There are multiple artists using the name Griff:

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.

Vertigo
griff Lyrics

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You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
Yeah, well, aren't we all?

I know that you started to feel what I feel

I could tell 'cause you took my hand by the wheel
But you couldn't dare to make it real
Oh, it's such a shame (you left it here)

And I wasn't asking for a lifetime
I was just asking you to take my hand
Just for a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You felt alive, that's chemical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
(Well, aren't we all?)

I thought that I could be the one to change you
I thought that I could be the one to prove
I'm used to fixing broken things before
I thought maybe I could fix you too

I wasn't asking for a lifetime
I was just asking you to take my hand
For just a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You felt alive, that's chemical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?

Said, "Don't look down" and then you do
You put your past on me and you
Think you got problems, I have too
You ran from love, that's nothing new

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all? Yeah

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go

You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?

Overall Meaning

In Griff's song "Vertigo," the lyrics explore the theme of fear and vulnerability in relationships. The song begins by acknowledging the fear of heights as a metaphorical representation of the fear of taking risks in love. The line "You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?" encapsulates the universal experience of being afraid of love and its potential to hurt us. It suggests that the fear of love is something that many people can relate to.

The lyrics continue to delve into a past relationship, where the singer describes how they could sense that the other person was starting to feel the same way. There is a longing for them to make their connection real, but the other person hesitates and leaves it unfulfilled. This disappointment is evident in the line "Oh, it's such a shame (you left it here)."

The chorus reinforces the theme of fear, exploring various aspects of fear and insecurity in the relationship. The references to feeling alive through chemicals and feeling secure in a home highlight the temporary nature of these sources of comfort. The line "Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico" implies that the intensity of the relationship was too overwhelming or difficult to handle.

The bridge section reveals the singer's hope that they could be the one to change the other person and fix their brokenness. However, they come to the realization that this may have been an unrealistic expectation. The line "I thought maybe I could fix you too" reflects the desire to heal and make the relationship work.

Overall, "Vertigo" is a song that explores the complex emotions of fear, vulnerability, and disappointment in relationships. It highlights the common experience of being scared of love and the challenges that come with opening ourselves up to others.

Line by Line Meaning

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You have a fear of heights, which is commonly known as vertigo.

You wanted lights, go see a show
You desired excitement and brightness, so you should go to a spectacle or performance.

You ran away, that's touch and go
You fled from a situation, which was uncertain and precarious.

You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You have a fear of love, but it's a sentiment that many people share as well.

Well, aren't we all?
Indeed, isn't it true that we all experience fear when it comes to love?

I know that you started to feel what I feel
I'm aware that you began to experience the same emotions as me.

I could tell 'cause you took my hand by the wheel
I could sense it because you held my hand while I was driving.

But you couldn't dare to make it real
However, you were unable to summon the courage to make our connection genuine.

Oh, it's such a shame (you left it here)
Oh, it's truly regrettable that you abandoned our potential relationship in this state.

And I wasn't asking for a lifetime
I wasn't expecting a long-term commitment from you.

I was just asking you to take my hand
I simply wanted you to hold my hand.

Just for a minute or a night
Even if it was just for a brief moment or an evening.

Was it too much to ask?
Was that request too demanding or unreasonable?

You felt alive, that's chemical
You experienced a sense of vitality, which is attributed to chemical reactions in our bodies.

You felt secure, that's called a home
You felt a sense of safety and stability, which is commonly associated with the concept of a home.

Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You couldn't handle the intensity or pressure, metaphorically referred to as the heat of Mexico.

Said, 'Don't look down' and then you do
Someone advised you not to focus on negative aspects, but you couldn't resist doing so.

You put your past on me and you
You projected your past experiences and issues onto me.

Think you got problems, I have too
You believe that you have problems, but it's worth noting that I also have my own share of challenges.

