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.
My Oh My
David Gray Lyrics
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As it turns as cold as stone?
Seems these days I don't feel anything
'Less it cuts me right down to the bone
What on earth is going on in my heart?
'Cause my oh my, you know it just don't stop
It's in my mind I want to tear it up
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push until the end
My oh my
What on earth is going on in my head?
You know I used to be so sure
You know I used to be so definite
Thought I knew what love was for
I look around these days
I'm not so sure
No no no
My oh my you know it just don't stop
It's in my mind, I want to tear it up
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push until the end
My oh my you know I just can't win
I burn it down it comes right back again
What kind of world is this we're living in
Where you never win?
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love these days
To keep your heart from freezing
To keep your spirit free
Oh
My oh my
My oh my you know, it just don't stop
It's in my mind I want to tear it up
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push on until the end
My oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my you know it just don't stop
Just don't, my oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
Well my oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my now my oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my you know it just don't stop
In "My Oh My," David Gray sings about a feeling of emotional numbness, reflecting on the difficulties of love and human connection. He questions what is going on in his heart and head that has caused him to feel so cold and unsure. He yearns for the ability to feel again, but it seems that nothing can break through the icy barrier he has erected.
Despite his struggles, Gray acknowledges that love is the only thing that can truly warm and heal his heart. It takes a lot of love to push through the pain and uncertainty, and to remain open to the possibility of connection. Throughout the song, Gray repeats the phrase "my oh my," perhaps as a way to express his disbelief and confusion at the state of his emotions.
Overall, "My Oh My" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of maintaining emotional warmth and openness in the face of past hurt and disappointment. The repeated refrain of "my oh my" lends the song a sense of emotional depth and complexity that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
What on earth is going on in my heart
I don't understand what's happening to my emotions, they feel cold and unfeeling.
As it turns as cold as stone?
My heart has become hardened and unresponsive.
Seems these days I don't feel anything
I'm struggling to experience any emotions, unless they're painful and deep.
'Less it cuts me right down to the bone
The only emotions that seem to penetrate my defenses are the ones that cause me intense pain.
'Cause my oh my, you know it just don't stop
These confusing and painful emotions just keep coming, to the point where it's overwhelming.
It's in my mind I want to tear it up
I wish I could just forget about these emotions, to the point of wanting to destroy my own thoughts.
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
I've attempted to suppress these feelings and push them away, but it hasn't been effective.
But it's not enough
My efforts to silence these emotions have been futile.
It takes a lot of love
The only way to combat these negative feelings is with love.
It takes a lot of love my friend
Love is a necessity, and I need someone's help to get through this.
To keep your heart from freezing
Love is what is needed to keep my heart from becoming permanently cold and unfeeling.
To push until the end
I have to keep going, regardless of the pain, and have an unwavering sense of determination.
What on earth is going on in my head?
My thoughts are also muddled and unclear, and I'm not sure what to make of it all.
You know I used to be so sure
I had a firm grasp on what love was, but now it feels like a foreign concept.
You know I used to be so definite
I was once certain of my feelings and what they meant, but now it's all up in the air.
Thought I knew what love was for
I used to think I understood the purpose and meaning behind love, but now I'm not so sure.
I look around these days
Observing those around me hasn't helped me make sense of my thoughts and emotions.
I'm not so sure
I'm still struggling to understand and have an answer in regards to what love really is.
My oh my you know it just don't stop
These emotions continue to overwhelm me and show no signs of relenting.
I burn it down it comes right back again
I can try to suppress these emotions, but they always resurface, stronger than ever.
What kind of world is this we're living in
Life seems bleak and unfulfilling, and it feels like there's no escaping these negative feelings.
Where you never win?
It feels like there's no chance for me to come out on top, that I'm cursed to forever feel these emotions.
It takes a lot of love these days
Love feels harder to come by, but it's essential to keep pushing forward.
To keep your spirit free
Love can also help me maintain my sense of self, and keep my spirit from becoming broken.
My oh my now my oh my
The overwhelming, intense emotions remain in my mind, without any signs of subsiding.
My oh my you know it just don't stop
The never-ending flood of emotions continues to plague me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Craig McClune, David Gray
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What on earth is going on in my heart
As it turns as cold as stone?
Seems these days I don't feel anything
'Less it cuts me right down to the bone
What on earth is going on in my heart?
'Cause my oh my, you know it just don't stop
It's in my mind I want to tear it up
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push until the end
My oh my
What on earth is going on in my head?
You know I used to be so sure
You know I used to be so definite
Thought I knew what love was for
I look around these days
I'm not so sure
No no no
My oh my you know it just don't stop
It's in my mind, I want to tear it up
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push until the end
My oh my you know I just can't win
I burn it down it comes right back again
What kind of world is this we're living in
Where you never win?
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love these days
To keep your heart from freezing
To keep your spirit free
Oh
My oh my
My oh my you know, it just don't stop
It's in my mind I want to tear it up
Been trying to fight it, trying to turn it off
But it's not enough
It takes a lot of love
It takes a lot of love my friend
To keep your heart from freezing
To push on until the end
My oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my you know it just don't stop
Just don't, my oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
Well my oh my you know it just don't stop
My oh my now my oh my
My oh my you know it just don't stop
@gordonballard8222
So many of my lifetimes memories are locked into this album.
Absolute gold.
@lisalee84
So, never mentioned it, but David Gray rocked my world. White Ladder changed my life. Sweet Jesus, I love this album.
@moonkraab
Me too. Changed my life too. Blessings upon you Lisa xo
@Le3icester
flawless
@purpleduck3494
Still one of the best complete albums to listen to.
@matthysgrobler9615
The fact that this master songwriter, musician, singer is not recognised as one of the greatest reflects the decline of sociaty at large!
@Bix12
This is a Brilliant album. One of those monumental, important records. A milestone release...for him, and you.
@CEO100able
I agree with every point you made in your comment!
@chaetaylor6886
Your comment is truth.
@TheRealElectrofox
Very well put, I feel the same. For sure... Peace...