Over the past couple of years, NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and producer… Read Full Bio ↴Over the past couple of years, NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and producer, Gryffin aka Dan Griffith, has cemented his path to the international spotlight with his melody-rich style of house music that fuses indie with dance in tasteful fashion. Known for some of the biggest remixes from the last year, such as his remix of Tove Lo’s “Talking Body,” Maroon 5’s “Animals,” Years & Years’ “Desire,” and more, this gifted up-and-comer has already seen a significant amount of success, hitting #1 on Hype Machine consistently, on top of racking up 100 million streams online.

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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Don't lie, I know you've 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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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