2) Birdbrain is New York City's avant-jazz quartet that features: Yvette Perez (vocals), Peter Zummo (trombone), Tim Noe (tenor sax), Don Trubey (alto sax), and Michael Evans (percussion).
Grey
Birdbrain Lyrics
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Reminiscing all the past regrets
Time is wearing down the best intentions
Can′t erase my burning ending yet
Falling my faster memories fade away
Then it all turns to grey
Feelings trample over every day
Disregard becomes a state of fashion
As they reap the (?)
Lying on her bed she turns away
As it all fades to grey
Is it so great a sacrifice
Just to try being kind of nice
Someday we'll have to answer for
All the hate we left in this world
And all those regrets
Turning back the folding years of my life
Reminiscing all the past regrets
Time is wearing down the best intentions
Can′t erase my burning ending yet
Falling my faster memories fade away
Then it all turns to grey
The lyrics of Grey by Birdbrain express a deep sense of regret and introspection about the past. The song describes the singer reminiscing about past mistakes and missed opportunities, as time wears down their good intentions. The burning ending referred to in the lyrics may suggest that the singer feels like time is running out for them to make amends for their past. In the second verse, the song takes a more general turn as the singer observes society at large. People are portrayed as being self-absorbed, disregarding the feelings of others, and even treating it as a fashion statement. The singer laments the lack of kindness and the abundance of hate in the world and wonders if society will have to answer for it someday.
The lyrics of Grey are poignant and reflective. They invite the listener to contemplate their life's journey and ponder on the importance of kindness and empathy. The song touches upon universal themes of regret, mortality, and the frailty of human relationships. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt that they've wasted precious time and missed out on opportunities. At its core, Grey is a song about hope, the hope that it's never too late to make things right and that kindness can be a transformative force.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning back the folding years of my life
Reflecting on my past and how it has affected my present.
Reminiscing all the past regrets
Thinking about all the things I wish I had done differently in the past.
Time is wearing down the best intentions
As time passes, it becomes harder to keep good intentions and follow through on them.
Can't erase my burning ending yet
I still feel the pain and consequences of my actions.
Falling my faster memories fade away
As I grow older, my memories become harder to hold onto and seem to slip away more quickly.
Then it all turns to grey
As I lose my memories and grow older, everything becomes dull and colorless.
People showing no concern for others
I observe many people who are self-centered and do not care about how their actions affect others.
Feelings trample over every day
Emotions dominate and control people's daily lives, often leading to negative outcomes.
Disregard becomes a state of fashion
It has become popular and acceptable to ignore others' needs and feelings.
As they reap the (?)
As these people continue to ignore and disregard others, they will eventually suffer the consequences.
Lying on her bed she turns away
Someone close to me is distancing themselves from me and shutting me out of their life.
Is it so great a sacrifice
Would it really be so difficult to make the effort to be kind to others?
Just to try being kind of nice
Simply making the attempt to be kind could have a positive impact on someone else's life.
Someday we'll have to answer for
We will be held accountable for the negative impact we have had on others and the world around us.
All the hate we left in this world
The negativity and harm we have contributed to in society.
And all those regrets
The things we wished we had done differently but can no longer change.
Writer(s): Joseph Amicangelo
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.