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.
Heart and Soul
David Gray Lyrics
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A voice in the air
A face in the doorway
In wordless prayer
I’m heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Not dead only sleeping
Adrift on the sea
The start of the river
The end of me
I’m heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Where truth ain’t resented
Where love ain’t despised
And misrepresented
And sanitised
I’m heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
And if I died tonight
To ask for more would be obscene
Surely we earned the right
To drink it pure
Break it clean
That curls in the bracken
That swirls in the dust
And cries to awaken
This wanderlust
I’m heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I’m three years old
The lyrics of David Gray's song "Heart and Soul" convey a sense of longing for a pure and authentic experience in life. The first verse speaks of finding something significant in seemingly mundane or insignificant moments. It suggests that there is meaning to be found even in the smallest details of life. The mention of "wordless prayer" implies a deep connection to something beyond words, perhaps a spiritual or transcendent experience.
The chorus, "I'm heart and soul boys, heart and soul," emphasizes the singer's wholehearted and passionate approach to life. It suggests that they fully invest themselves in their experiences and relationships. The line "Wonder shining in my eyes like I'm three years old" symbolizes the sense of awe and innocence that can be lost as one grows older. It reflects a desire to recapture that childlike wonder and enthusiasm.
The second verse introduces a contrast between being "not dead only sleeping" and being adrift on the sea. It expresses a feeling of being detached or lost, possibly in a metaphorical sense. The river mentioned could represent the flow of life, and the end of the river representing the singer's own mortality. This line can be interpreted as a reflection on the fragility and fleeting nature of human existence.
The third verse tackles themes of truth, love, and how they are often misunderstood or misrepresented in society. The singer longs for a world where truth is not resented and love is not despised or sanitized. This suggests a desire for authenticity and genuine connections, free from societal constraints and expectations. The line "heart and soul boys, heart and soul" is repeated in this verse, reinforcing the singer's commitment to living with passion and intensity.
The final stanza contemplates the idea of mortality and the pursuit of a meaningful life. It suggests that if the singer were to die tonight, asking for more would be seen as excessive. They acknowledge the need to embrace life fully in its purest form. The imagery of nature, with bracken and dust, invokes a sense of the organic and raw. The final line, "This wanderlust," expresses a longing for exploration and discovery, implying that the search for meaning and purpose is an ongoing journey.
Overall, "Heart and Soul" is a song that delves into the yearning for authenticity, wonder, and significance in life. It explores themes of spirituality, mortality, and the desire for genuine connections. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace life passionately and approach it with childlike curiosity and awe.
Line by Line Meaning
For something in nothing
Finding significance or meaning in seemingly insignificant or empty things
A voice in the air
Hearing a message or guidance from an unseen source
A face in the doorway
Encountering a new opportunity or possibility
In wordless prayer
Seeking guidance or solace without expressing it verbally
I’m heart and soul boys
Being fully invested and committed
Heart and soul
With complete devotion and passion
Wonder shining in my eyes
Feeling a sense of awe and marvel
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Not dead only sleeping
Not completely lifeless, just temporarily inactive or dormant
Adrift on the sea
Feeling lost or disconnected
The start of the river
The beginning of a new journey or phase
The end of me
The conclusion of one's previous self
I’m heart and soul boys
Being fully invested and committed
Heart and soul
With complete devotion and passion
Glory shining in my eyes
Experiencing a sense of triumph and greatness
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Where truth ain’t resented
In a place where honesty is embraced and appreciated
Where love ain’t despised
In a place where love is valued and not rejected
And misrepresented
And not portrayed inaccurately or falsely
And sanitised
And not cleansed or altered to fit certain standards
I’m heart and soul boys
Being fully invested and committed
Heart and soul
With complete devotion and passion
Wonder shining in my eyes
Feeling a sense of awe and marvel
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Shining in my eyes
Radiating or reflecting brightly within my gaze
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
And if I died tonight
In the event of my death at this moment
To ask for more would be obscene
Requesting additional things would be inappropriate or excessive
Surely we earned the right
Undoubtedly, we have deserved the privilege or entitlement
To drink it pure
To experience something in its unadulterated form
