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.
Everytime
David Gray Lyrics
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I hear the morning bell
Over and over the pattern repeat
I hear the morning bell
And all the faces cold as stone
In the January chill
You have led me into worlds unknown
And I'm walking there still
Every time now
Every time now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
I ask myself, I ask myself
Can this life be the same
That spun me round and put me down
And filled me up with shame
And all the heads are turning now
Down the Tottenham Court road
Cause I just can't help but sing it out
Case I just might explode
Every time now
Every time now
I think of you mine now
I can't comprehend
The saxophones blowning
Cherry trees snowing
Emeralds growing
Right here in my hand
A dance in the moonlight
So high on a June night
Magazines strewn right
Over the chair
Your spine a white ladder
Your eyes singing sadder
Nothing else seems to matter
As soon as you're there
And every time now
Every time now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
Every time now
Every time now
Every time now
Every time
La da da, la da da
The lyrics of David Gray's "Everytime" talks about how the singer's life changed after meeting someone. The song starts with the singer leaving a house, hearing the morning bell and all the faces that appear cold in the January chill. But even though the singer's surroundings seem to be dreary, the singer feels larger than life because of the person the singer met, thinking of them makes the singer feel like they're tall, nightingales are singing, shooting stars are falling, and emeralds are growing in their hands. The singer feels different, and the world around the singer is brighter because of the person they met.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's life before the change, full of shame and feeling put down. The singer sings out loud, and people surrounding the singer turn their heads to look. Maybe because the singer's tune is so cheerful, or maybe because the singer was never like this before meeting the person mentioned previously. The rest of the song is about the experiences the singer and the person they met shared; they danced in the moonlight, magazines strewn, and nothing else mattered when they were together. The song ends with the singer feeling invincible because of the person they met.
In summary, "Everytime" is a song about how someone can change someone's life, and that person can make the world seem brighter and more colorful.
Line by Line Meaning
Down from the doorway and into the street
Leaving the comfort of home behind to explore what lies ahead.
I hear the morning bell
A symbol of a new day that has dawned and an opportunity to begin anew.
Over and over the pattern repeat
Habits and routines that bring comfort in their familiarity.
And all the faces cold as stone
People who are detached and not showing any emotion.
In the January chill
A cold and uncomfortable literal or metaphorical environment.
You have led me into worlds unknown
Someone who has brought you out of your comfort zone and helped you explore new ways of thinking and being.
And I'm walking there still
A changed person who is still on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Every time now
A feeling or experience that repeats itself each time a certain memory is triggered.
I think of you mine now
A relationship that is so close and consuming, that it feels like you are a part of each other.
I just can't contain
Feeling so overwhelmed by emotions that you cannot help but express them.
I'm seven feet tall and
A feeling of invincibility and confidence due to the strength of the relationship.
There's nightingales calling
The beauty and joy that surrounds you when you are with someone you love.
Shooting stars falling
Magical moments that seem too good to be true.
Like jewels in the rain
Precious and beautiful moments that are rare and fleeting.
Can this life be the same
Questioning whether anything will be the same after experiencing such a life-changing relationship.
That spun me round and put me down
A tumultuous journey that had both highs and lows.
And filled me up with shame
Feeling shame or regret for past actions that did not align with one's true self.
And all the heads are turning now
The effect that this relationship has had on others, causing them to take notice.
Down the Tottenham Court road
A specific location that holds a special memory or significance related to the relationship.
Cause I just can't help but sing it out
Feeling so overwhelmed by emotion that you cannot help but express it in some way.
I can't comprehend
Feeling like the depth of emotion and connection is impossible to fully grasp or understand.
The saxophones blowning
A sensory experience that embodies the love and emotion in the relationship.
Cherry trees snowing
A metaphor for the beauty and wonder that is present in life when in love.
Emeralds growing
A symbol of the richness and depth of emotions in the relationship.
Right here in my hand
Feeling like the relationship and all of its beauty and wonder is within grasp and attainable.
A dance in the moonlight
A romantic moment shared between two people in the midst of nature's beauty.
So high on a June night
Feeling elated and euphoric due to the love and joy in the relationship.
Magazines strewn right over the chair
The normalcy and comfort of a home, even when there is great love and passion present.
Your spine a white ladder
A metaphor for the height and grandeur of the relationship.
Your eyes singing sadder
The acknowledgement of difficult times in the relationship, but finding beauty even in the struggle.
Nothing else seems to matter
The all-encompassing and all-consuming nature of love.
As soon as you're there
The joy and completeness that is felt in the presence of a loved one.
La da da, la da da
Repeated sounds that convey the emotion and intensity of the lyrics.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN DAVID PEARN, MICHAEL GRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Down from the doorway
And into the street
I hear the morning bell
Over and over the pattern repeat
I hear the morning bell
And all the faces cold as stone
In the January chill
You have led me into worlds unknown
And I'm walking there still
Everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
I ask myself I ask myself
Can this life be the same
That spun me round and put me down
And fill me up with shame
And all the heads are turning now
Down the Tottenham court road
Cause I just can't help but sing it out
Case I just might explode
Everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I can't comprehend
The saxophones blowing
Cherry trees growing
Right here in my hand
A dance in the moonlight
So high on a June night
Magazines strewn right
Over the chair
Your spine a white ladder
Your eyes singing sadder
Nothing else seems to matter
As soon as you're there
And everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
Everytime now
Everytime now
Everytime now
Everytime
And la la la na etc.
Adrian Purtill
Big David Gray fan but just discovered this gem - shame on me! Completely hooked on it now:)
Ant B
Joanna Vega I just ordered it the other day. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this album of his
Jo V
My go to CD always. Got me through my late 20s.
rasp berry
Down from the doorway
And into the street
I hear the morning bell
Over and over the pattern repeat
I hear the morning bell
And all the faces cold as stone
In the January chill
You have led me into worlds unknown
And I'm walking there still
Everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
I ask myself I ask myself
Can this life be the same
That spun me round and put me down
And fill me up with shame
And all the heads are turning now
Down the Tottenham court road
Cause I just can't help but sing it out
Case I just might explode
Everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I can't comprehend
The saxophones blowing
Cherry trees growing
Right here in my hand
A dance in the moonlight
So high on a June night
Magazines strewn right
Over the chair
Your spine a white ladder
Your eyes singing sadder
Nothing else seems to matter
As soon as you're there
And everytime now
Everytime now
I think of you mine now
I just can't contain
I'm seven feet tall and
There's nightingales calling
Shooting stars falling
Like jewels in the rain
Everytime now
Everytime now
Everytime now
Everytime
And la la la na etc.
Clempt90
One of his best songs songs for me, absolute quaility music
T-rock Fantastic
Only song writer that doesn't continually bow down to the generic template of writing songs about romantic relationships
Jat D
I love all his Music White Ladder made me look at all his Music before that Album and I was Hooked, luv ya David Gray :) and was amazing everytime I seen him live
STU86_OnlineGaming
He has many good albums before white ladder.
Stuck In The Past Productions
I like that the line "your spine a white ladder" precedes his album White Ladder.
T-rock Fantastic
Class act, modern day Dylan