There are multiple artists by the name of David Gray, including:
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.

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David Gray Lyrics

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Slow voices speaking through a hurricane
Said that I wanted but I lied
You're looking good
Hey man I can't complain
Ghost on the road at night

Seen him out walking he's just skin and bones
I don't see nothing in her eyes

Some call it hell felt like home from home
I'm dreaming different skies

I don't know where I
I don't know what I'm supposed to do now
Get it on all night
I don't know where I
I don't know what I
It seems to me boy
That you're doing all right
I don't know what I
I don't know where I
Long way to go now
Keep it all inside

36 hours but my mind is fresh
Live for the moment the I'm gone
Suck on the sympathy and feel the rush
Go on my blue eyed son

I don't know where I
I don't know what I'm supposed to do now
Get it on all night
I don't know where I
I don't know what I
It seems to me boy
That you're doing all right
I don't know what I
I don't know where I
Long way to go now
Keep it all inside

Don't know where I
I don't know what I'm supposed to do now
Get it on all night
I don't know where I
I don't know what I
It seems to me boy
That you're doing all right
I don't know what I
I don't know where I

Long way to go now
Keep it all inside

Overall Meaning

The opening line "slow voices speaking through a hurricane" sets a reflective and contemplative mood that is sustained throughout the song. Yet, it is interspersed with a sense of confusion, detachment, and loss of certainty, as evidenced by the opening line that is augmented by images of ghosts, walking skeletons, and the feeling of being lost on a road. The phrase "said that I wanted but I lied" reflects the singer's self-doubt and uncertainty about his own desires and attitudes.

The chorus, which begins with "I don't know where I, I don't know what I'm supposed to do now..." reflects the feeling of being lost and adrift, with no clear purpose or direction. However, there is a sense that the singer is not alone, as reflected by the comment "it seems to me boy, that you're doing all right." Despite everything, the singer finds some comfort in the knowledge that others around him are doing okay.

Line by Line Meaning

Slow voices speaking through a hurricane
Despite chaos and tumultuous surroundings, there are voices softly murmuring in the background.

Said that I wanted but I lied
I claimed to desire something, but it wasn't the truth.

You're looking good
You appear to be in good health.

Hey man I can't complain
I'm doing decently, can't complain.

Ghost on the road at night
There's a spirit or presence on the road at night.

Seen him out walking he's just skin and bones
I saw someone walking who appeared extremely thin and frail.

I don't see nothing in her eyes
There's a distinct lack of something in her gaze.

Some call it hell felt like home from home
While some may view the environment as unpleasant or hostile, it feels like a familiar and comfortable place.

I'm dreaming different skies
I'm imagining different, maybe better, situations or possibilities.

I don't know where I
I'm lost and uncertain about my location or direction.

I don't know what I'm supposed to do now
I have no idea what actions to take or what my purpose is at this moment.

Get it on all night
Continuously stay active and engaged throughout the night.

It seems to me boy that you're doing all right
From my perspective, things seem to be going well for you.

Long way to go now
There's still a great distance or length of time that must be traversed.

Keep it all inside
Refrain from expressing one's emotions or thoughts externally.

36 hours but my mind is fresh
Although it's been a substantial amount of time, my mental state remains alert and clear.

Live for the moment then I'm gone
I'm focused on seizing each present moment before it quickly fades away.

Suck on the sympathy and feel the rush
Experiencing a thrill or high from receiving people's expressions of pity or concern.

Go on my blue eyed son
Continue moving forward and facing whatever obstacles come your way.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Gray, Robert Martin Malone

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