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.
Over My Head
David Gray Lyrics
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And no need to worry
Soon we'll need no
Time or money
Goin' in over my head
Hear the sound of the sea
On the pebble
Just can't help get
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
All the striving
All the suffering
Maybe it was
All for nothing
Goin' in over my head
I know these streets
I know these trees
I'm going down
Where the summers freeze
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over my head
Been a while girl
It's good to see you
Of all the people
to find you here
Goin' in over my head
Wahah
Goin' in over my head
Goin' in over - my head
The night has a million eyes
The night has a million eyes
The night has a million eyes
The lyrics of David Gray's song "Over My Head" convey a sense of surrender and letting go of the pressures and worries of life. The opening lines suggest that there is no need to stress or worry because eventually, time and money won't matter. The repetition of the phrase "Goin' in over my head" implies a willingness to dive deep into the unknown, even if it feels overwhelming.
The mention of the sound of the sea on the pebble and feeling sentimental suggests a connection to nature and emotional vulnerability. The singer may find solace in the simplicity of the natural world, allowing themselves to get lost in sentiment.
The second verse introduces the idea that all the striving and suffering may have been in vain. It's a contemplation of whether the effort put into life's struggles was worth it. The mention of knowing the streets and trees, but going somewhere where the summers freeze, symbolizes a leap into the unfamiliar, even if it comes with discomfort.
The final lines of the song express surprise at running into someone unexpected, creating a sense of serendipity or perhaps a reconnection with an old friend. This encounter adds to the feeling of being overwhelmed but also brings some comfort or familiarity.
Overall, "Over My Head" seems to be a reflection on the need to let go of control and embrace the uncertainty and complexity of life. It encourages a willingness to explore and experience new dimensions beyond one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to stress
There is no need to feel anxious or overwhelmed
And no need to worry
There is no need to be concerned
Soon we'll need no
In the near future, we will not require
Time or money
The concepts of time and money will become irrelevant
Goin' in over my head
Engaging in something beyond my abilities or understanding
Hear the sound of the sea
Perceiving the calming and rhythmic noise of the ocean
On the pebble
Upon a small rounded stone
Just can't help get
Unable to prevent oneself from becoming
Sentimental
Feeling emotional or nostalgic
All the striving
All the effort and hard work
All the suffering
All the pain and hardship
Maybe it was
Perhaps it was
All for nothing
All in vain or without purpose
I know these streets
I am familiar with these roads
I know these trees
I am acquainted with these trees
I'm going down
I am descending or heading towards a lower point
Where the summers freeze
In a place where the warm seasons turn cold
Been a while girl
It has been a considerable time, my dear
It's good to see you
It is pleasant to encounter you
Of all the people
Out of everyone
to find you here
to discover you in this place
The night has a million eyes
During the night, there are countless sources of observation or scrutiny
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Written by: DAVID GRAY
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Lawrence Bubba Beasley
As it should be, he's moving forward as an artist, growing, aging like a fine wine.
I love every album of his, and sometimes I'm more in the mood for A Century Ends, A New Day at Midnight, Lost Songs, or Draw the Line...
(His album of live covers, A Thousand Miles Behind, is a gem, too.)
...but I'm glad for White Ladder introducing me to this artist and putting his career on firmer footing.
And I'm just as glad that Gold in a Brass Age has blown me away, can't play it enough.
David Gray
2020 marks the 20th anniversary of White Ladder. It feels like the time is right to get back together for some kind of celebration. So...there will be a re-release of the remastered album - including on vinyl - and also a worldwide tour. All details at http://davidgray.com.
Old Bones
I agree. I love all the records. WL is special to everyone even if they don't have the whole collection that's cool, says so much about the record.. I still have the one you gave me dave ๐
Helena W
Truly can't wait to see you again in Birmingham in March. Just one of my favourite albums ever ๐ค๐๐ค
Old Bones
It was the year I met you and Bernie busking outside the Manchester appollo, the year I lost v my girl, you helped me David and it saved me more than I can tell you. I'll see you in Glasgow with my kids, their all grown up now. I've a new love who saved me though life has kicked me like a rearing stallion in a storm but I'm positive. Your a great artist, we all loved WL, you deserved to make our big that year after that serindipical thrust onto the main stage at glasto, I watched it live, had never seen you before that and I said 'he's the new lord of the chord'. I wish things had worked out and things where out of my control. You gave me a new purpose, I can't even thank you enough brother. I'll see you at the hydro soon. Tosh ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐ช๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ก
james hind
I feel a real connection to all of your music and always have done. you are as close to a god to me as anything religious, always there when i need you pal. Always from the heart!
Joseph Voll
A World Wide Tour for White Ladders!?!?!? That is EPIC!!! I was always bummed because I didn't discover DG until after White Ladders and the first time I saw him was "Draw the Line" Tour. A White Ladders Tour!?!?!? God heard my Prayers!!!
Adam
White Ladder is one of my all time favourite albums.
Mike Workman
White Ladder takes you on such an emotional rollercoster it's my favorite all time albums. I remember driving on the back roads of my state (Oklahoma) during the winter time listening to the entire album over and over.
I've seen David live 2x and I'm really looking forward to this tour kicking off in North America, hopefully he's close so the wife and I can go a third time!
Greig Cahill
First time I heard White Ladder, I listened to the entire album three times on repeat. Was blown away.
Noel O Connor
David gray =national treasure ๐