Break it clean
To separate or dismantle it completely
That curls in the bracken
Something that twists and turns in the undergrowth
That swirls in the dust
Something that moves or dances in the dirt
And cries to awaken
And calls out to be stirred or awakened
This wanderlust
This strong desire to explore and travel
I’m heart and soul boys
Being fully invested and committed
Heart and soul
With complete devotion and passion
Glory shining in my eyes
Experiencing a sense of triumph and greatness
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Shining in my eyes
Radiating or reflecting brightly within my gaze
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Shining in my eyes
Radiating or reflecting brightly within my gaze
Like I’m three years old
With the innocence and curiosity of a young child
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Gray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peternolan814
"Heart And Soul"
For something in nothing
A voice in the air
A face in the doorway
In wordless prayer
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Not dead only sleeping
Adrift on the sea
The start of the river
The end of me
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Where truth ain't resented
Where love ain't despised
And misrepresented
And sanitised
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
And if I died tonight
To ask for more would be obscene
Surely we earned the right
To drink it pure
Break it clean
That curls in the bracken
That swirls in the dust
And cries to awaken
This wanderlust
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
@peternolan814
@TheCottonDrake 9
Hello TheCottonDrake 9,
I was looking at your YouTube channel and I just see two things there. I'm guessing you might be about 16 years old something like that. I will be 68 next July. What you have written confuses me. Are you criticising me in some way? I ask you to say whatever it is that you want to say directly to me.
David Gray is greatly loved here in Ireland and we here in Ireland launched his international career. We love him so much like I do too. His album White Ladder is the best selling album in Ireland ever and I have it too, of course, along with another of his albums.
The song Skellig on this new album is about a very holy place a little island off the coast of Ireland where monks used to live many centuries ago.
All the best,
Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
Ps What is a Cotton Drake 9?
@ashtongilbert1618
First Time hearing about you Mr. David Gray, I would like to say... I love your gentle melody, on your guitar right after every verse. Very nicely done, with a unique distinctive touch. So simple, but yet so fueling and energetic, like food for the Soul, all of our Tears seem to just flow, now I hope that'll be our heart and souls.... Because my words, are simply attached to my Soul.
May they never fold..
So that all of our humbleness,
Shall always grow,
For my Numbness, is always Dumbness...
May these Words, always Glow...
Lost within a Heavenly Toss,
I never thought I'll end up being some Doss, laying up upon some Wet Moss....
I try to seek, and search for a door, as my words shall have an everlasting lumistic glow,
Here at your Lighthouse,
In a simple imaginary show...
For this Song Keeps shining in my eyes like I am 3 years old...
And my 2 Year Old Son, looks up to me ask....
"Dada, why do you have Stars Shining in your Eyes?
Because Dada Son, when you grow old, and be a man of your own. Your own eyes will water seeds, that yearns for your need."
@francescaguzzi262
For something in nothing
A voice in the air
A face in the doorway
In wordless prayer
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Not dead only sleeping
Adrift on the sea
The start of the river
The end of me
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Where truth ain't resented
Where love ain't despised
And misrepresented
And sanitised
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Wonder shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
And if I died tonight
To ask for more would be obscene
Surely we earned the right
To drink it pure
Break it clean
That curls in the bracken
That swirls in the dust
And cries to awaken
This wanderlust
I'm heart and soul boys
Heart and soul
Glory shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
Shining in my eyes
Like I'm three years old
@lent7614
I've said it before and I will say it again, 'The most under rated singer song writer for decades'. and absolutely brilliant live.
@mattc2951
agree - anyone who hasnt seen him live are missing out!
@lesliecunliffe4545
He is amazing. The universe knows....
@runningman9691
have seen him live he is amazing so natural
@werealltogether5654
Out of your COVID mind- it’s called music and songs- worthless
@werealltogether5654
@Leslie Cunliffe the universe knows he is full of shit
@Will_WAR
This is that song to play when you need to let the weight of the day just slide off of your shoulders. Breathe. 💙
@JasonFarrTubes
David Gray's artistry hasn't slowed or diminished in 25 years and that's an amazing thing. Rarely do you hear new music from artists 25 years into their career that is this inspired. Beautiful song.
@rachelmalcolm2611
Yes! I wholeheartedly agree with you.
@iain5198
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