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.
Need
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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You think twice oh oh oh oh oh
He thinks plans, you change course
Two damp lights oh oh oh oh oh
But you've got this secret to keep
Like the looks that you steal from me
Say you just don't know what you need
[Chorus]
But baby when you wake up in the middle of the night
With your makeup running riddles from your eyes
You'll see what you need
Baby when you wake up and your breath is still cold
And you need to shout and you want someone to hold
Then you'll see what you need
I'm past tense, don't feel it
Bad turning oh oh oh oh oh
So don't waste time
Yours and mine
Girl watch how we did everything
But you've got this secret to keep
Like the looks that you steal from me
Say you just don't know what you need
What you need'
[Chorus]
But baby when you wake up in the middle of the night
With your makeup running riddles from your eyes
You'll see what you need
Baby when you wake up and your breath is still cold
And you need to shout and you want someone to hold
Then you'll see what you need
What you need, what you need
What you need, what you need
What you need, what you need
[Chorus]
But baby when you wake up in the middle of the night
With your makeup running riddles from your eyes
You'll see what you need
Baby when you wake up and your breath is still cold
And you need to shout and you want someone to hold
Then you'll see what you need
What you need, what you need
What you need, what you need
[Chorus]
But baby when you wake up in the middle of the night
With your makeup running riddles from your eyes
You'll see what you need
What you need
The song "Need" by Gavin DeGraw is a ballad about two people who are struggling in their relationship. The verses highlight the differences between the two, with one person being more impulsive and the other being more of a planner. The chorus is a plea to the other person to realize what they truly need in their life--and that it's not necessarily what they might think.
The repeated phrase "you'll see what you need" in the chorus suggests that the two people may not yet know what that is, but they will figure it out eventually. The lyrics suggest that one person may be holding back a secret ("you've got this secret to keep"), possibly related to their true feelings or desires. The song's overall message seems to be about the importance of self-discovery and understanding what we truly want and need in relationships and life in general.
Line by Line Meaning
He tails lights, you slam doors
He follows the norms, you are impulsive
You think twice oh oh oh oh oh
You reconsider the decisions you have made
He thinks plans, you change course
He has a plan, you are unpredictable
Two damp lights oh oh oh oh oh
Their relationship is not running smoothly
But you've got this secret to keep
You're hiding something from him
Like the looks that you steal from me
You still love me but are pretending not to
Say you just don't know what you need
You aren't sure what you want
But baby when you wake up in the middle of the night
When you are alone and vulnerable
With your makeup running riddles from your eyes
With tears running down your face
You'll see what you need
You will realize what you truly want
Baby when you wake up and your breath is still cold
When you feel abandoned and cold
And you need to shout and you want someone to hold
When you need comfort and human connection
Then you'll see what you need
You will recognize what you truly need
I'm past tense, don't feel it
The relationship is over and he has moved on
Bad turning oh oh oh oh oh
The end of the relationship was tumultuous
So don't waste time
Don't continue trying to fix what's broken
Yours and mine
Our relationship
Girl watch how we did everything
Reflect on what went wrong
What you need, what you need
Reiterating the importance of recognizing what you truly need
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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my name is derp
I love when I kinda stop listening to an artist because they're not that popular, and when I remember and go listen to them, I'm blinded by how amazing they truly are.
matti juvonen
my name is derp because fame is everything ?
Nikki M -
His voice though... amazing!
Elizabeth Rose
It's been 20 years and all I want to say is thank you. Kids. Divorce. Loss. Fresh starts. You're here through all the stuff that makes the human experience so incredibly beautiful. Thanks for everything, even the hard stuff. 💜
Benita Okeke
I think its time for me to accept the fact that I have an healthy obsession with Gavin Degraw. Love this Man's music!!!!!!!!!
justin le
Gavin Keep up all the great work! We all Love your music, Your all of our Favorite singer. Your Voice is so clear and Perfect Keep up the good work ,Bud ! :D
Jerricadotcom
Fantastic Gavin! Love the whole album.
Laurens van Rossum
not only your voice and music is great but also the lyrics
Jose Melendez
Timeless music
Cathy Dunn
Love this song !