Although Gryffin has recently been on the cusp of a major breakthrough, he began his musical journey growing up as a classically trained pianist, before expanding his sonic palette with guitar at an early age. He played in bands to initially hone his instrumental abilities, until he dove head first into the world of music production at the University of Southern California. Throughout college and beyond, Gryffin further refined his skills that have blossomed into his artistic mastery that is appreciated by his counterparts and adoring fans around the world. In his genre, artists typically DJ to showcase their talents, but live performance is where his heart lies in capturing the essence of his work.
With a world-debut at this past SnowGlobe Music Festival, Gryffin unveiled his anticipated live performance to finally connect with those who have been behind his impressive play counts. His passion and love for musicianship, and artistry within music shined through as he performed with live instrumentation (guitar, keyboard, synths, & drum pads) in a continuous dance music format to keep up the energy characteristic of DJ sets. Since this performance was a resounding success, the excitement is brewing for his next two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ The Roxy, and New York’s Bowery Ballroom to close out his first-ever live tour.
Following the conclusion of the tour, Gryffin made the leap to his first original production, “Heading Home” featuring Josef Salvat, which immediately became #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart, US Viral Chart, and accumulated a million plays in one week after being released via Darkroom/Interscope Records. It’s already looking like 2016 is going to be Gryffin’s biggest year yet.
Cry
Gryffin Lyrics
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When you're six years young and brave
Heart's beating wild
Like it's strong and could never break
Then you meet your first love
Just to learn a lesson
Guess it's kinda fun in a funny way
And you say I'll never leave ya
'Til you get scared and you run away
Remember what I say, "You can cry"
'Cause your tears are gonna dry
I wouldn't lie
Cross my heart and hope to die
I hope you know that I will be here
With my shoulder by your side
So cry
You can leave it all behind, tonight
Cry, I
You can leave it all behind
Now you're up in the night
Thinking 'bout a call that you never made
You work for a life
That you don't want anyway
Then you meet a real one
Learn another lesson
Guess it's kinda fun in a funny way
Then you wanna be heard
scream until your chest hurts
Are you gonna stay or runaway?
Hear me when I say, "You can cry"
'Cause your tears are gonna dry
I wouldn't lie
Cross my heart and hope to die
I hope you know that I will be here
With my shoulder by your side
So cry
You can leave it all behind, tonight
Cry, I
You can leave it all behind tonight
Cry, I
You can leave it all behind
When the words in your chest hurts
You can leave it all behind
When you know it can't get any worse
Keep your shoulder close to mine
When your eyes are about to burst
Let it out you'll be alright
You can leave it all behind
Leave it all behind, yeah
Cry
'Cause your tears are gonna dry
I wouldn't lie
Cross my heart and hope to die
I hope you know that I will be here
With my shoulder by your side
So cry
You can leave it all behind, tonight
The lyrics to Gryffin's song "Cry" explore the different stages of love and heartbreak that people experience over the course of their lives. The song begins by acknowledging the optimism and bravery that comes with being young and in love for the first time. The lyrics describe the rush of emotions that come with a new relationship, and the belief that the love will last forever. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics start to explore the harder truths about love and relationships.
The second verse talks about the sacrifices people make to build a life they think they want, only to find out that it's not fulfilling. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of a certain lifestyle or societal expectations can be meaningless if it doesn't align with a person's true desires. The second half of the song focuses on the importance of allowing oneself to feel and express emotions, even when they are painful. The chorus emphasizes that it's okay to cry and that tears eventually dry, promising that the person singing (likely Gryffin) will be there to support the one who is hurting.
Overall, the song is about the ups and downs of love and suggests that it's important to lean into the emotions both good and bad, to find healing and move on from difficult experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Time's on your side
When you're young and innocent, time seems to be infinite and never-ending.
When you're six years young and brave
The age of six is often associated with bravery, courage, and fearlessness.
Heart's beating wild, like it's strong and could never break
In youth, love and emotions feel overpowering and invincible; it feels like nothing can break your heart.
Then you meet your first love, just to learn a lesson
After experiencing a first love, you realize that it's not always perfect and teaches you valuable life lessons.
Guess it's kinda fun in a funny way
Even though heartbreak can be tough, there is something about the experience that is bittersweet and oddly enjoyable.
Then it gets deep, and you say I'll never leave ya, 'til you get scared and you run away
Love can quickly become intense, but fears and doubts can lead to running away from the relationship.
Remember what I say, "You can cry"
It's okay to cry and express your emotions during tough times.
'Cause your tears are gonna dry
Eventually, the pain and tears will fade away, and things will get better.
I wouldn't lie, cross my heart and hope to die
The artist is emphasizing the sincerity of their words, reassuring the listener that they are telling the truth.
I hope you know that I will be here, with my shoulder by your side
The artist is letting the listener know that they are not alone and they have someone to lean on during tough times.
So cry
The listener is being encouraged to cry if they need to and let out their emotions.
You can leave it all behind, tonight
The artist is telling the listener that they can release their emotions and leave their worries behind for the night.
Now you're up in the night, thinking 'bout a call that you never made
When feeling overwhelmed, the mind can begin to race, replaying missed opportunities and mistakes.
You work for a life that you don't want anyway
Sometimes, we get caught up in striving for something that deep down we don't really want or need.
Then you meet a real one, learn another lesson, guess it's kinda fun in a funny way
After experiencing a rough patch, you can learn and grow from the experience, and even find some humor in it all.
Then you wanna be heard, scream until your chest hurts, are you gonna stay or runaway?
Sometimes, we just want to express ourselves loudly and let out everything we're feeling, but we may also have doubts about what our next move should be.
When the words in your chest hurts, you can leave it all behind
If bottled emotions are hurting you, it's important to release them and move on.
When you know it can't get any worse, keep your shoulder close to mine
When it feels like things can't get any worse, having someone there to lean on can make all the difference.
When your eyes are about to burst, let it out, you'll be alright
It's important to let out your emotions, even if it feels overwhelming; bottling them up can have negative impacts on your well-being.
Leave it all behind, yeah
Sometimes, we need to leave behind our worries and troubles from the past to move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michel Zitron, John Martin, Gary Baker, Daniel Griffith
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