You ran from love, that's nothing new
You avoided love, but this behavior is not uncommon or surprising.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sam Tsang, Sarah Griffiths

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Ruby Zamudio

34w↑77

Lyrics:

(You’re scаred of heights that’s vertigo)
(Yоu wanted lights go ѕеe a show)
(You ran аway that’s touch and gо)
(You’re scared of love wеll аren’t we all?)
(Well aren’t wе all?)
(Мm-mm-mm well aren’t we аll?)
(Mm-mm-mm)

І know that yоu’re stuck and you fеel what I feel
I сan’t tell ‘cаuѕе you turn mу head like a wheel
Вut you couldn’t darе tо make іt reаl
Oh it’s such a shame you left it hеre

Аnd I wasn’t aѕking for а lifetіme
I was јust asking you to take my hand
Fоr just for а minutе or juѕt for a night

But was it toо much to ask?

You’re sсared of heіghts thаt’ѕ vertigo
You wanted lights gо sеe a show
You ran awау that’s touch and go
Yоu’re ѕcared of love wеll aren’t we аll?
You felt alive that’s chеmical
You felt seсure that’s cаlled a hоmе
Сouldn’t take the heat that’s meхico
You’rе ѕcаred of lоve well aren’t wе all?
Well aren’t we all?

(Yeаh)
Wеll aren’t we all?

І thought that I could be the onе to сhange yоu
I thought thаt I could be the one to prоvе
I’m used to fіxing broken things before thought maybе І cоuld fix you too

And I wasn’t asking for a lіfetime
I wаѕ just asking yоu to take mу hand
For just for a minute or јust fоr а night
But waѕ іt too much to ask?

You’rе scared оf heights that’s vertigo
You wаnted lightѕ go seе a show
You ran away thаt’s tоuсh and go
You’re scared of love well arеn’t we all?
Yоu felt аlive that’ѕ chemical
You fеlt secure that’s сalled а home
Couldn’t takе the heat that’s mexіco
Yоu’re scarеd of love well аren’t we all?

Ѕaid “Don’t loоk down” and thеn you do
You put yоur paѕt on me аnd you
Тhink уou got prоblems I have too
You ran from lоve that’s nothing nеw

You’re scared of heights thаt’ѕ vertigo
You wanted lіghts gо sеe a show
You ran awаy that’s touch and go
Yоu’re ѕсared of love wеll aren’t we аll?
Well aren’t wе all?

(Yeah)
Well aren’t we аll?

You’rе scared of heights that’s vertigo
Yоu wanted lights go ѕeе a show
You rаn away that’s touch and gо
You’re scаred of love well arеn’t we all?
Well aren’t we all?

Katie Savill

33w

Intro]
You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
Yeah, well, aren't we all?

[Verse 1]
I know that you started to feel what I feel
I could tell 'cause you took my hand by the wheel
But you couldn't dare to make it real
Oh, it's such a shame (You left it here)

Sexxy Red 'SkeeYee' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
[Pre-Chorus]
And I wasn't askin' for a lifetime
I was just askin' you to take my hand
Just for a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

[Chorus]
You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, arеn't we all?
You felt alive, that's chеmical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
(Well, aren't we all?)

[Verse 2]
I thought that I could be the one to change you
I thought that I could be the one to prove
I'm used to fixin' broken things before
I thought maybe I could fix you too

[Pre-Chorus]
I wasn't askin' for a lifetime
I was just askin' you to take my hand
For just a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

[Chorus]
You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You felt alive, that's chemical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?

[Bridge]
Said don't look down and then you do
You put your past on me and you
Think you got problems, I have too
You ran from love, that's nothin' new

[Chorus]
You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all? Yeah

[Outro]
You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?

Sid Severino

33w↑1

LYRICS:

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
Yeah, well, aren't we all?

I know that you started to you feel what I feel
I could tell 'cause you took my hand by the wheel
But you couldn't dare to make it real
Oh, it's such a shame, you left it here

And I wasn't asking for a lifetime
I was just asking you to take my hand
Just for a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You felt alive, that's chemical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?
(Well, aren't we all?)

I thought that I could be the one to change you
I thought that I could be the one to prove
I'm used to fixing broken things before
I thought maybe I could fix you too

I wasn't asking for a lifetime
I was just asking you to take my hand
For just a minute or a night
Was it too much to ask?

