He mostly operates as an unsigned act, releasing his albums through Evening Records; the one exception to this rule is Lost And Found, his only widely-commercial release. Griffin is almost always on tour and recently completed a successful tour opening for Mat Kearney. House attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and released the album Lost & Found in 2004. It was recorded on a shoestring budget with House, his band and a few friends doing the producing and recording themselves with only one or two takes. House also recorded a cover of the Jackson Browne song, "These Days" for the Everwood soundtrack album. Both that song and "Amsterdam" were later featured in the show.
Dance with Me
Griffin House Lyrics
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If you throw in heart, if you throw in your peace
You're turning me on earning my keep
Dance with me
Make it hard to lead
Dance with me and I'll believe
Don't say goodnight, just say you know I'm coming back
Don't say goodnight, I'll be alright
Oh dance with me and I'll believe
Come knock me out when you move
In the ways I once knew you
Don't leave me always the heart on my sleeve
Dance with me
Make it hard to lead
Oh dance with me and I'll believe
Dance with me make it hard to leave
Dance with me and I'll believe
The lyrics to Griffin House's "Dance With Me" convey a sense of longing, desire and vulnerability. The opening lines suggest that the singer is willing to accept the other person's fatigue and struggles, and that they will do their best to earn that person's trust and affection. The following lines suggest that the singer is drawn to the other person's energy and that they want to dance together. The repetition of the phrase "make it hard to leave" suggests that the singer is afraid of losing this connection and that they want this moment to last. The final lines of the song indicate that the singer wants to be knocked out by the other person's movements and that they are willing to be vulnerable and open in their emotions.
Overall, "Dance With Me" is a song about wanting to connect with someone on a deep level and being willing to take risks in order to do so. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and emotion that is underscored by the gentle, acoustic melody of the song. It is a song that captures the feeling of being swept away by a moment and wanting to hold onto it for as long as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it is alright with me if you throw in the towel and let me sleep
You don't have to try so hard with me, you can relax and take a break
If you throw in heart, if you throw in your peace
If you open up your heart and mind and let go of your worries
You're turning me on earning my keep
You're making me feel wanted and appreciated by staying with me
Dance with me
Make it hard to lead
Dance with me and I'll believe
Let's dance together and let go of our worries, if you do that with me I'll know you believe in us
Don't say goodnight, just say you know I'm coming back
Don't say goodbye, just acknowledge that we'll see each other again
Don't say goodnight, I'll be alright
Don't worry about me, I'll be okay
Come knock me out when you move
In the ways I once knew you
Remind me of the person I fell in love with and how they used to make me feel
Don't leave me always the heart on my sleeve
Dance with me
Make it hard to lead
Oh dance with me and I'll believe
Dance with me make it hard to leave
Dance with me and I'll believe
Don't break my heart, let's dance together and make it difficult for me to leave, if we dance together like that I'll believe in our love
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.