Grey
Bettens Sarah Lyrics
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Everything is grey
Few things are forever
and it hurts when good things fade
you can't be my everything
And I am not half you
but you can make it all worth while
and that's why I love you...
When you look at me, am I incomplete
am I missing something everybody else can clearly see
when you look at me...
I have tasted happiness
The innocence of joy
do we pay a price for every moment we enjoy
I could make you promises
But even I can't say if everything I feel for you
will never go away
When you look at me, am I incomplete
am I missing something everybody else can clearly see
when you look at me...
Will you be my everything, maybe just this time
we can really think that I am yours
and you are mine
I am yours and you are mine...
The song Grey by Sarah Bettens appears to be about the bittersweet nature of love and relationships. The verses reflect on the impermanence of things that seem solid and permanent, including love. The opening lines suggest that everything is grey, indicating the ambiguity and uncertainty that can come with relationships. The lines "Few things are forever, and it hurts when good things fade" suggest that the singer has experienced the pain of losing something good in her life.
The song also explores the dynamics of partnership and connection. The lines "you can't be my everything, and I am not half you" suggest a recognition that two people cannot completely rely on each other for everything. This is a mature point of view, recognizing that no one person can fulfill all of our needs in life. However, the lines "you can make it all worth while, and that's why I love you" suggest that even if the singer is not relying on her partner for everything, his presence in her life brings joy and meaning.
The chorus centers around the idea of completeness or incompleteness. The singer questions whether she is "incomplete" in the eyes of her partner, perhaps questioning whether he is truly seeing her or if there is something missing in their connection. This could be interpreted as a fear of vulnerability or a fear of not being enough for the other person. The chorus also includes a plea for unity and togetherness, suggesting that the singer longs for a deeper connection with her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what I've learned so far
The singer has gained knowledge through experience
Everything is grey
Life appears dull and lacking in vibrancy
Few things are forever
Permanence is rare in life
and it hurts when good things fade
The impermanence of good things is painful
you can't be my everything
One person cannot fulfill all of the artist's needs
And I am not half you
The singer is an independent individual, not a part of someone else
but you can make it all worth while
Despite not being everything, the subject brings value to the singer's life
and that's why I love you...
The subject's positive impact on the artist is the basis of the artist's love for them
When you look at me, am I incomplete
The artist questions their worth in the eyes of the subject
am I missing something everybody else can clearly see
The artist feels insecure and inadequate
I have tasted happiness
The singer has experienced moments of joy
The innocence of joy
Pure, unbridled happiness has been part of the artist's life
do we pay a price for every moment we enjoy
There may be negative consequences to experiencing happiness
I could make you promises
The singer is capable of making commitments
But even I can't say if everything I feel for you
The singer cannot guarantee that their feelings will never change
will never go away
The artist cannot promise that their love will always exist
Will you be my everything, maybe just this time
The artist desires the subject to fulfill their needs, at least temporarily
we can really think that I am yours
The singer wants to feel ownership and belonging with the subject
and you are mine
The singer wants the subject to reciprocate their feelings of belonging
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@AGuyNamedHarold
This is what I've learned so far
Everything is grey
Few things are forever
and it hurts when good things fade
you can't be my everything
And I am not half you
but you can make it all worth while
and that's why I love you...
When you look at me, am I incomplete
am I missing something everybody else can clearly see
when you look at me...
I have tasted happiness
The innocence of joy
do we pay a price for every moment we enjoy
I could make you promises
But even I can't say if everything I feel for you
will never go away
When you…
@rooszinerin
Pfff, what a voice!!! One of a kind. She always makes me stop and listen and FEEL!!
@usableole
More people should hear and enjoy this, great song... Greetings from Norway.
@An-yq6oy
2020 here .I know this song for many years, it’s so underrated..
@pfegeli
this voice.. there are no words. thanks for bringing such wonderful music into our lives, sarah.
@RaelWander
Now that I've find this song, I don't want to forget it.
@ChiliBass
Thank you for creating this video for an amazing song. Your images and Sarah's lyrics move me at my very core. Thank you.
@risumotus
Such an incredable voice. This girl can Sing!!
@DickFitzwellSFN
Such a beautiful song
@KellySpot
I have loved this forever. So great to hear you xo
@totalarmageddoncesargonzal7313
Profunda y bella que triste es escucharla.