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.
Annalee
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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Dancing around
Knocking back
Knocking down you go all night
All night
Blow em away
Pourin it on
Laugh at the jokes
All right
Gettin all, gettin all, gettin all their attention
Now you're takin em, takin em, takin em for a ride
All right
Chorus:
Oh Annalee, Annalee
Don't you know I'm on to you?
Your eyes are bright as chandeliers
But I see the truth
Your mystery, Annalee
Got them falling from the roof
Hypnotized and paralyzed but
That's nothing new
Annalee, you know that
I'm onto you
Fresh out of jail
Left Santa Fe
Making your rounds out in LA, look at you now, oh wow
They're buying you rings
Giving you cars
It's never enough, you turn their hearts all inside out, side out
Getting all, gettin all, gettin all their attention
Takin em, takin em, takin em for a ride
Every time
Oh Annalee, Annalee
Don't you know I'm on to you?
Your eyes are bright as chandeliers
But I see the truth
Your mystery, Annalee
Got them falling from the roof
Hypnotized and paralyzed but
That's nothing new
Annalee, you know that
I'm onto you
It started with a white lie
You thought it was a good time
Now they got the fever
Oh beep bop ba lulah
Now everybody wants you
But I'm looking right through
And I want to tell you
Get yourself together girl cause nothing lasts forever
Oh Annalee, Annalee
Don't you know I'm on to you?
Your eyes are bright as chandeliers
But I see the truth
Your mystery, Annalee
Got them falling from the roof
Hypnotized and paralyzed but
That's nothing new
Annalee, Annalee
La-da, la-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da, da-na-na-na-na
Annalee, you know that
I'm onto you
The song Annalee by Gavin DeGraw is about a woman named Annalee who is very captivating and is able to charm and manipulate people effortlessly. Gavin sings about how Annalee knows how to get attention and take people for a ride. The lyrics describe how she is able to intoxicate people with her charm and make them fall for her, even though Gavin sees through her facade. Annalee is depicted as someone who is always on the lookout for more, never satisfied with what she has, and is always turning hearts inside out.
As the song progresses, Gavin's tone becomes more cautionary. He warns Annalee that nothing lasts forever and that she needs to get herself together. He knows that her charm and mystery will not last forever, and people will eventually see through her. The song ends with Gavin reiterating that he is onto Annalee and knows the truth about her.
The lyrics of Annalee can be interpreted in different ways. Some listeners may hear a cautionary tale about the dangers of charm and manipulation, while others may hear a story about someone trying to warn a friend about a toxic relationship. Overall, the song is about seeing through the facade of a charming person and being wary of their intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
You fire it up
You start the party
Dancing around
You're dancing and having fun
Knocking back
You're consuming alcoholic beverages
Knocking down you go all night
You keep drinking all night long
All night
The party lasts all night
Blow em away
You impress them
Pourin it on
You're showing off and acting like a star
Laugh at the jokes
You're having a good time and enjoying the company
Sing a few songs you know all right
You're singing and having fun with familiar songs
Gettin all, gettin all, gettin all their attention
You're grabbing their attention and getting popular
Now you're takin em, takin em, takin em for a ride
You're manipulating others for your own benefit
All right
You're feeling good about what you're doing
Chorus: Oh Annalee, Annalee Don't you know I'm on to you? Your eyes are bright as chandeliers But I see the truth Your mystery, Annalee Got them falling from the roof Hypnotized and paralyzed but That's nothing new Annalee, you know that I'm onto you
The singer is aware of your intentions and your behaviors are not a secret. You are captivating people with your charm but the truth is visible to those who look beyond the surface. You can influence others but the singer is not easily fooled and you should know that.
Fresh out of jail
You recently got released from jail
Left Santa Fe
You moved from Santa Fe
Making your rounds out in LA, look at you now, oh wow
You're now living in LA and are successful
They're buying you rings
People are giving you expensive jewelry
Giving you cars
People are giving you luxurious cars
It's never enough, you turn their hearts all inside out, side out
You always want more and you manipulate people's feelings
Every time
You repeat the same behavior each time
It started with a white lie
Your actions began with a small lie
You thought it was a good time
You believed that what you were doing was harmless fun
Now they got the fever
You have now captivated people's attention and they can't resist you
Oh beep bop ba lulah
A nonsensical phrase indicating the singer's wonderment or disbelief with your behavior
Now everybody wants you
People are attracted to you and want to be around you
But I'm looking right through
The singer sees through your facade
And I want to tell you
The singer wants to advise you
Get yourself together girl cause nothing lasts forever
The singer advises you to change your behavior, because your current lifestyle and charm won't last forever
La-da, la-da-da-da-da
Nonsensical syllables indicating a transition or conclusion in the song
La-da-da-da-da-da, da-na-na-na-na
Nonsensical syllables indicating a transition or conclusion in the song
Annalee, you know that I'm onto you
The singer reinforces that you cannot deceive him and he knows your true intentions
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Dave Richard Bassett, Gavin DeGraw
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