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.
Buckets of Rain
David Gray Lyrics
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Buckets of tears
Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears
Buckets of moonbeams in my hand
I got all the love, honey baby
You can stand
I been meek
I seen pretty people disappear like smoke
Friends will arrive, friends will disappear
If you want me, honey baby
I'll be here
Like your smile
And your fingertips
Like the way that you move your lips
I like the cool way you look at me
Everything about you is bringing me
Misery
Little red wagon
Little red bike
I ain't no monkey but I know what I like
I like the way you love me strong and slow
I'm takin' you with me, honey baby
When I go
Life is sad
Life is a bust
All ya can do is do what you must
You do what you must do and ya do it well
I'll do it for you, honey baby
Can't you tell?
David Grayās song āBuckets of Rainā is a poetic depiction of love and all its ups and downs. The lyrics explore both the happiness that comes with being in love and the struggles that one may have to endure throughout the relationship. The songās opening lines, āBuckets of rain, buckets of tears, got all them buckets comin' out of my earsā perfectly describe the overflowing emotions that often accompany love, including both happiness and sadness.
Gray further delves into the dynamics of love and life by acknowledging the fleeting nature of things. He recognizes that even the most beautiful things in life, including people, can easily disappear, as he says āI seen pretty people disappear like smokeā. Despite this, he still maintains hope and expresses his willingness to be there for the person he loves.
Gray concludes the song by acknowledging the tough nature of life but reminds us that all we can do is do what we must, and in his case, heāll do whatever it takes to make his loved one happy. Overall, āBuckets of Rainā is a powerful depiction of love, and Grayās ability to capture the complexities of the human experience is truly commendable.
Line by Line Meaning
Buckets of rain
There are a lot of problems in my life that I can't seem to shake.
Buckets of tears
I am constantly upset and emotional about these problems.
Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears
I am overwhelmed by these problems and they are difficult to deal with.
Buckets of moonbeams in my hand
Despite all of the problems, I still have hope and love to give.
I got all the love, honey baby, you can stand
I have a lot of love to give to you and I hope you can accept it.
I been meek
I have been quiet and submissive.
And hard like an oak
But I have also been strong and unyielding like a tree.
I seen pretty people disappear like smoke
I have watched attractive people fade away and become unimportant.
Friends will arrive, friends will disappear
People come and go in life, but I am willing to stay by your side.
If you want me, honey baby, I'll be here
No matter what happens, I will be there for you.
Like your smile
I find your smile charming and attractive.
And your fingertips
I also find small things about you, like your fingertips, interesting.
Like the way that you move your lips
The way you talk and move is captivating to me.
I like the cool way you look at me
I appreciate the calm and collected gaze you give me.
Everything about you is bringing me misery
Although I find you attractive, it is also causing me a lot of stress and sadness.
Little red wagon
I don't need anything fancy or extravagant to be happy.
Little red bike
Simple pleasures such as a bike can make me happy.
I ain't no monkey but I know what I like
I am not easily swayed by others and know what I enjoy.
I like the way you love me strong and slow
I appreciate the way you show me that you care.
I'm takin' you with me, honey baby, when I go
I want to continue to be with you even when things get difficult.
Life is sad
Life can be difficult and full of challenges.
Life is a bust
Despite our best efforts, things don't always go as planned.
All ya can do is do what you must
The best we can do is try our hardest.
You do what you must do and ya do it well
I will do whatever it takes to support you and do it to the best of my ability.
I'll do it for you, honey baby, can't you tell?
I want to do all of this for you and hope you can see my dedication.
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lyza
Beautiful. I'm 35 now but my love for DG started years ago with the White Ladder album which takes me back to my high school days and my first love. Different album but Shine is my all time favorite DG song. Thank you for the great music, pls never stop! Much love š¤šš¤šš¤
Elstonn Gunn
Dylan was a great songwriter
Yudit Baz
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