Gavin James (born Gavin Wigglesworth on 5 July 1991) is an Irish singer-son… Read Full Bio ↴Gavin James (born Gavin Wigglesworth on 5 July 1991) is an Irish singer-songwriter. In March 2013 and March 2016, he won the Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year award.

James won Ireland's answer to the Mercury (the Choice Music Prize for 'Song of the Year') and saw his debut EP ('Say Hello') remain on the Irish chart for over 6 months. This rise and development in his home market has gained James sell-out headline dates and wider support tours with the likes of Lianne La Havas, Beth Orton, Kodaline and Marina & The Diamonds.

A snapshot of this ascent, 'Live at Whelans' is a selection of new and old songs performed in the stripped-back environment of a rapturously-received hometown show. The first track to be lifted from it, 'Nervous', is a pin-drop account of a one-sided relationship: from that initial fear of your first meeting to the gradual realisation, by the end of the song, that perhaps they were never who you thought they were (and it's best to forget about them).

James released his eagerly-anticipated debut album, ‘Bitter Pill’ on March 11th 2016 – having already gone Top 5, been certified Platinum and winner of Choice Music Prize’s ‘Song of the Year’ in his native Ireland in 2013 and 2016. Following a sold-out London show at KOKO, support across Spotify (Spotlight Artists for 2016), Radio 1, Virgin Radio, Beats 1 and Radio X, Gavin had an extensive UK tour, European tour, US tour and Australian dates, that featured Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 7th 2016 in London and 3Arena on December 2016 in Dublin. Gavin has over 150 million total streams on Spotify already and live performances on Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, BBC One Show and C’est A Vous.

Hard To Do
Gavin James Lyrics

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It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

Maybe I don't believe that I don't wanna run
But two hearts are better than one
You say you'll stick around but I'll be gone
Oh, I'll be gone
It's a hard thing to do, trying to hold on

But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

And while you've been pushing, I'm pulling away
I wish I can say all the words I don't say
But I should stop 'cause we're miles away, we're miles away

But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do

When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

Overall Meaning

In Gavin James's song Hard To Do, the lyrics explore the internal struggle of wanting to hold onto love while also fearing the potential loss that comes with it. The singer expresses their weariness from constantly losing people they care about and reveals that having the person they love with them doesn't entirely overcome their fear of losing them. They acknowledge that falling in love is a difficult and unnatural process, and that it's challenging to control whether they want or need the other person more. Despite acknowledging their tendency to pull away, the singer cannot deny their need for their lover and admits that falling in love is a tough thing to do.

The lyrics showcase Gavin James's raw, honest approach to songwriting through his relatable depiction of a common conflict in relationships. The difficult-to-pronounce lines in the chorus emphasize the awkwardness and struggle that come with falling in love, and the vulnerability in the lyrics allows the audience to empathize with the singer's dilemma.

Overall, Hard To Do serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges inherent in relationships, especially when it comes to vulnerability and love, and emphasizes the importance of embracing those difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I've been thinking that I don't wanna leave
I've been considering the possibility that I don't want to depart from this place

That this house isn't home to me
I feel like this dwelling isn't my true habitat

I'm tired of losing everyone I see
I'm exhausted from the constant loss of everyone I come across

Now that you're here, it's a hard thing to do
Since you've arrived, it's become difficult to carry out my original intentions

Trying to hold on
Attempting to maintain what I have left

But I need you
I require your presence

Far more than I ever want you
My necessity for you transcends my desire for you

It's such an unnatural thing we do
The act of falling in love is not a naturally occurring phenomenon

When falling in love's just so hard to do
Pursuing romantic love is an immense challenge

Maybe I don't believe that I don't wanna run
Perhaps I have doubts about whether I truly don't want to flee

But two hearts are better than one
However, it's better to be in a partnership

You say you'll stick around but I'll be gone
You claim to be committed, but I have fears of abandonment

Oh, I'll be gone
I will leave eventually

And while you've been pushing, I'm pulling away
As you've been trying to become closer, I'm becoming more distant

I wish I can say all the words I don't say
I desire to express all the things I leave unsaid

But I should stop 'cause we're miles away, we're miles away
But I should remain silent because we are emotionally distant from each other

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Gavin James, Benjamin Joseph Levin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kentnaimjamhari3677

6y↑25

Oh, I've been thinking that I don't wanna leave
That this house isn't home to me
I'm tired of losing everyone I see
Now that you're here, it's a hard thing to do
Trying to hold on
But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do
But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do
Maybe I don't believe that I don't wanna run
But two hearts are better than one
You say you'll stick around but I'll be gone
Oh, I'll be gone
It's a hard thing to do, trying to hold on
But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do
But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do
And while you've been pushing, I'm pulling away
I wish I can say all the words I don't say
But I should stop 'cause we're miles away, we're miles away
But I need you
Far more than I ever want you
It's such an unnatural thing we do
When falling in love's just so hard to do
Hard to do

All comments from YouTube:

@delby66

4y↑10

You're a brilliant young man. I can't believe I met you a couple of years ago. Your aunt, who I know quite well, brought you into the supermarket I work in and she introduced me to you. It's in Oakville Ontario Canada. What a thrill for me, now that I realize who you are. She told me you played at the O2 in Dublin, a few weeks back. AMAZING!!! I told my son Ryan, that I met you. He's very jealous because he really likes your music. LOL. Anyway, you take care Gavin and stay safe during this uncertain time.