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.
Tie Me Down
Gryffin Lyrics
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And two times, you let it slip from your lips
You've got too much pride to make any promises
Thinking that we got time, and you want to keep it in
I want you out in the pouring rain
I want you down on your knees
Prayin' to God that I feel the same
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cause I never wanna leave your side
Swear to never let you down
And it's been eatin' me alive
You can take me home
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
Nine lives until you fall at my feet
Don't hide, you're wasting your energy
You're not shy, so baby, it's useless
So don't try, 'cause you'll end up losin' it
I want you out in the pouring rain
I want you down on your knees
Prayin' to God that I feel the same
I'm right here, baby, so please
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cause I never wanna leave your side
Swear to never let you down
And it's been eatin' me alive
You can take me home
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
So wrap your arms around my chest
And I'll put my hands around your neck
'Cause nobody wins these waiting games
You push and you pull, but you should stay
Stay
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cause I never wanna leave your side
Swear to never let you down (never let you down)
And it's been eatin' me alive (oh)
You can take me home
You can never let me go (never let me go)
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me down, down
Down, down
The song "Tie Me Down" by Gryffin is essentially about the struggle experienced by someone in a relationship who wants to feel secure and cared for. The lyrics describe how the person is aware that their partner is not as committed as they are, yet they still want to hold on to that person as long as possible. The first verse describes how the person knows that their partner wants to keep their relationship low-key to avoid making any firm promises. However, the chorus reiterates the desire to be tied down as a sign of devotion to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't lie, I know you've been thinking it
I can tell that you are interested in me
And two times, you let it slip from your lips
I heard you say you like me, not just once but twice
You've got too much pride to make any promises
You don't want to make any commitments because you like to be in control
Thinking that we got time, and you want to keep it in
You think we have all the time in the world and you want to keep your feelings hidden
I want you out in the pouring rain
I want you to be with me no matter what, even in bad weather
I want you down on your knees
I want you to show me how much you care by getting down on your knees
Prayin' to God that I feel the same
You hope that I feel the same way about you
I'm right here, baby, so please
I'm here for you and I want you to know that
Hold me up, tie me down
I want you to hold me tight and never let me go
'Cause I never wanna leave your side
I want to be with you always
Swear to never let you down
I promise to always be there for you and never disappoint you
And it's been eatin' me alive
My feelings for you have been affecting me deeply
You can take me home
You can take me with you, wherever you go
You can never let me go
Please don't ever let me go
And tie me, tie me down, down (down)
I want you to tie me down so I can never leave
Nine lives until you fall at my feet
You have some time to decide whether to be with me or not
Don't hide, you're wasting your energy
Don't try to hide your feelings, it's a waste of time and energy
You're not shy, so baby, it's useless
You're not shy so there's no point in pretending you are
So don't try, 'cause you'll end up losin' it
Don't try to hide your feelings or you'll regret it
So wrap your arms around my chest
Get close to me and hug me tight
And I'll put my hands around your neck
I'll hold you close and protect you
'Cause nobody wins these waiting games
It's no use waiting, we should be together now
You push and you pull, but you should stay
We shouldn't play games, we should stay together
Down, down
Repeated to emphasize and signify the desire to be with each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Forbes, Bibi Bourelli, Daniel Griffith, Jussi Ilmari Karvinen, Nate Cyphert, Sarah Aarons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wavemusic
Hi everyone, I added subtitles in Indonesian as well as the lyrics below!
Halo semuanya, saya menambahkan subtitle dalam bahasa Indonesia dan liriknya ada di bawah!
Jangan bohong, aku tahu kau sedang memikirkannya
Dan dua kali, kau tidak sengaja mengucapkannya dengan bibirmu
Kau punya harga diri yang terlalu tinggi untuk membuat janji
Berpikir bahwa kita punya waktu dan kau ingin merahasiakannya
Aku ingin kau keluar di tengah hujan lebat
Aku ingin kau bertekuk lutut
Berdoa kepada Tuhan agar aku juga merasakan hal yang sama
Aku ada di sini sayang, jadi tolonglah
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Sembilan nyawa sampai kau jatuh di kakiku
Jangan bersembunyi, kau membuang-buang tenagamu
Kau bukan pemalu, jadi sayang itu tidak berguna
Jadi jangan dicoba, karena pada akhirnya kau akan kehilangannya
Aku ingin kau keluar di tengah hujan lebat
Aku ingin kau bertekuk lutut
Berdoa kepada Tuhan agar aku juga merasakan hal yang sama
Aku ada di sini sayang, jadi tolonglah
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Jadi dekaplah aku dengan pelukanmu
Dan aku akan meletakkan tanganku di sekitar lehermu
Karena tidak ada yang memenangkan permainan menunggu ini
Kau maju mundur, tapi kau seharusnya tetap tinggal, tinggal
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
@wavemusic
Lyrics: Gryffin - Tie Me Down (ft. Elley Duhé)
Don’t lie, I know you been thinking it,
And two times you let it slip from your lips.
