1) GRIFF, full name… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using the name Griff:
1) GRIFF, full name Sarah Faith Griffiths, is a British pop singer, songwriter & producer signed to Warner Music. Her debut project 'The Mirror Talk EP' was released in 2019.
2) The band Griff was formed by Rémi Decker and uses the skills of three virtuoso bagpipe players as a starting point (either playing solo or in polyphony), arranged in a modern, though not superficial way. Their repertoire is a balance between new composition and traditional music, using different types of bagpipes, as well as whistles and singing. Guitar, diatonic accordion and double bass provide an attentive and inventive accompaniment that adds rhythm, colour and dynamics to a band guided by intuition, rather than by conventions.
3) griff is one of Australia’s leading purveyors of highly varied and unique bass music. Since 2009, griff has created many LPs, EPs and remixes, released on renowned labels such as Omelette, Addictech, Enig'Matik Records, Slurp Music and Buxton Records.
As an assistant engineer at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne, Australia he worked on albums by The Cat Empire, The Jon Butler Trio, Blue King Brown, The Dirty Three and many more.
Playing his original compositions and DJing all manner of styles and genres he has toured the world moving crowds at festivals such as Shambhala Music Festival in Canada, Boom in Portugal, Symbiosis and Burning Man in the US and Rainbow Serpent Festival in his home country of Australia.
Heart of Gold
griff Lyrics
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Well, that was me when you found me cold
Kinda broken down like an empty house
Well, that was me when you pulled me out
No, I know he got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
Like, oh, he got a heart like gold
Sometimes, it's like we're takin' in the times, waitin'
Before he's up and realizes that, baby
Oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
And this ain't how I wanted it to
I thought that I'd be ready, oh, for someone like you
But, no, it's every single thing that you do
Yeah, you got a heart of gold
It's not that I don't feel a thing 'cause I do
It's that I've gotten used to tryin' not to
So I, I might not have the right reaction
Or clear signs of affection
Yeah, I might need just a second
Oh, to dust off the dirt
'Cause, oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
Like, oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's not even there at all
Sometimes, it's like we're takin' in the times, waitin'
Before he's up and realizes that, baby
Oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
Oh, like gold
He got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
Like, oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's not even there at all
Sometimes, it's like we're takin' in the times, waitin'
Before he's up and realizes that, baby
Oh, he got a heart like gold
And mine's a little more like stone
And this ain't how I wanted it to
I thought that I'd be ready, oh, for someone like you
But, no, it's every single thing that you do
Yeah, you got a heart of
And even though I'm tryin' my best
I'm tryin' not to think about it all in my head
Oh, I
Sooner, yeah, or later, I guess
He'll know I got a heart of stone
In "Heart of Gold," Griff talks about being broken down and alone, until someone with a heart of gold finds her and lifts her up. She recognizes that her own heart is not as open and giving as her rescuer's, and that she has a tendency to hold back her emotions. She is grateful for the love and kindness she has been shown, even though it emphasizes the shortcomings of her own heart.
The song is a reflection on the constant struggle between vulnerability and self-protection. Griff acknowledges that it's hard to be open and vulnerable, even with someone who has a heart of gold. She fears that she may not be able to reciprocate her lover's feelings in the same way, and that he may tire of her emotional distance. However, she acknowledges that her lover's patience and persistence will eventually break down her emotional walls.
Overall, "Heart of Gold" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of emotional intimacy, especially when one partner is more guarded than the other. It highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and persistence in building strong, lasting relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Kinda broken down at the side of the road
I was in a bad place before you came into my life
Well, that was me when you found me cold
I was lost and alone before you warmed my heart
Kinda broken down like an empty house
I was a shell of myself before you filled me up
Well, that was me when you pulled me out
I was drowning before you became my life raft
No, I know he got a heart like gold
I am aware of how kind and loving he is
And mine's a little more like stone
But I struggle to show my emotions as openly
Like, oh, he got a heart like gold
He has a heart of gold
And mine's not even there at all
And mine is closed off completely
Sometimes, it's like we're takin' in the times, waitin'
We take things slow and wait for the right moments
Before he's up and realizes that, baby
Before he comes to understand my struggles with emotions
And this ain't how I wanted it to
I didn't expect things to be this difficult
I thought that I'd be ready, oh, for someone like you
I thought I was ready for love, but it's harder than I thought
But, no, it's every single thing that you do
Everything you do makes me feel more alive and vulnerable
Yeah, you got a heart of gold
You have a kind and loving heart
It's not that I don't feel a thing 'cause I do
I do feel things, but it's hard to express them
It's that I've gotten used to tryin' not to
I'm used to bottling up my emotions and not showing them
So I, I might not have the right reaction
I might not react in the way you expect
Or clear signs of affection
Or show clear signs of my love for you
Yeah, I might need just a second
I might need some time to process my emotions
Oh, to dust off the dirt
To work through my emotional struggles
And even though I'm tryin' my best
Despite my efforts to show my emotions more openly
I'm tryin' not to think about it all in my head
I'm trying not to overthink and stress about it
Sooner, yeah, or later, I guess
Eventually, you will come to understand me more fully
He'll know I got a heart of stone
He will see that I struggle to show my emotions openly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sarah-Faith Griffiths
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lifeintaiwan
She is amazing....
@rafajimagu
Agree!
@cc3428
She is!!!
@brainheartofficial
I wish my friends would hear high quality songs like this😢
@rafajimagu
Hahaha same 😢
@TheFed39
I'm the boss so they listen to what I say ..lol
@abigailoverson
Share it with them! Don't be afraid. You might be surprised:)
@idimidi4052
I know people calling Ed Sheeran a singer of "pussy songs". Sometimes I think they don't deserve such quality material (:
@akatukwasaaloysious3441
So relatable.
My friends always tell me that my music is hard for them to listen to whenever it's my turn on the Bluetooth speaker.They always say it's too exotic🤦🏾♂️.
@diana-jk5wc
every single song in Griff’s mixtape is just SO amazing and perfect but if i had to choose a favorite, it has to be heart of gold. the beat is so catchy and the lyrics are beautifully bittersweet