Gavin DeGraw - Not Over You music review

From the album Sweeter, 2011.

The title has said too much about the song. It’s about holding on to the courage of moving on. Though there are still times that you’re past memories are still haunting you. Suddenly the truth hits you, you’re not completely over it.

Putting up an upfront face that you’re strong enough to get through this height although deep down you know it’s killing you. Even though you know how badly this person have hurt you and treated you like a shit, the fond memory washes away the anger and the thought of your sweet romance subside and just like that, you’re missing that person again. But in the end, it’s all about putting an end to what used to be good. Having enough of enough.

Moving on might seems like an eternity but it is a step towards self improvement and acknowledging windows of opportunities that you’ve been missing because you’re way too busy heading steadfast towards nowhere.

Now is the guy singing want the girl back? I don’t think so. Do you?

About Gavin

He’s song “I don’t want to be” have became his first step to spotlight. This has been the theme song of One tree hill in 2003. After this, few of his song became a theme song in few TV series.

It is said that he’s been living his second life after the incident in August of 2011.

DeGraw has said that his ultimate goal is "to leave this world a better person, and for me to not be the only one who knows it."

About the music

For a second it made me guess that he’s a British. The music style, arrangement and all that. But then he’s a New Yorker.

It is actually revolting how a musician could make use of a different style whilst making his signature stay on his music. Now that’s what we call versatility.

Not much elements in the music but it’s amazing how they make the most out of keyboard, snare, drum and play with this pieces to complete the whole arrangement of the song. Props for the back up vocals too.

Below are the lyrics of the song and the official music video.

Hope you enjoy my review. Spill your thoughts on the comment box!  

Not Over You

Dreams, That's Where I Have To Go
To See Your Beautiful Face Anymore
I Stare At A Picture Of You And Listen To The Radio
Hope, Hope There's A Conversation
We Both Admit We Had It Good But
Until Then It's Alienation, I Know, That Much Is Understood
And I Realize

CHORUS:
If You Ask Me How I'm Doin I Would Say I'm Doin Just Fine
I Would Lie And Say That You're Not On My Mind
But I Go Out And I Sit Down At A Table Set For Two
And Finally I'm Forced To Face The Truth
No Matter What They Say, I'm Not Over You
Not Over You

Damn, Damn Girl You Do It Well
And I Thought You Were Innocent
You Took This Heart And Put It Through Hell
But Still You're Magnificent
I I'm A Boomerang Doesn't Matter How You Throw Me
Turn Around And I'm Back In The Game
Even Better Than The Old Me
But I'm Not Even Close Without You

CHORUS:
If You Ask Me How I'm Doin I Would Say I'm Doin Just Fine
I Would Lie And Say That You're Not On My Mind
But I Go Out And I Sit Down At A Table Set For Two
And Finally I'm Forced To Face The Truth.
No Matter What I Say, I'm Not Over You

BRIDGE:
And If I Had The Chance To Renew
You Know There Isn't A Thing I Wouldn't Do
I Could Get Back On The Right Track
But Only If You'd Be Convinced
So Until Then

CHORUS:
If You Ask Me How I'm Doin I Would Say I'm Doin Just Fine
I Would Lie And Say That You're Not On My Mind
But I Go Out And I Sit Down At A Table Set For Two
And Finally I'm Forced To Face The Truth
No Matter What I Say, I'm Not Over You
Not Over You
Not Over You
Not Over You

Drops of Jupiter – Train : Song Review

From the 2001 album, Drops of Jupiter

The original meaning of this song by which was written by the Train’s front man is actually meant for the loss of her mother. But if you will dig deeper on the song, you will find that the entire song also fits to the comeback of a one long lost love and the questions that lies upon that. The song title: Drops of Jupiter’s connotation means for me is a fraction death of one self. I derived this from Greek mythological character; Jupiter as the god of death. “And now she’s back in the atmosphere with Drops of Jupiter in her head.” 

Honestly, it’s hard to describe it in a “he/she” manner so might as well take the guy’s voice and express it in my own tone.

“Hey, wow you’re back! I actually can’t believe that after the long and painful process of moving on, I’ll see you again - the person that I let go and asked for its freedom in order to find itself. From the way you walk and talk, I can see that A LOT has change since then. But then despite this thick all-new packaging of yours, I know deep down that you’re still the same person that I fell for.

So how’s it?

How was it like out there? Did you find what you’re looking for? Had you make up the most out of life and everything that it has to offer? Did you fell crazily deep in love and fool around over and over? Did life give you the assurance that you always crave for? And isn’t all of these is what you always wanted to have? Or…Don’t tell me you went that far only to figure out that real happiness is often times over rated?

Nope, I did not stay the same. Don’t think that I’m still that plain old jane and here forth silently regrets that, I am too afraid to take on the big step that’s why I remain forever still.

But hey, Can you remember these crazy little things that used to bring up simple but genuine smiles on our face? Ahh, Memories! :’)

Above all of this, Can you tell me if does somewhere along your journey in pursuit of happiness, you wished that I am still beside you along the way?”

About TRAIN

After his former band Led Zeppelin dissolution, Pat Monahan build the new band Train in California. The band got their big break by doing the commercial jingle of Coca ColaSome of their popular songs are Hey, soul sister and Marry Me. I just love how this band can play around their music and sway from genres to another genres. One of those few bands who can really play their music LIVE.

About the music
This song is a rich in every elements; from the lyrics, down to its rhythm that makes up the totality of the music . Every listener would definitely admire its theatricality sound and how every instruments blend in that compliments the deep and emotional lyrics of this song. This song produces a lot of rendition from popular artist like Boyce Avenue. 

Who's artist got the best rendition of this song?