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.
Make a Move
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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It's like a drug that went straight to the vein
I feel a high coming on, and it's all because of you
We, could get it going like one, two
Freeze, put your hands up and surrender to me
I know I'm easy to read, and it's all because of you
I don't care if it's in or outside
You know what to do
Make a move
You could throw away your phone
Make believe that we're all alone
I'm talking to you
Make a move, 'cause I'm ready
I've been thinking 'bout something you once said
That life is short, so let go of regrets
So then I take your advice, and I bet it all on you
Now, you're giving sexy a whole new name
Yeah what I'm feeling is hard to explain
I'm thinking we're overdue, and I bet it all on you
I don't care where we sleep tonight
I don't care if it's in or outside
You know what to do
Make a move
You could throw away your phone
Make believe that we're all alone
I'm talking to you
Make a move, 'cause I'm ready
I'm aware of what you've gone through
Not afraid to say I've fallen for you
If you need someone to talk to
I've got the time
I don't care where we sleep tonight
I don't care if it's in or outside
You know what to do
Make a move
You could throw away your phone
Make believe that we're all alone
I'm talking to you
Make a move, 'cause I'm ready
The song "Make a Move" by Gavin DeGraw depicts falling in love and the willingness to take a risk in a relationship. From the moment he asked the girl for her name, the singer expresses how he feels like he's on a high, a feeling that is all because of her. He talks about letting go of regrets and taking a chance on love, even if it means throwing away your phone and being completely present in the moment. The chorus emphasizes that he doesn't care where they sleep or what they do, he just wants her to make a move and take a chance on him.
The lyrics are very straightforward and speak to the idea of jumping into a new relationship with both feet. The song captures the feeling of excitement and anticipation that comes with new love. It urges the listener to not be afraid to take a chance and to let go of any past regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, from the first time that I asked your name
When we first met, I was completely taken by you.
It's like a drug that went straight to the vein
Being near you gives me a rush of feelings and emotions.
I feel a high coming on, and it's all because of you
You make me feel alive and excited, and I want to experience more of it with you.
We, could get it going like one, two
We have a connection and chemistry that makes it easy for us to get along.
Freeze, put your hands up and surrender to me
Let yourself be vulnerable with me and let's see where this goes.
I know I'm easy to read, and it's all because of you
You bring out the best in me and I feel like I can be myself around you.
I don't care where we sleep tonight
All I care about is spending time with you and being close to you.
I don't care if it's in or outside
The setting doesn't matter as long as we're together.
You know what to do
I trust you to make the next move and take our relationship to the next level.
Make a move
Take action and show me how you feel about me.
You could throw away your phone
Disconnect from the world and focus on just the two of us.
Make believe that we're all alone
Let's create a bubble of intimacy where it's just us and nothing else matters.
I'm talking to you
This is a conversation between you and me, and our connection is what matters most.
Make a move, 'cause I'm ready
I'm ready to take this relationship to the next level and I hope you are too.
I've been thinking 'bout something you once said
Something you said really stuck with me and made me think about our relationship differently.
That life is short, so let go of regrets
Life is too short to hold back and have regrets, so we should take chances and follow our hearts.
So then I take your advice, and I bet it all on you
I trust you enough to take a leap of faith with you and see where our relationship goes.
Now, you're giving sexy a whole new name
Being with you is making me feel a new kind of attraction and desire.
Yeah what I'm feeling is hard to explain
My feelings for you are strong and intense, and it's hard to find the words to describe them.
I'm thinking we're overdue, and I bet it all on you
I feel like we've been dancing around our feelings for each other for too long, and I'm betting on us to make a move.
I'm aware of what you've gone through
I understand that you may have some past experiences or emotional baggage, but I'm willing to be there for you.
Not afraid to say I've fallen for you
I've developed strong feelings for you and I'm not afraid to admit it.
If you need someone to talk to
I want to be there for you and support you in any way I can.
I've got the time
I'm willing to invest my time and energy into building a relationship with you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, GAVIN DEGRAW, AMMAR MALIK, DANIEL THOMAS OMELIO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aviator C
I love all of his songs, I feel he's not getting enough recognition as he should!! He's soooo talented.
lindokuhle percy
I believe so too, I only knew the guy after I heard the song he sings with Brett young
Heather Bourquin
I agree
Laurane Schenevey
Saw him performing live yesterday evening and it was spectacular. Gavin you are really a king ! Best singer ever.
Yoyo ma
@laurane Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
stewart collier
One of the best songwriters of the last 15 years, blighted forever. :(
Alex Schaeffer
Love what this guy does with music, there's always a story. What an artist man.
Alis Shrestha
He is so underrated and that's so wrong he's so amazing. He's so pure and it's just great :)
Rob Hartley
Alis Shrestha so
Nikki Spracklin / Bis
Agree so much