Grennan was born in Bedford. His father is a builder, and his mother was a teacher. He is of Irish/English origin and a big fan of football and particularly Manchester United. He played football at a young age for the Bedford Park Tigers. He attended St Thomas More Catholic School. His younger brother is an aspiring boxer.
At 18, he was mugged by a group of strangers on the street and was left with four metal plates and screws in his jaw that "still hurt when winter comes". He trained to become a professional footballer. He played for Luton Town for a while, tried for Northampton Town and Aston Villa. But he was later released. He worked briefly at Costa Coffee. He told Music Week: "I was close to playing over in the States but something was telling me not to and obviously it was the music".
His musical beginnings are obscure, but he says he was at a house party where he sang "Seaside" from The Kooks. He didn't remember it, but his friends were impressed and pushed him into performing more. He studied acting at university. Also at age 18, he started doing gigs around London with his acoustic guitar, mainly in small pub appearances for almost three years. After a performance at Finsbury pub, a representative of Insanity Records heard him play and offered a contract. His debut EP, Something in the Water was produced by Charlie Hugall. He had his big break when he was featured in the Chase & Status 2016 single "All Goes Wrong" that was picked as "Hottest Record" on Annie Mac's Radio 1 Show. After that he was invited for an appearance on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, and a follow up appearance on BBC Two's show Later... with Jools Holland.[5] The song charted in the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 65. It also charted in Scotland and some European charts.
In 2017, he was shortlisted for MTV Brand New Award singing at MTV Showcase at London's Electric Ballroom on 2 February 2017).[7] Also in 2017, he had a cameo appearance in Charli XCX's music video for her song "Boys" alongside many well-known artists and duetted with grime MC Bugzy Malone on "Memory Lane". He performed in Trafalgar Square during the F1 Live in London show in support of Formula One drivers. He started an all UK tour in March 2018 in support of his upcoming album Lighting Matches due for release in July 2018. His song "Found What I've Been Looking For" appears on the FIFA 18 soundtrack and is also used by Sky Sports as the theme song for Super Sunday.
Problems
Tom Grennan Lyrics
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Always something in the way of you and I
Got our heads in different places
We times when we subtract
But we always circle back to each other
To each other
You and I
Don't know why, we turn our feelings into fights
We're blinded to the fact
That we always circle back to each other
To each other
We're making problems, we've gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
No, we'll both find out together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess I'm stuck on you
We've been running back and forth
No, you're mine and I've always been yours
Oh, we're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Me and you
Gotta put these puzzle pieces in use
I'm done with playing games
Believe in what I'm saying
We'll work it out one way or another, or another
We're making problems, we've gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
No, we'll both find out together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess I'm stuck on you
We've been running (we've been running)
Back and forth (back and forth)
No, you're mine and I've always been yours
Oh, we're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
We're making problems, we've gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
No, we'll both find out together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess I'm stuck on you (stuck on you)
We've been running (been running)
Back and forth (back and forth)
No, you're mine and I've always been yours
Oh, we're making problems (making problems)
Gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
(Oh-oh-oh) one way or another
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) one way or another
(Oh-oh-oh) one way or another
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) one way or another
In Tom Grennan's song "Problems," the lyrics delve into the complex nature of a turbulent relationship. The song expresses the constant obstacles and conflicts that arise between two people, yet despite these challenges, they find themselves consistently drawn back to each other. The first verse highlights the constant presence of issues between them, with their minds and priorities often diverging. However, no matter how much they subtract from each other, they always find a way to come back together.
The chorus emphasizes their tendency to create problems that they must ultimately solve. Grennan's passionate declaration of being "all in" and his repeated call for resolution demonstrate his commitment to making their relationship work. He refuses to wait for the perfect circumstances ("until the stars line up") and instead wants to navigate their journey together, facing whatever challenges come their way. The more they distance themselves, the more entangled they become, and Grennan confesses his attachment to the other person, confessing that he is "stuck" on them. Despite their back-and-forth dynamic, Grennan believes that they can overcome their problems "one way or another."
In the second verse, Grennan switches from using "you and I" to "me and you," implying a more personal and intimate perspective. He suggests that they need to utilize the puzzle pieces of their relationship to find a resolution. Grennan is tired of playing games and desires for them to believe in and work towards a common goal. He expresses his determination to figure things out together, one way or another.
