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.
Sweeter
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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You don't know how lucky you are
Hanging with that girl on your arm
But soon enough I'm taking my shot
Bang!
Once I get 'em locked in my sight
Doesn't mean I wasn't alright
Woo hoo
I just wanna take
Someone else's holiday
Sometimes the grass is greener
And someone else's sugar
Someone else's sugar
Sweeter
You
Went to school and found out you're dumb
Maybe you just had too much fun
Fell in love and think it's the one
You're like an angel
Got me feeling like a devil
And I wanna give you something if
You promise that you won't tell
Woo hoo
I just wanna take
Someone else's holiday
Sometimes the grass is greener
And someone else's sugar
Someone else's sugar
Sweeter
I'm a recommend
You take that body to the other end
I really like you but I can't be friends
Not with these hands of mine
I just wanna take
Someone else's holiday
Sometimes the grass is greener
And someone else's sugar
Someone else's sugar
Sweeter
I just wanna take
Someone else's holiday
Sometimes the grass is greener
And someone else's sugar
Someone else's sugar
Sweeter
The lyrics of "Sweeter" by Gavin DeGraw are about a man who is unrequitedly in love with a girl who is already in a relationship with someone else. He envies the guy she is with and thinks that she deserves better than him. At the same time, he's not ready to give up on her and waits for his chance to make his move.
In the first verse, Gavin sings about how the girl's boyfriend doesn't know how lucky he is and how he's going to try to steal her away from him. He's confident in his abilities, and he's not worried about whether he's good enough for her or not. He just wants a chance to try.
In the second verse, Gavin talks about how the girl is a kind of an angel and makes him feel like a devil. He knows that what he's doing is wrong, but he just can't help himself. He also makes a promise to her to give her something if she promises not to tell anyone.
In the chorus, Gavin sings about how he wants to take someone else's holiday and how sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. He thinks that someone else’s sugar is sweeter than his own. He's also suggesting that the girl should leave her current boyfriend and be with him.
Overall, "Sweeter" is a song about unrequited love and the desire for something that seems to be out of reach. The catchy tune and meaningful lyrics make it a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
You
Addressing the listener, implying that they are unaware of what they have.
You don't know how lucky you are
The listener is fortunate to have a partner.
Hanging with that girl on your arm
Being in a relationship with a woman.
But soon enough I'm taking my shot
The artist will try to pursue the listener's partner.
Bang!
The artist has succeeded in winning over the listener's partner.
Once I get 'em locked in my sight
When the singer sets their sights on something or someone, they will pursue it relentlessly.
Doesn't mean I wasn't alright
Success in this endeavor doesn't imply that the singer was unsuccessful in the past.
I'm just seeing something I like
The listener's partner caught the artist's attention and they are attracted to them.
Woo hoo
An expression of excitement after announcing their intentions.
I just wanna take
The artist wants to have what the listener's partner has.
Someone else's holiday
The listener's partner, and the relationship they have with them, represents a carefree escape for the singer.
Sometimes the grass is greener
The artist believes that other people's situations are more appealing than what they currently have.
And someone else's sugar
The listener's partner has qualities that the singer desires.
Someone else's sugar
The singer wants what someone else has.
Sweeter
What the other person has seems more appealing than what the singer has.
Went to school and found out you're dumb
The artist is reflecting on their own situation and personal traits.
Maybe you just had too much fun
The artist's lack of success can be attributed to their focus on pleasure and enjoyment instead of hard work.
Fell in love and think it's the one
The singer believes they are in love, and have found their perfect match.
You're like an angel
The listener is viewed as perfect and angelic.
Got me feeling like a devil
The artist is aware that their intentions are not good, and perhaps even evil.
And I wanna give you something if
The artist promises something to the listener's partner, only on the condition that they stay quiet about it.
You promise that you won't tell
The listener's partner must remain silent about the artist's promise.
I'm a recommend
The singer is giving advice.
You take that body to the other end
The listener should move on and find someone else.
I really like you but I can't be friends
The singer does not want a platonic relationship with the listener.
Not with these hands of mine
The singer implies that they cannot control their actions if they continue to stay close to the listener.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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beapaulux
GENIAL !!!!!! J'aime beaucoup ce morceau................le son des guitares, énorme...ça balance...On ne peut rester figé en écoutant cette musique. Merci GAVIN et à tes Musiciens....excellent travail = 20/20
serenity0324
This man and his music are one of the joys of my life :)
xMissAnne
I'm so lucky that I'm not deaf ♡ I love this music!
Kimberly OBrien-Young
I love this song!!!! Awesome!
Amanda Whittaker
I've seen Gavin twice live and his voice is this incredible live! If you haven't seen him yet, you gotta make it happen :)
nclui01
Gavin...you are an AWESOME performer, and I love you!! <3 Sorry this audience sucked so bad...they are Undeserving of your energy!
Laagtales
Gavin DeGraw is one talented musician. He's just awesome! Plus, I'm vibin his new guitarist;)
LILI
what i love most about him... is that he can actually sing LIVE!!! :D
Pearlnova
Love this song...his voice, and the band is great too!! <3
Shawn Gladden
speechless as usual!!!!!!! undenyably Amazing talent!!! <3