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.
Faster Sooner Now
David Gray Lyrics
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I feel like there's nowhere I belong
And they're working it pretty hard
And they're selling it by the yard
But it's more than I can afford
That's all that I know
Leader, it comes as no surprise
Silver dollars and hoods of steel
Tell me nothing can be revealed
The more you get it the less you feel
That's all that I know
Starts a shivering in my spine
And a fever I can't define
It gets colder the higher you climb
That's all that I know
You kill me with every word you say
I'm dead now, along with faith and chivalry
Silver dollars and hoods of steel
Tell me nothing can be revealed
The more you get it the less you feel
That's all that I know
Colder the higher you climb
Colder the higher you climb
Colder the higher you climb
That's all that I know
The lyrics of David Gray's song Faster, Sooner, Now are filled with vivid imagery and captivating metaphorical expressions. The verse "Hey now, you got me by the tongue, I feel like there's nowhere I belong" captures the feeling of being trapped, unable to escape or express oneself. The next line "And they're working it pretty hard, and they're selling it by the yard, but it's more than I can afford" speaks to the idea of people trying to sell us things we can't afford, whether it be material goods or societal expectations.
The imagery in "Leader, it comes as no surprise, see now, these are coins that were his eyes, silver dollars and hoods of steel, tell me nothing can be revealed" is hauntingly beautiful. It tells the story of leaders who are blind to our struggles, and the value of material possessions like silver dollars and hoods of steel which are hurled our way as a form of false comfort, but ultimately reveal nothing. The haunting repetition of "The more you get it the less you feel, that's all that I know" seems to suggest that seeking material wealth or happiness ultimately leads to emptiness and numbness.
The chorus "Starts a shivering in my spine and a fever I can't define, it gets colder the higher you climb, that's all that I know" is a warning against the dangers of ambition and the pursuit of success. The shivering in the spine and fever symbolize the fear that comes with taking risks to achieve success, and the coldness that comes with getting higher in society represents the loneliness and loss of connection that success can bring. Finally, "You kill me with every word you say, I'm dead now, along with faith and chivalry" speaks to the idea that words can be weapons that bring death to our beliefs and values, leaving us numb and devoid of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey now, you got me by the tongue
The singer is trapped in a situation and unable to speak up for themselves.
I feel like there's nowhere I belong
The singer feels out of place and disconnected from the world around them.
And they're working it pretty hard
Others are putting in a lot of effort to manipulate or control the situation.
And they're selling it by the yard
Those in charge are trying to make a profit from the situation.
But it's more than I can afford
The situation is overwhelming and the artist cannot handle it alone.
That's all that I know
The singer is limited in their knowledge and understanding of the situation.
Leader, it comes as no surprise
The singer is cynical about those in charge and their motives.
See now, these are coins that were his eyes
The artist sees through the lies and manipulation of those in power.
Silver dollars and hoods of steel
Money and power are the driving forces behind the situation.
Tell me nothing can be revealed
The true intentions and actions of those in charge will remain hidden.
The more you get it the less you feel
The more involved one becomes in the situation, the more jaded and disillusioned they become.
Starts a shivering in my spine
The artist feels a sense of fear or unease when confronted with the situation.
And a fever I can't define
The situation is causing the singer to feel unwell or distressed.
It gets colder the higher you climb
The higher one climbs the social or economic ladder, the more detached and isolated they become.
You kill me with every word you say
The words of others are having a harmful effect on the singer's well-being.
I'm dead now, along with faith and chivalry
The artist feels defeated and has lost their sense of morality.
Colder the higher you climb
The higher one rises in society, the more emotionally numb they become.
Colder the higher you climb
The higher one rises in society, the more emotionally numb they become.
Colder the higher you climb
The higher one rises in society, the more emotionally numb they become.
That's all that I know
The artist is limited in their ability to understand and cope with the situation.
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Written by: DAVID GRAY
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