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.
Run in the Rain
Tom Grennan Lyrics
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Tell me when I'm down
Tell me when I'm out
Tell me if I fall
Tell me if I scream and shout
Will you listen, will you listen?
Tell me if I've broken
When they've got me open
All my testimonies spoken
and will you listen, will you listen?
Is there anybody out there?
I'm down on my knees, wash myself clean
Is there anybody out there?
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Yeah I'll be alright
When the light concedes
Receipts of summer leaves
The melodies resolve
And then the eulogy agrees
Will you listen, will you listen?
And when the dust goes down
And there's nothing but the ground
And the holy ghost is talking
Will you ever hear the sound?
Will you listen, will you listen?
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Something come and save me, come and save me
Something come and save me, come and save me now
Now something come and save me, come and save me
Something come and save me, come and save me and I'll be alright
Yeah I'll be alright
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Just give me the hope
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Yeah I'll be alright
The lyrics of Tom Grennan's song "Run in the Rain" explore the theme of vulnerability and the need for support from others during difficult times. The song starts with the persona seeking help from someone to guide them when they are feeling down or when they fall. The plea for help extends to situations where the persona has suffered a devastating loss, and they need someone to listen to their testimonies.
The chorus of the song, "Is there anybody out there? I'm down on my knees, wash myself clean," emphasizes the persona's vulnerability and their desperate search for answers and hope. They seek a reason to "run in the rain," which represents finding freedom and release from their troubles.
The second verse raises the stakes by highlighting a loss of life and the possibility of no one hearing the sound of the holy ghost. The final chorus reiterates the persona's request for support, highlighting that they need hope and reasons to keep going. "Just give me the answers and give me the signs/ Just give me the hope and give the fire/ Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright"
In summary, the lyrics of "Run in the Rain" powerfully communicate a need for human connection and support during life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me who to call
I need help and guidance, tell me who to turn to
Tell me when I'm down
Let me know when I'm feeling low
Tell me when I'm out
Inform me when I'm defeated and at a loss
Tell me if I fall
If I stumble and fail, please make me aware
Tell me if I scream and shout
If I express my frustrations with anger, listen to me anyway
Will you listen, will you listen?
I need someone to hear me and empathize with me
Tell me if I've broken
Alert me if I'm shattered and broken-hearted
When they've got me open
When my flaws and insecurities are laid bare
Bleeding on these floors
When I'm emotionally wounded and hurting
All my testimonies spoken
After sharing my stories and experiences
Is there anybody out there?
I'm feeling alone and searching for someone to connect with
I'm down on my knees, wash myself clean
I'm asking for forgiveness and trying to start anew
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
I need clear direction and guidance in my life
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I'll be alright
Give me a reason to go outside and face my troubles with courage
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Provide me with motivation and determination
When the light concedes
When hope fades away
Receipts of summer leaves
Memories of happier times
The melodies resolve
The music helps me find resolution
And then the eulogy agrees
Even the final farewell acknowledges the beauty of life
And when the dust goes down
When everything settles and the chaos subsides
And there's nothing but the ground
When all is said and done and I'm left with nothing
And the holy ghost is talking
When I'm seeking answers from a higher power
Will you ever hear the sound?
Will anyone hear me and my pleas for help?
Something come and save me, come and save me
I'm desperate and pleading for someone to save me
Something come and save me, come and save me now
I need someone to help me immediately
Just give me the hope
I need something to hold on to and believe in
Yeah I'll be alright
I have hope that everything will turn out okay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adriano Antonio Buffone, Amy Victoria Wadge, Tom Grennan, ADJ BUFFONE, AMY WADGE, AMY MAYM WADGE
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[ LYRICS ]
Tell me who to call
Tell me when I’m down
Tell me when I’m out
Tell me if I fall
Tell me if I scream and shout
Will you listen, will you listen?
Tell me if I've broken
When they've cut me open
Bleeding on these floors
All my testimonies spoken
Will you listen, will you listen?
Is there anybody out there?
I’m down on my knees, wash myself clean
Is there anybody out there?
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Just give me the hope and give me the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Yeah I’ll be alright
When the light can see
The seas of summer leaves
The melodies resolve and the eulogies agrees
Will you listen, will you listen?
And when the dust goes down
And there’s nothing but the ground
And the holy ghost is talking
Will you ever hear the sound?
Will you listen and will you listen?
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Yeah I’ll be alright
Something come and save me, come and save me
Something come and save me, come and save me now
Now something come and save me, come and save me
Something come and save me, come and save me
And I’ll be alright, yeah I’ll be alright
Just give me the answers and give me the signs
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Just give me the hope and give the fire
Just give me the reasons to run in the rain and I’ll be alright
Yeah I’ll be alright
@marksmiddy668
Once in a generation a singer comes along who SINGS with their SOUL. Consider myself blessed to have been born at a time to hear Tom Grennan.
@floydjuza9366
no girls shaking their butts. no lights and glamor. just raw talent and deep lyrics
@DarkS0Ke
True! That's why I love this kind of songs
@JELLIETOTTIE
Beautiful
@rebeccasilvers894
Masterful!!!
@daniellealicekirwan8486
Has to have talent to pull this off awesome song love it
@alexmurin7067
dont care
@MegaCappy1
Truly one of the best voices I've heard in a long time. Purely magical, could listen to Tom all day long.
@NymphadoraBr
Thank you youtube for recommending me this
@natedawg8832
Same, been following this man before he came on the radio last year!!... Till one day I heard one of his songs & was like "ah wait I'm not even at home haha".... That vocal change is heaven sent!!