Colton graduated Heritage Hall School in OKC. After leaving his hometown of Oklahoma City to attend Southern Methodist University, Colton began writing and performing songs in and around the Dallas pubs and coffee houses: “I would return to my college dorm room and have e-mails from kids across the country asking where to buy the album,” says Colton. Quickly Colton began recording songs on a shoestring budget for his ever-growing local fan-base and distant admirers. The self-titled demo became a local favorite and began making waves outside the Texas music scene. It wasn’t long before the CD fell into the hands of Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) who quickly asked Graham to support them on their 2002 fall tour. It would prove to be a friendship that would evolve over the next two years of touring and recording. The month long tour put Colton and his newly formed band in front of sold out audiences and fans they didn’t know they had. After the fall stint with Counting Crows and a signed record deal with Strummer Recordings/ Universal, dates with John Mayer, Maroon 5, Train, Dave Matthews, Guster, and Kelly Clarkson followed proving the band had the ability to connect with all types of listeners.
New Years Resolution
Graham Colton Lyrics
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I think I know what I've gotta do
I've got a new years resolution getttin over you
I've got some old friends I think I'm losing
I've got some new ones that I'm not talking to
But all of my new years resolutions are getting old to you
So here's to the love
Here's to the time
The good and the bad
Here's to the ones you never forget
Here's to the year that we had
I gotta find a new solution
For all of the ghosts that keep haunting me
I gotta get some absolution
For all I failed to be
So here's to the love
The love that we had
Here's to the time
The good and the bad
Here's to the ones you never forget
Here's to the year that we had
The break ups
The makeups
The birth and the death
The peaceful solution that war never helps
The mistakes you make the heart you break
A memory that never goes away
I've got a new years resolution
I think I know what I've gotta do
So here's to the love
The love that we had
Here's to the time
The good and the bad
Here's to the freinds you never forget
So here's to the love
The love that we shared
And when it all ends we're never prepared
Here's to the friends you never forget
Here's to the year that we had
Here's to the year that we had
Here's to the year that we had
The lyrics of this song revolve around the idea of starting fresh with a new year's resolution. The singer has a resolution to move on from a past relationship and make amends with friends they may have lost touch with. The singer reflects on the good and bad times they shared with their past lover and acknowledges the importance of their past and memories. However, they also realize that they need to find a new solution to move past the haunting memories of the past relationship and forgive themselves for their mistakes. The singer toasts to their past by acknowledging the memories and important people they shared them with, but also celebrates the year ahead and the opportunities for growth and change.
Overall, the song seems to be a journey towards self-forgiveness and growth. The singer reflects on the past with both regret and fondness but ultimately chooses to focus on the present and future. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace change and to move forward with their own new year's resolutions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a new years resolution
I have a new goal for the upcoming year
I think I know what I've gotta do
I have an idea of what needs to be done
I've got a new years resolution gettin over you
My resolution is to move on from a past relationship
I've got some old friends I think I'm losing
I fear that I may be losing some longtime friends
I've got some new ones that I'm not talking to
I have new friends that I haven't been communicating with
But all of my new years resolutions are getting old to you
You are tired of hearing about all my past resolutions
Here's to the love
Let's raise a toast to the love we shared
The love that we had
The love that we once had for each other
Here's to the time
Let's raise a toast to the memories we created
The good and the bad
Both the positive and negative experiences we shared
Here's to the ones you never forget
Let's honor the people who had a lasting impact on our lives
Here's to the year that we had
Let's raise a toast to the past year and all that happened in it
I gotta find a new solution
I need to find a new way to deal with my problems
For all of the ghosts that keep haunting me
For all the memories that continue to linger and affect me
I gotta get some absolution
I need to forgive myself for my mistakes
For all I failed to be
For all the things I wish I had done differently
The break ups
The end of a romantic relationship
The makeups
The reconciliation of a romantic relationship
The birth and the death
The cycle of life and death that we all experience
The peaceful solution that war never helps
Choosing peace over war is always the better option
The mistakes you make the heart you break
Mistakes made in relationships can lead to heartbreak
A memory that never goes away
Some memories stay with us forever
Here's to the friends you never forget
A toast to the friends who continue to impact us long after they are gone
Here's to the love that we shared
A tribute to the love we once had
And when it all ends we're never prepared
We can never fully prepare for the end of a relationship
Here's to the year that we had
A final toast to the past year and all that it brought us
Here's to the year that we had
A final tribute to the past year and all of its memories
Here's to the year that we had
A final honor to the past year and all that it meant to us
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