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.
Sweet Hallelujah
Tom Grennan Lyrics
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And I'm not thinking the same
But I've been wondering
Is it me you're looking for
Well you'll find me standing on these cold streets
Hoping that you're looking for a little bit more
Will you catch me, save me when I'm falling?
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage, find your lion
And take your pride and leave the past
Set sail for new horizons
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage, find your lion
And if you hear the angel sings
Sweet Hallelujah
Hallelujah
So many faces telling the story
Like once upon a time
Blinded by the force of falling in love or
Leaving it all behin but
The fear of the unknown, and who to follow
Leaves me howling at the skies
Is there a purpose in what we believe?
Well I will continue to wear my heart upon my sleeves
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage, find your lion
And take your pride and leave the past
Set sail for new horizons
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage, find your lion
And if you hear the angel sings
Sweet Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
So if you hear the angel singing
Sweet Hallelujah
Hallelujah
The lyrics of Tom Grennan's song Sweet Hallelujah are largely about finding one's way in life and love. The opening lines, "My eyes are delusional and I'm not thinking the same" suggest that the singer is struggling with confusion or uncertainty. He wonders whether he is what someone else is searching for, and hopes to be found. There is a great sense of longing and vulnerability in these lines.
The chorus of the song, in which the singer invites someone to "take [his] hand and lead the way" suggests that he is open to guidance and support. He acknowledges that there may be fear and uncertainty in taking a new direction, but encourages the listener to find their courage and follow their instincts. The repeated use of the phrase "sweet Hallelujah" reinforces the idea of hope, faith, and joy in the journey.
The verses expand on these themes, exploring the complexities of love and life. The singer suggests that we are all searching for meaning and purpose, and that it is important to stay true to ourselves and not be swayed by others. The lines "So many faces telling the story / Like once upon a time" suggest that our experiences are all interconnected, and that we can learn from each other's journeys.
Overall, Sweet Hallelujah is a song about hope, courage, and the faith that we can find our way in life and love, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are delusional
I'm not seeing things clearly and my perception may be distorted.
And I'm not thinking the same
I'm not thinking as I normally would or my thoughts are not the same as they were before.
But I've been wondering
I've been curious and thinking about something.
Is it me you're looking for?
I'm wondering if you're seeking me out or looking for me.
Well you'll find me standing on these cold streets
I'll be waiting for you, maybe even shivering from being outside in the cold.
Hoping that you're looking for a little bit more
I'm counting on the possibility that you want something more than what you currently have or what you've shown me so far.
Will you catch me, save me when I'm falling?
I'm hoping that you'll be there for me and stop me from failing or falling down.
Tell me have you ever been here before?
I'm asking if you've experienced something similar to what I'm going through.
So take my hand and lead the way
I want you to guide me and show me the direction to go.
Find your courage, find your lion
I'm encouraging you to be brave and face your fears head on.
And take your pride and leave the past
Let go of your ego and don't dwell on what has already happened.
Set sail for new horizons
Embark on a new journey or adventure.
So many faces telling the story
There are many people who have their own version of what happened or what's going on.
Like once upon a time
This is similar to a fairy tale or story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Blinded by the force of falling in love or
Being infatuated or feeling passion for someone can make it difficult to see clearly or objectively.
Leaving it all behind
Moving on from something or someone in the past.
But the fear of the unknown, and who to follow
Uncertainty about what will happen next and who to take direction from or trust can be overwhelming.
Leaves me howling at the skies
I feel lost, alone, and maybe even hopeless.
Is there a purpose in what we believe?
I'm questioning the significance or meaning of our beliefs and values.
Well I will continue to wear my heart upon my sleeves
I will remain open, honest, and vulnerable about my emotions and feelings.
And if you hear the angel sings
If you hear something beautiful or divine.
Sweet Hallelujah
It inspires feelings of joy, gratitude, and praise.
Hallelujah
An expression of worship, praise or rejoicing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM GRENNAN
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@zalkiee4522
My eyes are delusional
And I'm not thinking the same
But I've been wondering
Is it me you're looking for
Well you'll find me standing on these cold streets
Hoping that you're looking for a little bit more
Will you catch me, save me when I'm falling
Tell me have you ever been here before
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage and find your lion
And take your pride and leave the past
Set sail for new horizons
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage and find your lion
And if you hear the angel sings
Sweet hallelujah
Hallelujah
So many faces telling the story
Like once upon a time
Blinded by the force of falling in love or
Leaving it all behind but
The fear of the unknown and who to follow
Leaves me howling at the skies
Is there a purpose in what we believe
Well I will continue to wear my heart upon my sleeve
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage and find your lion
And take your pride and leave the past
Set sail for new horizons
So take my hand and lead the way
Find your courage and find your lion
And if you hear the angel sings
Sweet hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
So if you hear the angel sings
Sweet Hallelujah
Hallelujah
@kimberleyoleary73
This mans voice is incredible. Its rare to hear a pure beautiful voice these days. Massively under rated by people. This man is the most talented voice ive heard in a long time
@djdinosaur
He reminds me of paulo nuttini last request ,what a voice more power to him
@user-ro9qx1mw9u
absolutely totally agree!
@user-gj9bl9np5l
My favourite artist at the moment. The voice, the style. Everything
@rasheed-tank8007
Wtf is this voice , i letterly am in love with that song , every detail in this song , i dont know why this song only got 1.4m it should be international famous song !!!
@user-bb3eo1zb5b
Это одна из самый прекрасный песен в моей жизни. Подобного фактически нет. Лучшее, что я когда-ибо слышала
@kseniya3823
полностью согласна!
@nadinwhite7589
Она и правда прекрасна. А послушайте ещё Paola nutini- iron sky, если ещё не.
@samlarimbe
Томи ответил "от души, ребят"
@kingsranger9442
I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG