Silver Lining
David Gray Lyrics
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Keep it in your own sweet head
And shine it when the night is burning red
Shine it in the twilight
Shine it on the cold, cold ground
Shine it till these walls come
Tumbling down
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Step into the silence
Take it in your own two hands
And scatter it like diamonds
All across these lands, yeah yeah yeah
Blaze it in the morning
Wear it like an iron skin
Only things worth living for
Innocence and magic, amen
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Falls in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Know that the light don't sleep
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Know that the light don't sleep
In the song "Silver Lining" by David Gray, the singer encourages listeners to hold onto a positive outlook despite the hardships they may face in life. He suggests that one should keep a "silver lining" in their head and to shine it even in the darkest moments, using it as a source of light and hope. The first verse urges the listener to shine this light in the twilight and on the cold ground, never giving up until all walls come tumbling down. This is a metaphor for staying positive and never giving up, regardless of the obstacles we encounter along the way.
The second verse speaks to the fact that we were born with our eyes wide open, full of life and hope. However, we often find ourselves feeling dragged down by the darkness and madness in the world around us. Gray reminds us that even in these moments of despair, the light does not sleep. He encourages the listener to step into the silence, to take in the peace and quiet, and to spread it like diamonds across the land. He ends the song by repeating the idea that no matter how many times we are dragged down, the light does not sleep.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this silver lining
Grab hold of the positive aspects of a situation
Keep it in your own sweet head
Store this positivity in your own mind
And shine it when the night is burning red
Take the opportunity to share it when things are tough
Shine it in the twilight
Display it during times of uncertainty
Shine it on the cold, cold ground
Even when everything seems dark and difficult
Shine it till these walls come tumbling down
Continuously hold onto this positivity until obstacles are overcome
We were born with our eyes wide open
From the start of our lives, we have been observant and mindful
So alive with wild hope
Full of excitement and eagerness for what the future holds
Now can you tell me why
However, there are many things that bring us down and confuse us
Time after time
Repeatedly
They drag you down
Various factors that hold us back
Down in the darkness deep
Signifying a difficult, challenging time
Fools in their madness all around
Others around us who may be making poor decisions or experiencing troubling situations
Know that the light don't sleep
However, hope and positivity are always present and available to you
Step into the silence
Take a moment to reflect
Take it in your own two hands
Make use of this chance to possibly find solutions
And scatter it like diamonds
Spread hope and positivity to others around us
All across these lands, yeah yeah yeah
Over a vast area
Blaze it in the morning
Use this energy in the beginning of the day
Wear it like an iron skin
Continue to carry this positivity with you like an invincible armor
Only things worth living for
The most important elements in life
Innocence and magic, amen
Childlike wonder and enchantment in the world around us, representing hope and joy
Know that the light don't sleep
Hope and positivity are constant and always accessible
Time after time
Repeatedly
They drag you down
Challenges and burdens continue to affect us
Down in the darkness deep
Implies a difficult phase
Fools in their madness all around
Others around us can make poor decisions and face their own challenges, but we must strive to remain positive and hopeful
Know that the light don't sleep
Always remember that there is hope and positivity in the world
Know that the light don't sleep
Hope and positivity are constant and always accessible
Time after time
Repeatedly
They drag you down
Challenges and burdens continue to affect us
Down in the darkness deep
Implies a difficult phase
Fools in their madness all around
Others around us can make poor decisions and face their own challenges, but we must strive to remain positive and hopeful
Know that the light don't sleep
Always remember that there is hope and positivity in the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID GRAY
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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
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. Read Full BioThere 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
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.
2) David Gray was an Italian disco musician who had a hit with "Dead in the Water"
3) David Gray is an American singer-songwriter
4) David Gray is drummer for the British blackened death metal band Akercocke
5) David Gray is a musician from South Africa
Hugo L
Take this silver lining
Keep it in your own sweet head
Shine it when the night is burning red
Shine it in the twilight
Shine it on the cold cold ground
Shine it till these walls come
Tumbling down
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Step into the silence
Take it in your own two hands
And scatter it like diamonds
All across these lands
Blaze it in the morning
Wear it like an iron skin
Only things worth living for
Innocence and magic-amen
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down with talk so cheap
Fools in their madness all around
-Know that the light don't sleep
-Know that the light don't sleep
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
-Know that the light don't sleep
-Know that the light don't sle
beainZurich
All of us who are listening to him are special very fine people because he is a very special fine singer, that’s why sadly he’s not widely known. But we are here to keep him alive ❤️
PC TV
I think you are right, we are some fine people 🌼
bluerineim B
Well I've just made a playlist called,some of my favs & 3 of his songs is on it
Erin
I used to love to turn this up really loud and sing along with it, swaying in my living room. It gave me the calmest, happiest peace in my heart. Haven't done that in many years now. Much love to you David.
Jeff Munger
Well get on it
G-Girl
Yes, sweet. This lazy hazy slow smiling song is perfection.
I know you’re Right
Now is as good a time as ever Erin. I know what you mean.
Jemma Goodenough
Crazy how old this is yet sounds just as amazing as ever. Timeless❣️
jimmy peartree
Who' are the obtuse crazies that gave this masterpiece a thumbs down? This guy is pure genius..
G-Girl
@boxingbrenno I know! Perfect!