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.
Waterfall
Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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Carry waves of light.
Caught in time,
Waitin' on the light.
Then the winds, they go by
Faster than fireflies.
Take my life.
[Chorus:]
Waterfall,
Waterfall,
Waterfall,
Waterfall, you're beautiful.
Live by me,
Stand next to me.
Your lovely,
Let nobody else see.
And the tide is callin'
Shadows slowly fallin'.
Waterfall, lovin' me.
[Chorus]
All the terrible things I used to say,
I'd like to throw them all away.
Tell me your story
All about the sin,
I want to get to know you again.
[Chorus]
Beautiful, you're beautiful, beautiful...[repeated]
Waterfall...
You're beautiful.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...[repeated 3x]
The lyrics of Gavin DeGraw's "Waterfall" are open to personal interpretation, but they can be interpreted as a love song about being carried away by the power of someone's affection. The song begins with the lines "Say it by mine, Carry waves of light, Caught in time, Waitin' on the light," which could represent the singer's desire to hear their lover express their emotions and bring light into their life. The line "Then the winds, they go by Faster than fireflies" may imply the fleeting nature of love and how easily it can vanish. However, the singer still wants their lover to "Hold my hand, Take my life," indicating their willingness to be vulnerable.
The chorus of the song repeatedly states "Waterfall, you're beautiful," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the overwhelming emotions that love can bring. The lines "Live by me, Stand next to me, Your lovely/Let nobody else see" may suggest the desire to share an intimate bond with one's lover, but also to keep that love private and secure. The lyrics "And the tide is callin'/Shadows slowly fallin'" could imply that the relationship is shifting, but not necessarily in a negative way. The line "All the terrible things I used to say/I'd like to throw them all away" shows remorse and a desire to start anew with their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it by mine,
Please speak clearly and communicate your thoughts to me so that we can understand each other better.
Carry waves of light.
Your words carry a lot of positive energy, like the waves of light, and spread good vibes.
Caught in time,
I'm stuck in a moment and can't seem to move forward from the past.
Waitin' on the light.
I'm waiting for a sign or an inspiration that can help me move on.
Then the winds, they go by
Time passes quickly, just like the winds that come and go without notice.
Faster than fireflies.
Time flies by too quickly to catch, like the fireflies that disappear in a flash.
Hold my hand,
Please offer your support and assistance during these tough times.
Take my life.
Guide me through life and show me the way to live my life to the fullest.
[Chorus:] Waterfall, Waterfall, Waterfall, Waterfall, you're beautiful.
The beautiful waterfall symbolizes the beauty and wonder of life that is worth living for.
Live by me,
Stay with me through thick and thin and share every moment with me.
Stand next to me.
Be my source of support and strength so I can overcome any obstacle in my way.
Your lovely,
You possess a quality that is beautiful and captivating, something that draws me closer to you.
Let nobody else see.
Keep this quality to yourself, as it is something special and unique that not everybody needs to see or know about.
And the tide is callin'
The changing times and events are pushing me towards a new change or transformation.
Shadows slowly fallin'.
As time passes, everything changes and fades, including the shadows that slowly disappear.
Waterfall, lovin' me.
The waterfall represents the love and positive energy that surrounds and uplifts me.
All the terrible things I used to say,
I regret what I used to say or do in the past and would like to make amends and move on from it.
I'd like to throw them all away.
I wish I could erase all the negativity I've caused in the past and start anew.
Tell me your story
Please share your thoughts and feelings with me so that we can understand each other better.
All about the sin,
The sinful things in our lives haunt us and affect who we become in the future.
I want to get to know you again.
I want to understand you and your journey in life so I can join you on your path and make it better for both of us.
[Chorus]
Beautiful, you're beautiful, beautiful...[repeated]
The beauty of life and every positive thing it offers is worth cherishing and celebrating, over and over again.
Waterfall...
You're beautiful.
The good things in life, symbolized by the waterfall, are truly beautiful and should be appreciated as such.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...[repeated 3x]
The repetition of the word 'beautiful' is just a reaffirmation of the fact that life is truly beautiful and should be celebrated as such, today and always.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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