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.
Easy Way to Cry
David Gray Lyrics
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These one night stands
Are making me crazy I know
Morning I'll go
Crowds in the rain all passing by
Faith gone from your eyes
Each word it flies
And come that day
There ain't no easy way to cry
And as I watch you leave I stand
Inside my house of straw
And everywhere I go I find
Things recollecting to my mind
How right it all could be
Faith gone from your eyes
Each word it flies
Straight to the heart and I know
Watching you go
There ain't no easy way to cry
So right now
So right now
So right now
And as I watch you leave I stand
Inside my house of straw
And everywhere I go I find
Things recollecting to my mind
How right it all could be
Could be
So right now
So right now
So right now
So right so right
So right
The song "Easy Way to Cry" by David Gray is about a man who is struggling to cope with the pain of a breakup. He reflects on his past relationships and one night stands, which have only made him feel more isolated and desperate. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this experience, using powerful imagery to convey the singer's sense of loss and despair.
The opening line, "Smoke curls through my hands," is particularly evocative. It suggests a sense of aimlessness and frustration, as the singer grapples with his emotions. He knows that his actions are only making things worse, but he can't seem to stop himself. As the song progresses, he becomes more and more isolated, feeling that he has lost his connection to faith and love.
The chorus, "There ain't no easy way to cry," is a poignant reminder that grief is a necessary part of the healing process. Despite the pain, the singer knows that he must confront his emotions head-on in order to move forward. The final lines of the song, "So right now, so right now, so right now," suggest a newfound sense of clarity and determination. Though the road ahead may be difficult, the singer is ready to face it with strength and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke curls through my hands
The smoke from cigarettes or other substances is physically present in the singer's hands.
These one night stands
The singer engages in casual sexual encounters that are short-lived and unfulfilling.
Are making me crazy I know
The singer acknowledges that these encounters have negative effects on their mental and emotional well-being.
Morning I'll go
The artist intends to leave after the one night stand is over.
Crowds in the rain all passing by
The artist observes groups of people moving past him in the rain, possibly feeling disconnected from them or longing for companionship.
Faith gone from your eyes
The singer notices that the person they are addressing has lost their trust or belief in something.
Each word it flies
The words the singer utters seem to carry weight and significance.
Taking you further away
The artist's words have a distancing effect on the person they are addressing.
And come that day
At some future point in time, a certain event will occur.
There ain't no easy way to cry
When this event occurs, it will be difficult to express and release emotions.
And as I watch you leave I stand
The singer is observing someone depart and is stationary.
Inside my house of straw
The artist feels fragile and vulnerable, as if their living structure could collapse at any moment.
And everywhere I go I find
The singer encounters reminders of something they have lost or long for.
Things recollecting to my mind
The things the singer encounters trigger memories or associations.
How right it all could be
The singer reflects on how things could have been positive or ideal.
So right now
The present moment is emphasized.
So right now
The present moment is emphasized.
So right now
The present moment is emphasized.
So right so right
The singer affirms how good the present moment is.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID GRAY
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Easy way to cry
Smoke curls through my hands
These one night stands
Are making me crazy I know
Morning I'll go
Crowds in the rain all passing by
Faith gone from your eyes
Each word that flies
Taking you further away
And come that day
There ain't no easy way to cry
And as I watch you leave I stand
Inside my house of straw
And everywhere I go I find
Things recollecting to my mind
How right it all could be
Faith gone from your eyes
Each word it flies
Straight to the heart and I know
Watching you go
There ain't no easy way to cry
So right now
And as I watch you leave I stand
Inside my house of straw
And everywhere I go I find
Things recollecting to my mind
How right it all could be
Could be
So right now
lamont carter
beautiful, love this album
Aidan Cusack
Absolutely love this song....
Katie Oberst
One of my favorite David Gray songs...
Lisa K
One of my favourites!
James Hudson
Awesome track!
kim combs
This is a pretty song... I like this one~
Olivier Morris
This could becoming one of my new old favorites! Fan for years/decades
david pike
wonderful song, wonderful album
gareth lewis
memories, beautiful song
Matthys Grobler
When i discovered D G , he instantly became one of my favorite singer song writers! This song elevated that feeling to the greatest song writer i’ve seen! A big statement to make , i know but for me his “ wordplay” and verrbal sketching that i am sure gives every listener of his music their own personal relatable experience is not equalled by even Roger Waters, Bob Dillon, Neil Young, the brilliant Ed Sheeran, Dave Gilmore ....ect, or even Shakespear if you will! Yes, i said it!