1) a Br… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by the name of David Gray, including:
1) a British singer-songwriter
2) an Italian disco musician
3) an American singer-songwriter
4) drummer for the British blackened death metal band Akercocke
5) a musician from South Africa
6) a British classical hornist
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1) David Gray is a British singer-songwriter born on June 13, 1968 in Sale, United Kingdom. He released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later in 1999.
Gray moved to Wales at age 9 and later returned to the north-west of England to attend the University of Liverpool. His musical career got early support from a dedicated Irish fan base. After a few marginally-successful releases through the 1990s, Gray's breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of his fourth album, White Ladder; this was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs, "This Years Love" and "Babylon". In the United States, the album received a boost from jam-band leader Dave Matthews, who made it the first release by the record company he co-founded, ATO Records.
On August 11, 2001 White Ladder at last reached the top of the UK charts, having been selling steadily since its reissue the previous May, thereby setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted climb to No. 1. The follow-up, A New Day At Midnight, also hit No. 1, and Gray's seventh album, Life in Slow Motion was released on September 12, 2005.
Gray's early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano. 1996's Sell Sell Sell featured some rock arrangements and electric instrumentation. Starting with the release of White Ladder in 1999, Gray began to make significant use of computer-generated music to accompany his voice and acoustic instrumentation, a technique which differentiates him from many of his peers. Despite the move to more complex music, Gray has used small-scale, often home-based, recording methods and equipment and espoused a "do it yourself" approach to music production. However, Life in Slow Motion is a collaboration with noted producer Marius De Vries.
David Gray's brothers-in-law are Paul and Phillip Hartnoll, formerly of the Techno/Rave band Orbital. Because of this relationship, Gray performed guest vocals on the Orbital single Illuminate, while Paul Hartnoll produced a breakbeat remix of Gray's song "Please Forgive Me".
His successful single "January Rain" was included in the original soundtrack of the movie Serendipity, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale.
Pictures and additional information can be found on his website, www.DavidGray.com.
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2) David Gray was an Italian disco musician who had a hit with "Dead in the Water"
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3) David Gray is an American singer-songwriter
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4) David Gray is drummer for the British blackened death metal band Akercocke
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5) David Gray is a musician from South Africa
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6) British classical hornist, originally from London, England, UK, residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Studied at the Curtis Institute Of Music. Former Principal Horn with The London Symphony Orchestra (1964-1972). Member of The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.
You're The World To Me
David Gray Lyrics
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Never heard a single word you said
You don't have to turn the sound up
Babe I want you from the ground up
Baby baby you're the world to me
I woke up, the room was cold
Looking tired, feeling old
Cursin' all the changes I've to say
The more I cursed into the flood
The less it seemed do me good
Clearer became my mind than I could say
Baby baby you're the world to me
My head is roaring like a waterfall
Give me everything or not at all
You don't have to turn the sound up
Babe I want you from the ground up
Baby baby you're the world to me
Baby baby you're the world to me
Baby baby you're the world to me
Baby baby you're the world to me
You don't have to turn the sound up
Babe I want you from the ground up
Baby baby you're the world to me
Iridescent like a starlet
Won't you be my little darling
Baby baby you're the world to me
Baby baby you're the world to me
Baby baby you're the world to me
The lyrics of You're The World To Me reflect a strong connection and devotion to a loved one. The opening lines describe a broken conversation where the singer cannot hear the other person's response but is still drawn to them. This is followed by a reassurance that physical signals like a turned-up volume are not necessary as the singer loves their partner in all aspects - from the ground up. The next verse includes the singer's internal musings on aging and changing circumstances, and how their partner's presence and love has a calming effect on them. This is emphasized by the repeated line "Baby baby you're the world to me". The final verse speaks of the singer's intense feelings and the desire to be fully committed to their partner, without compromise. The last lines about being "iridescent like a starlet" and calling for their partner to be a "little darling" are expressions of love and admiration for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Started talking and the line went dead
Our communication was cut short, leaving me in frustration and confusion, unable to hear what you were saying.
Never heard a single word you said
Due to the abrupt disconnection of our conversation, I was unable to understand or hear anything you said.
You don't have to turn the sound up
I don't need any external volume or amplification to appreciate your presence and significance in my life.
Babe I want you from the ground up
I desire and value every aspect of you, from the seemingly insignificant to the most profound.
Baby baby you're the world to me
You are my entire world, encompassing all that is important and meaningful to me.
I woke up, the room was cold
I awoke to a gloomy and empty environment, feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around me.
Looking tired, feeling old
I am exhausted and worn out, feeling like I have aged beyond my years due to external stressors.
Cursin' all the changes I've to say
I am resentful and angry towards the circumstances and changes that have occurred in my life, feeling powerless to make a difference.
The more I cursed into the flood
As I express my frustration and discontent more and more, I feel like I am being overwhelmed by an unstoppable force.
The less it seemed do me good
Despite my efforts to vent and release my emotions, I feel like it is doing me little to no good in terms of resolving my problems.
Clearer became my mind than I could say
As I continue to think and reflect on my situation, I am gaining a newfound clarity of thought that I cannot fully express or articulate.
My head is roaring like a waterfall
My mind is in a state of chaos and turmoil, similar to the overwhelming force of a powerful waterfall crashing down.
Give me everything or not at all
I don't want to settle for anything less than your entire self and commitment, without holding back or withholding anything.
Iridescent like a starlet
You shine and sparkle brightly, like a radiant and glamorous movie star.
Won't you be my little darling
Will you become my beloved and cherished partner, adding even more happiness and joy to my life?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID (GB2) GRAY
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