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
You felt alive, that's chemical
You felt secure, that's called a home
Couldn't take the heat, that's Mexico
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?

Said, "Don't look down", and then you do
You put your past on me and you
Think you got problems, I have too
You ran from love, that's nothing new

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?, yeah

You're scared of heights, that's vertigo
You wanted lights, go see a show
You ran away, that's touch and go
You're scared of love, well, aren't we all?
Well, aren't we all?

Listen to my song "Divine Roses"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkzv9Nzby-k

All comments from YouTube:

Arman Hussain

34w↑190

Thanks Taylor for leading us here….
Truly Love the song❤❤

Kienan

34w↑131

Here because of Taylor’s post… love this song and hope many many many more listeners come along because of her!

Jenisha

34w↑7

Me too from Taylor's insta story🙌

Jordan R

34w↑1

I thought I was the only one but same

Robert Griffin

34w

copy

Aaron Diaz

34w↑111

Taylor Swift speaks, we listen. But this song is a gem. Truly ❤

MosayicArt

34w↑96

Taylor sent me here, and mother's intuition is spot on! Count me in as a fan. 💖 🎉

Amanda Williams

34w↑226

pov ur here from taylor swift

I/O

34w↑101

Damn, I really love how Griff uses noise in her productions. It's got this relentless warmth to it and then the space gets filled with this little hits of coarse, detuned goodness. It's just such a great sound.

Maddi3CD

34w↑8

Agree! The production feels very full, it really feels like the song surrounds you.

Edgar Bombales

34w↑31

I don't even know her but when Taylor posted this about her song , I've listen . Congratulations in advance and I hope your talent and career become hit and inspires many people . I 💓 U.
BTW. Your song vertigo is a great music . The vibe and lyrics hits different. Keep on slaying.✨💓💓💪💪

Tech Gourmand PH

34w↑38

Griff has a plausible discography. Didn't know she has new music until Taylor's IG story

Brandi Finley

34w↑65

Beautiful lyrics, your voice is amazing. I am definitely a fan. Thank you, Taylor, for sharing.

Ruby Zamudio

34w↑77

Sarah Schrak

34w↑1

Omg thank you!!!

Mogan

34w↑5

These aren’t right lol

Jontae Aamir

34w↑23

This song is beautifully written ! Griff never fails to deliver quality music time after time ! She looks beautiful 😍

Zephyrio

34w↑25

This is indeed a good song❤ Thanks Taylor for Bringing here to see this beautiful masterpiece

N.R.G Erin

34w↑50

I’m so proud of you Griff, I remember hearing say it again on the radio and falling in love with your music and now we’re here, lots of love for you 🌀💙

Patrick borg De leon

34w↑97

YES, MISS GRIFF THIS SONG'S VERY BEAUTIFUL 😭

katharina

34w↑61

One of the only pop artists i actually like and that i‘ve been listening to for soooo long now :)) so great to see her growing and developing her sound😍

Timothy

34w↑6

been a fans since Griff's performance on Brit Award singing Black Hole, and unexpectedly every new songs you put are all so catchy and so so so goooood! also Taylor supports Griff makes me even love Griff! Keep creating good songs! <333

jon h.

33w↑3

Griff is so brilliant...this is remarkable production and an overall just addictive song.

Norkys Finol

34w↑9

OMG!!! THIS SONG IS BEAUTIFUL!!!💗💗

Ro

34w↑23

I've been a fan since 2020 and I just loveee this song. I've already had it on repeat!

Caesar Q

34w↑8

TS was right. This is a beautiful song. ❤

TSOR13

33w

She never disappoints. She's creative and awesome in ever way possible

Camilo Espinazo

34w↑13

Absolutely killing production, those drums at the climax are a griff trademark at this point.

Dorian Gray

34w↑9

I came because of Taylor Swift but I'm staying because of the musical perfection

Chikondi Kapalamula

34w↑9

Wow 😳 this song is....... I haven't even got this words to describe this masterpiece

Merian_D

34w↑8

Taylor introduced me to this masterpiece. Consider it done. I’m a fan! ❤

Ashley Hurley

34w↑6

Beautiful! ❤

Loreen

34w↑3

My new fav song, I fell in love with this song from the first moment!🔥

Liz J.B.

