Grey Skies
Catching Flies Lyrics
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They keep on falling and falling down
Pouring and pouring
It's about the raindrops
They keep on falling and falling down
Down, down
Falling and falling down
Falling, falling down
Falling, falling, falling
Falling down, falling down
Falling, falling down
Falling down, falling down
Falling, falling, falling
The clouds are thickening and I smell the scent of sin
I spy grey skies
The clouds are thickening and I smell the scent of sin
I spy grey skies
Grey skies, grey skies
Falling, falling down
Falling, falling down
Falling down, falling down
Falling, falling, falling.
The song Grey Skies by Catching Flies conveys a sense of melancholy and introspection through the imagery of raindrops and grey skies. The raindrops that keep falling represent an ongoing struggle or hardship that can sometimes feel overwhelming. The repetition of the phrase “falling down” emphasizes this feeling of being weighed down and trapped by circumstances. The scent of sin that the singer smells as the clouds thicken suggests a sense of moral decay or corruption. The grey skies that the singer spies refer to a bleak and depressing atmosphere that surrounds them, possibly indicating a sense of isolation, loneliness, or emotional turmoil.
Overall, Grey Skies creates a sense of emotional realism and invites the listener to empathize with the struggles of the singer. The use of repetitive and visual language effectively reinforces the mood and theme of the song, creating a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
It's about the raindrops
The focus of this song is on the raindrops
They keep on falling and falling down
Raindrops keep falling down without stopping
Pouring and pouring
The rain is being poured from the sky
It's about the raindrops
The focus of this song is still on the raindrops
They keep on falling and falling down
Raindrops continue to fall down repeatedly
Down, down
They fall down lower and lower
The clouds are thickening and I smell the scent of sin
The clouds are getting darker and there's a feeling of something wrong in the air
I spy grey skies
I see grey skies ahead
The clouds are thickening and I smell the scent of sin
The clouds are getting darker and there's a feeling of something wrong in the air
I spy grey skies
I see grey skies ahead
Grey skies, grey skies
The skies are now grey and dull
Falling, falling down
Raindrops keep falling down
Falling, falling down
Raindrops keep falling down
Falling down, falling down
Raindrops are falling down more and more
Falling, falling, falling.
Raindrops are continuously falling down
Writer(s): George Keane
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hloniemoloi9138
This song changed my life
@jaidenmay2011
Man i still remember the first day i discovered this song 7 YEARS AGO and it just ran through my mind right now. Man this song is such a gem
@lorenzocano6309
Remember hearing this song as a young teen years ago. Still I listen to it and it's relevance to California's wildfire situation is crazy. As I'm listening to this the sky is Grey and ashes are falling down. What a way to experience this song years later.
@Smokeybandito1
I’ve been looking for this song for 5 years. Just found it. This is insane!!
@SilverMoonLite
Yet here we are. This song always inspires me.
@rahsabludba4674
It's 3 days away from 2020 and this song still hasn't lost it's charm.
Your an amazing Artist, thanks for this!
@melissaibarguen
No better feeling than listening to this on a rainy autumn day.
@WoodVideos
Discovered this song 2 years ago and I still listen to it all the time. Such a great relaxed vibe. I love it
@Dazzlersingh
Found it on Spotify! How can a song be so addictive ! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
@magicknight13
Oh I'm really digging this! I can't believe I just found this now, I know that when this came out 8 years ago 17 year old me would have loved this just as much if not even more