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.
Something In The Water
Tom Grennan Lyrics
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Two beats I had no idea now the message you sent
Well it ain't clear 'cause I've fallen in love
Now I'm holding on to my past
And my mother said "you're growing up fast" though
Time is gone in a blink
It's time to think and put your worries aside
Today is just a day and tomorrow never dies
And let actions speak louder than words
So shout at the skies if your words cannot be heard
Well there's something in the water, calling my name
Two beats I had no idea now the message you sent
Well it ain't clear 'cause I've fallen in love
Yes I, fall I'm in love again?
With you, with you
With you, with you, now with you
Now I'm wondering why my force ain't clear
Am I hiding behind a crystal tear
And will the time stop or will the dime drop, or will my footprint make the mark?
Well I can see the light now, as I'm stepping out the door
Well there's something in the water, calling my name
Two beats, I had no idea well now the message you sent
Well it ain't clear 'cause I've fallen in love
There's something in the water
Water, water, water
Two beats I had no idea, now the message you sent
Well it ain't clear 'cause I've fallen in love
Yes I, fall I'm in love again
Now with you, with you, with you
With you now with you
Tom Grennan's song "Something in the Water" is about falling in love and the overpowering feeling that comes with it. The opening line "there's something in the water, calling my name" suggests that there's an unknown force drawing him in - the force of love. Tom admits that he doesn't fully understand the message he's received from his new love interest, but he admits that he's fallen in love.
The following lines "now I'm holding on to my past and my mother said 'you're growing up fast'" suggest that Tom is struggling to let go of his past experiences and embrace this new love. He also mentions that time passes quickly, and he needs to make the most of the present rather than getting stuck in the past. The line "never not live another regret" is particularly poignant and highlights the importance of living life to the fullest.
In the bridge, Tom is questioning himself and whether he's hiding behind his emotions. He's asking whether he will leave a lasting impression or whether he will just be a forgotten memory. Ultimately he decides to take the leap of faith and step out of his comfort zone, admitting that he's fallen in love again.
Overall, "Something in the Water" is a beautiful and relatable song that explores the ups and downs of falling in love and the challenges that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something in the water, calling my name
I feel drawn to something or someone, there's an irresistible force pulling me towards it.
Two beats I had no idea now the message you sent
I missed the first opportunity, but now I've realized there was a message for me.
Well it ain't clear 'cause I've fallen in love
It's hard to see things clearly when emotions take over, but I think I'm in love.
Now I'm holding on to my past
I'm struggling to let go of the things that have happened before, and they're weighing me down.
And my mother said "you're growing up fast" though
Even though I'm growing up and changing, I still feel uncertain and unsure of myself.
Time is gone in a blink
Time passes quickly and it's important to make the most of the moments we have.
It's time to think and put your worries aside
I need to clear my head and focus on the present, letting go of the things that are worrying me.
Today is just a day and tomorrow never dies
Each day is an opportunity and tomorrow brings new possibilities.
So, never not live another regret and take every moment you get
Don't live with regrets or hold back, seize the opportunities and live life to the fullest.
And let actions speak louder than words
Actions show more than words, so I need to focus on taking action rather than just talking about it.
So shout at the skies if your words cannot be heard
If I feel like I'm not being heard, I should keep trying and keep speaking up until I am heard.
Now I'm wondering why my force ain't clear
I'm questioning why my intentions or desires aren't clear to me or others.
Am I hiding behind a crystal tear
Maybe I'm using my emotions or tears as a shield to protect myself and hide from the truth.
And will the time stop or will the dime drop, or will my footprint make the mark?
I'm unsure if I'll have the chance to make an impact or if time will run out.
Well I can see the light now, as I'm stepping out the door
I'm starting to see or understand something clearly as I move forward.
There's something in the water, calling my name
I still feel a strong pull or attraction towards something or someone.
Water, water, water
The water could be a symbol for something significant or powerful.
With you, with you, now with you
I'm focusing on the person that I'm falling in love with and feeling drawn to.
Yes I, fall I'm in love again
I'm acknowledging that I'm falling in love again, even though I may have been hurt before.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM GRENNAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@machaelamitchell635
Still to this day one of my favourite songs
@theodorsmart3080
You need Headache.....this voice
@annahall2381
I truly hope that this guy makes more music. He is extremely talented and I think he could go so far. Good luck on your journey Tom, you're so unique!
@Algoody421
His new music is so much better... Like this was great, but he got so much better...
@kylehookway3410
Wa
@rachiesherlock3739
Hes great he's a bit mix between Pablo nutini and maverick Sabre or bon iver esque (who definitely need more notice)
James mcmorrow
All people who have vibes like this....he's great I want him to sing his head off but he isn't like mega different in my eyes. Xx
@machaelamitchell635
Your comment aged well. He has released a lot of new music and had gained a lot of success and is constant on the radios everywhere and still has an amazing voice
@mahalkosisiopao
December 2023 and he's gone so far ❤
@MrJamieScottMusic
i've never fell in love with an artist or someone's voice as quick as i just fell in love after watching this video!!!!! wow wow wow
@deliajhonson8870
me too <3