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.
Dreams
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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Waiting for my ship to come in, in from that ocean
Come home to this sea, harboring in me
I don't believe in four-leaf clovers
All the luck they're supposed to bring
I've used all my wild cards
But there's something I can do
To get close to you
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Thinking bout every little thing we ever did crazy
Sipping on that memory lane
That lane never closes, seven days of the week
I can drive in my sleep
cause I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Dreams I will share when I see you again
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I pray but until then I've got dreams
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
The lyrics to Gavin DeGraw's song "Dreams" express the yearning and longing for a loved one who is far away. DeGraw sings about spending all his money on phone cards and waiting for his ship to come in, suggesting that he's doing everything he can to stay connected with this loved one who is at a distance. He then turns to the idea that his heart is like a sea, harboring his love for this person. Throughout the song, DeGraw is singing about how he's coping with the distance, acknowledging that he can't physically be with this person, but he can always dream about being with them.
The use of the phrase "dreams of love" throughout the song is significant. While DeGraw is separated from his lover, he finds solace in the fact that he can still dream of them and experience a connection in his dreams that he can't find in reality. He sings about how he feels their spirit when they're near and when they're away, suggesting that their love transcends physical distance. The chorus is full of hope and longing, with the repeated line "I know you feel the same way too" signaling that DeGraw is confident in the depth of their love.
Overall, "Dreams" is a powerful love song that explores the ways we can stay connected to those we love, even when they're far away. It's a reminder that love endures and that even when we can't physically be with someone, our dreams and memories can keep us close to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Spending all my money on phone cards
I constantly buy phone cards in hopes of receiving a call from you
Waiting for my ship to come in, in from that ocean
I am waiting for a breakthrough in my life, that will lead me to you
Come home to this sea, harboring in me
I need you to come back and bring me the joy, hope and love that I seek
I don't believe in four-leaf clovers
I don't believe in luck that comes from material objects
All the luck they're supposed to bring
I don't expect material objects to bring me luck or happiness
I've used all my wild cards
I've exhausted all the chances I've taken in my life
But there's something I can do, to get close to you
I know there's something I can do to be closer to you
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I have a strong passion for you and I dream of being with you
I know you feel the same way too
I believe that you share the same feelings as me
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
I can sense your presence whether you are physically present or not
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
I am hopeful that destiny will bring us together again
Thinking bout every little thing we ever did crazy
I often reminisce about the crazy and memorable things we've done together
Sipping on that memory lane
I often revisit and enjoy the happy memories I have of you
That lane never closes, seven days of the week
My happy memories of you are always accessible to me
I can drive in my sleep
I could navigate these memories even unconsciously
Dreams I will share when I see you again
I will share with you all the dreams I have of us when we finally meet
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I sense that our reunion is not far off
I pray but until then I've got dreams
I hope and pray that we will be reunited but until then, my dreams of you will sustain me
Contributed by Brody C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mic00
Spending all my money on phone cards
Waiting for my ship to come in, in from that ocean
Come home to this sea, harboring in me
I don't believe in four-leaf clovers
All the luck they're supposed to bring
I've used all my wild cards
But there's something I can do
To get close to you
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Thinking bout every little thing we ever did crazy
Sipping on that memory lane
That lane never closes, seven days of the week
I can drive in my sleep
Cause I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Dreams I will share when I see you again
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I pray but until then I've got dreams
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of lovin you
Asabi
I love this song so much. From I was 14, I’m 29 now.
Gabriele Z
I thought I was 35 first time I heard and now 40 LOL
Mic00
Spending all my money on phone cards
Waiting for my ship to come in, in from that ocean
Come home to this sea, harboring in me
I don't believe in four-leaf clovers
All the luck they're supposed to bring
I've used all my wild cards
But there's something I can do
To get close to you
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Thinking bout every little thing we ever did crazy
Sipping on that memory lane
That lane never closes, seven days of the week
I can drive in my sleep
Cause I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of loving you
Dreams I will share when I see you again
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I pray but until then I've got dreams
I've got dreams of love and I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit when you're near me and when you're away
Somehow, somewhere I'll see you again
But until then I've got dreams of lovin you
Desirea Fox
I love this guy! He is a BIG inspiration on my writing...it seems that whenever I write a certain character & scene...I can always find a Gavin song to fit it, and help me finish writing it! His music is so amazing.
Moisés Machado
Me amarro nessa música, a modulação e melodia são perfeitas...🇧🇷
peechyk99
this needs to be released as a single!! sooo BEAUTIFUL!!
Jordan Giusti
Gavin DeGraw is the shit... I've been looking through all of his songs on youtube and I cannot find one that i don't absolutely love... I'm a BIG FAN of the old and the new songs.
BACMusic
Flawless lyrics! Gavin's got a song for every mood or emotion that you feel in life! It's amazing!
Adrian Diaz Ruiz
Beautiful song brings back good memories of my adolescence
Rainbow 🌈
A dreamy song. I love you Gavin! My alltime favourite artist. 🥰