It wasn’t until college that Griffin realized his gift for translating his emotions and words into music. He wrote his first song, “Might Go Crazy”, at age 18 during an emotionally trying time for his family. It was his first experience writing and sharing his music, which allowed him to see the impact it could have on others. After studying Marketing at the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin for two years, Griffin decided to transfer to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. At Belmont, he was able to follow his true passion for music through their Music Business program where he blended his passion for business with his love for music and songwriting.
While finishing school, Griffin was able to make some essential connections allowing him to further himself as a singer/songwriter. The summer before his final semester Griffin interned at Leo Burnett in Chicago as a music supervision intern. After hearing Griffin’s music, his boss encouraged him to audition for American Idol Season 12 just two days before the audition took place. The chance paid off and Griffin ended up going all the way to Hollywood and having his audition aired on national TV.
After Idol, Griffin had a fortuitous meeting while on a plane to L.A. where he struck up a conversation with Keith Urban’s bass player, Jerry Flowers. The two ended up coproducing Griffin’s first two independently released singles, “Makes Me Hold On to You” and “Getaway”. It was during this same time that New York Times best-selling author Colleen Hoover contacted Griffin in hopes he’d be willing to write an original album for her new novel, Maybe Someday. The album was released in March 2014 alongside the novel and garnered enough interest to hit the Billboard Heatseeker Chart as well as hold the number two spot on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart for two weeks straight.
The book and album gained such a following that a book/concert tour was put together for the summer of 2014, solidifying the already expanding fan-base. Since then, Griffin has been honing his sound and has recently released a music video to go along with his newest single “Set Me Free”. The Video was filmed in his hometown with the help of some talented friends and filmmakers, Mark Mellens and Jake Brusha.
In early 2015, Griffin signed with The Movement Group, a Nashville based management company. He is currently in the process of recording his new album, which is due out this summer. You can join the campaign and see the progress of the record here: pledgemusic.com/projects/griffinpeterson.
Hold On To You
Griffin Peterson Lyrics
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Nights like these doesn't seem fair
For you and I to be so far away
The stars all shimmer like a melody
Like they're playing for you and me
But only I can hear the sound
Maybe if I ask them they will play for you
Doesn't look like there's much for me to do
I want to hold on to you
Just like these memories I can't undo
I want to hold on to you
Without you here that's kinda hard to do
I want to hold
I want to hold on to you
The front seat's empty and I know
When it's just me I seem to go
To places I never wanted to
I need you here to be a light
Star in the sky brighten up my night
Sometimes I need the dark to see
So come on, come on, turn it on for me
Just a little light then I'll be able to see
Promise like a comet you won't fly by me
I want to hold on to you
Just like these memories I can't undo
I want to hold on to you
Without you here that's kinda hard to do
I want to hold
I want to hold on to you
The lyrics of "Hold On to You" by Griffin Peterson convey a sense of longing and distance between two individuals who are physically apart. The singer describes the cool air running through their hair and acknowledges that it doesn't seem fair for them to be so far away from each other on nights like these. The stars are described as shimmering like a melody, almost as if they are playing a song specifically for the singer and their loved one, but it's a sound that only the singer can hear.
The singer reflects on their attempts to bridge the distance between them and their loved one. They mention wishing upon the stars, hoping that somehow their wishes will reach their loved one. However, it seems like there isn't much they can do to bring them closer together. The desire to hold on to their loved one is emphasized throughout the song, with the singer expressing the difficulty of doing so without their presence.
In the second verse, the singer further expresses how being alone often leads them to places they never wanted to go. They yearn for their loved one to be a guiding light, to brighten up their nights like a star in the sky. Interestingly, the singer acknowledges that sometimes they need the darkness to see, suggesting that their loved one brings clarity and perspective to their life.
Overall, "Hold On to You" is a heartfelt song about the challenges of distance and the strong desire to hold onto a loved one despite the physical separation.
Line by Line Meaning
The cool air running through my hair
The refreshing breeze brushing against my hair
Nights like these doesn't seem fair
It feels unjust for nights like these to keep us apart
For you and I to be so far away
It's unfortunate that we have to be separated from each other
The stars all shimmer like a melody
The stars glitter and dance, creating a harmonious spectacle
Like they're playing for you and me
As if they are performing a special show just for us
But only I can hear the sound
The beauty of the stars' performance is only within my perception
Maybe if I ask them they will play for you
Perhaps if I request, the stars will perform for your sake
I try wishing on one Maybe I'll try two
I attempt to make wishes upon the stars, maybe even multiple times
Doesn't look like there's much for me to do
Unfortunately, it seems that my actions have limited effect
I want to hold on to you
I deeply desire to cling onto you
Just like these memories I can't undo
Similar to the memories I cannot erase from my mind
Without you here that's kinda hard to do
It becomes quite challenging to accomplish without your presence
The front seat's empty and I know
I am aware of the vacant front seat
When it's just me I seem to go
In solitude, I tend to venture
To places I never wanted to
To destinations I never had the intention to visit
I need you here to be a light
Your presence is essential to guide me like a beacon
Star in the sky brighten up my night
You, shining like a star in the sky, illuminate my dark nights
Sometimes I need the dark to see
Sometimes, darkness allows me to gain clarity
So come on, come on, turn it on for me
Thus, please come and brighten my world for me
Just a little light then I'll be able to see
Even a small amount of light will enable me to perceive
Promise like a comet you won't fly by me
Promise me, akin to a passing comet, you won't leave me behind
I want to hold
My desire is to embrace
I want to hold on to you
I yearn to tightly grasp onto you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Griffin Peterson
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