facilitates the development of romantic feelings
If you need a few drinks
If you find it necessary to have some alcoholic beverages
you could start with a couple of shots
Commence by consuming a small quantity of strong alcohol
Give a couple of winks
Subtly convey affection by exchanging a few flirtatious gestures
And later blame it all on the buzz
Subsequently, attribute any romantic actions to the influence of alcohol
And this year burned a hole in my hope
This particular year severely dampened my optimism
I got debts that could choke out a rope
I accrued substantial financial obligations that are suffocatingly burdensome
And it's not my approach it's the way I go summing things up
It is not solely my strategy, but rather my tendency to quickly assess situations and draw conclusions
And there's really nothing great about this bar
There is truly no exceptional aspect of this establishment
So here I am and right there you are
Thus, at this moment, I find myself present while you exist in close proximity
We're both shooting way under par
Both of us are performing significantly below average
But soon we'll forget what par was
However, in the near future, we will disregard the notion of what is considered average
Yeah, sometimes you need a few drinks to fall in love
Indeed, on occasion, consuming alcoholic beverages is required to develop romantic sentiments
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LoCashFan
Wow.. I love his smiles.. and his facial expressions.. this song just makes you smile. I would love to see him in concert.!!!!!!
lexbex
I need to see him like NOW!!! like right now! so soulful and damn adorable!!
Elen Thais
gavin and the song are perfect, wonderful.kisses!!!
Fabiana Miguel
Absolutely fabulous!!!
nilyb
10x for sharing :) i wouldnt know the song without you!:)
klaritydawn
Roflmao!!!! That is toooo funny and to true!!! Gotta love it! Loving you more and more with every song I hear!
Kim Williams
Adorable...Love Him!
Alexandra Szulc
is this an original song?? <3
domynsy6
Wow he is handsome. Indeed a beautifull smile.
lexbex
I need to see him like NOW!!! like right now!