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.
This Far
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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You get me searching for the ceiling
Love tried to forget things
It's so hard
It's so hard
So I'll keep going through the motions
Creating comfort where there is none
I'll be okay
Okay
When rain falls down on me so hard
The winds unravelling me don't start
An ocean swallowing up my heart
But I've made it this far
I've made it this far
It's hard to see happy ending
When you don't see how you can mend things
But life is long and forgiving
And it goes on and on and on
When rain falls down on me so hard
The winds unravelling me don't start
An ocean swallowing up my heart
But I've made it this far
And I'll keep wishing on a bright star
That we'll keep driving all the right cars
And I'll keep singing when it goes dark
'Cause I've made it this far
I've made it this far
I've made it this far
The lyrics to Kina Grannis’ This Far convey a sense of resilience in the face of hardship. The first verse expresses the difficulty in maintaining a relationship that is fraught with challenges, yet the singer chooses to continue on “through the motions” and find comfort in the discomfort. The second verse shifts to a metaphorical description of the trials faced in life as a storm that threatens to consume the singer, but she reflects on her ability to endure and survive up to this point. The chorus repeats the sentiment of having come this far despite the odds and promises to continue striving and persevering.
Thematically, This Far is a message of hope and determination, urging listeners to keep pushing forward even in the face of adversity. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody matches the hopeful and uplifting tone of the song. Overall, This Far is a reminder that although life may be challenging at times, we have the strength to endure and ultimately overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
You knew it's harder when you hold me
You knew it would be challenging to be with me, to understand and accept me.
You get me searching for the ceiling
You make me crave for a sense of direction and purpose in my life.
Love tried to forget things
We tried to forget the mistakes, pain and heartbreak caused by love.
It's so hard
It's incredibly difficult to move on and find peace.
So I'll keep going through the motions
I'll continue doing the everyday tasks and routines to cope with my struggles.
Creating comfort where there is none
I'll try to make my surroundings comfortable and familiar because I feel lost and hopeless.
Coming to terms with the notion
I'm accepting the fact that I can survive and overcome this pain.
I'll be okay
I'll eventually heal and be okay.
When rain falls down on me so hard
When I'm facing a heavy storm of emotions and difficulties,
The winds unravelling me don't start
I won't let the chaos and confusion tear me apart.
An ocean swallowing up my heart
I feel overwhelmed by sadness and despair that it feels like drowning in an abyss.
But I've made it this far
Despite everything, I've managed to overcome and survive up to this point.
It's hard to see happy ending
Finding hope and positivity seems impossible given the current situation.
When you don't see how you can mend things
When you cannot envisage how to fix or improve the present, broken state caused by the relationship.
But life is long and forgiving
Life is vast and has the potential to be kind and merciful.
And it goes on and on and on
Life doesn't stop even if we're stuck in a troublesome period.
And I'll keep wishing on a bright star
I'll keep hoping and seeking for something bright and positive amidst the darkness and pain.
That we'll keep driving all the right cars
That we'll keep moving forward and making the right choices in our lives.
And I'll keep singing when it goes dark
I'll keep expressing my emotions and expressing myself through music even when it's tough.
'Cause I've made it this far
Because despite all odds, I've survived and overcome so much already.
I've made it this far
I've come a long way in my journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KINA KASUYA GRANNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric Hofmann
When I am alone in the darkness and it whispers so terribly, this is my soul's last amulet, and I persist.
TheOne
@Kina Grannis Come on! Stop telling yourself “I've made it this far”! It won’t work! Just let him have a happy ending with her! You can see a happy ending with meeeee!!! <3
Eric Hofmann
@Kina Grannis :') <3
Kina Grannis
that is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard. <3
jefferson Anckers
I've still not gotten over your music since it first came out. Absolutely Amazing! Seriously.
Kina Grannis
thank you so much <3
Deanna D
your voice is so soothing and calming, congrats on making it this far kina. :)
Whitney Fitzgerald
I can't pick a favorite! I love ALL of your music. I hope to see you touring Australia soon xo
Cim Biz
Your music is just so amazing and your talent is inbelievable. I wish you all the best on your journey 😊
andrea mendibles
It's been amazing to watch you grow as an artist. You've come a long way. I love this song. Your music puts my son to sleep.