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.
Girl Like You
David Gray Lyrics
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No I never met a girl like you
Trying to see the land as it lies
Is like driving with the sun in my eyes
Not a thought in my head what to do
'Cause I never met a girl like you
Clear in your head when you're setting those sights
Fear in your bed when the loneliness bites
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
Yeah I'm working on it
Someone left the door ajar
Now I've no idea who you are
Not a thought in my head what to do
'Cause I never met a girl like you
Clear in your head when you're setting those sights
Fear in your bed when the loneliness bites
Try to get rid we'll be hitting those heights
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
I'm working on it
Yeah working on it
I'm working on it
Yeah working on it
Well I'm trying to fit one in the other
But seven into five don't go
I'm trying to get along with my brother
But my brother is so hard to know
I don't want no soul to suffer
But it's not an easy line to toe
So I'm working on it
Yeah working on it
Don't know what you are to me
Don't know we were one
Don't know what you are to me
Don't know we were one
Don't know what you are to me
Don't know were I want to be
Don't know what you are to me
Don't know were I want to be
The lyrics to "Girls Like You" by David Gray seem to be describing the experience of encountering someone new and exciting, while also struggling to figure out what it all means. The opening lines suggest a sense of disorientation, with the singer "shaking off the morning" and feeling like he's driving with "the sun in [his] eyes." He also notes that he's never met a girl like the one he's encountered, and he's not sure what to do about it.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on feelings of fear and loneliness, but also the potential for growth and excitement. The lines "Clear in your head when you're setting those sights / Fear in your bed when the loneliness bites / Try to get rid we'll be hitting those heights" suggest that the singer is both inspired by the woman he's met and worried about the potential for heartbreak.
The repeated refrain of "I'm working on it" suggests a sense of determination, like the singer is actively trying to figure out his own feelings and how to make things work with this new person. The final lines, with their repetition of "Don't know," suggest that there's more uncertainty than resolution at the end of the song. Overall, "Girls Like You" seems to capture the bittersweet thrill of falling for someone new, along with the anxiety and confusion that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Shaking off the morning
Starting a new day with a fresh perspective
No I never met a girl like you
You are unique and unlike anyone else I have encountered
Trying to see the land as it lies
Attempting to understand the situation as it truly is
Is like driving with the sun in my eyes
It's difficult to gain clarity when faced with an obstacle blocking my vision
Not a thought in my head what to do
Feeling lost and uncertain about what actions to take
'Cause I never met a girl like you
Your individuality makes it hard for me to predict what to do next
Clear in your head when you're setting those sights
You have a strong sense of direction and purpose
Fear in your bed when the loneliness bites
The fear of isolation and being alone can be overwhelming
Try to get rid we'll be hitting those heights
Overcoming fear and obstacles will lead to success
Someone left the door ajar
Feeling exposed and vulnerable due to a lack of control in a situation
Now I've no idea who you are
Your true intentions or identity are unclear to me
Well I'm trying to fit one in the other
Attempting to make things work that may not be compatible
But seven into five don't go
Forcing something that cannot be forced
I'm trying to get along with my brother
Working to overcome disagreements or differences with family members
But my brother is so hard to know
Struggling to understand or connect with family members
I don't want no soul to suffer
Avoiding causing harm or suffering to anyone
But it's not an easy line to toe
Maintaining this moral standard is challenging
Don't know what you are to me
Uncertainty about the true nature of a relationship
Don't know we were one
Possibly questioning if the relationship was ever truly meaningful or if it has evolved into something different
Don't know were I want to be
Feeling uncertain about the direction one's life should take
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID GRAY
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jamie michelle phillips
David Gray always delivers the best. His voice is so unique, he's the best and continues create great musicđ
The Plane Truth
My ex hated his voice. Always had to bitch when I played DG.
Ethan
Been a longtime DG fan for 15+ years. Really dig his music. This albumâs growing on me. Used to be one of my least favs, but Iâm enjoying it the more I listen to it. Mutineers is great.
Cameron Lasswell
Beautiful song.
Linda Gosnell
Chords so tug at the heart, lyrics are the bonus.
Nicole Rose-Songbird
basically took the words out of my mouthâ€ïž
sophie terris202
Heâs always awesome
Linda Bouldin
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
Kirk Whyte
brilliant
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