At the heart of his appeal is a lyrical honesty and devotion to his fans seldom found in today's mainstream musical landscape. And his fans love him for it. As testament to this artist-fan connection, out of 1,700 artists entered in the SSL/Eventful/Tunecore "Lay It Down And Mix It Up In The UK" Contest, Gavin took first place, winning by a margin of over 13,000 votes and more than doubling the number of votes cast for the second place finisher. Having won, Gavin traveled to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios to begin work on his new studio album (due for release in 2013). Like his previous offerings, the album is sure to please fans and critics alike, showcasing his poignant lyrics, true musicianship, and further setting him apart from other artists in the piano singer-songwriter genre. Talented, down-to-earth, and with songs that touch the soul, Gavin is truly one to watch in 2013.
After All
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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Just open me up and make it dead...
I am not as strong as I wanna be
I need the freedom, belief
Can the heavens help me now?
This is not the life that I wanna lead
I need the peace of the free
Did it really have to be me after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
All eight guns have gone to six
It's your disease I thank for this...
I am not as strong as I wanna be
I need the freedom, belief
Can the heavens help me now?
This is not the life that I wanna lead
I need the peace of the free
Can you hear me asking...
Did it really have to be me after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
These are the signs of the coming waves of sound... And they will guide us through everything they've found... If we stay and listen all their words can tear us down... These are the signs of the coming waves of sound...
Did it really have to be me after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
The lyrics in Gavin Mikhail's song After All represent an individual's need for change and self-awareness. In the first verse, the singer recognizes a need to break free from internal noise and the burdens of everyday life, hoping for relief and guidance from a higher power. In the second verse, the lyrics focus on the consequences of living a life that is not fulfilling, where choices have resulted in negative outcomes. The chorus repeats the question, "Did it really have to be me after all?" implying that the individual feels responsible for their choices and their consequences, yet is still questioning whether there was a way to avoid them.
The final stanza speaks to the potential for growth and development, the "coming waves of sound" representing a metaphorical call for change that can guide individuals towards realizing their full potential. The bridge suggests the possibility that if we pay attention, we can learn important lessons from the world around us that can help us move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of After All embody the struggles many individuals face in terms of self-awareness and taking responsibility for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this silence out of my head
I want to get rid of the silence in my head.
Just open me up and make it dead...
Please help me stop thinking and get rid of my thoughts.
I am not as strong as I wanna be
I don't feel as strong as I want to be.
I need the freedom, belief
I need to have freedom and belief.
Can the heavens help me now?
I wonder if there is any help from the heavens for me now.
This is not the life that I wanna lead
I don't want to lead this kind of life.
I need the peace of the free
I need to have the peace that comes with freedom.
Can you hear me asking...
Can you hear me asking for help?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Is it really my responsibility after all?
All eight guns have gone to six
Something has reduced the number of guns from eight to six.
It's your disease I thank for this...
I am grateful to your disease for this change.
These are the signs of the coming waves of sound...
These are the indications of the upcoming waves of sound.
And they will guide us through everything they've found...
And these indications will lead us through everything they've found.
If we stay and listen all their words can tear us down...
Their words can bring us down if we listen and stay for too long.
These are the signs of the coming waves of sound...
These are the indications of the upcoming waves of sound.
Did it really have to be me after all?
Is it really my responsibility after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Is it really my responsibility after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Is it really my responsibility after all?
Did it really have to be me after all?
Is it really my responsibility after all?
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
r.ausdemtrott
hey julia, schönes video. gavin scheint ein toller musiker zu sein, ich kannte ihn bis gerade eben noch nicht. bye, julia ^^ hey julia, nice video. gavin seems to be a very good musician, I didn't know him since now. bye, julia ^^