33w↑2

Ich liebe deine Musik so sehr🎉🎉🎉..du triffsteine gefühle so derbe😮 so melodisch ..mit deiner Hammer Stimme dringst zu meiner Seele durch und ich schwimme mit und tanze durch mein Home😊..danke dir sehr ❤

Faryl Byrd

34w↑5

Thanks Taylor for putting me onto this song! ❤ I love it ❤

Lahiru Madushanka

34w↑15

Who is here after Taylor’s story? 😍 DAMN LOVING THIS 😍❤️

Simone I.

34w↑7

I heard it for the first time at the coldplay concert in zurich. I love your music since then🥰🙏🏽 so greatful for your songs, especially for this one!!

Jessica King

34w↑4

Came here because of Taylor, stayed because of the talent! ❤

Hugo Briz

34w↑8

Omg the sound, the vocals, the lyrics. Perfection

lexisnotyours

34w↑5

honestly i just found this song on my fyp and im now obsessed! this is absolutely beautiful! ♡

yolanda

33w

I just noticed that I memorized all the lyrics without even realizing it 😭 Clearly, it was on repeat 24/7

JoMarm66

34w↑9

love it ❤ saw you last summer opening for ed sheeran and it was so good

Morgan Bauman

34w↑4

I’m not the kind of person to get something just because a celebrity mentioned it, but after hearing about it from Swifties and two listens on YouTube, I ran to iTunes to buy it. (The title got my attention because I actually have chronic vertigo IRL 😂)

They call me ft00m

34w↑5

This song is amazing, well done 💯

Hannah Whiteing

34w↑6

Released on the 1st September, exactly 3 minutes long. This would make the perfect Eurovision song!

Mira

34w↑1

Griff never disappoints! 😄❤

Karolina Lewczuk

34w↑6

I love it! Such a beautiful song!

Naami

34w↑9

Omg yes that's amazing ! I'm so so glad to know your music, you're definitely my favorite artist ever, and I truly hope you continue to get more and more recognition ❤

Michael Daniël Melissen

34w↑7

You reached me. Deeply touched, but also very moved. The String inside me skipped, It gave me a note. The moment I heard the text.. It's amazing what can be made with sound these days. Technology is getting better. Mastering and Sound Effects up to AutoTune. Neat and beautiful. This is the first one, but it's also a no-brainer. I'm going to listen to your songs. Hopefully they are all as good as this one? Do I need an Umbrella now?

Victor Araújo

34w↑13

Came from Taylor's story. This is amazing omg 💕

Glen Brown 1968

34w↑7

Saw Griff supporting Dua Lipa but loved her songs before that, looked forward to hearing this and another superb pop song. Hopefully this will be a hit for her, would be well deserved.

Grazi Silva

34w↑8

What a wonderful music, good energies in the summer vibe

Hanna shigol

34w↑4

listening to in on repeat since it came out. beautiful lyrics and beautiful melody and you look beautiful, thank u very much Griff❤🧡💛💚💙💙

Does it matter?

33w

this is sooo goodd! it's on repeat for me and the video concept is great

Narissa Bond

34w↑1

This is a fabulous song!!!!

Sebastian Deza

34w↑8

Wuahhh, this song is just perfect... Her voice and the lyrics are just magical

Jenan Damra

34w↑4

I saw you performing that in Zurich concert and immediately fell in love! So glad I get to play it on repeat ❤️❤️🥰🥰

KontauriC07

34w↑3

Great song 😍

Hablemos de

34w↑4

I'm in love with this song

JACG

34w↑3

Beautiful ❤

PsychicGLJhe 🎮

34w↑3

Thank you Taylor Swift for sharing this beautiful song of Griff <3

Brian Nicholson

34w↑2

I like how the video is shot with Griff predominantly up close & upside down. Lends to the vertigo vibe. Great song.