You’ve got too much pride to make any promises,
Thinking that we got time and you want to keep it in.
I want you out in the pouring rain,
I want you down on your knees,
Praying to god that I feel the same,
I’m right here baby so please
Hold me up, tie me down,
Cause I never want to leave your side,
Swear to never let you down,
Its been eating me alive,
You can take me home,
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
Nine lives until you fall at my feet,
Don’t hide, you’re wasting your energy
You're not shy so baby its useless
So don’t try cause you’ll end up losing it,
I want you out in the pouring rain,
I want you down on your knees,
Praying to god that I feel the same,
But I’m out here So baby please
Hold me up, tie me down,
Cause I never want to leave your side,
Swear to never let you down,
Its been eating me alive,
You can take me home,
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
So wrap your arms around my chest,
And I'll put my hands around your neck,
Cause nobody wins these waiting games,
You push and you pull but you should stay, stay
Hold me up, tie me down,
Cause I never want to leave your side,
Swear to never let you down,
Its been eating me alive,
You can take me home,
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
And tie me tie me down down
@arjunmr9453
Hold me up,tie me down
Cause I never want to leave your side
Swear to never let you down
And it's been eating me alive
You can take me home, you can never let me go
Hold me up hold me up
And tie me, tie me, down, down
These lines are awesome ❤
@user-ls7zh7bg9m
Don't lie, I know you been thinking it
And two times, you let it slip from your lips
You've got too much pride to make any promises
Thinking that we got time and you want to keep it in
I want you out in the pouring rain
I want you down on your knees
Praying to God that I feel the same
I'm right here, baby, so please
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cuz I never want to leave your side
Swear to never let you down
It's been eating me alive
You can take me home
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
Nine lives until you fall at my feet
Don't hide, you're wasting your energy
You're not shy, so baby, it's useless
So don't try, 'cus you'll end up losing it
I want you out in the pouring rain
I want you down on your knees
Praying to God that I feel the same
I'm right here, baby, so please
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cuz I never want to leave your side
Swear to never let you down
It's been eating me alive
You can take me home
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
So wrap your arms around my chest
And I'll put my hands around your neck
'Cus nobody wins these waiting games
You push and you pull, but you should stay
Stay
Hold me up, tie me down
'Cuz I never want to leave your side
Swear to never let you down
It's been eating me alive
You can take me home
You can never let me go
Hold me up, hold me up
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
And tie me, tie me
Down, down (down)
And tie me, tie me
Down, down
@roronoazoro1534
To the 1% who read read this
Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask, Don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, Don't judge it
Your life isn't a movie, Don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
You're beautiful 😍
Be you....
@wavemusic
Hi everyone, I added subtitles in Indonesian as well as the lyrics below!
Halo semuanya, saya menambahkan subtitle dalam bahasa Indonesia dan liriknya ada di bawah!
Jangan bohong, aku tahu kau sedang memikirkannya
Dan dua kali, kau tidak sengaja mengucapkannya dengan bibirmu
Kau punya harga diri yang terlalu tinggi untuk membuat janji
Berpikir bahwa kita punya waktu dan kau ingin merahasiakannya
Aku ingin kau keluar di tengah hujan lebat
Aku ingin kau bertekuk lutut
Berdoa kepada Tuhan agar aku juga merasakan hal yang sama
Aku ada di sini sayang, jadi tolonglah
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Sembilan nyawa sampai kau jatuh di kakiku
Jangan bersembunyi, kau membuang-buang tenagamu
Kau bukan pemalu, jadi sayang itu tidak berguna
Jadi jangan dicoba, karena pada akhirnya kau akan kehilangannya
Aku ingin kau keluar di tengah hujan lebat
Aku ingin kau bertekuk lutut
Berdoa kepada Tuhan agar aku juga merasakan hal yang sama
Aku ada di sini sayang, jadi tolonglah
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Jadi dekaplah aku dengan pelukanmu
Dan aku akan meletakkan tanganku di sekitar lehermu
Karena tidak ada yang memenangkan permainan menunggu ini
Kau maju mundur, tapi kau seharusnya tetap tinggal, tinggal
Peluklah aku, ikatlah aku
Karena aku tidak ingin meninggalkanmu
Bersumpah takkan pernah mengecewakanmu
Dan ini sudah membuatku menderita
Kau bisa membawaku pulang
Kau takkan pernah bisa melepaskanku
Peluklah aku, peluklah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
Dan ikatlah aku, ikatlah aku
@arrow1698
Bagus, ibumu pasti bangga bro🗿
@Khalid-og3ix
Wow cool! very helpful
@msbm2384
Orang indo?
@agungdwimardika8544
we appreciate it
@mightykean7928
Mantap 😁
@gryffin
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