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.
Beautiful Agony
David Gray Lyrics
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Looked up and you were gone
Clean through the gap somewhere
That I can't get to, yeah
Love vandalizing me, yeah
With beautiful agony
Batten hatches
A word that
Catches in my throat
Short pause
And then the full force
Knocks me sideways, yeah
Love vandalizing me, yeah
With beautiful agony, yeah
Love vandalizing me
Once upon a time
It wasn't like this
Love was mine
So what the hell
Is after happening here
I'm stepping out
Into the roar
Trying to hear that voice
Saying hey
Don't worry
It's alright
Don't worry
Ah now Dave
Don't worry
Yeah love vandalizing me, yeah
With beautiful agony, yeah
Love vandalizing me, yeah
Love vandalizing me, yeah
With beautiful agony, yeah
Love vandalizing me, yeah
With beautiful agony, yeah
Read somewhere
In Neptune's
Methane skies
It might be
Raining diamonds
In David Gray's song Beautiful Agony, the lyrics suggest the pain of being in love with someone who has left. The verse "I felt something snap, looked up and you were gone, clean through the gap somewhere that I can't get to, yeah" illustrates the sense of emptiness and confusion when something significant ends without warning. The phrase "love vandalizing me with beautiful agony" describes the paradoxical pain of being simultaneously in love and heartbroken. The same sentiment is echoed in "love vandalizing me, yeah, with beautiful agony, yeah," as if the agony itself is beautiful in its own tragic way.
Later in the song, Gray seems to be trying to talk himself out of his heartbreak. He urges himself to be strong and not worry, saying "don't worry, it's alright." This line is repeated multiple times, as if he is trying to convince himself that he'll be okay despite the pain he feels. However, the final line "read somewhere in Neptune's methane skies, it might be raining diamonds" adds an interesting and unexpected layer of hope. The idea that something beautiful is happening in a place as desolate as Neptune is a reminder that even in heartbreak, there is the potential for something good to come from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt something snap
I felt a sudden shift or break in my emotions
Looked up and you were gone
I looked up and you were no longer around me
Clean through the gap somewhere
You left through a gap, but I don't know where you went
That I can't get to, yeah
I can't follow you or reach you anymore
Love vandalizing me, yeah
My emotions are being disturbed or damaged by love
With beautiful agony
Despite the pain, there's something beautiful about it
Batten hatches
Prepare for the worst
Full survival mode
Put your guard up entirely
A word that
One particular word
Catches in my throat
Prevents me from speaking freely
Short pause
A brief moment of silence
And then the full force
Suddenly the full impact strikes me
Knocks me sideways, yeah
Completely disorienting me
Once upon a time
In the past
It wasn't like this
Things were different before
Love was mine
I used to have love
So what the hell
What's happening now is confusing and upsetting
Is after happening here
What's currently happening is unclear and unpleasant
I'm stepping out
I'm trying to move forward despite the situation
Into the roar
Going towards something loud or chaotic
Trying to hear that voice
Attempting to listen to my intuition or inner voice
Saying hey
A friendly greeting or call
Don't worry
There's no need to stress or be anxious
It's alright
Everything's okay
Ah now Dave
A nickname or address
Love vandalizing me, yeah
My emotions are being disturbed or damaged by love
With beautiful agony, yeah
Despite the pain, there's something beautiful about it
Love vandalizing me, yeah
My emotions are being disturbed or damaged by love
Love vandalizing me, yeah
My emotions are being disturbed or damaged by love
With beautiful agony, yeah
Despite the pain, there's something beautiful about it
Love vandalizing me, yeah
My emotions are being disturbed or damaged by love
With beautiful agony, yeah
Despite the pain, there's something beautiful about it
Read somewhere
I came across information
In Neptune's
Related to the planet Neptune
Methane skies
The composition of gases in Neptune's atmosphere
It might be
It's possible
Raining diamonds
Diamonds may be formed or released in the atmosphere of Neptune
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW BARLOW, DAVID GRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adam
Stunning as always. I reckon Mutineers is his strongest album since White Ladder and Life in Slow Motion
Holly
Talented artist with yet another masterpiece...
Valerie Richardson
Thank you David Gray for touching my soul and for making new music!
RonJammin
I love how unpredictable & unique these videos are, and of course what great music. #DavidGray #BeautifulAgony
Lydia Ewing
Absolutely love the new album.. cant wait to see him in concert..
Tjeu Janssen
+Lydia Ewing Attended two of his concerts. Overwhelming.
aefa40
Love the whole of "Mutineers", but this track in particular speaks to me. Captivating. :)
ROBO THE PANTHERS WARRIOR
incredible song!!!
love it!!!
Murrcar
Love This Song
nygrrl99
Very creative video to a haunting song. I loved it. Much love - Lina xoxo