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.
Cheated on Me
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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I'm love sick somewhere tonight
I don't need writing on the wall
I felt it for so long
Am I even on your mind
Or are you now in
Someone else's eyes
Someone else's arms
Someone else's obvious moves
I'm a jealous guy
I hear people talk
And it isn't hard to believe
I think you cheated on me
I've been this love sick before
I've felt just like this before
There was another just like you
I loved her for so long
But I had poison on my mind
And I drove her into
[Chorus]
I've said I've had this stage before
But I left an open door
For this to walk into my life
And maybe I suspect too much
But this is hard for me to trust
When I'm all wound up inside
I just drive you often into
Someone else's eyes
Someone else's arms
Someone else's obvious moves
I'm a jealous guy
I hear people talk
And it isn't hard to believe
I was never easy to please
I think you cheated on me
You cheated on me
I think you cheated on me
The song "Cheated on Me" by Gavin DeGraw talks about the hardship that comes with the feeling of being cheated on. In the lyrics, the singer expresses how he is love sick and suspects that his partner is cheating on him with someone else. He does not need any evidence to prove this because he has felt it for a long time, and it has been something he has had to deal with for a while. He dwells on the doubt of whether he is even on her mind, or if she has already moved on with another.
The chorus emphasizes the frustration and jealousy he feels as he imagines her in someone else's arms, which makes it hard for him to trust her. He relates his current situation to the past, where he loved someone else who was just like his current partner, but he had toxic thoughts that ultimately drove that love away. He recognizes his fault in the past relationship but suspects that he is not at fault for the current situation. Overall, the song talks about the hardship of being a jealous lover and struggling to trust someone after suspecting that they have been unfaithful.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm love sick somewhere tonight
I am currently suffering from lovesickness and my heartache is present tonight
I don't need writing on the wall
I am aware of your unfaithfulness and do not require proof
I felt it for so long
I have known of your infidelity for an extended period of time
Am I even on your mind
I question if you even think of me, considering your dishonesty
Or are you now in
Are you in a relationship with someone else now?
Someone else's eyes
Have you found yourself looking into the eyes of someone else?
Someone else's arms
Have you found yourself in the embrace of someone else?
Someone else's obvious moves
It is evident that you have been unfaithful through your actions and I have noticed
I'm a jealous guy
I am feeling envious and possessive over you
I hear people talk
I have heard rumors of your disloyalty from other people
And it isn't hard to believe
I find it easy to believe these rumors, given the circumstances
I've been this love sick before
I have experienced this intense longing and heartache in a past relationship
There was another just like you
I have been with someone who was similar to you in the past
But I had poison on my mind
I was filled with negativity and it affected my past relationship negatively
And I drove her into
My negativity drove my past partner away
I've said I've had this stage before
I have mentioned experiencing heartbreak and loss previously
But I left an open door
I allowed myself to remain open to love, despite my past experiences
For this to walk into my life
And now, you have entered my life
And maybe I suspect too much
Perhaps I am assuming too much about your unfaithfulness
But this is hard for me to trust
However, due to my past hurt, it is difficult for me to trust easily
When I'm all wound up inside
My emotions are all over the place and causing me stress
I just drive you often into
I push you towards being unfaithful, due to my lack of trust and jealousy
I was never easy to please
I have never been easy to satisfy in a relationship
You cheated on me
My suspicions are correct and you have been unfaithful
I think you cheated on me
I suspect that you have been disloyal, based on my observations and emotions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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christianlorre
If there was justice in this world (and there's not), Gavin would be way more popular because people would appreciate great songs like this.
Shannon Starr
So underrated !!! Why he’s not a massive star is beyond me. I’m completely in LOVE with him. He’s a phenomenal talent
Ivana- Fidersek
he is awesome but he is exactly what you feel.. his heart is in your heart and sadly, the world doesn’t work that way ...
Dana D. A.
He is soo underrated!!! I love his music....such a great artiste....
Autumn Rose Dearborn
Dana D. A. The most underrated!!!
Valerie Mannarino
I love Gavin DeGraw's lyrics! His songs open up my heart deep down, but I can't seem to trust lately. ❤️
Gavin Degraw
@Valerie Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
Mel Sunday
totally into this guy's music right now. he's taking over my playlist
Dorien Verdoodt
I love Gavin DeGraw, he can describes feelings so well.
Gavin Degraw
@Doriee Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.