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.
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Gavin DeGraw Lyrics
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Everyones happy
Everyones high
Get struck by lightning
Who here would feel it?
Who here could heal it
Who here would try
Chemical-party-lover down
It's not the walls its not this town
You're just to high to see the point
You think your name is Pass The Joint
I think I like you
But you like this whole room, you sexy machine
I'm jing-a-linging from here to the ceiling
Inside I'm reeling so fresh and so clean
[Chorus]
You're still too amazing to ignore
But I'm incapable of rescuing you
You find it too damn easy to get bored
That's why you're always trying something new
And then when you can't hold up
They're all over you
Flies on cake, flies on cake
[Chorus]
Chemical-party-lover down
It's not the walls
No it's not this town
I'm just too drunk to make my point
But you think your name is Pass The Joint
You think your name is Pass The
The lyrics to "Party" by Gavin DeGraw portray a party atmosphere where everyone is happy and high on various substances. The song examines the concept of feeling invincible and unconquerable while under the influence, and ponders whether we would feel or even care if something catastrophic were to happen, such as being struck by lightning. The lyrics suggest that we would be too caught up in the party atmosphere to notice something as devastating as being struck by lightning, and question whether anyone would even try to help if it did happen.
The chorus of the song is a critique of the party-goers, with DeGraw accusing them of being too high to see the bigger picture and of thinking that their name is "Pass The Joint". He suggests that they are too caught up in their own experiences to realise that they are not actually achieving anything or making any real connections with other people. The song is a commentary on the culture of partying and the shallowness that can accompany it, questioning the point of this kind of lifestyle and highlighting the emptiness that it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Here at the party
We are currently at a gathering or event
Everyones happy
Everyone is content and joyful
Everyones high
The attendees are under the influence of drugs/alcohol
Get struck by lightning
If bad luck were to occur or something negative happened
Who here would feel it?
Who would be affected by it?
Who here could heal it
Who has the power to remedy the situation?
Who here would try
Who is willing to attempt to resolve it?
Chemical-party-lover down
Someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol has become incapacitated
It's not the walls its not this town
The physical location is not the cause of the problem
You're just too high to see the point
The person under the influence is not capable of understanding the situation
You think your name is Pass The Joint
You falsely believe that your primary identity is centered around drug use
I think I like you
I am developing feelings for you
But you like this whole room, you sexy machine
You are attracted to everyone in the space and exhibit charisma and charm
I'm jing-a-linging from here to the ceiling
I am feeling euphoric and high
Inside I'm reeling so fresh and so clean
My inner emotions are oscillating between feeling invigorated and refreshed
You're still too amazing to ignore
Despite flaws, you still possess admirable qualities worth acknowledging
But I'm incapable of rescuing you
I am unable to provide the necessary support or assistance that would fully help you
You find it too damn easy to get bored
You struggle with feeling easily uninterested or restless
That's why you're always trying something new
You frequently seek out novelty and excitement in an attempt to overcome boredom
And then when you can't hold up
When you are unable to maintain your new venture
They're all over you
Others begin to critique and judge you for failing
Flies on cake, flies on cake
A metaphor implying that criticism and scrutiny follow those who fail, akin to flies on a dessert
It's not the walls
The physical space is not to blame
No it's not this town
The physical location is not the cause of the issue
I'm just too drunk to make my point
I am inebriated and unable to effectively communicate my message
But you think your name is Pass The Joint
You falsely believe that your primary identity is centered around drug use
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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