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.
Angel Eyes
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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And every guy has got you in his sight
What you're doin' with a clown like me
Is surely one of life's little mysteries
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love
What did I do, what did I say
Well I'm the guy who never learned to dance
Never even got one second glance
Across a crowded room was close enough
I could look but I could never touch
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love
What did I do, what did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way
Don't anyone wake me if it's just a dream
Cause she's the best thing that ever happened to me
All you fellows you can look all you like
But this girl you see is leaving here with me tonight
There's just one more thing I need to know
If this is love why does it scare me so
There must be something only you can see
Cause girl I feel it when you look at me
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love
What did I do, what did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way
The song “Angel Eyes” by Gavin DeGraw is about a guy who is amazed by the beauty of a girl at a party. He reflects on his own lack of dancing skills and how he never got a chance with any girl. He wonders how he won this girl’s love and what he did or said to turn her angel eyes his way. He wants to know if this is love, then why does it scare him so much.
The guy acknowledges that he is not as good looking as the other guys in the party, but he is touched that this girl chose to be with him. He feels lucky and grateful to have her in his life. He wonders what she sees in him that others don’t see, and confesses that he feels something special when she looks at him.
The song has a simple melody, but the lyrics are powerful and heartfelt. They express the vulnerability that comes with falling in love and the insecurity that many people feel when in a new relationship. The song is relatable and its message is universal.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl your lookin' fine tonight
I think you look stunning tonight
And every guy has got you in his sight
Every guy is admiring you
What you're doin' with a clown like me
Why would someone as amazing as you be interested in someone like me?
Is surely one of life's little mysteries
It's a mystery to me why you chose me
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
I'm going to ask the universe how I got so lucky to have you in my life
How did I ever win your love
What did I do to deserve your love?
What did I do, what did I say
What could I have possibly done or said to make you fall for me?
To turn your angel eyes my way
To make you notice and fall for me
Well I'm the guy who never learned to dance
I'm not very good at dancing
Never even got one second glance
I've never had someone as special as you even look my way before
Across a crowded room was close enough
I've always admired you from afar
I could look but I could never touch
I never had the opportunity to be with someone as amazing as you
Don't anyone wake me if it's just a dream
Please don't wake me up if this is all just a dream or not real
Cause she's the best thing that ever happened to me
You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me
All you fellows you can look all you like
Other guys can look at you all they want
But this girl you see is leaving here with me tonight
But tonight, I get to take you home with me
There's just one more thing I need to know
I just have one more question that I really need to ask
If this is love why does it scare me so
I'm scared because I don't want to lose what we have if it's really love
There must be something only you can see
You must see something in me that I don't see in myself
Cause girl I feel it when you look at me
I feel something special when you look at me
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JustinRamsey76
He did some unique runs with this song and made a special song even more heartfelt. Great job!!
@bluebrookesongbird1
The first time I heard this song my breath was taken away. It's just so beautiful and flawless, I can't stop listening. Every time I repeat it I keep telling myself "just one more time, just once more, just once more..." That was about 20 "once more's" ago.
@melissamclaughlin5161
The Jeff Healey band released this. song in 1989.
@rynobell
Such a unique voice and unique style. He's so good. Great cover, Gavin
@swhoelefp69
There really isn't another male artist in the last 5 years to touch this guy !... he is f'in amazing... period.
@trishacrazyone
Beautiful and you done a great job singing and a great voice
@gmcrochet
I love gavin. There is nothing that he can sing poorly, everything he sings is so wonderfully perfect
@nygal628
Wow, wow, wow, omg, what a freakin' amazing version this is!!! I love it!! This guy leaves me speechless every single time he opens his mouth from the very 1st time I heard him live on Carson Daly's show singing "Tracks of my Tears", which was done so beautifully! He's awesome!
@JohnTaupin
Hiatt's version is still my favorite. Straight from the heart. Such a brilliant and under-appreciated singer/songwriter.
@peechyk99
Never heard such talent before! I love Gavin...and think its beautiful that he has such a gifted voice AND can play his own music!