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.
Heading Home
Gryffin Lyrics
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I tried all my tricks, I broke all-new ground
And in this final hour, look what I found
I got this whole damn thing the wrong way around
'Cause people gonna judge and people gonna talk
And they can say what they like
Won't keep me up at night, no
And they can say what they like
Won't keep me up at night
Maybe we're still lost
Maybe we'll never learn
But as the dust settles down and I'm glad you're here
I feel I'm finally headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home
Moments stuck all over you
That's what I need and that's what we'll do
I could walk a mile in your shoes
I know how it feels to dance like you
'Cause people gonna judge and people gonna talk
And they can say what they like
Won't keep me up at night, no
People gonna judge and people gonna talk
And they can say what they like
Won't keep me up at night
Maybe we're still lost
Maybe we'll never learn
But as the dust settles down and I'm glad you're here
I feel I'm finally headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home
The lyrics of Gryffin feat. Josef Salvat's song "Heading Home" speaks about persevering and continuing to push forward despite the judgment and criticism from others. The song talks about how despite trying all the tricks and breaking new ground, the singer realizes that they have been doing it all wrong. They learn that people will always judge and talk, but it won't affect their resolve. The lines "Won't keep me up at night, no" emphasizes that they won't let the negative feedback consume them.
The chorus repeats the idea about being lost and perhaps never learning from certain experiences. However, the singer expresses that in this moment, they're finally headed home, which suggests finding a sense of clarity and direction despite the journey's uncertainties. The line "Moments stuck all over you, that's what I need, and that's what we'll do" talks about the shared experience between the singer and someone they care about, and that's what gives them the strength to keep going.
The overall message of the song is to continue pushing forward despite challenges and the judgment of others. The song emphasizes the importance of having someone to support you and the shared experiences that give us the strength to keep going. The singer acknowledges that maybe they will still face difficulties, but they've found a sense of home within themselves and their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't stop, I won't look down
I won't give up or lose hope, even if things get tough
I tried all my tricks, I broke all-new ground
I used all my skills to achieve something new and innovative.
And in this final hour, look what I found
In the end, I found something valuable.
I got this whole damn thing the wrong way around
I realized that I had previously been approaching things the wrong way.
'Cause people gonna judge and people gonna talk
People will always have opinions and talk about me.
And they can say what they like
They can say whatever they want.
Won't keep me up at night, no
Their words won't affect me or keep me up at night.
Maybe we're still lost
We may not know exactly where we're going.
Maybe we'll never learn
We may not ever fully understand or know everything.
But as the dust settles down and I'm glad you're here
After everything settles down, I'm glad to have you here with me.
I feel I'm finally headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home, headed home
I feel like I'm finally where I'm meant to be or where I belong.
Moments stuck all over you
Memories are attached to you.
That's what I need and that's what we'll do
That's what I want and what we'll work towards.
I could walk a mile in your shoes
I understand what it feels like to be in your situation.
I know how it feels to dance like you
I know what it feels like to be in your shoes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN GRIFFITH, JOSEPH SALVAT, JUSTIN PARKER
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