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.
It's Not Easy Being Me
David Gray Lyrics
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I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me
I'm more than a bird
I'm more than a plane
I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
'bout a home I'll never see
It may sound absurd
But dont be naive
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed
But wont you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream
And its not easy to be... me
Up, up and away, away from me
Well its alright
You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy ... or anything
I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees
I'm only a man
In a silly red sheet
Digging for Kryptonite
On this one way street
Only a man
in a phoney red sheet
Looking for special things
Inside of me
Inside of me..heee
Inside of me..heee
Inside of me..heee
Inside of me
I'm only a man
In a phoney red sheet
I'm only a man looking for a dream
I'm only a man
In a phoney red sheet
mmm Its not easy
ooo ooo ooo
It's not easy...
To be.............
Me.................
The lyrics of David Gray's song "It's Not Easy Being Me" is a representation of the struggles of being a hero, a role model or an individual with high expectations to maintain. The song begins with the line "I can't stand to fly, I'm not that naive, I'm just out to find, the better part of me." This line reflects the singer's fear of risks and a desire to improve themselves. The hero is searching for something to make them feel complete, and the possibility of failure haunts them. The phrase "I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane," highlight the fact that the hero desires more than what traditional physical attributes bring. They seek purpose beyond superficial worldly descriptions.
The song's chorus conveys that heroes, like everyone else, have emotions, fears, and doubts. They have the right to cry, bleed, and dream because that is what makes them human. The singer acknowledges how unrealistic society's expectations for heroes are- to always be strong and never falter. They question why they are not allowed to feel what any ordinary person would. The chorus ends with "And it's not easy to be... me" indicating that the singer is struggling to maintain their heroic facade while having their own personal struggles. The song ends with the phrases "I'm only a man in a phoney red sheet" and "It's not easy to be... me," emphasizing that even superheroes are human, with their own fights, joy, and sorrows.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand to fly
Flying is not something I enjoy or am comfortable with.
I'm not that naive
I am not lacking knowledge or experiencing personal difficulties.
I'm just out to find
My quest is to discover.
The better part of me
My goal is to become the best version of myself.
I'm more than a bird
I possess more characteristics than simply being avian in nature.
I'm more than a plane
I possess more characteristics than simply being a mode of transportation.
I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
I have value beyond being a physical object observed by train passengers.
And it's not easy to be... me
Being myself is not always easy.
I wish that I could cry
I long for the freedom to express myself emotionally.
Fall upon my knees
To physically and emotionally succumb to overwhelming feelings.
Find a way to lie
To conceal the truth from others and myself.
'bout a home I'll never see
About a place I will never experience.
It may sound absurd
This statement may appear unreasonable or laughable.
But dont be naive
But do not be foolishly innocent.
Even heroes have the right to bleed
Perfection is not expected of individuals, even those who are viewed as heroic.
I may be disturbed
I acknowledge that there may be something off about myself.
But wont you concede
But surely you can agree.
Even heroes have the right to dream
Even those perceived as great are worthy of wishing for better things.
And its not easy to be... me
Being myself is a challenging task.
Up, up and away, away from me
Rising and distancing myself from my current situation.
Well its alright
There is no need to worry.
You can all sleep sound tonight
Peaceful slumber is guaranteed for all.
I'm not crazy ... or anything
I am not insane or abnormal in any way.
Men weren't meant to ride
It is not natural for males to fly in the air.
With clouds between their knees
With the misty vapor obstructing their lower extremities.
I'm only a man
I am simply a human.
In a silly red sheet
Ostentatiously dressed in a ludicrous costume.
Digging for Kryptonite
Searching for my personal weakness or flaw that can bring about my downfall.
On this one way street
On a path that has no way of turning back.
Only a man
I am merely a human.
in a phoney red sheet
Disguised in a false, silly costume.
Looking for special things
Seeking out unique or unusual traits within myself.
Inside of me..heee
Internally there is more to me than meets the eye.
It's not easy...
Living a comfortable life is not always accessible.
To be............
To be oneself is a difficult challenge.
Me.................
The very essence of my being.
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existmarky
This is an amazing song, and i downloaded it a few years ago and thot it was david gray, i think he would do this song justice if he covered it, but this song is by a band called "five for fighting" check the small ville sound track listing.
John Morales
sigh, THIS IS MY SONG! Mega Thanks for the Song!!
Ha Sa
Nossa essa musica é tão calma...tão linda.
whitelabrador1
@beatlesholic1 - I agree, the piano is lovely throughout the whole song :)
rico081
Great song
Ruby B.
takes me back :]
nostalgggg
Amen!
Kyra Neptune
Can I get this on iTunes?!
Adeline Lepo Alo
Every step gets harder... Above all dont lose hope
Rauk Zenta
Actually this song is by Five For Fighting