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.
More Than Anyone
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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I'll be around
Don't let this end
Before I see you again
What can I say to convince you To change your mind
For me?
I'm going to love you more then anyone
I'm going to hold you closer then before
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Look in my eyes, what do you see?
Not just the color
Look inside of me
Tell me all you need and I will try
I will try
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Free for you, whenever you need
We'll be free together, baby
Free together, baby
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to love you more than anyone
The song "More Than Anyone" is a powerful love ballad that expresses the depth of the singer's feelings towards the person he loves. The song begins by expressing the singer's willingness to be a supportive friend, encouraging the person not to let their relationship end before they see each other again. The singer then pleads with the person to change their mind about their feelings towards him, promising to love and hold them closer than ever before. The chorus reiterates his commitment to loving them more than anyone else, and his desire to make them feel free and loved.
As the song continues, the singer invites the person to look beyond the surface level of his physical appearance, and to see the depth of his feelings and character. He promises to be there for them whenever they need, and to love them without reservation.
The song is a beautiful expression of love and devotion, and the emotions it portrays are universal and relatable to anyone who has ever experienced an intense and all-consuming love.
Line by Line Meaning
You need a friend
I sense that you need someone to confide in and trust, and I want to be that person for you.
I'll be around
I will always be available to support and comfort you, no matter what you're going through.
Don't let this end
I hope our connection and relationship won't fizzle out or fade away, and I want to work to keep it alive.
Before I see you again
I am eagerly waiting to be in your presence once more, and I don't want to lose touch with you until then.
What can I say to convince you To change your mind For me?
I am willing to do and say anything to persuade you to consider me as an important part of your life and to give me a chance.
I'm going to love you more then anyone
I am committed to loving you deeply and wholeheartedly above all others, and I want you to know that.
I'm going to hold you closer then before
I want to embrace you more tightly and intimately than ever before, to show you how much you mean to me.
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I aim to give you the kind of deep, meaningful love that will make you feel liberated and unburdened in every way.
I'll be free for you anytime
I am always available to be there for you, to listen and support you, no matter what other commitments I have in my life.
Look in my eyes, what do you see?
I want you to see the depth of my feelings and the sincerity of my devotion when you look into my eyes.
Not just the color
I hope you can see beyond superficial appearances and understand the true emotions and thoughts behind my gaze.
Look inside of me
I want you to truly get to know me for who I am, beyond surface-level traits or qualities.
Tell me all you need and I will try
I want to be a safe and reliable person for you to trust and confide in, and I will do my best to meet your needs and wishes.
Free for you, whenever you need
I am willing to make myself fully available to you, to be there for you whenever you need me, no questions asked.
We'll be free together, baby
I want to create a relationship with you that feels liberating, uplifting, and joyful for both of us.
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Above all others, you are the one I want to love with my whole heart and soul, and I will make sure you always know that.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Degraw
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