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.
Stubborn Love
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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She'll tear a hole in you, the one you can′t repair
But I still love her, I don't really care
When we were young, oh, oh, we did enough
When it got cold, ooh, ooh, we bundled up
I can't be told, ah, ah, it can′t be done
The opposite of love's indifference
So pay attention now, I′m standing on your porch screaming out
And I won't leave until you come downstairs
So keep your head up, keep your love
Keep your head up, my love. Keep your head up, my love.
Keep your head up, keep your love
And I don′t blame you dear for running like you did all these years
I would do the same, you'd best believe
And the highway signs say we′re close but I don't read those things anymore
I never trusted my own eyes
When we were young oh, oh, we did enough
When it got cold, ooh, ooh we bundled up
I can't be told, ah, ah, it can′t be done
So keep your head up, keep your love
Keep your head up, my love. Keep your head up, my love
Keep your head up, keep your love
Head up, love
Head up, love
Head up, love
Head up, love
The song "Stubborn Love" by Gavin Mikhail portrays the complicated nature of love and the difficulties that can accompany a relationship. The opening lines convey the idea of a tumultuous relationship with lines like "She'll lie and steal and cheat and beg you from her knees" and "She'll tear a hole in you, the one you can't repair." Despite these negative aspects of the relationship, Gavin Mikhail affirms that he still loves her and doesn't care about her past actions. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of keeping one's head up and persevering through the difficulties that love presents.
The second stanza reminisces about the past with lines like "When we were young oh, oh, we did enough, When it got cold, ooh, ooh we bundled up." The song's message becomes clearer with the following lines "It can't be done, So keep your head up, keep your love." Gavin Mikhail is advocating for the idea that even though it may seem difficult and impossible to maintain a relationship, it's important to keep pushing forward and not give up. The bridge emphasizes the idea of facing one's problems head-on with lines like "It's better to feel pain than nothing at all, The opposite of love's indifference." The final stanza conveys forgiveness with the lines "I don't blame you dear for running like you did all these years, I would do the same, you'd best believe."
Line by Line Meaning
She'll lie and steal and cheat and beg you from her knees. Make you think she means it this time
A warning about deceitful behavior of someone who keeps asking for second chances, even if they didn't change anything.
She'll tear a hole in you, the one you can′t repair
The pain caused by that same person is deep and irreversible.
But I still love her, I don't really care
Despite everything, the feeling of love remains unchanged.
When we were young, oh, oh, we did enough
Looking back to the past, there was already too much experience gained.
When it got cold, ooh, ooh, we bundled up
When things got harder, we tried to protect ourselves.
I can't be told, ah, ah, it can′t be done
Refusal to accept limitations, determined to fight through all challenges.
It′s better to feel pain, than nothing at all
Experiencing emotions, even if pain, is better than being emotionless and indifferent.
The opposite of love's indifference
Indifference is the antonym of love.
So pay attention now, I′m standing on your porch screaming out
Demanding attention, and making one's presence known.
And I won't leave until you come downstairs
Unwilling to give up until the other person acknowledges them.
So keep your head up, keep your love
Advice to maintain positivity and love in the face of adversity.
I don′t blame you dear for running like you did all these years
I would do the same, you'd best believe
Acknowledging that others have their own reasons and limitations, and promising empathy.
And the highway signs say we′re close but I don't read those things anymore
I never trusted my own eyes
Suspicions about trusting one's own judgment, and skepticism towards external cues.
Head up, love
Reiterating the advice to stay positive and loving in difficult times.
Writer(s): Wesley Schultz, Jeremy Fraites
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.