Marta R

34w↑5

It's been stuck in my head since I saw a video on TikTok from one of Coldplay's openings. Literally beautiful!

Katie Savill

33w

Keanan

33w↑1

PLEASE KEEP MAKING MUSIC!!!

Andrw Nock

34w↑11

esta chica es super talentosa, la conocí con one night y me atrapo!! saludos desde mexico!!

O MUNDO DE EVERTON!

33w↑1

What a magnificent voice I loved the music and the outfit so much, ahhhhhhhhhh.

Hadjer benaissa

34w↑26

Who came from Taylor SWift's Instagram story?

Sid Severino

33w↑1

sorry for my existence.

33w

Are the comments truned off? Why can't I comment?

SNAP

34w↑3

Weeks of waiting not dissatisfied I'm in awe, this music is beautiful in every way keep up the good work griff ❤. 🌀💙

Lu Dicolo

34w↑1

Always so inspiriational with the music. Loved this!

Greta M.

34w↑3

LOVE IT! ❤️

Hash

34w↑3

Heard it on Radio 1, beautiful song Griff. Came searching for it straight after hearing on R1

Antoine Liu

34w↑1

I'm loving this song badly!!!!!!!!!!!

Grazi Silva

34w↑1

Congratulations Griff you are sensational and beautiful 😘

José Miguel

34w↑2

Maravilhosa 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.

Mary Conroy

33w↑1

Love it! Thanks to Taylor for the heads up!

Zemfira Meloyan

33w

been waiting for a month probably for this masterpiece to come out!!!

Pillow Pillow

33w↑1

I'm so happy someone like Taylor was able to put a spotlight on my girl Griff, she deserves all the love and she's an amazing artist.

Allan Wind

34w↑1

Lovely. Can't believe it's been a year since you dropped Head On Fire.

O MUNDO DE EVERTON!

34w↑2

I want a well done performance, we're excited for the summer vibe thank you.

Hessa Yeol

34w↑6

Taylor’s right. I love this one too

Hsu

34w

THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL 💖

Nicolas Rouiller

34w↑2

I discovered you in Amsterdam ( first part of coldplay 🥰) and now your songs follows me in France 🥰🥰 (i'm french)

Just A H

34w↑2

damn griff i love this one

Past Scriptum

33w

YouTube's algorithm is broken, this song deserves to be highlighted ☀️

⋆ 𝑅𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎 ⋆

34w↑20

I’m here because of Taylor Swift 🩷

Graciela Fernandez

34w↑2

Beautiful song!!!

yusra

33w

This song has been on a loop since Taylors post!

Donovan Phillips

34w

Gorgeous vibe ❤

marildalisboa marilda

33w↑1

Se a Taylor ouve a Griff quem sou eu para não ouvir?

Renalyn Redona

34w↑4

thanks to mother Taylor Swift for introducing this masterpiece 🎶♥️♥️♥️

Denise Santos

33w↑1

Great song

Grace Jijon

34w↑12

Here because of Taylor Swift ❤
Love it!

diana

34w↑1

Sam

Fatin Zainol

33w

Waited for this song for so long after i heard the snippet on tiktok ❤

Sape Adam

34w↑5

Thanks to Taylor Swift bringing me here.. This song is amazing... Masterpiece ❤❤

Kikiswiftie

34w↑4

Because Taylor shares this song today, I’m here and I love the song💜

A

34w

Please could you release the live version/ an acoustic version. It's so beautiful🤍🤍🤍🤍

Tamtam Joo

34w

I waited FOR SO long. You're so inspiring!! Thank you so much

jenna5960

34w↑3

Swiftie checking in 💜 Its a catchy song. Wishing you luck in the future.

LV Classic Imports Collection

34w

... nothing short of amazing.

Alicia Roberts

34w↑11

Taylor sent me here and I am not mad about it, what a fab song 🤗

manny kerari

34w

this is already a classic

Crysta-Lynx

34w↑3

This song is literally amazing and yes I came from Taylor ❤❤❤

Ari Michaelides

34w

remember seeing this in zurich for the first time live! proud of u

Ma

34w

i'm in love with this song

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