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.
It's Love
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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We can take it slow if you don't show that you're slowing
You can try to save me if you're crazy
But I want to know if we go, where we're going to
People try to find reasons why things aren't perfect
Fight to deny every smile they're deserving
But we can try to end this, just give me one kiss
If you want to grow, you gotta go
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all love, love.
I know that you're scared to prepare for this feeling
But it's always there like the air that you're breathing
So go on take a deep breath and give it your best
Maybe you'll see through to me, and your feelings, too
If you want to grow, you gotta let it go
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all love, love.
If you open up your hand
Don't try too hard
You don't need to understand
Just start
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all love, love.
In “It’s Love,” Kina Grannis tackles the dilemma of two people in love who find themselves at a crossroads. The first verse sets the tone of the song’s theme, asking the listener where they’re headed when they say they’re going, indicating the uncertainty and the lack of direction in a relationship. Kina Grannis wants to take things slow, but also yearns for transparency in the relationship, for honesty to understand where their love is headed. She challenges the other person to step up and show their true emotions, even if they seem crazy. She just wants clarity, knowing whether they will be taking this relationship forward or not.
The chorus “You, afraid to fall, you know it’s all love, love” encapsulates the essence of the song. The singer acknowledges that the other person is scared, perhaps of falling in love, but reassures them that it’s worth it. The lyrics highlight that love is about taking risks, and if they want to grow as individuals and in their relationship, they need to take that leap of faith.
In the second verse, Kina Grannis talks about how people often struggle to accept when things are just right in their life. They look for flaws and deprive themselves of happiness. She encourages the other person to let go of their fears and embrace the emotions they both share. By opening their hand and not trying too hard or overthinking, they can set themselves free to experience love fully. Ultimately, the song advocates that love is worth pursuing, despite the risk of falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I want to know where you go when you're going
I want to understand your path in life and where you're headed on this journey
We can take it slow if you don't show that you're slowing
We can take our time getting to know each other, but I need to see that you're invested and not holding back
You can try to save me if you're crazy
If you're willing to risk it all for me, then maybe we have a chance at something real
But I want to know if we go, where we're going to
I need to know if this relationship has a future and if we're both on the same page with our goals
People try to find reasons why things aren't perfect
Many people focus on the negatives of a situation instead of appreciating the good aspects
Fight to deny every smile they're deserving
Some people don't feel worthy of happiness and therefore reject any good that comes their way
But we can try to end this, just give me one kiss
We can make the effort to break free from negativity and embrace the beauty of the world around us
Let me show you how, even now, things are perfect
I want to demonstrate that life is beautiful, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty
If you want to grow, you gotta go
Personal growth requires stepping outside of your comfort zone and exploring new opportunities
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all
You, afraid to fall
You know it's all love, love.
You may be afraid to take risks and potentially fail, but these experiences are still valuable and lead to growth and love
I know that you're scared to prepare for this feeling
I understand that you're nervous about opening yourself up to vulnerability and potential hurt
But it's always there like the air that you're breathing
Love is always present, like the life-giving air we breathe, and it's up to us to acknowledge and accept it
So go on take a deep breath and give it your best
Take a moment to calm your fears and put your best effort towards embracing the love around you
Maybe you'll see through to me, and your feelings, too
By opening yourself up to love, you may find that you and I have a deeper connection and mutual feelings
If you want to grow, you gotta let it go
In order to move forward and grow, you must let go of past hurts and negative experiences that may hold you back
If you open up your hand
Don't try too hard
You don't need to understand
Just start
Don't overthink and stress about opening yourself up to love; just let it happen and see where it takes you
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Written by: KINA KASUYA GRANNIS
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