Overall, the lyrics of "Problems" convey the complexity and struggles of a passionate relationship, emphasizing the constant back-and-forth nature, the challenges they face, and the strong desire to work through their issues and find a resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I
The dynamic between two individuals
Always something in the way of you and I
Obstacles constantly impeding the connection between the two
Got our heads in different places
Having conflicting priorities and perspectives
We times when we subtract
Periods of division and distance
But we always circle back to each other
Eventually coming back together despite the challenges
To each other
The consistent pull towards one another
Called it off a thousand times
Repeatedly ending the relationship
Don't know why, we turn our feelings into fights
Unable to comprehend why emotions result in conflicts
We're blinded to the fact
Unaware of the truth
That we always circle back to each other
Repeating the cycle of coming back together
To each other
The inevitable return to one another
We're making problems, we've gotta solve them
Actively creating issues that require resolution
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
Expressing full commitment and effort in overcoming the problems
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Not wanting to rely on perfect circumstances
No, we'll both find out together
Discovering the solutions as a team
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
Distance and avoidance only entangle us further
I confess I'm stuck on you
Admitting to being emotionally attached
We've been running back and forth
Engaging in a continuous cycle of chasing and retreating
No, you're mine and I've always been yours
Asserting a possessive connection and long-lasting bond
Oh, we're making problems, gotta solve them
Acknowledging the self-inflicted issues that need resolution
One way or another, one way or another
Regardless of the path, solutions must be found
Me and you
Referring to the individuals involved
Gotta put these puzzle pieces in use
Utilizing the various elements to form a complete picture
I'm done with playing games
No longer interested in engaging in manipulative behavior
Believe in what I'm saying
Holding genuine belief in the words being spoken
We'll work it out one way or another, or another
Finding a resolution through any means necessary
Oh-oh-oh
Vocalization without explicit meaning
We're making problems, we've gotta solve them
Actively creating issues that require resolution
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
Expressing full commitment and effort in overcoming the problems
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Not wanting to rely on perfect circumstances
No, we'll both find out together
Discovering the solutions as a team
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
Distance and avoidance only entangle us further
I confess I'm stuck on you (stuck on you)
Admitting to being emotionally attached and unable to let go
We've been running (we've been running)
Engaging in a continuous cycle of chasing and evading
Back and forth (back and forth)
Repeatedly transitioning between opposing states
No, you're mine and I've always been yours
Asserting a possessive connection and long-lasting bond
Oh, we're making problems (making problems)
Acknowledging the self-inflicted issues that need resolution
Gotta solve them
Finding resolutions for the problems
One way or another, one way or another
Regardless of the path, solutions must be found
(Oh-oh-oh) one way or another
Vocalization without explicit meaning
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) one way or another
Vocalization without explicit meaning
(Oh-oh-oh) one way or another
Vocalization without explicit meaning
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) one way or another
Vocalization without explicit meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonny Lattimer, Ollie Green, Tom Grennan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
마룻웨
Lyrics
You and I, always something in the way of
You and I got our heads in different places
We times and we subtract, but we always circle back
To each other, to each other
You and I called it off a thousand times
Don't know why we turn our feelings into fights
We're blinded to the fact that we always circle back
To each other, to each other
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, thе more we get tiеd up
I confess, I'm stuck on you
We've been running back and forth
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Me and you gotta put these puzzle pieces
Into use, I'm done with playing games
Believe in what I'm saying, we'll work it out one way
Or another, or another
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess, I'm stuck on you
We've been running (We've been running) back and forth (Back and forth)
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess, I'm stuck on you (Stuck on you)
We've been running (We've been running) back and forth (Back and forth)
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems (Problems), gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
Tiaan du Preez
No problem will stay a problem after listening to Tom's music❤️❤️🔊
Moises Lopez
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마룻웨
Lyrics
You and I, always something in the way of
You and I got our heads in different places
We times and we subtract, but we always circle back
To each other, to each other
You and I called it off a thousand times
Don't know why we turn our feelings into fights
We're blinded to the fact that we always circle back
To each other, to each other
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, thе more we get tiеd up
I confess, I'm stuck on you
We've been running back and forth
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Me and you gotta put these puzzle pieces
Into use, I'm done with playing games
Believe in what I'm saying, we'll work it out one way
Or another, or another
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess, I'm stuck on you
We've been running (We've been running) back and forth (Back and forth)
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems, gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
We're making problems, we gotta solve them
You know I'm all in, I'm calling, I'm calling
I don't wanna wait until the stars line up
Know we'll both wind up together
The more we push away, the more we get tied up
I confess, I'm stuck on you (Stuck on you)
We've been running (We've been running) back and forth (Back and forth)
Know you're mine and I've always been yours, oh
We're making problems (Problems), gotta solve them
One way or another, one way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
(Oh) One way or another
Enache Adriana
The best male voice of these years
Allison Bowler
Love this song ❤
mária maliková
Perfektný, ako vždy. ❤
PC_Jeong
Love this song❤
May Shadwell
My young man never fails. ❤
Daniel Heath
I 2nd that
May Shadwell
Glad someone else likes him. Only found him last year but don't miss anything else. He is such a lovely person. I am old enough to be his grandmother but I love singing in the car. To his CD. Waiting for the new one. Speak soon.