Scottish Electro/ Disco House/ French Po… Read Full Bio ↴Real Name: Graeme Shepherd.
Scottish Electro/ Disco House/ French Pop artist from Leeds, UK.
His debut album 'Heartbeats' was released on 17 May 2010 on Heartbeats Music. This was preceded by the lead single "Can't Shake This Feeling" on 7 May 2010.
He has also released EPs titled Runaway, Heartbeats and Sound Reaction.
He names his main influences as The Human League and Daft Punk.
Shepherd grew up in Linlithgow, near Edinburgh and then moved to Leeds in 2004 to study a Music Technology course in nearby Huddersfield.
Two years ago, when Grum started emailing tracks out to blogs, the response was instant: his tracks went viral (at one point last year he was the 2nd most-blogged artist on the net). This led to Kevin McKay (of Glasgow Underground/ Mylo’s Breastfed label) quickly tracking Grum down and setting up a boutique label for him, Heartbeats.
Since then, radio DJs as diverse as Annie Nightingale and Jaymo & Andy George have played his tracks, and a host of acts like Lady GaGa, Friendly Fires and Passion Pit have called on his remixing services.
Grum the DJ, meanwhile, has played everywhere from Bestival to Barcelona’s Razzmatazz. He has recently returned from a U.S tour alongside The Twelves.
Heartbeats
Grum Lyrics
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Things may not always go right, for you
In those times
Just leave it behind
Cause sometimes you gotta play the game
Just to survive
Without losing yourself
It's a fight, it's true
Don't have all the answers
No matter how hard it gets
Hold on to what's inside
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful you are
In the dark
The paint chips have waited your heart
So deep
Can't you see
See the light in the distance
Open up your eyes, look, look to the sky
And believe
There's much more to life when you free
That's the key
And in time
You will find all the answers
Don't have to lose your pride
Hold on to what's inside
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful you are
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful you are
Don't care what they say anymore
There's no time to be insecure
I leave it all at the door
She staring at him in the face
She's taking it day by day
I'm finally on my way
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful you are
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful you are
Beautiful you are
Beautiful you are
Beautiful you are
"Heartbeats" by Grum featuring vocals by Michael MacDermid is a song that speaks to the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey that life can be tough sometimes and things may not always go as planned, but it's essential to find the strength within oneself to keep moving forward. The song encourages the listener to hold on to their inner strength and not let anyone bring them down or tear their world apart. It emphasizes the importance of self-love and accepting oneself for who they are, no matter what anyone else says.
In the first verse, the lyrics acknowledge that sometimes life can be a game, and one must play it to survive. However, it emphasizes that one shouldn't lose oneself in the process. The second verse suggests that sometimes things can get so dark that one can't see the light in the distance. It encourages the listener to keep hoping and believing in something more significant and free themselves from whatever may be holding them back. The chorus is a simple yet powerful message reinforcing the idea that one is beautiful just as they are, and nobody can tear that apart.
Overall, "Heartbeats" is a motivational song about resilience and self-love, conveying that it's essential to hold on to what's inside and not let anyone bring one down.
Line by Line Meaning
It's your life
You are in control of your life
Things may not always go right, for you
Life can be tough sometimes
In those times
During those tough times
Just leave it behind
Forget about it and move on
Cause sometimes you gotta play the game
Sometimes you need to adapt to survive
Just to survive
To make it through the challenges
Without losing yourself
Don't compromise your values
It's a fight, it's true
Life is a struggle
It takes time
Things will get better with time
Don't have all the answers
You won't always know what to do
No matter how hard it gets
Even when it seems impossible
Hold on to what's inside
Don't give up on yourself or your dreams
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't let anyone dampen your spirits or hold you back
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Don't let anyone destroy your happiness or peace of mind
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Reflect on your identity and self-worth
Beautiful you are
You are amazing just the way you are
In the dark
During difficult times or when feeling lost
The paint chips have waited your heart
Your heart is broken and needs to heal
So deep
The pain is really intense
Can't you see
Open your eyes to the possibilities
See the light in the distance
Hope is always present
Open up your eyes, look, look to the sky
Be aware of the beauty that surrounds you
And believe
Have faith and trust in yourself and the universe
There's much more to life when you free
You can experience true liberation and joy
That's the key
That's the secret to a happy life
And in time
Eventually
You will find all the answers
You'll discover solutions to your problems
Don't have to lose your pride
You don't have to give up your dignity or self-respect
Don't care what they say anymore
Don't let other people's opinions affect you
There's no time to be insecure
You don't have time to doubt yourself
I leave it all at the door
I forget about my worries and live in the moment
She staring at him in the face
She's facing her problems head-on
She's taking it day by day
She's living in the present and dealing with things as they come up
I'm finally on my way
I feel like I'm making progress in my life
Beautiful you are
You are amazing!
Beautiful you are
You are incredible!
Beautiful you are
You are wonderful!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Ross Avila, Deborah Cox, Issiah J Avila, Izzy Avila, James Wright, Johnny Najera, Rick Thomson, Sam Salter
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@OrangeLapiz
God damn, I’m on a nostalgia trip this New Years. I used to play Saints Row 3 with a friend almost all the time cuz we couldn’t get GTAV, and this song became a favorite of mine. I can’t listen to it without wishing for those old days to come back
@svnsetexe7326
facts
@alcamacho4968
And now
@Makin3m
Same
@marvincantu5636
fuck that hit hard
@spygaming1204
I swear, even 9 years after release, it still is the greatest song I've ever heard, ima coming steelport!!!
@onecupofconsciousnessplease
Im convinced this is the most upbeat a track can possibly be.
@Jedi_Luke
These open world games always give me one song that I just love forever. Saints Row, GTA, Sleeping Dogs it never fails.
@maniacalo2901
Oh yeah, Sleeping Dogs was a great game.
@Sonicspeedcentral
I discovered this through the Sims