Kina started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed her confidence as a songwriter and her poise as a performer.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and MTV’s College Life.
Goodnight
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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I will be the one you say goodnight to.
Let me first say that you're so charming.
Don't you think that you could use someone to charm?
I would sit back, I would laugh, I would laugh again.
Ohh.
And maybe you'd like someone to greet you at the door after a long, long day.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
Funny thing is I'm trying hard and it's unlike me to get so caught up in things.
But I won't quit, I won't quit 'til you smile at me.
Ohh.
And I just cry if you don't stop to say hello.
It hurts the longer this goes.
I'd cry for you, if you let me.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
Oh, oh, oh.
If you let me.
Oh, oh, oh.
If you let me.
Oh, ooh, ooh.
If you let me.
Oh, woah.
Oh, woah.
Oh, woah.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
In “The One You Say Goodnight To,” Kina Grannis addresses her unrequited love for someone. The opening lines of the song, “I will be the one you say goodnight to,” are repeated often throughout the song to emphasize her desire to be with the person she loves, even if it’s just as the last person they talk to before falling asleep.
Kina then admits to finding this person charming and suggests that maybe they could use someone to appreciate and love them. She paints a picture of herself laughing with the person and greeting them at the door after a long day. She confesses that she’s trying hard to win their affection, and it’s unlike her to get so caught up in someone. She won't quit until she sees a smile on their face. However, the situation is not effortless, and she would cry if the person didn't stop to say hello.
Overall, the song encapsulates the feeling of loving someone deeply, even if that love may not be reciprocated in the same manner. It’s about wanting to be present in someone’s life and being there for them, even if it’s just as a fleeting moment in their day.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I want to be the last person you talk to before going to bed every night. You can count on me to be there for you.
Let me first say that you're so charming.
I can't help but notice how charming you are, and I think you could use someone to appreciate that about you.
Don't you think that you could use someone to charm?
I believe that everyone deserves to feel important, appreciated and loved, and I am willing to be that person for you.
I would sit back, I would laugh, I would laugh again.
I am willing to be the person who appreciates your sense of humor, and laughs at your jokes.
And maybe you'd like someone to greet you at the door after a long, long day.
I understand that you may be tired from work, and could use someone to welcome you home and make you feel comfortable.
I'm here for you, if you let me.
I am offering my support, love and attention. All you need to do is give me a chance.
Funny thing is I'm trying hard and it's unlike me to get so caught up in things.
I am doing everything I can to show you that I care, even though it is not something I usually do.
But I won't quit, I won't quit 'til you smile at me.
I am determined to make you happy, and will continue to try until you smile at me and acknowledge my feelings.
And I just cry if you don't stop to say hello.
I feel hurt and neglected when you don't acknowledge my presence or take the time to talk to me.
It hurts the longer this goes.
Every day that goes by without you noticing me or returning my affection, hurts more and more.
I'd cry for you, if you let me.
I am willing to be vulnerable with you, and express my emotions, if you allow me to be a part of your life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KINA KASUYA GRANNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Menuki
The way she engages the camera makes it feel like she's actually singing it to you. It really cuts to the heart. If she every did this face to face it'd be loved at first sight
@sexyscientist
There's hell lotta great editing. The camera work is loose and shaky.
@LionheartedDan
You have blessed us with a lot of outstanding music over the years - thank you Kina!
@AYAYVES
You know you've found a gem when they sound even better live. I had the privilege of seeing her live. SHE HUGGED ME! <3
@PurplePandaPerson01
You Kina are my inspiration. You make the dislike bar dissappear! And you make all the people watching this fall in love with you. I love your music. You are amazing.
@shmunkybria
not only is kinas voice beautiful, but what i love the most is the fact that she always looks so happy when she sings :)
@VisualConnection
Kina,your voice,your beauty,and your spiritual expression,create poetic,artistically creative masterpieces!
@Goonie02
The song, her smile, the camera glow, the background, just makes me want to fall in love
@kevinzhang3313
wow great opening line for a song, i read that in a melody..
@mooenterprises
Just heard this on radio 2 in the uk. That's really good-they're an album buying audience. Well done!